The Research celebrate the launch of their debut album 'Breaking Up' by playing 3 special nights in London and Leeds.

Russell (THE DISASTER) explains:

"This is going to be the best week for us because during our time touring, our favourite bands have become our favourite friends and they are all coming to help us party for our first long-playing record."

The shows and line ups are as follows:

28th February - London - The Old Blue Last

The Research (Live)

Absentee (Live)

Go! Team (DJ Set)

Jay Sensible (DJ Set)

Karen StereoEffect (DJ Set)

1st March - London - The Old Blue Last

The Research (Live)

Maximo Park (DJ Set)

British Sea Power (DJ Set)

The Pippettes (DJ Set)

Karen StereoEffect (DJ Set)

Tickets for both can be bought from 0870 907 0999

3rd March - Leeds - The Brudenell Social Club

The Research (Live)

Mother and The Addicts (Live)

Piney Girl's Country Roadshow (Live)

Johnny Florida PIGS (DJ Set)

Special Guests (DJ Set)

Tickets for the Leeds show can be bought from 0870 060 0100

The band release Single 'Lonely Hearts Still Beat The Same' on 13th February, and album 'Breaking Up' on 27th February.