Underworld Live 2024 Tour Dates

[lemonjelly]

Rick's pre show sets have always been advertised as such. This really sounds like the intention is to play 2 distinct sets, which is amazing.
It's also getting me ridiculously excited about what news we might get regarding an upcoming release. There seems to be a plethora of new music they're experimenting with.
Are these gigs to road test and refine? Or support a release? Or announce a release?