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We’ve got some in-store appearances lined up for the week Girl At The End Of The World hits the shelves – come along if you can!

Members of the band (N.B. these aren’t full band appearances) will be signing copies of the album at all events, and in some cases playing in store too. Here’s the itinerary:

Friday 18 March: Live performance and signing copies of the album at HMV Oxford Street, London. Doors 5pm, starts 6pm.
Advance tickets for London – and ONLY London – available online. They’re FREE, 2 per customer while stocks last.

Sunday 20 March: Signing copies of the album at HMV Leeds. 3pm.
Entry on a first come, first served basis. No tickets, just turn up early enough to get in.

Monday 21 March: Live performance and signing copies of the album at HMV Manchester. 5:15pm.
Entry on a first come, first served basis. No tickets, just turn up early enough to get in.

Tuesday 22 March: Signing copies of the album at HMV Newcastle. 5:15pm.
Entry on a first come, first served basis. No tickets, just turn up early enough to get in.

Wednesday 23 March: Live performance and signing copies of the album at HMV Glasgow, Argyle Street. 5:15pm.
Entry on a first come, first served basis. No tickets, just turn up early enough to get in.

For full details of each event please visit HMV’s James event page.

Please note: Entry to all of these is free of charge. You do not need an HMV priority card to attend.

“Charming, affecting and gently surreal,” writes CLASH as they premiere our brand new music video for Nothing But Love today.

The video was directed by award winning filmmaker James Fitzgerald, who has recently picked up a BFI award for Best Cinematography and the Royal Television Award at RTE, amongst 13 film festival awards to date.

You can read CLASH’s piece and watch the video here. Enjoy.

Delighted to find Seven has made the shortlist for Absolute Radio’s 100 Greatest Albums Of All Time vote.

Fancy casting a vote yourself? You can do so here on their website.

The Top 100, as voted by listeners, will be revealed live on air through the day on Monday 18th March, from 9am-5pm.

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.