The Dears have announced details of a three date UK tour, which is due to take place in April.

The Montreal band will play three dates; London Borderline on April 19, Manchester's Ruby Lounge on April 20 and Glasgow's King Tut's Wah Wah Hut on April 21.

The six-piece, whose last album ‘Missiles’ was released in 2008, will be previewing new tracks from forthcoming album 'Degeneration Street'.

Tickets for their UK tour are on sale now.

The Dears' UK tour dates are:

• London, Borderline – April 19
• Manchester, Ruby Lounge – 20
• Glasgow, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut - 21

(by Holly Frith)