http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/damon-albarn All the latest content for Damon Albarn from mtv.co.uk en Copyright (C) MTV Networks UK & Ireland http://www.mtv.co.uk/files/imagecache/300x225/2008/11/11/81881963.jpg http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/damon-albarn http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/347046-gorillaz-new-song-andre-3000-converse Gorillaz have confirmed plans to release a free one-off single, featuring OutKast rapper Andre 3000 and ex-LCD Soundsystem frontman, James Murphy.In a collaboration with Converse, the song - entitled... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:53:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:347046 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/blur/344030-blur-new-album-william-orbit-damon-albarn-brit-awards William Orbit has teased that he is working on a new studio album with Blur.The producer, who has previously worked with the Brit Pop rockers on their 1999 album 13, took to Twitter to confirm that he... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:18:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:344030 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/blur/340465-blur-brit-awards-reunite-alex-james-graham-coxon-damon-albarn Blur star Alex James has hinted that the Brit-Pop band could reunite for a string of live shows next year.Following the announcement that the Parklife group are to receive the Outstanding Contribution... Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:47:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:340465 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/blur/339780-blur-brit-awards-2012-damon-albarn Blur are set to receive the Outstanding Contribution To Music accolade at The Brit Awards 2012.After scrapping the coveted gong for this year's ceremony, organisers have decided to bring it back - awarding... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:12:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:339780 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/oxjam/332906-oxjam-announce-2011-store-gigs You and a pal could get to see special shows from Fatboy Slim, Brett Anderson, Ghostpoet and more... The fifth annual run of Oxfam shop gigs take enlace next week, featuring Fatboy Slim, Brett Anderson... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:25:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:332906 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/277428-gorillaz-paul-mccartney-the-beatles-blur-damon-albarn The Gorillaz may have worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg and Lou Reed, but reports have claimed the cartoon collective could soon be teaming up with Sir Paul McCartney for a collaboration.McCartney,... Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:20:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:277428 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/adele/273143-adele-named-most-powerful-person-in-british-music Adele has been named the most powerful person in the UK music industry. The Rolling In The Deep singer topped a list compiled by The Guardian, which had Simon Cowell in third place. WATCH ADELE'S STUNNING... Sat, 28 May 2011 11:11:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:273143 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/coldplay/266056-coldplay-chris-martin-2012-london-olympics-opening-ceremony Coldplay have been asked to perform at the opening of the London 2012 Olympics. The creative directors behind the opening ceremony, to be watched by up to two billion people worldwide, want Chris Martin... Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:17:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:266056 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/261788-blur-gorillaz-damon-albarn-new-album-the-fall-release-record-store-day The Fall, Gorillaz' fourth album which received a download only release last Christmas Day, is now to was released in physical formats in April.Originally available as a free download to members of Gorillaz... Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:42:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:261788 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/257191-gorillaz-split-damon-albran-jamie-hewlett-blur Gorillaz have allegedly split, with rumours suggesting that a "massive argument" between collaborators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett is to blame.According to The People newspaper, the cartoon... Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:05:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:257191 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/254262-gorillaz-movie-jamie-hewlett-damon-albarn Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett has dismissed rumours that there will be a film based on the cartoon collective, claiming it is unlikely to happen.Following the success of their animated videos, speculation... Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:49:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:254262 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/252874-gorillaz-new-member-damon-albarn-jamie-hewlett Gorillaz may have given away their new album, The Fall, for free last month, but the animated band have now been treated by their fans. The cartoon collective, who are said to be taking a break from... Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:16:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:252874 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/blur/250930-blur-to-record-new-album Reunited Britpop four-piece Blur are heading into the studio for a series of recording sessions in January, with hopes of releasing a new album if all goes well.The band, Damon Albarn, Alex James, Dave... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:00:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:250930 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/250449-gorillaz-damon-albarn-break-new-album-the-fall Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has revealed that the animated group will be taking a break in 2011, claiming their Australian tour will be their last for a while.As we previously reported, the Blur singer... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:52:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:250449 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/250257-gorillaz-damon-albarn-paul-simonon Gorillaz have denied allegations that band member Paul Simonon was rushed to hospital in Australia after apparently suffering a stroke. WATCH THE NEW GORILLAZ DONCAMATIC VIDEO IN HQ HERE! According to... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:20:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:250257 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/249424-gorillaz-damon-albarn-blur-free-album Gorillaz are planning to give away a brand new album for free to coincide with their online advent calendar.As we previously reported, the animated band launched the advent calendar earlier this month... Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:04:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:249424 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/248886-gorillaz-damon-albarn-world-tour Damon Albarn has revealed that he is considering quitting Gorillaz when the animated band's current world tour ends.The former Blur star claims that he "can't keep going at this size and pace&quot... Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:46:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:248886 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/248541-gorillaz-launch-christmas-countdown Damon Albarn's Gorillaz have launched an online advent calendar to get their fans in the festive mood. WATCH THE NEW GORILLAZ VIDEO DONCAMATIC IN HQ HERE   For the month of December, up until Christmas... Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:23:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:248541 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/blur/246159-blur-damon-albarn-gorillaz Damon Albarn has revealed that he has been in talks about a 'small scale' Blur reunion for next year.Despite the nineties indie band vowing not to release any new material after reuniting for their 2009... Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:11:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:246159 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/x-factor/244524-the-x-factor-damon-albarn-cheryl-cole-gorillaz-jay-kay-jamiroquai Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has slammed The X Factor, branding the talent show a 'malignant tumour' on the music industry.The ex-Blur singer, lashed out at the hugely popular ITV show, claiming that... Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:29:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:244524 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/243526-damon-albarn-admits-upset-over-boyzone Damon Albarn has admitted he was “f***ing gutted” that Gorillaz’ Plastic Beach album was beaten to number one by Boyzone.   The third LP by the cartoon band was released back in... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:58:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243526 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/241990-damon-albarn-i-d-say-no-to-glee Gorillaz and Glee fans hoping they’d one day hear Stylo belted out by Lea Michele or Dare sung by Matthew Morrison look set to be disappointed.   The group’s mainman Damon Albarn has... Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:35:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:241990 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/241083-gorillaz-announce-new-single-doncamatic Gorillaz are set to release a brand new song as their new single on November 22. Doncamatic (All Played Out) had its first radio play last night and was also released online via the cartoon band&rsquo... Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:49:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:241083 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/morning-parade/239395-morning-parade-interview It’s not often that EMI- the British major behind LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip, Coldplay, Sigur Ros and er, The Beatles- signs a new band.  And their latest hot project is Morning Parade, a young... Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:17:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:239395 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/236620-gorillaz-tour The Gorillaz have announced which special guests will be joining them on their tour of the UK and Ireland this November.Damon Albarn and Co, who's Plastic Beach LP featured over 10 superstar collaborations... Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:05:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236620 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kano/235533-kano-talks-maadness Grime MC Kano released his new album yesterday called Method To The Maadness. He teamed up with everyone from Wiley and Ghetts to Diplo and Boyz Noise on the project and in a recent interview KA spoke... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:46:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235533 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/231735-gorillaz-launch-game Gorillaz have released their own 3D computer game for iPhones and iPads. ‘Escape To Plastic Beach’ is available now and asks fans to fly with Murdoc and stop the group’s 2-D from getting... Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:04:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231735 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/231686-gorillaz-play-syria-show Damon Albarn’s Gorillaz group played a show in the Syrian capital Damascus last night becoming the first big act to do so. The Blur man was joined by Kano, Bashy, De La Soul, Bobby Womack and The... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:20:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231686 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/231427-gorillaz-announce-world-tour Gorillaz have announced new shows for their ‘Escape To Plastic Beach Tour’ but also cancelled some UK dates. The group- led by Damon Albarn and artists Jamie Hewlett- will now tour across... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:53:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231427 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kano/230949-kano-to-release-star-studded-new-album Grime MC Kano is to release his fourth studio album which he has claimed is his "Most accomplished, heavyweight offering yet". Method To The Maadness is set to be drop on 30th August and features... