Gorillaz are back, artist Jamie Hewlett confirms

In quite what capacity, the world's still fairly unsure. He began uploading some concept art to his Instagram account, and when asked if this was a harbinger of the return of 2D, Noodle, Russell and Murdoc, he succinctly replied "Yes. Gorillaz Returns."

According to Stereogum, Albarn was preparing new music for a 2016 release, so this all makes a lot of sense. 2016 may be ambitious however, with Albarn working on his new music, wonder.land.

Gorillaz last released a record - The Fall - in 2011.

While we're waiting on more concrete details, check out the video for "Stylo".