The dance group's follow-up to 2007's 'Made In The Dark' is due out on February 8, 2010.

In a statement, Hot Chip's record label Parlophone said the album fused influences ranging from soul to modern R&B.

As previously reported, Hot Chip are due to begin a nationwide UK tour in Glasgow on February 12.

Hot Chip's UK tour dates are:

• Glasgow, O2 Academy - February 12
• 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

(by Jason Gregory)