Passion Pit have been forced to cancel their May UK due to personal reasons it has been announced.

In a statement the band said: "Due to a personal situation at home, we will unfortunately not be able to play our May UK/Euro dates.

"We feel really awful about this and hope that everyone understands. We are looking forward to getting back overseas soon to make up all these shows for you."

The shows are expected to be rescheduled for this summer and the band still plan to all the UK festivals they are currently committed to.

Passion Pit release their debut album 'Manners' in the UK on May 18.

(by Daniel Melia)