Wendy James to release new album and embark on nationwide instore tour
Wendy James is set to release her tenth album, The Shape of History, on 25th October, and has announced a two-week in-store tour to mark the occasion. The tour will include appearances at record stores such as London’s Rough Trade East and Assai Records in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The album, written, produced, and mixed by James herself, was recorded between West London and New York City. It will be available digitally, on deluxe vinyl, and via deluxe CD.
Reflecting on her upcoming tour, James expressed her excitement, noting her deep connection to record shops: “I am so excited to be out on the road again! This time to introduce everyone to the songs on my 10th Album The Shape Of History, fittingly as an in-store tour of the UK. Record Shops!! Every one of these venues takes pride in delivering music to their customers, introducing new music, re-issuing music gone by and in my case… the culmination of a 10-album odyssey which began in 1986 when I co-formed Transvision Vamp!”
James will play tracks from The Shape of History along with selections from her previous albums. She’ll also engage with fans through conversation and audience questions, concluding each event at the merch desk to sign items and take photos with attendees.
The tour dates are as follows:
- October 25th: Newcastle, Beyond Vinyl (Evening)
- October 26th: Edinburgh, Assai (Daytime) & Glasgow, Assai (Evening)
- October 27th: Nottingham, Rough Trade (Evening)
- October 28th: Liverpool, Rough Trade (Evening)
- October 29th: Bristol, Rough Trade (Evening)
- October 30th: London, Rough Trade East (Evening)
- October 31st: Portsmouth, Pie & Vinyl (Daytime) & Gosport, A Slice of Vinyl (Evening)
November dates:
- November 1st: Southampton, Vinilo (Evening)
- November 2nd: Kingston Upon Thames, Banquet (Late Afternoon)
- November 3rd: Oxford, Truck (Late Afternoon)
- November 4th: Marlborough, Sound Knowledge (Evening)
- November 5th: Leeds, Crash (Evening)
- November 6th: Preston, Action Records (Evening)
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Wendy James also shared her thoughts on the music that influenced her single Freedomsville, explaining how her past and influences from films like Bladerunner and music styles from European dark electro to New York punk shaped her sound. Her recording and mixing process took place across London, New York, and Berkeley, culminating in a piece she’s eager to share with her audience.
The Shape of History is now available for pre-order here. To follow Wendy’s musical journey, visit her social platforms:
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