Recording for the new album is nearly done and mixing will start soon. The album (as yet untitled) will be very acoustic, featuring no drums, bass or any electric instruments. James is describing it as a “parlour album” with lots of piano, acoustic guitar and cello. There are a couple of special guests scheduled to lend their services, and perhaps a choir…

More details as they come to hand.

As his little comics on the website continue to grow in popularity, James has been asked to illustrate a children’s book. This is hilarious to anyone who has ever read James’ comics but I think the idea is that they’re supposed to be badly drawn.

James takes no offence at this and is looking forward to working in this new medium. Can’t say much more about the project at this stage, but we’ll keep you posted.

James Hazelden joins fellow Man Bites God bandmates Mark Woodward and Chris Tomkins for a new podcast called Theatre of the World.

Here’s the blurb:

Man Bites God, musicians and raconteurs, invite you into their Podcast Parlour for a delightful chat, some readings, songs and poems. Every episode of Theatre of the World is a funny, rambling collection of musings on a different theme. Reserve a seat for your ears and the rest of your body is admitted free.

Subscribe on iTunes: HERE or

Download/Stream it: HERE

TWITTER: HERE and FACEBOOK: HERE

Hear hear!

Man Bites God have produced a 6-part series of comedy/music/poetry/rambling podcasts called Theatre of the World.

It’ll be a free podcast and will be launched in August.

The website is HERE.

Or join them on FACEBOOK or TWITTER.

James Hazelden and Yanai Morris plan to collaborate on adapting some new songs for performance, and perhaps recording, by the Uke4Kids Ukulele Ensemble.

Watch this space for details.

Check out James Hazelden performing live with Uke4Kids HERE.

Check out the Uke4Kids website HERE.