Old nu-ravers New Young Pony Club had confirmed an Irish visit, to the Stiff Kitten, Belfast (March 12) and Tripod, Dublin (13), but due to illness, these dates are postponed til late May. We'll keep you updated with news as we hear it.

The dates were to coincide with the release of the Londoners’ new album, The Optimist. ‘Lost A Girl’, is available for free on newyoungponyclub.com.

Having parted company with their former record company, NYPC have now set up their own label, The Numbers.