Ben planning to hit the studio in 2018

In a great article talking about Ben's career and becoming an advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra, they mention that Ben plans to go into the studio next year after he finishes touring to start working on new music.  An album in 2018 or 2019, perhaps?

Despite his busy schedule, Folds will be returning to his bread and butter soon. In addition to a 2018 tour through Australia, New Zealand and the U.K., Folds plans to return to the studio next year to start working on new music.

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2017/08/10/ben-folds-grows-pop-star-nashvilles-artistic-renaissance-man/536110001/

I hope so. I remember an interview in 2012/13 where BF5 said they were gonna make another record and that didn't happen.

yes, BF5 next please