Keith Richards says that Rolling Stones can look for a new album later this year.

In an interview, the guitarist said that the LP is "in the can" and that "it might be a surprise to people, and I can't say any more than that right now."

However, Ron Wood, hinted that the group was exploring their blues side on the LP.

Earlier this year, fellow rock legend Elton John suggested that the band go back to their blues roots.

"What I think the Rolling Stones should do is a great blues record, and go back to what they used to do - and do things like 'Come On,' the Chuck Berry song like they did in their early career," John said.

"That is what they should do. I think Mick wants to still be relevant on the radio. Well, they are not.

And I think Keith would love to do a record like that. And that is what they should be doing."