The Pipettes have announced details of a new UK tour, which gets under way in Manchester on April 18. The 13-date jaunt also includes dates in London (April 20), Portsmouth (25) and Birmingham (May 15).  Read more 

The Pipettes have announced details of their new album. Entitled 'Earth vs Pipettes', the record features production by Martin Rushent.  Read more 

Hot Chip and The Pipettes are among a host of acts set to play hidden shows in London later this spring. The nine gigs, in aid of the homeless charity Crisis, will also feature performances from The Bluetones, Dodgy and Bombay Motor Cycle Club.  Read more 

The Pipettes have faced their second line up change of the year with the departure of member Anna McDonald. Revealing the information via a blog on MySpace, McDonald chose to leave the group after only 7 months to pursue other opportunities.  Read more