Jarvis is due to return with "Further Complications", his second solo effort, due out on May 18th. While details on the album are still under wraps (all we know is that the opus was produced by prolific producer, Steve Albini - who also produced the Manics' latest album, 'Journey For Plague Lovers', due out on the same day as 'Further Complications'.... One month down the line, the former Pulp frontman has confirmed a few UK dates in June: Express Balloon in Blackpool ( June 10th), Glasgow ABC (June 12th), Rock City in Nottingham (June 14th), tBrighton Dome (June 16th) and London Troxy on June 17th.

Prior to that, Cocker will take part in the John Lennon 'Imagine' Appeal Concert, on April 16th, alongside Badly Drawn Boy and I Am Kloot at Manchester's Royal Northern College of Music, tickets for which cost £20.00 (+ booking fee).

Tickets for the Glasgow, Nottingham and Blackpool shows cost £17.50, those for Brighton £18.00 and £20.00 for London. All are subject to a booking fee and on sale now.

Solange Moffi