January 23, 2003 15:17

RETURN OF THE MAC (TAKE 26)

Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland show up on 'Slideling'...

The new album from indie stalwart Ian McCulloch, featuring guest appearances from COLDPLAY 's CHRIS MARTIN and JONNY BUCKLAND, is set for release in April.

'Slideling', released on April 28, was co-produced by Cenzo Townsend, who worked on Ian McCulloch's 1997 album 'Evergreen'. It also features a contribution from 'The Lakes' and '24-Hour Party People' star John Simm, who enjoyed a sideline career in music with his band Magic Alex.

Following the album's release, [a][/a] will embark on a brief tour calling at:

Sheffield Leadmill (May 7)
London Union Chapel (8)
Liverpool Lomax (9)
Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut (10)