stated strong possibility of re-forming

Moving into 2016, Wilson’s views on a re-formation were conflicting. In February 2016, in an interview with Prog Magazine , he stated that there was a “strong possibility” of Porcupine Tree re-forming for another studio album at an undisclosed time in the future. However, in response to a question in August 2016 regarding a hypothetical Porcupine Tree performance, Wilson claimed, “you’d be waiting for a long time, that band doesn’t exist anymore.” In August 2017, Wilson explained: “It’s no coincidence that since my solo project has taken off, other collaborations have receded to the background. Porcupine Tree hasn’t made a record since 2009 and No-Man hasn’t made a record since 2008. I feel less need now to be creatively involved in something other than my solo work. My solo work fulfills the musical needs I have now.”