Midlake have announced details of a free London in-store gig next week.

The first 250 people to buy the Texan band's stunning new album 'The Courage Of Others' at Rough Trade East on Monday (February 1st) will get a wristband to the show that evening at 7pm.

In other Midlake news, the band are releasing an 'ultra limited edition super-deluxe heavy-weight vinyl edition' of 'The Courage Of Others' for their diehard fans.

Costing just £75, the package includes double vinyl, CD, Live CD, 32 page booklet, and a DVD documentary directed by their celebrity friend, My Name Is Earl actor Jason Lee.

(by Scott Colothan)