In 2010 when Maps & Atlases released their stunning debut album, Perch Patchwork, we couldn't get enough. Some good news this way does come today as the Chicago band have announced their sophomore effort entitled, Beware and Be Careful, and a release date for April 16th in the UK and a day later on the 17th in the US. They've also uploaded an intriguing little video for the announcement which right at the end features some new music being played at what looks like a school disco!?

The band have also announced a European and UK tour. Dates after the jump. See you at Night & Day!

UK/European April Tour 2012

16 Mon UK BRISTOL Cooler

17 Tue UK LONDON Garage

18 Wed UK MANCHESTER Night and Day

19 Thu UK GLASGOWNice 'N Sleazy

20 Fri UK LEEDS Brudenell

22 Sun Belgium BRUSSELS Botanique

23 Mon Netherlands AMSTERDAM Paradiso

24 Tue Germany COLOGNE Gebaeude 9

25 Wed Germany HAMBURG Haus III&70

26 Thu Germany BERLIN Bi Nuu

27 Fri Germany FRANKFURT Das Bett

28 Sat France PARIS Fleche D'or