check out the 1st single from the doves' new album 'some cities'

after a two year break from the studio, uk northerners the doves return with their highly anticipated new album ' some cities'.

since their amazing album 'last broadcast' (one of my favorites of 2003), the doves not only gained international accolades, but really put themselves on the map as a band to keep an eye out for.

their latest album is not only tipped to be one of the biggest of february, but from the sound of the 1st single, also hints at a more retro sound mixed in with their usual kick of lush soundscapes.

weirdly like a soundtrack for driving along the cold grey british seaside click here to listen to the catchy 'black and white town' (you need realplayer or windows player to listen).

if you want to find out more about the doves, go here.