Delphic, The Fall and The Blackout are the latest acts confirmed for Liverpool Sound City.

Mark E. Smith and his band The Fall will play Liverpool Academy 2 on May 19th, while Delphic play Evol's event at the Academy on the same night with support from Egyptian Hip-Hop and Everything Everything.

Meanwhile, The Blackout play The Masque Theatre on May 21st with My Passion and Young Guns in support.

Liverpool Sound City director Dave Pichilingi said: “We are delighted to be announcing a number of amazing new acts for Liverpool Sound City 2010.

“Delphic and The Blackout are two of the hottest bands around at the moment and we are also proud to present a truly legendary band in the shape of The Fall. Watch out for many more announcements over the coming weeks...”

The new acts join the previously confirmed Paloma Faith, Speech DeBelle and The Maccabees.

Liverpool Sound City takes place from May 19th to the 22nd, 2010 across 35 stages in Liverpool.

(by Scott Colothan)