Yeasayer have announced details of a UK and Ireland tour, which begins in Birmingham on February 16.

The nine-date jaunt also includes shows in Dublin, Leeds and Brighton.

The tour will follow the release of the US band's much-anticipated second album 'Odd Blood' on February 8.

Yeasayer's UK and Ireland tour dates are:

• Birmingham, Academy 2 – February 16
• Glasgow, King Tuts - 17
• Dublin, Academy - 19
• Belfast, Speakeasy - 20
• Manchester, Academy 3 - 21
• Leeds, The Faversham - 22
• London, Heaven - 23
• Bristol, Thekla - 25
• Brighton, Audio - 26

(by Jason Gregory)