Before releasing it to the world, Fat Freddy's Drop are giving Stuff readers the chance to listen to their brand new single Silver and Gold.

Blackbird, the forthcoming album from perennial soul shakers Fat Freddy's Drop, takes a step closer to touchdown with the release of their first single, Silver and Gold.

Recasting money in the role of mistress, FFD's singer Dallas Tamaira alias Joe Dukie lays bare the power 'she' has over us all; her power to seduce, the lengths we'll go to win her favour and the power she has to shape our lives.

Silver and Gold neatly summarises what fans can expect from Fat Freddy's forthcoming album - an all-encompassing mix of blues, dub and dance music.

Fat Freddy's Drop headline the 2013 Classic Hits Winery Tour along with Anika Boh & Hollie and The Adults (featuring Jon Toogood Shayne Carter and Julia Deans).

The Classic Hits Winery Tour
Early bird tickets on sale November 5 from winerytour.co.nz and Ticketmaster.

Matakana
February 2
Ascension Wine Estate

Tutukaka
February 3
Tutukaka Marine Reserve

Gisborne
February 5
Brunton Road

Napier
February 6
Church Road

Havelock North
February 8
Black Barn Vineyards

Martinborough
February 9
Alana Estate

Mangatainoka
February 10
Tui Brewery

New Plymouth
February 12
Sentry Hill Estate

Waipara
February 16
The Mud House Winery & Cafe

Dunedin
February 17
Forsyth Barr Stadium

Gibbston
February 19
Waitiri Creek

Upper Moutere
February 22 and 23
Neudorf Vineyards

Blenheim
February 24
Villa Maria Estate

Tauranga
March 1
Wharepai Domain

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