Cork folk/country act John Blek & the Rats are set to release their much-anticipated debut Leave Your Love At The Door on May 3, but you can listen to it exclusively here on hotpress.com!

The album was recorded in Monique studios - and frontman John O' Connors house! - with producer Christian Best. The band opted for just a handful of microphones, launching into sessions that capture their raw, live sound.

Following the album release, John Blek & the Rats will head out on tour to showcase their baby. Catch them live -

Tower Records In Store @ 6pm (May 3)
Cleere's Theatre, Kilkenny (5), The White Horse,Ballincollig,Cork (5), Grand Social, Dublin (7), Donellys, Omagh (June 8), The Empire, Belfast (9), Pavilion, Cork (15), Kenny's, Lahinch (28), McCarthy's, Dingle (29).

Check out the album, below.