Jamie Lidell presents the 2nd music video from his recently released album Compass, for the song “I Wanna Be Your Telephone”. The video was premiered last night and can be viewed here: http://www.nme.com/video/bcid/89511662001/search/NME

The video is available at www.jamielidell.com, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgM_V1j6CoI and in embeddable format at: http://warp.net/records/jamie-lidell

The single, backed with a remix by Tiga, will be released on July 19th in the UK.

As Jamie himself puts it: “Exploring the libidinal economics of modern telecomms, ‘I Wanna Be Your Telephone’ was always ripe for a tantalizing, uninhibited stream of images to accompany it’s naughty lyrical flow. Well here it is! It’s a dance routine, a mini picture, an ascot, a home made biscuit, a velvet drape, a hat, a pipe and a satin slip of a video. Relax in the knowledge that naughty is still real nice.” The video was directed by Lindsey Rome, who also directed the 1st video from Compass for the song “The Ring”, which can be viewed here: http://jamielidell.com/videos.html

Jamie has also announced a string of worldwide tour dates:

June 9 – Philadelphia, PA – World Cafe
June 10 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
June 12 – Toronto, ON – The Mod Club
June 14 – Vancouver, BC – Venue
June 16 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
June 18 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
June 19 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre

July 3 – London, UK (Wireless Festival)
July 6 – Montreux, CH – Montreux Jazz Festival
July 8 – Liege, BE – Les Ardentes Festival
July 9 – Rotterdam, NL – North Sea Jazz Festival
July 10 – Werchter, BE – Main Stage (opening for Prince)
July 10 – Bruges, BE – Cactus Festival
July 11 – An Nas, IE – Oxegen
July 16 – Sesimbra, PT – Super Bock Super Rock
July 17 – Ferropolis, DE – Melt Festival
July 18 – Southwold, UK (Latitude Festival *SOLD OUT*)
July 31 – Montreal, QC – Osheaga Festival

Aug 5 – Salt Lake City, UT – Pioneer Park
Aug 6-8 – Chicago – IL – Lollapalooza (date/time TBA)

Sept. 6 – Salt Lake City, UT (Urban Lounge)
Sept. 7 – Denver, CO (Bluebird Theater)
Sept. 8 – Lincoln, NE (Bourbon Theatre)
Sept. 9 – St. Louis, MO (The Old Rock House)
Sept. 10 – Cleveland, OH (Grog Shop)
Sept. 11 – Boston, MA (Royale Nightclub)
Sept. 16 – London, ON (Rum Runners)
Sept. 20 – Washington, DC (9:30 Club)
Sept. 21 – Asheville, NC (Orange Peel)
Sept. 22 – Atlanta, GA (The Earl)
Sept. 24 – Austin, TX (Antones)
Sept. 25 – Dallas, TX (Granada Theater)
Sept. 26 – Phoenix, AZ (Rhythm Room)
Sept. 28- Solana Beach, CA (Belly Up Tavern)
Oct. 2 – Petaluma, CA (Mystic Theater)
Oct. 5 – Clagary, AB (The Republik)
Oct. 7 – Winnipeg, MB (Pyramid Cabaret)
Oct. 8 – Minneapolis, MN (Cedar Cultural Center)

The album Compass is out now on CD, LP and digitally – a **** record according to: Q, Metro, The Times, Uncut, Mojo, DJ, Artrocker + Scotland on Sunday.

www.jamielidell.com / http://warp.net