Noah And The Whale have announced details of their new album and 2011 UK and Ireland tour.

The album, entitled ‘Last Night On Earth’, is set for release in Spring.

Recorded in studios in both Los Angeles and a synagogue in London’s Bethnal Green, 'Last Night On Earth' will be the band's first release since 2009's 'The First Days of Spring'.

The band will play six dates in support of the new album, kicking off in London on February 17 and concluding in Bristol on April 4.

Tickets are on sale now.

Noah And The Whale 2011 tour dates are:

• London, KOKO - February 17
• Manchester, Deaf Institute - March 30
• Leeds, Brudenell Social Club - 31
• Glasgow, Stereo - April 2
• Dublin, Whelans - 3
• Bristol, Thekla - 4

(by Holly Frith)