Cult band The Magic Numbers will be appearing at The Live Rooms in Chester on July 10.

The Magic Numbers have returned with their most confident and compelling album to date, Alias, to be released August 18 on Caroline International, including their brand new single Shot In The Dark.

Alias augments The Magic Numbers’ signature vocal harmonies with a darker, electrifying atmosphere and captures on record the infectious energy of the band’s live performances.

From the dramatically poignant openers Wake Up and You K(no)w the album builds in intensity, opening out into the string-laden backdrop of the soulful, seductive Thought I Wasn’t Ready and the majestic Roy Orbison.

This will be Mercury Prize nominees The Magic Numbers’ fourth album. Following its release the band will be touring the UK this autumn, including a show at The Forum in London on September.

The Magic Numbers are: Romeo Stodart (guitar and vocals), Michele Stodart (bass guitar and vocals), Angela Gannon; (keyboards, vocals and percussion); and Sean Gannon (drums).

Tickets are available from www.gigsandtours.com or by calling 0844 811 0051.