Stone Roses' Reni has all-but confirmed rumours that the band are recording brand new material.
As previously reported, the band sparked a social media frenzy last night when they were photographed at Paul Epworth's Church Studios in Crouch End. Ian Brown apparently told one fan that they'd "hear more stuff before June hopefully."
IT HAPPENED IT FUCKING HAPPENED! Love that band so fucking much! #stoneroses #London #ianbrown pic.twitter.com/q77BQsjmuB
— 23 WITH A DEGREE (@stevyeye) March 23, 2016
@NME do we need anymore proof that stone roses are doing new material... recording at the church studios pic.twitter.com/DTDvrM3iuu
— 23 WITH A DEGREE (@stevyeye) March 19, 2016
Unbelievably jealous of my brother in law - Getting to meet these legends! #stoneroses #floontour @stoneroses pic.twitter.com/8d4lyAlg4T
— Ems (@emaleigh_4) March 22, 2016
Oh! Just spotted Mani and John Squire (?) in the pub next to a well-known recording studio #stoneroses @stoneroses pic.twitter.com/reub8tpXFX
— Paul Raffaelli (@therafterman) March 22, 2016
Now, speaking to NME outside the studio last night (23 March), Reni has said, "I'm recording," before adding, "I can't tell you anything because I'll get my arse kicked."
A representative for the band was more reticent, saying, "There's no comment. Sorry not to be more help."
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Wednesday 15 June - Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Friday 17 June - Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Saturday 18 June - Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Sunday 19 June - Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Friday 8 July - T In The Park, Scotland
Saturday 9 July - Marlay Park, Dublin