Graham Coxon on the return of Blur: "We can’t leave it too long because we’re knocking on!"

The guitarist says the band are keen to make new music after a decade-long hiatus

Blur guitarist and singer Graham Coxon has said the band are keen to make new music after a decade-long hiatus.

Speaking to NME, Coxon said: "We’re all up for it, really. We can’t leave it too long because we’re knocking on!"

Coxon also said that the band have been discussing ideas for new songs, and that they are hoping to start recording in the near future.

"We’ve been talking about it, and we’ve got a few ideas," he said. "We’re just waiting for the right time to get together and start recording."

Blur have not released a new album since 2003's Think Tank

Blur have not released a new album since 2003’s Think Tank, although each member has enjoyed considerable success as a solo artist.

Coxon has released six solo albums, while Damon Albarn has released three solo albums and has also been involved in a number of other projects, including Gorillaz.

Alex James has released two solo albums and has also written a number of books, while Dave Rowntree has released one solo album and has also worked as a film composer.

Blur are one of the most successful British bands of all time

Blur are one of the most successful British bands of all time, with over 50 million records sold worldwide.

They have won a number of awards, including five Brit Awards and two Grammy Awards.

The band are best known for their hit singles "Song 2", "Country House", and "Parklife".