January 18, 2007 16:14

Kristen Hersh releases solo album

The former Throwing Muses singer also tours the UK

Ex-Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristen Hersh will release a new solo album this month – and you can preview tracks online now

‘Learn To Sing Like A Star’ comes out in the US on January 23 and January 29 in the UK.

Three songs from the album and a video for the track ‘In Shock’ can be previewed at 4ad.com/features/kristinhersh.

Hersh will tour the UK in support of the new album in March.

The tour dates are:

Bristol Thekla (March 1)
Leicester Y Theatre (2)
Nottingham Rescue Rooms (3)
Birmingham Glee Club (4)
Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms (6)
London KOKO (7)
Sheffield Leadmill (9)
Manchester Academy 3 (10)
Glasgow Oran Mor (11)

To check ticket availability and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now.

--By our Los Angeles staff.
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