The Coral have revealed they are working with former Radiohead and Stone Roses producer John Leckie on their new album.
Singer James Skelly told NME.com that the album – the follow-up to 2007’s Roots and Echoes – is likely to be released this year.
He also spoke about the departure of former guitarist Bill Ryder-Jones had influenced the record, saying: "It’s a bit different because Bill’s left, but it still sounds like The Coral.
"There’s no point trying to replace him or compete, it’s just a different thing."