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Rudimental made their new album on a bus.
The drum and bass quartet are gearing up to release their as-yet untitled sophomore record following the success of 2013's 'Home', and revealed their hectic touring schedule over the past few years meant they had to create the majority of the LP on the road.
They explained: "We've been playing shows everywhere and making a record as we've been doing it.
"We had a studio bus in America, so we made it on an actual bus, a lot of it. We met some amazing singers on the way and we picked up a lot of new inspirations as well, so it's better than the last for us.
"We kind of started making it as soon as we finished and released the first one, we were making it straight away, and we didn't stop touring. We carried on touring."
The four-piece group - featuring Piers Agget, Amir Amor, Kesi Dryden and DJ Locksmith - were speaking ahead of the premiere of their new single, 'Never Let You Go', which will be released in the UK on 14 June, and which they described as a "feel-good tune".
Piers told BBC Radio 1's Annie Mac: "Picture yourself in America, on tour with Ed Sheeran, that's what we were doing. We had a studio bus, and Ed Sheeran introduced us to this guy who is Foy Vance, who's the singer, and we wrote this tune and it's a feel-good tune. We wanted to have that festival moment again.
"It amplifies everything Rudimental is about, positivity, wanting to get up and rave, enjoy life, and it's got all of those elements in it."

Ariana Grande is recording new music.
The 21-year-old singer took to Instagram to reveal a year on from releasing her chart-topping single 'Problem' with Iggy Azalea, she "may or may not be in the studio" working on new music.
Along with a photo, she thanked her fans for their support, writing: "One year since #problem!!!! what a year it's been. i'll never be able to find the words to fully express my gratitude and appreciation to be able to do what i love and to have the greatest, sweetest, funnniest (but actually the funniest....... ever), kindest, most generous and genuine fans (loves) in the world by my side.
"y'all are dream babes and i love you. here's to more music and memories (i may or may not be in the studio working on it right now) (sic)."
While the 'Break Free' star's music career is going from strength to strength, her love life is the opposite, as she recently announced she had split from 'Blessings' rapper Big Sean after eight months of dating.
A joint statement from the former couple's representatives read: "They both deeply care for each other and remain close friends.
"We kindly ask that the media respect their wish for privacy regarding this personal matter at this time."

Take That have a "new energy" without Jason Orange.
The 'These Days' hitmakers kicked off their run of 42 arena gigs in Glasgow, Scotland last night (27.04.15) - their first tour as a three-piece - and though the size of the shows are smaller than their previous 'Progress' and 'Circus' stadium tours, Mark Owen insists there is still "a lot going on".
He said: "It's the biggest arena show. There's a lot going on.
"It's still as big as 'Circus'. And there's a new energy because there's only the three of us.
"I'm proud of what we've put together here. I think we've done a really good job."
His bandmate Gary Barlow admitted the group planned to take to a smaller stage this time around while recording new album 'III'.
He explained to The Sun newspaper: "We decided this a couple of years ago. It's been seven years since we played indoors.
"Our poor audience have stood in fields and been rained on. It's time to give them a chair."
While Mark claims the trio initially thought they "might not" dance during this tour, Howard Donald was passionate about the physical side of their performance and insisted it was important they "challenge" themselves.
He said: "We'd feel cheated if we came off stage and weren't sweating.
"We want to challenge ourselves. There's no way you want to just be walking on the stage and sitting on stools just singing.
"All three of us, we want to be doing something we've never done before."

Rixton's Charley Bagnall has a crush on Tom Hardy.
The band's guitarist admitted he has a soft spot for the 37-year-old actor, while bandmate Jake Roche insisted his girlfriend, Little Mix's Jesy Nelson, is the only woman for him.
When asked about his celebrity crush, Charley told BANG Showbiz: "Mine are male, which is odd. Tom Hardy, he is attractive."
Jake added: "Mine's Jesy from Little Mix. She is lovely she is."
The musicians made the comments in support of Cornetto's Dare in Love campaign - for which they have made a video for their single 'We All Want the Same Thing' - encouraging teens to find the confidence to ask out their love interests on dates..
However, Jake, 24, admitted he still finds dating difficult, despite being a lot more experienced than when he first asked a girl out.
He said: "It doesn't get easier when you get older. Mine will always be on the phone or a text. When I was at school, it would be like, 'Do you fancy anyone here?'"
The band added they were keen to release the song as their new single because they believe it is perfect for the summer season.
Jake added: "It's our summer jam. As a band, it's more our sound. We wanted it to come after 'Me and My Broken Heart' to show what we are about.
"It's just a happy, feel good song about getting lairy with your mates and having a good thing."
Cornetto will be running a competition to win the ultimate after prom party, where Rixton will perform for the lucky winner's year group. To watch their music video for 'We All Want The Same Thing' go to www.youtube.com/user/cornettouk

