James camp has announced that the group has decided not to renew their contract with Mercury after fulfilling their obligation of six albums and a greatest hits compilation. Thereís no bad blood between the two and, in fact, the band plans to release an album of B-sides via Mercury later in the year. James will be touring in England in support of their latest release Pleased to Meet You throughout December.

If you happen to be in the neighborhood:

Brighton Centre (December 2)

Newcastle Arena (4)

Birmingham NEC (6)

Manchester Arena (7)

Glasgow SECC (9)

London Wembley Arena (10)

Source: Nme.com

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