Cribs welcome Johnny Marr into band

The Cribs have revealed they are teaming up with ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr to record new material.

Guitarist Ryan Jarman said earlier this month that the group wanted a fourth member because they were feeling too "comfortable" as a three-piece.

Marr, who has also played with US indie rockers Modest Mouse, met bassist Gary Jarman at a barbecue in the USA.

Gary told NME: "I was a bit defensive at first - I was like, 'Who’s this other English guy at the barbecue?'

"He came up and started talking to me and then the penny dropped about who he actually was. We became mates, then one day we went out for afternoon tea. We drank a few pots of this white tea he’s really into, and decided to work together."

The band started writing songs with Marr in Stockport earlier this week. A new album or EP featuring their recordings with Marr may be released later this year.