James are to release the first of two mini albums next month, it's been announced.

'The Night Before' features seven new songs and was produced by Lee 'Muddy' Baker.

The album release on April 19 will coincide with the group's previously announced UK tour, which gets under way in Edinburgh on April 5.

Tickets are on sale now.

The tracklisting for 'The Night Before' is:

1. It's Hot
2. Crazy
3. Ten Below
4. Porcupine
5. Shine
6. Dr Hellier
7. Hero

James' UK tour dates are:

• Edinburgh Corn Exchange – April 5
• Newcastle O2 Academy – 6
• Sheffield O2 Academy – 8
• Preston Guildhall – 9
• Cambridge Corn Exchange – 10
• Southend Cliffs Pavilion - 12
• Bournemouth O2 Academy – 13
• Bristol Colston Hall – 15
• London Royal Albert Hall – 16
• Liverpool University – 17

(by Jason Gregory)