Manchester just now, apparently....#TheStoneRoses pic.twitter.com/H7BNdcEZMi— Barry Stott (@BarryStott) May 10, 2016
Yes, I know what you're thinking, and it's true -- the last time lemon posters appeared in Manchester it turned out to be a whole lot of hysteria over...well...nothing. But THIS time it could be what the world is waiting for. Certainly, it's no secret the Roses have been working on the follow up to 1994's Second Coming, and back in March Ian Brown told NME the recording sessions were "like a dream" and the new music they're creating sounds "glorious." It's not a stretch to assume they'd want to unleash a taste of this glory before their world tour launches next month.
And now, to stoke the rumor mill further NME is reporting that a new single is imminent. From the report:
"Over the weekend, a fan named Lewis Jones allegedly ran into Stone Roses bassist Mani, who told him a single would be out "next week" (May 9-13). Mani also said to "stay tuned to the radio."
OK, we've all been duped before, and it's highly possible we're being duped again, but between Mani's (alleged) comments and the band's official logo appearing on legitimate billboards, it seems like we're so very close to finally hearing new music from the Manchester legends!
Stay tuned for the Third Coming!
Published May 10th, 2016