The Courteeners have made a new song from their forthcoming album available as a free download.

The track, entitled 'Cross My Heart & Hope To Fly', is available now from the band's website.

The Courteeners second album, 'Falcon', which has been produced by Ed Buller, is released on February 22.

Meanwhile, the group have also unveiled details of a nationwide UK tour, which gets under way in Hull on March 4.

Tickets are on sale now.

The Courteener's UK tour dates are:

• Hull, University – March 4
• Lincoln, Engine Shed - 5
• Liverpool, University - 6
• Nottingham, Rock City- 8
• Bristol, O2 Academy – 9
• Norwich, UEA – 11
• Blackpool, Empress Ballroom - 12
• Bournemouth, O2 Academy – 15
• Oxford, O2 Academy – 16
• London, O2 Brixton Academy - 18
• Sheffield, O2 Academy – 19
• Birmingham, O2 Academy – 20
• Newcastle, O2 Academy – 22
• Edinburgh, Picture House – 23
• Glasgow, O2 Academy – 24
• Leeds, O2 Academy - 26

(by Jason Gregory)