The Swedish duo Niki & The Dove have announced details of their much awaited debut studio album called 'Instinct'. Malin Dahlstrom and Gustaf Karlof will release the LP through Mercury Records on May 17. The album, which will feature the singles 'The Fox' and 'DJ, Ease My Mind', is the full-length follow-up to last year's 'The Drummer' EP.

At the same with the album details, the band have also announced details of a UK tour set to take place in April and May this year. They will play a run of eight headline shows, starting with a gig at Sheffield Bungalow and Bears on April 27, and finishing up with a date at Cardiff The Full Moon on May 23.

Niki & The Dove set tour dates:

• Sheffield Bungalow and Bears (April 27)
• Reading Oakford Social Club (April 28)
• Coventry Kasbah (May 4)
• Leeds Live At Leeds Festival (May 5)
• Southampton Joiners (May 9)
• Newcastle Cluny (May 21)
• Birmingham Institute Temple (May 22)
• Cardiff The Full Moon (May 23)