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Delighted to finally confirm there will be a North American release of the album for fans across the pond.

Girl At The End Of The World hits the shelves across the Americas on 18 March, and you can now pre-order your copy on CD from Amazon and digitally from iTunes. Pre-order for the lovely vinyl LP coming soon!

Note for US iTunes users: A few resourceful souls from the US pre-ordered the album from UK iTunes – please note – apparently Apple have cancelled your pre-order in the UK, and you’ll need to re-order on US iTunes. Apologies for the inconvenience; and don’t worry, you’ll get both your instant grat tracks back as soon as you re-order.

Two great summery dates announced this week: James are second on the bill at OnBlackheath – playing alongside Belle & Sebastian on Sunday 11th September, with Primal Scream headlining the previous night’s festivities; and will be returning to Athens for Ejekt Festival on Friday 8th July.

Tickets for both are on sale now, visit our live page for ticketing links.

Finally the day is upon us! The band are excited, if perhaps a wee bit scared, to be playing their new songs for you tonight for the very first time.

Times for the launch gigs are below. Note these are subject to change, and we suggest you leave your travel options open.

MANCHESTER ACADEMY 2

Doors 7pm
James on stage 8pm
Curfew 11pm
LONDON SCALA

Doors 6:30pm
James on stage 8pm
Curfew 11pm

The first proper single from the album, entitled Nothing But Love, will be premiered on Chris Evan’s Breakfast Show on Radio 2, Friday morning between 6:30-9:30am.

Tim says of the track, “Love songs tend to tread such a well-worn path that I avoid them unless I have something new to say or I’m so blinded by emotion I can’t help myself. It’s about love’s euphoria and ecstasy – that love-bomb that goes off and changes everything. But love is a high stakes game, as something you love can also be lost.”

The song will also be unlocked for free download for those who’ve pre-ordered the album from the James shop or iTunes.

You are cordially invited to join us for two very special and intimate shows next month, as the band preview tracks from the new album live for the very first time.

James play a hometown gig at Manchester’s Academy 2 on Wednesday 17th February, then head south to the Scala in London on Thursday 18th.

Glennie says, “We finally get to play the Manchester Academy 2, or MDH (Main Debating Hall) as it used to be known. This venue played such a huge part in my musical education. Seeing Human League, Pere Ubu, Gang Of Four, The Fall and so many more in such a cool little venue.

“We’ve never played the Scala either. It seems to have a great history and reputation. Debuting the new album will be scary but should be fun.”

Tickets on general sale from 10am on Friday 5th Feb, and both standard and V.I.P. Soundcheck tickets for both gigs will be available from the James shop. A limited number of regular tickets for Manchester will also be available through Ticketline.

The band have chosen a brand new album track from Girl At The End Of The World to share with the world, alongside old pals Radcliffe and Maconie on 6 Music today. Listen between 2-3pm, as Jim and Saul drop by the studio for a catch up and to proudly unveil their new tune.

Update: You can now Listen Again via the 6 Music website if you missed the broadcast, or just can’t get enough of of the sublime Move Down South…  Skip to about 1hr 32mins into the programme for James.

The band are set to co-headline the Dubai Jazz Festival (N.B. actual jazz not included), as they visit the UAE for the very first time next month.

The festival takes place in the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre over three days, and James will be on stage around 9pm (TBC) on the opening night, Wednesday 24 February.

There are various tickets and packages on sale now, visit the festival’s website for details.

Tune in to Radcliffe and Maconie‘s show on 6 Music on Friday 22nd January as Jim and Saul drop by the studio for a chat about the new album Girl At The End Of The World, and likely some effervescent silliness as well. Rad and Mac are on air from 2-6pm GMT and you can listen in online (or on demand after the broadcast if you miss it).

In other 6 Music news, delighted to say To My Surprise has gone straight into the their A List! Listen out for it on heavy rotation…

Very excited to share our latest video creation with the world. Thought provoking and topical, it was made for us by Kris Merc at Not To Scale in New York. Please head over to the Quietus as they exclusively premiere To My Surprise…

Update 17 December: You can now watch the video in all its glory on the WeAreJamesTV channel on YouTube. What do you reckon to it? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, or our forum. (And if you like it…pass it on!)

The first single from Girl At The End Of The World has premiered this morning on BBC Radio 6 Music, accompanied by an interview with Tim which you can listen to here.

The…ahem…non-radio-friendly album version of the track is now streaming exclusively on the NME website, and come lunchtime you’ll be able to listen to it on the band’s WeAreJamesTV channel on YouTube.

Those who of you who’ve pre-ordered the album from the James Shop or iTunes should – I believe – have a gratis download of the track waiting for you today!