The xx have announced details of a 2010 UK tour, taking in some sizeable venues.

The critically acclaimed four-piece will play seven shows next March including their previously announced Shepherd's Bush Empire show.

They play the following dates:

• Brighton Komedia - March 1
• London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire - 3
• Birmingham O2 Academy 2 - 5
• Manchester Academy 2 - 6
• Leeds Cockpit - 8
• Edinburgh Studio 24 - 9
• Liverpool The Kazimier - 10

(by Scott Colothan)