Hot Press favourites The Revs are hard at work on a new e-single – how very hi-tech! – with former Crowded House man Nick Seymour.

According to a band source, "'The Stars' and 'Broken' display the new direction they've found with an immense maturity both lyrically and musically."

Meanwhile, the band's Aussie label, Smash Music, has merged with Rough Trade making the band labelmates of The Strokes, The Libertones and fellow Irish hopefuls Hal.

You can catch The Revs on October 8 when they journey to Glor, Ennis with Coade.