ELIZA and the Bear will be heading out on tour in January and February.

The band have released their new single It Gets Cold, which comes off their self-titled debut album due for release on April 1.

Already a fan-favourite at the band’s jubilant live shows, It Gets Cold is a rousing demonstration of what they do best. The instantly recognisable guitar melody sets the scene before erupting into beautifully optimistic homecoming anthem.

James Kellegher, Eliza and the Bear frontman, say "It Gets Cold is about returning back home after an inconceivable amount of time. It's about the things you will miss being away from home and the moments in time you miss whilst at home reminiscing. It’s about the romanticism of memories. Lyrically I think It Gets Cold focuses on the journey itself more than the destination, it covers the dangers that you may face, but also the courage you will find in the face of adversity."

Their album also includes the broody string-laden I’m On Your Side and the commanding force of Oxygen, plus fan favourites that have long been part of the band’s live set, among them Brother’s Boat, album opener Friends and Upon The North.

Following a run of dates with Twin Atlantic earlier this year including a 10,000 capacity sold out show at Glasgow's SSE Hydro, Brixton Academy and Manchester Albert Hall; the band have also announced their own UK headline tour for January and February next year.

Eliza and the Bear will come to Cardiff's Clwb Ifor Bach on February 3.

Head to elizaandthebear.com/live for ticket information.