Patrick Wolf has revealed that he will be joining Patti Smith on her current UK tour.

Wolf, who has previously toured with Patti Smith, announced that her would be re-joining her for the rest of the tour.

He announced the news over Twitter: "Just tuning up my harp and viola, been asked by patti smith to join her again as part of her backing band for the next few u.k dates! X p w (sic)"

Smith has revealed that she is in the process of writing a detective novel, reports the Guardian.

Meanwhile, Patrick Wolf has announced detaills of a full UK and Ireland tour, due to take place in March.

(by Holly Frith)