Yeasayer have announced a five date jaunt for this October.

The New York tribal-pop types will play shows in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Newcastle and Glasgow capping off a successful 2010 for the New York band.

The tour follows their previously announced shows this May and July.

Their live schedule for 2010 is as follows:

• London KOKO - May 26
• Cambridge Junction - July 5
• Sheffield Plug - 6
• Brighton Concorde 2 - 12
• Cardiff Millenium Music Hall - October 19
• Manchester Academy - 20
• London Roundhouse - 21
• Newcastle Academy - 23
• Glasgow ABC - 24

(by Scott Colothan)