Blancmange are often considered an underrated electronic act that were part of the 80s new wave moment.
Whilst some groups like The Human League are still selling out arenas, Blancmange found themselves a cult following who are still turning up to their intimate gigs 30 years later.
Now Neil Arthur returns in 2017 with the ninth studio album Unfurnished Rooms and a supporting UK tour, including a London 229 Venue gig on October 6.
Neil says: "We, Blancmange started from an experiment and I have tried to keep that in mind with what I've done since 2011."
Following a 25 year gap Neil alongside original member Stephen Luscombe reunited to release new music, however due to illness Stephen was forced to leave the band leaving Neil to continue on.
He adds: "We still make sure we have experimentation in our music, because back then in the 80s we were considered non-musicians and artists because we didn't play instruments."
Arthur worked with Benge on the upcoming 10-track record, due for release on September 29 on Blanc Check Records, after they had previously worked together under the duo Fader.
This project saw them work a little differently as Arthur wrote the songs while Benge came in to add percussion and layers of analogue synth.
On working with Benge, Neil says: "He has had a big part to play. He's fantastic, and great with electronic music. I'd been lucky enough to work with him on Fader so we decided it'd be good to get together again.
He also notes Benge's work with Wrangler and John Foxx as a reason for his desire to work with the producer.
Neil adds: "It just seems a natural thing when we work together, but this time the end result was different."
On the material itself Neil says, "I keep it minimal.
"It's about us all as individuals, but the bits of space in between us both physically and mentally.
"Everyone has an unfurnished room whether it's empty or full of mess. We are the chemicals playing around with words, and that might be something else other than the straightforward emotion."
He suggests the 'chemicals' can interpreted as our brains, the scientific definition or recreational drugs, with his approach for minimalism leaving it to the listener to decide for themselves.
He also notes memories of playing football with friends and the conversations that take place in the pub after as influencing the writing for Unfurnished Rooms.
Although this happened years ago he says: "People started conversations by listing their favourite things, it was like this is the closest people can get to each other.
"I thought 'I want to write about that'.
"And then recently I found myself reading news online, looking at lists of lists! We're all on a bit of a journey and it's quite interesting to fathom stuff out and I know I'm certainly still doing it."
Despite plenty of experience in the ever-changing music industry Neil says "I was a lot more confident than I am now at half my age.
The naivety of a young artist creating music and performing to crowds can often give a veiled confidence which comes crashing down with exposure, particularly in today's social media age.
"I made mistakes but I hope I've got things right. One thing I am certain about, is that I'm not certain about anything.
"So I'm writing all the bits in between that," he adds.
Blancmange first broke through in the early 80s as part of the new wave, they had a heavy electronic sound and weren't playing instruments which meant, 'we got into some trouble during gigs because of that' Neil says.
They eventually found themselves a cult following and are often considered an underrated act from that era, but back then there was no Soundcloud or Spotify where listeners could explore the obscure.
So how would Blancmange have faired in today's industry?
Neil says: "People can get access to music in so many different ways that wasn't around when I was making music originally.
"We were even before CDs - so think of it like that - it was cassettes and vinyls. But the move to CDs didn't mean the world had gone 'digital'.
"I was going to confuse you all by bringing it [Unfurnished Rooms] out on sheet vinyl!"
However he does note the cut throat aspects of today's music climate adding: "The whole model has changed, I'd be very reluctant to try and get to the top. It's like the Premier League, only the very few get there."
Since their 2011 comeback Blancmange have released an impressive six LPs, with no signs of slowing down.
On his drive to continue releasing music Neil owes partly to his manager: "I've been working with a manager who encourages me to express myself and go down different avenues like music for film and working with other people.
"I feel a need and a drive to write, and get things out of my system.
"I have the opportunity to and not work within the constraints of old record companies.
"It's a very different set up for me, I have a small label I can release my music on, so I'm free to record and release when it's ready to be let loose on the public."
He is already looking ahead to the future, because 'I move on to the next thing' as soon as one project is finished.
Next year will see Neil release his collaboration with Gazelle Twins, entitled Near Future, with the mixing stages currently underway we can see it in April.
But now Blancmange will embark on a headline tour, and see 2017 out with a co-headline tour alongside Heaven 17.
Neil says: "We'll hopefully be all ready. I've known the band for a long time so the tour will be good fun.
"The rest of the set will be made up of songs from way back when and then some from Blancmange part two, after 2011.
"And there will be a few surprises."
Blancmange will play 229 The Venue on October 6 and tickets are priced at £24.75. They are available from See Tickets here.
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