In a new interview with ABC News Australia, Gorillaz’s frontman Damon Albarn has put a timeline on the growing rumors of a Gorillaz return in 2016. In the piece, Albarn says bluntly, “I’m starting recording in September for a new Gorillaz record.”

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Collaborator Jamie Hewlett all-but confirmed this news back in January, when he posted artwork of two of the band’s fictional cartoon members, Murdoc and Noodle. In fact, Hewlett has shared new images of Russell and Noodle on his personal Instagram page, just three weeks ago. You can see those below:

While the majority of the interview focused on Albarn’s upcoming Blur tour, we’re still very excited for all things Albarn… even when security has to drag him off stage for performing too long!