Ellis-Bextor album delayed until autumn

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has delayed the release of her fourth studio album until the autumn.

The singer, who teamed up with acts including Calvin Harris, Metronomy, Freemasons and Liam Howe on the record, revealed that she first wants to perform some live dates.

"We're talking about maybe doing a festival or two, although at the moment all the planning is in the embryonic stage," she said.

"I don't think the album will be out until after festivals this year. Probably in the autumn."

Ellis-Bextor recently revealed that the first single from the new record is called 'Bittersweet' and is due out in April.

She also confirmed that she intends to release a further single by the summer.

Ellis-Bextor's third studio album Trip The Light Fantastic reached number seven in May 2007.