Transvision Vamp co-founder Wendy James has announced the release of her 10th album, The Shape Of History.
It will be released on 25 October, and will be promoted by a two-week instore tour of record shops around the UK.
Written between London and New York, the album finds Wendy reflecting on love, life, and her journey in music, told with her effusive character and razor wit.
Wendy said: “The Shape Of History has a lot about love in it, a lot about appreciation of oneself, one’s life and importantly, of others. It is life’s arc of starting out, blooming into something and in some ways maturing.
“I don’t think my music has got older, I know I’ve not gone mellow! My attitude can be more ferocious and fearless than ever, but there is an acquired wisdom, which naturally comes after having been alive for a few decades! The Shape Of History is a love letter and a ‘thank you’ note to life so far.
“I am so excited to be out on the road again… at venues which are near and dear to my heart – 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.
“I’ll play some new tunes from The Shape Of History and I’ll also play a selection from each of my albums. I’ll intersperse the music with conversation and questions from the audience, all unprompted.
“So it should be a fun and lively night, rounding up at the merch desk where I will sign and personalise for everyone who’s bought something of mine, and take photos too! I cannot wait to see you all.”
The Shape Of History will be available digitally, on deluxe vinyl and deluxe CD, and is available to pre-order now HERE.
The full Wendy James in-store dates are as follows:
October
Fri 25th – Newcastle – Beyond Vinyl (Evening)
Sat 26th – Edinburgh – Assai (Daytime)
Sat 26th – Glasgow – Assai (Evening)
Sun 27th – Nottingham – Rough Trade (Evening)
Mon 28th – Liverpool – Rough Trade (Evening)
Tues 29th – Bristol – Rough Trade (Evening)
Weds 30th – London – Rough Trade East (Evening)
Thurs 31st – Portsmouth – Pie & Vinyl (Daytime)
Thurs 31st – Gosport – A Slice of Vinyl (Evening)
November
Fri 1st – Southampton – Vinilo (Evening)
Sat 2nd – Kingston Upon Thames – Banquet (Late Afternoon)
Sun 3rd – Oxford – Truck (Late Afternoon)
Mon 4th – Marlborough – Sound Knowledge (Evening)
Tues 5th – Leeds – Crash (Evening)
Weds 6th – Preston – Action Records (Evening)
