Maccabees 'start work on third album'

The Maccabees have confirmed that work has begun on their third album.

Guitarist Felix White revealed that the band have concluded promotional duties for last year's Wall Of Arms and are now looking ahead to their next release.

"We've laughed a lot and it's a shame to not be touring properly again for a while but it's done and we've got to move on to the next thing," he wrote in a message on their website.

"We're back at home now and sorting ourselves out for the making of our third record, which will occupy 90% of our attention this year."

White added that writing another record is a "genuinely exciting prospect" and that fans should expect updates in the near future.