Take That members Gary Barlow and Mark Owen performed hits from their solo careers during an exclusive concert at One Marylebone in London on Friday (24.04.15).
Gary, 44, and Mark, 43, have both released four solo albums alongside their back catalogue with the band, and played a flurry of hits to lucky competition winners and special guests invited to the event, which was hosted by Magic FM.
While the frontman played his 2013 track 'Let Me Go', Mark opted to perform an early single, 'Four Minute Warning', which peaked at number four in the UK singles chart when it was released in 2003.
However, Howard Donald, the only member of the band not to have pursued a solo career, also gave a performance without his bandmates, with a rendition of 'What is Love', taken from their 2008 album 'The Circus'.
During the special set, the veteran band - which became a three-piece after Jason Orange decided to quit last year - treated fans to songs from their back-catalogue including 'Back For Good', 'Patience' and 'Rule the World'.
Bringing the concert to an end, Gary said he hoped the selected group of fans would attend their forthcoming arena tour.
He added: "I want to thank you for all of your support. We will see you out on the road somewhere."
Take That will begin their 25-date tour of the UK and Ireland at Glasgow SSE Hydro this evening (27.04.15).

Sid Tepper, who wrote songs for Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, has died.
The hitmaker, who penned hundreds of hits during his extensive career, including tracks for the two music icons, died of natural causes at his home in Miami Beach, Florida, on Friday (24.04.15), aged 96.
During his active career between 1945 and 1970, the star wrote more than 300 songs with his pal Roy C. Bennett under the name Tepper and Bennett, including tracks for Cliff Richard, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin.
However, Sid is perhaps most well known for being part of the songwriting team behind the smash hit 'Puppet on a String' which was made popular when it was covered by Sandie Shaw in 1967.
The musician was also instrumental in furthering Elvis' career, writing 43 tracks for his movies - more than any other songwriter or songwriting team - including 'GI Blues', 'Once Is Enough' and 'Stay Away'.
In the 1970s, Sid suffered a heart attack which ended his songwriting partnership and spurred him into an early retirement.
However, speaking in 2005, the hitmaker - who is survived by five children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren - admitted he believed his tracks had "made a mighty contribution" to the star's success.
He said: "I believe that Elvis's movies and their songs made a mighty contribution to his career.
"They brought him to the attention of millions of people who otherwise would never have known the greatness of the King."

Union J will headline the final day of Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.
The former 'X Factor' contestants will be topping the bill on the Family Day of the music festival on Sunday 28 June, and will be joined by 'Britain's Got Talent' winners Collabro, as well as Dick & Dom, Sam & Mark and Justin Fletcher.
Dick & Dom said: "We're really looking forward to being your twisted ringmasters of the main stage for this massive family event. We'll be bringing you the biggest names and best acts. It's going to be THE best day out for the kids.......and you!!"
Sam & Mark found fame together on 'Pop Idol' and the BAFTA award-winning children's presenters will be bringing their 'On the Road Show' to the London festival.
The duo said, "We're so excited to be bringing our 'On The Road Show' to Hyde Park. It's a show that we hope will entertain the whole family; from kids, older brothers and sisters, Mums, Dads, Grandmas and Granddads! It will be jam packed with lots of fun, games and laughs. It's going to be awesome!"
Other acts on the day will be 'Horrible Histories', 'Brainiac Live!' and theatre company 'Chickenshed'.

Take That's tax affairs are now "fully up to date".
HMRC has confirmed that the band has paid back the £20million they owed to the taxman.
A spokesman for the band said: "I can confirm that Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald have now received confirmation from HMRC that their tax affairs are fully up to date."
It was alleged yesterday (26.04.15) that Take That were waiting to pay back the amount they poured into the Icebreaker scheme, which a tax tribunal ruled last year exploited legal loopholes.
An appeal by five other partnerships was said to have meant Gary, Mark and Howard might not have to pay back their money for a few years, but the 'Shine' trio had already opted to resolve their tax issues whether the appeal was successful or not.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, a source said: "Regardless of the judge's ruling they are determined to make the situation right no matter what. They have waived confidentiality with the HMRC and the fact that all their tax affairs are fully up to date should be confirmed by the organisation."
The 'Relight My Fire' boyband were among 1,000 investors who hid millions using the Icebreaker scheme, which Judge Colin Bishopp ruled was primarily for tax avoidance not investment.

One Direction will perform at Capital FM's Summertime Ball.
The four-piece boyband are the first act announced for the annual concert, which will be held at London's Wembley Stadium on 6 June.
Speaking on Capital Breakfast, band member Liam Payne said: "Wembley is obviously one of the best places to play in the world, so I can't wait, I'm well excited!"
The 21-year-old singer continued to say fans can expect a "good show" which will include exclusive performances of brand new music when they take to the stage at the much-anticipated event.
He added: "We'll be performing some of the new ones which is nice. We decided the set list the other day so yeah, it's going to be a good show."
The news comes just days after the singer was spotted heading into a London recording studio with bandmate Niall Horan to work on tracks for their as-yet untitled fifth studio album, due to be released later this year.
The album will follow up 2014's 'Four', and will be their first record following the departure of bandmate Zayn Malik last month.
Further acts set to perform at the Summertime Ball - which has previously hosted sets from Katy Perry, Jessie J, Usher, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and 5 Seconds of Summer - will be announced throughout the week, before tickets for the event go on sale on Friday 1 May at 8am.