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).

The group are currently preparing for the release of their new single 'Stop The Music' on April 13.

It is the first track to be taken from the duo's forthcoming second album, 'Earth vs The Pipettes', which is due out on June 28.

Tickets for The Pipettes UK tour are on sale now.

The Pipettes UK tour dates are:

• Manchester, FAC251 – April 18
• Sheffield, Academy 2 – 19
• London, Hoxton Bar & Grill – 20
• Brighton, Audio – 21
• Kingston, New Slang – 22
• Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms – 25
• Southampton, Joiners – 26
• York, Fibbers – May 7
• Liverpool, Academy 2 – 8
• Darlington, Inside Out – 14
• Birmingham, Academy 2
• Crewe, The Box – 21
• South Wales, Parcc Hall – 22

(by Jason Gregory)