Dublin trio Halves are kickstarting 2011 in style - with the release of their new single 'I Raise Bears' from debut It Goes, It Goes (Forever & Ever). The album received a Choice Prize nomination this week.

To celebrate this release, Halves will embark on their first Irish tour (with Jennifer Evans as support) before travelling to North America for Canadian Music Week and the SXSW festivals.

'I Raise Bears' can be downloaded for free here. Read our recent interiview with the band here.

FEBRUARY:
Thursday 24 - The Roisin Dubh, Galway
Friday 25 - The Model, Sligo

MARCH:
Thursday 3 - Vicar Street (Choice Prize Ceremony)
Friday 4 - Whelan's
Saturday 5 - Dolan's, Limerick
Sunday 6 - Cypress Avenue, Cork