Belle & Sebastian have released a free song from their forthcoming new album.

The track, entitled 'Write About Love', was recorded in Los Angeles earlier this year, and features guest vocals from actress Carey Mulligan.

It is available to download now for a limited time from www.belleandsebastian.com. The single will be released officially on October 25.

Belle & Sebastian's new album, also entitled 'Write About Love', is released on October 11.

The LP is the follow-up to the Scottish band's 2006 album, 'The Life Pursuit'.

(by Jason Gregory)