We are pleased to confirm that Imogen's new album will be called 'Ellipse' and is due to be released in August 2009. The exact release date and tracklisting have not yet been confirmed, so make sure you're signed up to Imogen's mailing list so you don't miss anything.

Over the last two weeks Imogen has undertaken a coast to coast pre-release tour of the USA previewing the new album at several small 'listening parties' where she invited journalists to come and hear the album, she even stopped by Twitter HQ whilst in San Francisco. Check out what Spin.com had to say about the listening party and upcoming album.

Imogen arrived in Maui today, the place where she began writing the album two years ago, and where she plans to write the final song - keep checking back for news.

Watch Imogen Heap perform live at Pop Tech 2008 below: