Hot Chip plot new album and UK tour

By Greg Cochrane Newsbeat music reporter Hot Chip will release their fourth studio album in 2010 Hot Chip have announced details of a new UK tour.

The London quintet will begin a 12-date UK tour on 12 February and conclude with two gigs at London's O2 Brixton Academy on the 26th and 27th.

In a statement on their site they said: "There will be a new album, set for release in early parts of next year.

"We're just completing the finishing touches right now, and we're also gearing up for a return, possibly triumphant, to the live arena, as a UK tour is also in the offing for February."

Those who buy tickets via Hot Chip's site will receive a new track by the band as a free download.

The dates are:

Glasgow O2 Academy - 12 February

Edinburgh Picture House - 13

Nottingham Rock City - 15

Leeds O2 Academy - 16

Newcastle O2 Academy - 18

Manchester Academy - 19

Birmingham O2 Academy - 20

Bournemouth O2 Academy - 22

Bristol O2 Academy - 23

Norwich UEA - 24

London O2 Brixton Academy - 26-27