is signed to Brighton based label Fat Cat Records; he has since been replaced by Karl Astbury, formerly of The Witches. Also in 2011, David Jones became the touring second guitarist in The Cribs following the departure of Johnny Marr. As said on their official website, "[w]e find ourselves back in the studio, a year older, wiser and rustier - recording a bunch of new songs that may or may not find their way onto some form of album." In June 2012, it was announced that Nine Black Alps had signed with Brew Records to release their fourth studio album, Sirens. After Brew announced that they were going to close in 2013, Nine Black Alps were announced as the first signing to new label Hatch Records, with a new single "Novokaine" released on 2 December 2013. The band's fifth album Candy for the Clowns was released in May 2014. Members Current members Sam Forrest - vocals, guitar, piano (2003–present) David Jones - guitar, bass, keys (2003–present) James Galley - drums, vocals (2003–present) Karl Astbury - bass (2012–present) Former members Martin Cohen - bass, guitar (2003–2011) Discography Albums EPs Singles Soundtracks and compilations "Surf's Up: Music From The Motion Picture" (Pocket Full of Stars) "Class aA: Beyond Entertainment" (Over the Ocean) SSX on tour Soundtrack (Shot Down) Burnout:Revenge Soundtrack (Shot Down) FlatOut 2 [Xbox Version] Soundtrack (Cosmopolitan) Midnight Club 3 Dub Edition Remix Soundtrack (Not Everyone) FIFA06 (Cosmopolitan) Madden 06 (Cosmopolitan) References External links Official website Rock Sound review of 'Locked Out From The Inside' Interview: January 2010 Musical groups from Manchester English indie rock groups