Richard Ashcroft Announces New Album, Live Dates and TV Appearance

He will release his first solo album in four years, United Nations of Sound, on March 22 through Razor & Tie.

To celebrate the release, Ashcroft will be performing two special shows in the U.S. � March 23 at the Bowery Ballroom in New York and March 24 at the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts in Boston (part of the Jim Beam Live Music Series) � marking his first performances in America since 2008.

Fans across the country will be able to see Richard Ashcroft perform his new single "Are You Ready?" with support from house band The Roots when he stops by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on release day, March 22.

He will also perform a yet-to-be-announced second track that will run exclusively on www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com.