Richard Ashcroft has announced plans to play two UK headline gigs in May. 

Ashcroft unveiled this week his new single 'This Is How It Feels'. Ashcroft will play one gig in Manchester and one in London this year. The dates represent Ashcroft's first UK headline dates since 2010. 

Ashcroft will play two special intimate dates in support of new album 'These People' on May 14 at  Albert Hall in Manchester and May 16 at the Roundhouse in London.

Tickets go on sale at 9am Friday (February 26). 

Richard Ashcroft will play:

Manchester, Albert Hall (May 14)
London, Roundhouse (May 16)

Hear the new track below

via NME