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XL will push the button on Magistrates' debut album campaign this month, teaming up with iTunes for an exclusive digital EP and free download that it hopes will introduce the band to a global audience ahead of the release of the lead commercial single later this year.
Heartbreak will be available as a free download from May 25 in conjunction with the release of an iTunes Heartbreak EP. A full commercial single, entitled Goldlover, will follow later in the year.
"We are extremely confident that the music will connect with a mainstream audience and are aiming to accelerate that," says XL managing director Ben Beardsworth, who explains he wants the music in as many homes as possible.
"The EP will illustrate the depth of quality material and it gives those who enjoy the single of the week the opportunity to immediately buy more tracks."
The EP includes a cover of Sterling Void's house classic Runaway Girl, recorded with DJ Ashley Beedle, that XL hopes will give the band a strong chance in clubland.
Heartbreak was serviced to radio last week and has already ...