One Direction 'working with punk-pop producer on new album'

One Direction have recorded a collection of rock-influenced pop for their debut album, reports have suggested.

The X Factor finalists have been working with US producer and writer Matt Squire, who has previously collaborated with rock bands Good Charlotte and Panic! At The Disco.

Record executives are said to be excited with the pop five-piece's direction in sound and are championing the rock-pop inspired material they have recorded.

"There is one track called 'Nah Nah Nah' that has excited execs at their label Syco - the song could be the first single," a source told The Sun. "It's got more of a guitar influence than people expect.

"The lads aren't going down the dance route and have been teamed with Matt - who made his name with punk acts but has recently branched out into pop too."

X Factor vocal producer Savan Kotecha recently told Digital Spy that the boys would be "experimenting" with new sounds on their upcoming debut and described their songs as "catchy".

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Watch One Direction perform 'Only Girl (In The World)' on The X Factor below: