According to a recent Facebook update, Black Submarine (formally The Black Ships), featuring former Verve members Simon Jones and Nick McCabe, have completed their debut album.
The band also includes Davide Rossi (Goldfrapp/Coldplay) on vocals and strings, drummer Mig Schillace (Portishead/Goldfrapp), and Amelia Tucker on vocals.
In the coming weeks, the band will be teasing new material and releasing a free download from one of the album's tracks.