Music News - James Announces NZ Tour
02 August 2016 - 1 Comment
“This bed is on fire with passionate love,
The neighbours complain
about the noises above…”
These memorable lines from James’ 1993 hit Laid defined a decade becoming the soundtrack to early 90s alternative radio and
then finding a second life through its use in the hit movie ‘American Pie’. Now
the Mancunian rockers are heading to New Zealand for the very first time to
celebrate the release of their new album, Girl At The End Of The World.
James have
just added two shows in New Zealand off the back of their Australian
November tour, which is already practically sold out. Presented by MJR Presents, James will
play the Powerstation in Auckland on Wednesday,
November 9 and the Opera
House in Wellington on Thursday,
November 10.
Tickets on sale Thursday, August 4, 10.00am at http://www.eventtree.co.uk/james-aus/
Having risen from Manchester’s legendary Factory Records scene, James already had a
decade of hits to their name by the time Laid shot up the charts - making them one of the biggest bands in the world at the
dawn of the 90s.
After internal struggles kicked off a long hiatus in 2001, the band reconciled
in 2007 and once again hit the road, but still never quite made it to Australia
and New Zealand.
Fast-forward to 2016 and the release of their 14th album Girl At The End Of The World,
which debuted at #2 in the UK charts (only behind Adele) and James now have
Australia and New Zealand in their sights. And with rave reviews from their
recent UK tour, these shows are not to be missed.
“It’s not hard to
grasp the enduring appeal of James… With a hit album, a sell out tour and no sign of the
tunes running out, James are, without a doubt, the indie rock dream made flesh” The Observer.
Girl At The End Of The World sees the band team up with producer Max Dingel (The
Killers, Muse, White Lies) with the legendary Brian Eno infusing his unique influence
into the blend. The new album is both anthemic and euphoric, with its simmering
electronica continuing James’ long connection to the dance floor. The band’s trademark songwriting and Tim Booth’s
distinctive vocal and evocative lyrics prove once again to be amongst Britain’s
finest.
“Bands talk about that difficult second album but it’s the trickster 14th one
that’s the real M*&^%R F&%$#R,” says Booth.
"As always with James it’s a collaborative process allowing ample room for improvisation, intuition,
skill and dumb luck. From the outside our process looks like chaos but chaos is
our friend and we have a history that gives us confidence that something
magical will eventually appear. We've been trying to come to Australia and New
Zealand for many years - something never quite felt right. Really looking
forward to meeting new friends and making up for lost time."
JAMES NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2016
Wednesday 9th November - Powerstation, Auckland
Thursday 10th
November - Opera House, Wellington
Tickets on sale
Thursday August 4, 10.00am from:
http://www.eventtree.co.uk/james-aus/
More information
available at http://www.mjrpresents.com/
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As British 90s icons James prepare to make their way Downunder for their first New Zealand shows, Brit ex-pat rockers Melic have been announced as their support act.
Hailing from the UK, but now based in New Zealand, Melic will open for James. Signed to Beatnik Geek Records, Melic cut their teeth in London’s live scene, playing in well known venues such as Koko and Bush Hall. Their 2013 debut album AN HOUR TO ANYWHERE saw them described as “one of the shining lights of new music to come out of London”.
The band relocated to New Zealand in 2015 and have a new single set to be released in early 2017. For more information on Melic check out www.melicband.com