Belle and Sebastian sign to Rough Trade

Belle and Sebastian have signed to the Rough Trade label worldwide.

The band have become one of the biggest signings to the newly-formed Rough Trade America in the US.

They are currently touring European festivals and plan to work on a new album in between shows.

Rough Trade's Geoff Travis told NME.COM: "It is a big responsibility for us to try and do something with such an important band, but one that we intend to meet.

"When we first heard 'Tigermilk' it was something we fell in love with and regretted not being involved with the band. So it's great that we now have the opportunity."

Bandmember Stuart Murdoch added: "B&S are now excited and happy to be on the best label that ever existed in my opinion, Rough Trade, and we're proud that we are going to be one of the first bands on a new label, Rough Trade America. So I'm really buzzing.

"I just think we are so lucky, it's the perfect situation for us. Jeepster and Matador were perfect for us, but it's time to try something new. So we're getting to work straight away to write a new record."