October 17, 2000 18:38

JJ72 MAKE A BIG SPLASH

The band issue [b]'October Swimmer'[/b] from their acclaimed debut album before hitting the road...

JJ72 have announced details of a new single, 'OCTOBER SWIMMER', released on October 23 through LAKOTA, following their most ambitious UK tour to date.

'October Swimmer' will be backed by new tracks 'Blood Tests' and 'Guidance', as well as a cover of Nick Drake's 'Black Eyed Dog', and a live version of the track 'Bumblebee' across the formats.

The band are currently on a UK tour, which is still to call at: Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms (October 17) London ULU (19-20) Derby Victoria Inn (21) Northumbria University (23) Leeds Cockpit (24) Cardiff Great Hall (25) Gloucester Guildhall (27) Sheffield Leadmill (28)

For tickets, go to the nme.com Ticketshop - click here[/url]

Or call the NME 24-Hour Ticketline[/B] on 0870 1 663 663. Calls are charged at national standard rate.