Country-fusion legends Calexico are to release their sixth album, Algiers, on 10th September. Named for the neighbourhood in New Orleans in which it was recorded, the band claim that the influences of their surroundings have seeped into the album's 12 tracks - a move away from their traditional Latin-inspired desert soundscapes. Judge for yourself - the first track is available as a free download [1], and we have the Zachary Spiger-directed video below.

The band play London's Forum as part of an extensive European tour on 18th September.