The magnificent Midlake have announced a second UK tour for 2010.

The Texans will play five dates in February, including a huge gig at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire, on top of their already confirmed shows in January.

On top of the UK shows they'll also play a date in Dublin.

The tour is in support of Midlake's much-anticipated new album 'The Courage Of Others' which is released through Bella Union on February 1.

They play (* denotes new show):

• Newcastle, The Cluny – January 22
• Leicester, The Musician – 23
• Cambridge Junction 2 – 24
• Norwich Arts Centre – 27
• London Tabernacle – 28
• Bristol Anson Rooms – February 12*
• Dublin Vicar Street – 14*
• Glasgow ABC - 15*
• Birmingham Town Hall – 16*
• Manchester Academy – 17*
• London Shepherds Bush Empire – 18*

(by Scott Colothan)