The Levellers announce new album, download & UK tour

Folk-rock band Levellers who release their tenth studio album, Static On The Airwaves, on 25 June 2012 have announced an 11 date UK tour in November including a night at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Saturday 24 November. Levellers will be joined by special guests Citizen Fish.

Already being heralded as their most accomplished album to date, Static On The Airwaves is the sound of a band whose incisive lyrics, innate musicality and passion have continued to improve rather than diminish in nearly a quarter of a century of writing, recording and performing.

'Truth Is', the first single from the album will be released on Saturday 21 April. A Limited Edition Red Vinyl 7" version will be available exclusively as part of Record Store Day, with the digital download being available from online music stores the following day.

Produced by Sean Lakeman, who is renowned for producing his brother's Mercury-nominated and gold-selling albums as well as Letters From The Underground (Levellers' previous album), Static On The Airwaves was recorded 'as live' at Sono Studios in Prague and mixed in New York by the legendary Victor Van Vugt (PJ Harvey, Beth Orton, Nick Cave).

Sell-out tours and nine years of a sell-out festival are powerful proof of the power of the underground and the power of great live music. Renowned for their energetic live show, longevity has not diminished the Levellers' ability to put in a performance and get everyone in a room, or field, dancing.

SEPTEMBER – Acoustic Tout

Tues 25 BASINGSTOKE The Anvil
Wed 26 EXETER Cathedral
Thur 27 SALISBURY Cathedral
Fri 28 BUXTON Opera House
Sat 29 HARROGATE Royal Hall
Sun 30 GATESHEAD The Sage

NOVEMBER
Wed 14 CAMBRIDGE Corn Exchange 01223 357 851
Thu 15 BRISTOL O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Fri 16 LINCOLN Engine Shed 0844 888 8766
Sat 17 MANCHESTER Academy 0161 832 1111
Sun 18 LIVERPOOL O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Tues 20 GLASGOW ABC 08444 999 990
Wed 21 NOTTINGHAM Rock City 0845 413 4444
Thu 22 LEEDS O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Fri 23 BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Sat 24 LONDON O2 Shepherds Bush Empire 0844 477 2000
Sun 25 SOUTHAMPTON Guildhall 023 8063 2601