The Xcerts have shared the latest cut from their forthcoming album, ‘Learning How To Live And Let Go’.
The alternative three-piece’s new record arrives on August 18.
Today’s release follows singles ‘GIMME’, ‘Ache’ and ‘Jealousy’, all of which have marked an exciting new chapter for the band since they signed with Aussie label UNFD.
Have a listen to the new track via the one-take video and vocal performance below.
Speaking on the track, frontman Murray Macleod has described the origins of the pop-punk single and what it means, saying:
“‘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.”
Following the release of their new album, The Xcerts will also be heading out on a UK headline tour in October – which will follow festival appearances in July. See the full dates below.
Full Xcerts upcoming UK tour dates
Jul 07 – 2000 Trees Festival, Cheltenham
Jul 29 – Belladrum Festival, Inverness
Oct 03 – The Joiners, Southampton
Oct 04 – Cavern, Exeter
Oct 05 – Lafayette, London
Oct 07 – The Waterfront Studio, Norwich
Oct 08 – Hare & Hound, Birmingham
Oct 09 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Oct 11 – The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Oct 12 – Xerox, Newcastle
Oct 13 – The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Oct 14 – St Luke’s Glasgow
