Surfer Blood have announced a new UK tour, which gets under way in Nottingham on May 3.

The US band will play eight headlines shows, including gigs in Bristol (May 4) and Birmingham (7).

They are also set to make an appearance at the Camden Crawl festival in London on May 1 and 2, and at The Great Escape in Brighton on May 13.

The band are currently preparing for the UK release their much-anticipated debut album 'Astro Coast'.

Tickets for Surfer Blood's UK tour are on sale now.

Surfer Blood's UK dates are:

• Nottingham, Rescue Rooms - 3
• Bristol, Thekla - 4
• Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach - 6
• Birmingham, O2 Academy 3 - 7
• Manchester, Ruby Lounge - 8
• Glasgow, King Tuts - 9
• Leeds, Cockpit - 11
• London, Heaven - 12

(by Jason Gregory)