The emotion-fuelled pop-rocker features guest vocals from Laura-Mary Carter of Blood Red Shoes, and follows the previously unveiled singles Jealousy, Gimme and Ache. Frontman Murray MacLeod commented:
"Blame is the most quintessential Xcerts song on the new record. It was important for us to look back but push the boundaries of what, in essence, is quite a simple pop song. The majority of the new record was written in the studio, but we crafted this one in the rehearsal room and I feel like you can hear the '3 piece' chemistry and urgency within the recording. It’s a song about accountability and no longer looking for a scapegoat when things go wrong, and realising I’ve really hurt people in the past with my thoughtlessness. I was once told ‘if you can’t spot the dickhead in the room, it’s probably you’. I guess it’s our first (hyper) self-aware song lyrically."
All four songs will feature on the trio's fifth studio album, 'Learning How To Live And Let Go', which is due out on August 18 via UNFD. Head below to view the one-take video and vocal performance for Blame.
Following their summer festival appearances, which include a slot at 2000trees, the band will embark on a UK tour in October.
The Xcerts Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Tue October 03 2023 - SOUTHAMPTON Joiners
Wed October 04 2023 - EXETER Cavern
Thu October 05 2023 - LONDON Lafayette
Sat October 07 2023 - NORWICH Waterfront Studio
Sun October 08 2023 - BIRMINGHAM Hare And Hounds
Mon October 09 2023 - LEEDS Brudenell Community Room
Wed October 11 2023 - MANCHESTER Deaf Institute
Thu October 12 2023 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Zerox
Fri October 13 2023 - ABERDEEN Lemon Tree
Sat October 14 2023 - GLASGOW St Lukes
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