English indie rock band The Cribs are set to record their new album, and have announced that it will be produced by The Cars' Ric Ocasek.
Speaking to NME magazine, Ryan Jarman explained: "He doesn't do records like a gun for hire; he chooses a band. We've been trying to get him since the third record, now he thinks we're definitely good enough."
Jarman also explained The Cribs have enough material for the record, taking influence from The Replacements and 80s pop.
About future singles, Jarman said: "The one we've earmarked for the first single is the first song we wrote for the album, which never happens. It's a big, fuzzy pop song. We call it 'the geek rock one'."
Ric Ocasek have previously produced both Weezer's Blue and Green albums, and have also worked with the band on their forthcoming record ‘Everything Will Be Alright In The End'.
Website: thecribs.com
