Jack Penate has ramped up preparations for his second album by announcing a tour of England set for this June.

Penate will play eight dates across the country starting in Stoke at the Sugarmill and closing at the Thekla in Bristol.

The tour follows the indie-pop singer's return with 'Tonight's Today', the first taste of his new material and a short tour in March.

The dates are:

• Stoke, Sugarmill – June 13
• Liverpool, O2 Academy – 14
• Gateshead, The Sage – 15
• Leeds, Cockpit – 19
• Coventry, Casbah – 20
• Norwich, Waterfront – 21
• Northamptom, Roadmenders – 23
• Bristol, Thekla - 24

(by Daniel Melia)