British Sea Power are set to release a new EP next month, it's bee announced.

The seven-track 'Zeus' EP, released on October 4, is the band’s first release since the 'Man Of Aran' soundtrack in 2009.

It was recorded in East Sussex and on the Isle Of Skye, and is set to serve as a taster of what fans can expect from British Sea Power's as-yet-untitled fourth album.

Meanwhile, the band are due to embark on a UK tour, starting with two gigs on the Inner Hebrides this weekend.

The tracklisting for 'Zeus' is:

1. Zeus
2. Cleaning Out The Rooms
3. Can We Do It?
4. Bear
5. Pardon My Friends
6. Mongk
7. Kw-h
8. Retreat

'Zeus' EP teaser:

(by Jason Gregory)