Gorillaz album due next year?

Gorillaz are going to release their next album in 2017, claims the band’s Jamie Hewlett.



Speaking to a fan, who then posted details of the conversation on Instagram, he’s reported to have said the new material is “really fuckin’ special” and “can’t be rushed”. Read the full post below.



Hewlett also recently shared two shorts clips of the band in the studio, confirming that “2016 is going to be Gorillaz all year”. And they might be working with Vic Mensa.



The band’s most recent album ‘The Fall’ was released as a free download on Christmas Day 2010.

WE GOT JAMIE NEWS! This here is HIM and our friend Linda. JAMIE says new GORILLAZ is special, really fuckin special. Can’t be rushed. 2017, yo. Fuck. So, guys, that Gorilla Fund, we got time. Go shop, take vacation, that shit aint happening this year. BUT its gonna be all that and more. And….Jamie follows us. So….you got something to say to him and don’t wanna get yelled at on his IG by his very serious followers, say it here! HE IS HERE. Watching, reading and digging it. He loves this account and appreciates our repping. #JamieHewlett #JamieSaid #ThoseWords #FuckinAye #Gorillaz #Gorillaz2017 #ThisIsNotOurFace #WeTookThePic #HalfOfUsWasThere #OtherHalfInMontreal #Explanations #DidWeMention #JamieWasMadCool #Animated #Friendly #GangstaToo #HisShow #HisArt #SoCool #Go #IfYouCan

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