The first fruits of the liaison are Love, Hate, And Then There’s You (pictured), which will be available here on April 10. Standouts include ‘This Is Our Perfect Crime’, ‘Pale Bride’, ‘21st Birthday’, ‘Accidents Will Happen’ and ‘Modern Saints’ – two of which are previewed at myspace.com/vonbondies.

Produced by Butch Walker and Rick Parker whose collective CV includes The Bronx and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, it’ll get a live airing when the band come over for an Irish tour.