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Superstar team up Broken Bells have made a track from their new album available as a free download.

Collaboration seems to be the latest trend in the upper echelons of the music scene. From The Dead Weather to Them Crooked Vultures it seems that everyone's at it, from new stars to established rock heavyweights.

Renowned hip hop producer Danger Mouse is better equipped to deal with this than most. The sonic soundsmith has made a career out of working with other artists, hitting paydirt with Gnarls Barkley.

Recently forced to shelve an all star project, Danger Mouse has now confirmed details of a new album. Teaming up with James Mercer from The Shins the pair have begun crafting exciting new material.

Bringing together to questing yet deeply opposed artists, Broken Bells unites hip hop and rock, dancefloor beats with expert songcraft.

The duo are set to release their self-titled album on March 8th. Anticipation is high amongst fans, with The Shins currently cresting a wave of success, leading the way in the Stateside indie boom.

Speaking to the NME Danger Mouse revealed that recording sessions were remarkably natural. "It was very easy. We didn�t put any pressure on ourselves so there was nothing we trying to achieve or could fall short of, and we work together really, really well. We did it all together, it was all in the same studio, with couple of great engineers."

Now Broken Bells have chosen to preview their debut album with a free download. 'The High Road' is available from the duo's official website - but be quick, the track is only live for 24 hours.

Broken Bells are due to release their debut album on March 8th.