Andy and Jayme Ralph of Writer have been fine tuning a batch of songs throughout the majority of this year, live and in the studio. I've had the priviledge of hearing what's been tracked so far, and I can already say this record will be towards the top of my list for 2011. Brotherface will serve as the record's title, referencing their transition back to a two piece. Your first taste of this driving, lo-fi epic is Miss Mermaid, which can be downloaded for free below.

Writer will hit the road tomorrow on a two week tour up the coast. Check the dates below, and pass along this post to any friends who want to catch one of the best bands San Diego has to offer.

11/10 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Crepe Place
11/11 - Santa Rosa, CA @ Arlene Francis Theater
11/12 - Portland, OR @ North End Gallery
11/13 - Seattle, WA @ The Black Lodge
11/14 - Portland, OR @ Rontoms
11/16 - Fresno, CA @ Veni Vidi Vici
11/17 - Oakland, CA @ WE Artspace
11/18 - San Francisco, CA @ El Rio
11/19 - Los Angeles, CA @ 3269 Casitas Ave.
11/20 - Goleta, CA @ The Hard To Find Showspace

The brothers Ralph will close out 2010 with one last San Diego show at The Casbah w/ The Growlers and Little Deadman on Wednesday, December 29th.