cuff the duke release free download of debut single 'side by side' through paper bag records fall sampler

Canada's Cuff The Duke release a free download of their beautiful new single 'Side By Side' (feat. Basia Bulat) today as part of a new Paper Bag Records Fall Sampler.  Titled Loss Leader, the sampler also includes new singles from The Luyas andSlim Twig as well as the debut single from Luke Lalonde of Born Ruffians. 

Download Loss Leader here, or by clicking on the cover art below.

Union will be released in the US on October 23, 2012 through Paper Bag Records.  As promised, it is the second part of a two part album project that stared with the release of Morning Comes late last year.  The two albums relate lyrically and visually: A number of the songs on the new album act as a response to the songs from Morning Comes. Union's 'Rise Above' relates to'Standing on the Edge' and 'Something For Free' relates to 'Time Is Right.' Basia Bulat (Rough Trade) guests on album stand-outs 'Side By Side' and 'Stay.'

"On Union, we moved away from our usual-sounding song structures, rock solos and harmonies by adding more sonic textures,"says the band's Wayne Petti. "Morning Comes was more acoustic-based, this album is more electric-based. Instead of trying to find the perfect tone, it was more about exploring interesting sounds."

See below for links to pre-order Union and download Loss Leader, as well as a list of upcoming Canadian tour dates!

Tracklisting:
Live My Life
Side By Side
Where Did We Go Wrong
Open Your Mind
Stay
Carry On
Something For Free
All I Want
Rise Above
Night After Night

Preorder the album here.
Also available as a bundle with Life Stories for Minimum Wage.

Cuff the Duke is: Wayne Petti (Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitars), Paul Lowman (Bass, Vocals), Francois Turenne(Guitar, Pedal Steel) and A.J. Johnson (Drums).

www.paperbagrecords.com
www.cufftheduke.ca

CUFF THE DUKE - CANADIAN TOUR DATES

September 22 MONTREAL, QC @ Cabaret Du Mile End with The Sadies
September 28 TORONTO, ON @ The Great Hall (PBR10)
October 5 WINNIPEG, MB @ Park Theatre
October 6 REGINA, SK @ The Exchange
October 7 SASKATOON, SK @ Amigo’s Café
October 8&9 CALGARY, AB @ Ironwood with Jenn Grant
October 10 LETHBRIDGE, AB @ Geomatic with Jenn Grant
October 11 RED DEER, AB @ Hideout with Jenn Grant
October 12&13 EDMONTON, AB @ Haven with Jenn Grant
October 17 KELOWNA, BC @ Sapphire with Jenn Grant
October 18 VANCOUVER, BC @ Biltmore with Jenn Grant
October 20 NELSON, BC @ The Royal
October 25 LONDON, ON @ Aeolian with Jenn Grant
October 27 GUELPH, ON @ Dublin Street Church with Jenn Grant
October 30 WATERLOO, ON @ Starlight Social Lounge with Jenn Grant
November 13 ST. CATHERINES, ON @ Mansion House
November 16 OTTAWA, ON @ Mavericks
November 17 PETERBOROUGH, ON @ The Red Dog
November 20 MONTREAL, QC @ Petit Campus with Jenn Grant
November 21, KINGSTON, ON @ Chalmers United Church with Jenn Grant
November 22 BURNSTOWN, ON @ Neat Café with Jenn Grant
November 23 HAMILTON, ON @ Molson Canadian Studio
November 24 TORONTO, ON @ Winter Garden Theatre with Jenn Grant