James McCann is back with a new LP, as well as new band name, and even different first name. JJ’s latest recording, Hit with Love, is 12 cracking original tracks that combine elements of 80s post punk, and plenty of tracks that is almost impossible to compare to any other band or recording. Produced by Rob Younger, Hit with Love is another solid entry onto McCann’s already exceptional back catalogue. For me he’s one of the country’s great singer/songwriters of the last twenty years. We spoke with JJ via telephone on the release date of his new LP. Munster: On this new record your billed as JJ McCann as opposed to James. Why? JJ: I just got sick of hearing my own name you know (laughs). JJ’s been my nickname since I was born. Friends and extended family call me JJ, its funny sometimes out the blue someone will shout “Hey JJ”, and I act immediately. So, I thought I’ll use JJ McCann, try and shorten it. I should have used it years ago. Don’t know why I didn’t, its catcher. Munst