Monkey Records is pleased to announce the release of a summery little gem from Auckland artist Bond Street Bridge.  The new song ‘Birds’ is the first single from Bond Street Bridge’s forthcoming sophomore album, due for release in early 2010 following on from the critically acclaimed The Mapmaker’s Art released last year.

In this catchy wee number, Bond Street Bridge, aka Sam Prebble, reflects on the mating habits of New Zealand’s paradise shelduck, Tadorna variegata.  These striking brown-and-white ducks  generally mate for life, and pairs are a common sight in open country in New Zealand.

Prebble says ‘I spend a lot of time driving around the country for shows and whatnot, and anthropomorphising the wildlife is a good way to pass the time.  I have to concede that the birds in this song are probably not really in love, but based on the way they tend to sort of sit next to each other and not really say much, they sure look like they are.’

Bond Street Bridge will be touring in December to promote the new single.  A limited edition EP with hand-printed cover art by Emily Cater will also be available at the shows.

The tour dates are as follows:

December
Thu 3  Wunderbar, Lyttelton, w/ The Eastern and The Ragamuffin Children
Fri 4  The Grain Store, Oamaru
Sat 5  Chick’s Hotel, Port Chalmers w/ John White
Thu 10  Happy, Wellington, w/ Rosy Tin Teacaddy
Wed 16  Wine Cellar, Auckland
Mon 28  Wine Cellar Summer Camp, Purangi Estate Vineyard, Whitianga
Thu 31  Fleetwaters Festival, Tangihua Lodge, Northland