Ash drummer Rick McMurray and Feeder's bassist Taka Hirose have joined forces with Paul Cronin and Ed Loades to form a new group, The Red The White And The Blue.

As 'supergroups' go, they seem a quirkier, more inventive proposition than most. The guys are working on a project called The Balloonist, a story told over ten songs, accompanied by ten comic books released in print and as motion comic videos.

The music's been overseen by noted Britpop producer Ed Buller and the first two tracks, 'Crisis!' and 'Flying With You', will be released on November 5.

And if you fancy a bit of 'Crisis!' right now...