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The New Single, out October 14th

The Polyphonic Spree follow the release of their acclaimed debut LP, “The Beginning Stages Of..”, with a new single, “Hanging Around”, on October 14th.

To mark the occasion, the band have launched a UK site at www.thepolyphonicspree.co.uk, where visitors get the chance to win a signed robe and tickets for all the UK dates.

The single is a remixed version of the track on the LP and is backed by the band’s cover of David Bowie’s “Five Years” (a traditional set closer) and new track “Fields”. Both of these recordings are from the band’s recent Radio 1 Evening Session for Steve Lamacq.

A second CD will feature tracks recorded at the band’s recent sell out show at the Union Chapel in Islington. A limited edition 7” will feature “Five Years” on the B-Side.

The Polyphonic Spree are rightly regarded as one of the most exciting new bands of the year. From their first performance at the Royal Festival Hall during the David Bowie curated Meltdown festival, through two packed, sold out shows at London’s Monarch to festival appearances in England, Scotland and Ireland, the band have been finding friends and seeing their fanbase grow at an incredible rate.

“Hanging Around” is the second single by The Polyphonic Spree, following August’s NME and Jo Whiley Single of the Week, “Soldier Girl”.

The Polyphonic Spree embark on their first UK tour to support the release of “Hanging Around”. Dates are :

October 2002

Friday 18th Edinburgh, Queens Hall
Saturday 19th Sheffield Leadmill
Monday 21st Nottingham Rock City
Tuesday 22nd Manchester University
Wednesday 23rd Brighton, Concorde 2
Friday 25th Northampton Roadmenders
Saturday 26th Liverpool University
Sunday 27th London, Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Tickets are 11 excepting London where tickets are 13 and are available from the usual outlets or www.gigsandtours.com