The xx have this afternoon announced details of three UK live dates via their Facebook page.

The band said: “Hi from LA! We have been on the road for the past months, playing cities and festivals around the world. On September 10th we release our new album and we couldn't be happier to spend that week in the UK, playing some very intimate shows at 3 beautiful venues.”

The band will play London’s Shepherd's Bush Empire, Cardiff Coal Exchange ...