The Verve broke up (again), Richard Ashcroft has unveiled the first material from his new project, the United Nations Of Sound.

You can watch the video for new song 'Are You Ready?' below.

The track was produced by No ID, and features Ashcroft working with a host of new musical collaborators.

The song is described as a taster for the album - recorded under the working title 'Redemption' - which will be released on March 29, although the tracklisting is yet to be confirmed.