Gonna write a classic

The last time I heard The Catcher in the Rye it was as a rough demo by Labrador's Irene. Now, a year later, it's resurfaced as a fully-fledged pop gem - and it's no longer by Irene; or at least not all of them. The band's singer-songwriter Tobias Isaksson has a new solo project, a new record label in Hybris and Catcher in the Rye is no longer an Irene song. Behold Azure Blue and the magnificent The Catcher in the Rye!



The Catcher in the Rye is the debut single from the album Rule of Thirds, which will be released in September.

Mildly Interesting Pop Fact: Tobias cites Grant McLennan as one of his major influences. Just thought I'd mention that. Nothing to see here, move along.

New demo from Irene

It's been a while since we've heard anything new from Labrador's Irene, so hurrah for this brand new demo, The Catcher in the Rye. It's a lot more low-key and restrained than a lot of their earlier, more ebullient stuff but I likes it.

Irene - The Catcher in the Rye (Demo) mp3

And - talking of their older stuff - still sounding good!

Irene - Baby I Love Your Way mp3

Irene - Little Things That Tear Us Apart mp3