Mogwai are giving away a song from their forthcoming album as a free download.

Fans can download 'The Sun Smells Too Loud' from the band's record label's website, Wall of Sound, now.

As previously reported, Mogwai will release their new album 'The Hawk is Howling' on September 22nd.

The record will be preceded by the single 'BatCat', which is released on September 8th.

To support both releases, the Scottish outfit will be heading out on a three date UK tour.

The tracklisting for the bands album is:

1. I'm Jim Morrison, I'm Dead
2. Batcat
3. Danphe And The Brain
4. Local Authority
5. The Sun Smells Too Loud
6. Kings Meadow
7. I Love You, I'm Going To Blow Up Your School
8. Scotland's Shame
9. Thank You Space Expert
10. The Precipice

The band's tour dates are:

• Edinburgh, Corn Exchange – October 21
• Manchester, Academy – 23
• London, Hammersmith Apollo – 24

(by Jason Gregory)