They’re one of the most legendary partying outfits of the early ‘90s UK music scene – and now Manchester group the Happy Mondays are set to make a return. Shaun Ryder, Bez and co have a brand new release titled Uncle Dysfunktional to unveil – their first longplayer since 1992’s Yes Please. Shaun’s a diamond,” says the LP’s mixer, Howie B, whose previous clients include the likes of Björk and U2. “He’s singing well, he’s rapping well, his lyrics are just right on it. His language, which was always unique, has got even better.” The album has been produced by US hip-hop producer Sunny Levine, who also happens to be Quincy Jones’ grandson. Having reportedly swapped the drugs and alcohol for exercise, Ryder was most recently heard on the Gorillaz tracks “Dare”. Uncle Dysfunktional will be released on Saturday 7 July on Seque/Shock.