James Bourne reveals why Busted reunion is like Mary Poppins
The 'Year 3000' hitmakers - who initially split in January 2005 before reuniting a decade later - have compared themselves to P.L. Travers' magical nanny, who was first played by Julie Andrews in Disney's 1964 film based on the book series in which she appears to help the Banks family.
James Bourne told the Daily Star newspaper's Wired column: "Busted's a little bit like Mary Poppins. We will stay till the wind changes."
However, bandmate Charlie Simpson - who returned to the band a couple of years after their McBusted collaboration - has teased an "open season" when it comes to the trio's upcoming new album.
He said: "It'll be interesting to see where it goes next. It's sort of like open season, you know? Blank canvas.
"That's quite an exciting place to be for us."
Later this year, the 'What I Go To School For' group - which also features Matt Willis - will embark on the Busted Vs McFly arena tour.
Matt joked: "With McBusted, it took four members of McFly to replace Charlie, so this time you're gonna get the full whack without the PG version."
He added that the trio all "feel like it's the best time to be in Busted ever", and they're "so stoked" to be supporting Ed Sheeran at a homecoming concert in Ipswich over the summer when he plays three nights at Portman Road stadium in July.
The gig will come 18 months after the 'A-Team' singer joined them for a rendition of 'Who's David' at their show at London's O2 Arena, and they're excited to return the favour by playing at one of his performances.
Matt added: "When Ed came out at one of our London shows, he already knew what song he wanted to sing before he got there.
"And that's the coolest part about it. [Ed] had a Busted song that's special to him. It's cool."
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