Morrissey to release new album on major label Morrissey will begin recording his new album, which is yet to be named, in France on February 1. It will be produced by Joe Chiccarelli, who has worked with Elton John, U2 and The Strokes. In early 2013, Morrissey told Mexican radio that he would not be releasing a new album as "none of the majors are interested," adding that "the number one chart positions are 'bought' by the major labels, so there really is no passion left in pop or rock music." He embellished on his standpoint to the Hollywood Reporter, telling the entertainment website that he had "no DIY instincts" and "recording without a major label would give the music world yet another reason to completely ignore me." Last April, American singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer offered to help Morrissey crowdfund a new album, after her successful efforts to raise money for her own new album through Kickstarter. No campaign for Morrissey was ever launched. Despite not releasing any new music, Morrissey was busy in 2013. His autobiography, released in October, received a mixture of praise and scorn, though it set a new first-week sales record in the UK for a music autobiography. The singer, who spent six years in seminal Manchester indie band The Smiths before going solo in 1987, has since revealed he is writing a novel. Morrissey's new album will be his 10th solo studio LP. GALLERY: Morrissey's stupidest, funniest and most outrageous quotes