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:31:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:230949 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/230622-john-lydon-turned-down-gorillaz Former Sex Pistols frontman John ‘Johnny Rotten’ Lydon has said he was approached to work with Gorillaz but turned them down. He revealed that Damon Albarn had asked him to appear on a track... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:21:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:230622 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/snoop-dogg/230024-snoop-dogg-working-with-david-beckham Snoop Dogg has revealed he doesn’t release any music until David Beckham has heard it first and given his opinion. “Whenever I make a record and get to the last few stages I call him in and... Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:58:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:230024 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/glastonbury-festival-0/228308-glastonbury-festival-gorillaz-damon-albarn Gorillaz front man Damon Albarn has confessed he is worried about headlining Glastonbury Festival tonight and has had nightmares leading up to the event.The former Blur singer admits that he has visions... Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:13:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:228308 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/228098-lou-reed-to-join-gorillaz-at-glastonbury Lou Reed is set to join Gorillaz for their Glastonbury Festival headline performance tomorrow night, group head Damon Albarn has revealed. The Velvet Underground legend appears on Some Kind Of Nature... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:27:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:228098 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/226223-gorillaz-first-to-offer-to-replace-u2-at-glasto Michael Eavis has said that Gorillaz were the first band who phoned after U2 dropped out of Glastonbury. The cartoon group will fill in for the Irish rockers after they pulled out because of a back injury... Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:01:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:226223 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/226078-gorillaz-scrap-plans-for-second-musical Gorillaz are no longer working on a musical with graphic novel writer Alan Moore.  The masterminds behind the cartoon concept group Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn were working on an ‘Elizabethan... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:16:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:226078 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/glastonbury-festival-0/225162-snoop-set-to-join-gorillaz-at-glasto Snoop Dogg will join Gorillaz on stage for their headline Glastonbury Festival appearance, say reports. The rapper was already scheduled to play live on the Pyramid Stage before Damon Albarn’s... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:25:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:225162 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/glastonbury-festival-0/223650-gorillaz-replace-u2-at-glastonbury Gorillaz have been confirmed to replace U2 as Friday night headliners at Glastonbury Festival next month. Coldplay, Led Zeppelin and Dizzee Rascal had all been rumoured but it’s Damon Albarn&rsquo... Wed, 26 May 2010 14:27:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:223650 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/222177-gorillaz-announce-glasgow-date Gorillaz have added a show in Glasgow to their forthcoming  UK tour.  BUY GORILLAZ TICKETS HERE   Damon Albarn’s cartoon collective will appear at the SECC venue in the city on September... Tue, 18 May 2010 10:22:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222177 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/blur/221638-blur-to-record-more-new-songs Blur are set to record more new material after recent limited edition single Fool’s Day.   Damon Albarn has revealed that he wants to put out more tracks in the same way. He told NME mag&rsquo... Tue, 11 May 2010 09:39:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221638 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/221438-watch-gorillaz-live-from-the-roundhouse Watch live highlights from Plastic Beach filmed at Gorillaz amazing London's Roundhouse shows RIGHT HERE! The band and their star-studded collection of guests earned five-star reviews across the board... Mon, 10 May 2010 16:58:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221438 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/221376-gorillaz-announce-uk-tour Gorillaz have confirmed details of their forthcoming “Escape To Plastic Beach Tour”, which they first revealed to MTV News last month. The cartoon group- masterminded by Blur man Damon Albarn... Mon, 10 May 2010 10:35:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221376 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/219738-gorillaz-to-play-more-uk-dates Damon Albarn has told MTV News that Gorillaz will play more UK live dates later this year- probably at the O2 Arena. The animated group played their first London show in nine years last night and perform... Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:59:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:219738 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/217846-gorillaz-could-release-plastic-beach-2-3 Gorillaz have enough material for two more albums, Damon Albarn has revealed.   The cartoon group’s third album Plastic Beach was released earlier this year and features stars including Bobby... Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:07:56 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:217846 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/217764-gorillaz-to-tour-us Gorillaz will tour the US later this year, Damon Albarn has revealed to MTV News. The cartoon collective play dates in London this week with many of the guests from their three albums joining them on... Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:04:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:217764 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/215193-blur-man-damon-announces-elizabethan-opera Damon Albarn is working on an opera based on the life of an Elizabethan alchemist. The musician has recently been busy with his cartoon group Gorillaz and reforming Blur but has found time to prep another... Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:20:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:215193 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/212882-gorillaz-talk-beyonce-simon-cowell-gaga Fresh from their live return at Coachella, the two men behind Gorillaz have spoken to MTV News about the cartoon group.   Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett are in charge of the concept, music and artwork... Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:40:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:212882 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/208398-gorillaz-make-live-return Gorillaz played their first live show since 2005 yesterday at the Coachella Festival in California with a selection of star guests. Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s group come to London’s... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:16:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:208398 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/blur/208267-blur-release-fool-s-day-as-free-download Blur have released their new one-off single as a free download for fans, available from www.blur.co.uk.  The band put out Fool’s Day as a limited edition 7” single to support Record... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:07:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:208267 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/205729-mtv-to-broadcast-gorillaz-gig MTV will exclusively live stream Gorillaz London Roundhouse gig later this month.  Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s cartoon group will play two rare live shows at the Camden venue and we&rsquo... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:42:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:205729 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/blur/204247-blur-confirm-single-details Blur have confirmed details of their one-off single release this Saturday April 17. The track is called Fool’s Day and label Parlophone will release a limited edition run of 1000 7”vinyl. &... Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:44:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:204247 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/blur/204222-label-want-new-album-from-blur Blur’s label boss has urged the group to make a new album after their recent reunion. The four piece reformed last year for live dates in Hyde Park and at festivals including Glastonbury and T... Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:30:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:204222 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/blur/203215-blur-announce-new-single Blur have recorded a brand new single which will be released as a 7 inch for Record Store Day On April 17.   The group reformed last year for festivals and live dates but did not release any new... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:31:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:203215 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/200565-gorillaz-blur-damon-albarn Gorillaz front man Damon Albarn could be in big trouble after lighting a cigarette whilst performing on stage. The Blur star was performing with his cartoon band Gorillaz when he sparked up the ciggy... Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:50:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:200565 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/198773-kano-and-bashy-talk-about-gorillaz-track Kano and Bashy have both spoken to MTV about their collaboration on Gorillaz track White Flag.  Kano told us he loves working with Gorillaz mainman Damon Albarn. He said: “It was great. No... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:52:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:198773 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/194429-download-exclusive-gorillaz-album-taster MTV has bagged an exclusive minimix of the new Gorillaz album Plastic Beach for you to download.  GET MTV’s EXCLUSIVE GORILLAZ DOWNLOAD HERE   The record- masterminded by Damon Albarn... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:55:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:194429 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/178499-gorillaz-plastic-beach-album-track-by-track Overall Gorillaz' new album Plastic Beach- which is released on March 8- is less dark than its predecessor Demon Days and is also less hip-hop focused.  Instead the record features a range of synth... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:56:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:178499 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gorillaz/175044-gorillaz-new-single-stylo-leaks The first single from the third Gorillaz album Stylo has leaked online.   The track features rapper Mos Def and legendary soul singer Bobby Womack and gives a taster of the forthcoming Plastic Beach... Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:58:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:175044 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/blur/174107-blur-attend-documentary-premiere Britpop legends Blur attended the premiere of their new documentary film No Distance Left To Run last night.  The feature documents both the band’s triumphant comeback last year and their... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:23:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:174107 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/damon-albarn/39943-albarn-on-thames The man of many bands, Damon Albarn played a new track " '5 Minutes to Midnight' - from the deck of the Greenpeace boat Arctic Sunrise, in protest against the Government's new 76billion Trident... Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:27:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39943 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/damon-albarn/39226-damon-s-new-band Two hugely successful bands and a solo career would be enough to satisfy most musicians " but not Damon Albarn.The Blur and Gorillaz star has now formed a third band, The Good The Bad And The Queen... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:42:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39226 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/damon-albarn/38908-goodbye-gorillaz Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have admitted theyre sick of Gorillaz and may not make another album.In an exclusive interview with MTV News, Damon said: "We dont think were gonna make another album... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:38:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38908