Hot Chip announce new album 'Why Make Sense?'

Having been fairly quiet since the release of their last full-length 'In Our Heads' back in 2012, electro-pop quintet Hot Chip have returned with the announcement of a new album.

The new record 'Why Make Sense?' is due out on the 18th May and has been preceded with the unveiling of the band's new single 'Huarache Lights', which is available as a free download with every pre-order of the new album.

Watch the new video for 'Huarache Lights' and see the album's full tracklist below.

'Why Make Sense?' Tracklisting:
1. Huarache Lights
2. Love Is the Future
3. Cry For You
4. Started Right
5. White Wine and Fried Chicken
6. Dark Night
7. Easy To Get
8 Need You Now
9. So Much Further To Go
10. Why Make Sense?

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