Chief have announced details of a UK and Ireland tour, which gets under way in Dublin on September 1.

The band will also play gigs in Glasgow (September 3) and Bristol (6), before winding up in London on September 8.

Chief are due to release their debut album 'Modern Rituals' on September 20. The single 'Night & Day' will arrive on August 30.

Tickets are on sale now.

Chief's UK and Ireland tour dates are:

• Dublin, Academy 2 – September 1
• Belfast, Auntie Annie’s – 2
• Glasgow, King Tut’s - 3
• Birmingham, Flapper & Firkin - 4
• Bristol, Thekla - 6
• Brighton, The Prince Albert - 7
• London, Hoxton Bar & Kitchen - 8

(by Jason Gregory)