Ben Howard has debuted two new tracks, and announced two new shows

'Far Out' and 'Follies Fixture' are the latest tasters of forthcoming album 'Collections From The Whiteout'.

Ben Howard has dropped another two tracks from his forthcoming album 'Collections From The Whiteout', as well as announcing a pair of London shows.

'Far Out' and 'Follies Fixture' follow-up on the already revealed 'Crowhurst's Meme' and 'What A Day' on previewing the new record, which is set to arrive on 26th March via Island Records.

Speaking about 'Far Out', Ben explains: "The song is essentially a critique of how easily people are drawn to violence and animosity without reason, just to pass the time. And ultimately how there is perhaps a simpler, more fulfilling path. I wanted it to have a very British rhyming slang feel and a Roald Dahl sense of macabre humour. I fear my tinkering with it has made it a little more plain and serious."

Ben Howard has dropped another two tracks from his forthcoming album 'Collections From The Whiteout', as well as announcing a pair of London shows.

'Far Out' and 'Follies Fixture' follow-up on the already revealed 'Crowhurst's Meme' and 'What A Day' on previewing the new record, which is set to arrive on 26th March via Island Records.

Meanwhile, ""Follies Fixture" is a love song. It deals with an apathetic period of my life searching for routine in Paris."

As well as the new tracks, there's also a pair of new London dates at the Royal Festival Hall, taking place on 18th and 19th September. Tickets go on sale on 5th March.