Beirut have just announced their return to New Zealand for two shows in the new year. Last here in 2007 touring The Flying Club Cup album, they return to tour their latest album The Rip Tide. Here are the dates....

Saturday 14 January, San Francisco Bath House - Wellington

Monday 16 January, The Powerstation - Auckland

Tickets on sale October 19th from UTR and Slow Boat for the Wellington show and Ticketmaster and Real Groovy for the Auckland show.

Here is Beirut's latest video from their new album: