Future Of The Left have announced a series of UK dates, set to take place next month.

The gigs will begin at Rainbow in Birmingham on June 3, and will be the band’s first since the departure of bassist Kelson Matthias.

Steven Hodson, of Oceansize and Kong, will replace Kelson Matthias on bass at their forthcoming dates.

Meanwhile, Future Of The Left’s Andrew Falkous and Jack Egglestone are currently working on the band's third album.

Tickets for the tour are on sale now.

• Birmingham, Rainbow - June 3
• London, Lexington - 4
• Nottingham, 580's - 5
• Manchester, Moho live - 18

(by Jason Gregory)