Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things drummer Gary Powell has announced details of a brand new project he is working on; The Invasion Of…

The 5 piece are set to release their debut mini-album ‘373’, through 25 Hour Convenience Records on October 4th.

Powell has taken on the roll of main contributing composer of the music, with Robin Coombes (former vocalist of British hip hop group Taskforce) adding his unique approach to lyric writing. Fans of Powell’s previous bands are sure to be pleasantly surprised by their ever more style of rock ‘n’ roll, prog and krautrock.

Gary explained the decision;

“Starting The Invasion Of… was a real leap of faith not only in myself, but the soon to be members of the band. It would have been easier for me to set it up with other musicians from other bands and follow their lead, but instead I decided to get things going with friends, regardless of their musical background. It has worked out better than I could have ever imagined as the musicians I play and work with have surpassed my wildest expectations.”

It seems Gary has high expectations for the band as he describes the music best as if you “Imagine if Chuck Berry in his youth had started making music in today’s day and age, he would be making music like us.”

The full track listing of their debut mini-album is as follows:

1) The Invasion Of Venice
2) Delusional
3) Memories
4) In Like Voodoo
5) Pedantic Romantic
6) Devilish Ways

The Invasion Of… will also be appearing live at Proud, CAMDEN on August 3rd.