Former Libertines front man Carl Barât has voiced his frustration over being a solo artist.

35-year-old Barât released his self-titled debut solo album in 2010, but prior to this put out two albums with The Libertines and another pair of LP’s as part of Dirty Pretty Things.

During an interview with NME the ‘Bang Bang You’re Dead’ musician revealed that he is holding off releasing any new material until he forms a new band.

Carl explained: “I don't want to be a solo artist anymore, I want to get another band together and I want to do that straight away.”

He went on: “I've made a record I'm really proud of, but I've worked too hard to just put it out there. The songs are great, so I don't just want to get a load of session players in to tour it. I want the best band around me to play it, I want the gang mentality.”

The British song man added: “I'd feel so much less inhibited in a band. It gets lonely out there on your own, and sessions musicians are all into jogging and cricket. I want a band that are into having a good time.”

Watch The Libertines reunited at Reading festival in 2010 below: