The Cribs have announced plans to tour the UK in September and October as they prepare the release of their fourth album.

They will hit the road for fourteen shows starting on September 24 at Norwich UEA and culminating in London at the Forum.

The Yorshire trio, who have now been joined by Smiths legend Johnny Marr, are currently holed up in Los Angeles recording and mixing the follow up to 2007's 'Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever'.

Marr previously toured with the band for four intimate shows across the UK in February.

Support on the tour will come from Adam Green, the dates are:

• Norwich, UEA - September 24
• Cambridge, Junction - 25
• Liverpool, Academy - 26
• Hull, University - 28
• Glasgow, Barrowlands - 29
• Newcastle University - 30
• Manchester, Apollo - October 2
• Lincoln, Engine Shed - 3
• Leeds, Academy - 4
• Exeter, Lemon Grove - 6
• Southampton, Guildhall - 7
• Leamington Spa, Assembly Rooms - 8
• Bristol, Anson Rooms - 10

(by Daniel Melia)