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DiGiCo delivers Quantum power for Gorillaz Thursday, 11 March 2021 UK - In mid-December, Gorillaz returned to the stage with Song Machine Live From Kong for three separate fully live shows performed from the basement of Kong Studios, West London over the course of two days. Over a million viewers in more than 120 countries tuned in to the show via the LIVENow platform, which featured a pioneering mix of animation and live performance. The format was fitting for the biggest virtual band on the planet, Song Machine Live From Kong saw Gorillaz deliver a full scale production blending real-ti...

David Bennun , March 1st, 2021 09:13 Damon Albarn could have floated out with the tide after Britpop, but he was too canny, he had too much creative energy, and he had a great deal more to offer. David Bennun salutes a remarkable second act that began with Gorillaz The first Gorillaz album is not the best album Damon Albarn ever made. It’s not even the best Gorillaz album Damon Albarn ever made. And the list of outstanding albums made with the involvement of Damon Albarn is not an extensive one in the first place, when you consider how long he’s been at it.

Share this article Superplastic, the brainchild of Kidrobot founder Paul Budnitz, has finally launched the first Gorillaz vinyl toy collection in over 10 years. Revered for collaborating with artists and celebs alike on highly sought-after collectible art toys that are known to sell out instantly, the British-virtual band now get their own version. Having first unveiled the collaboration last year — initially only with the Gorillaz frontman, 2D – the collection now sees the whole band receive a vinyl makeover with 2D even getting a change of clothes and different stance. Inspired by the ...

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Damon Albarn stalks the stage, backed by a vocal section of six, as Robert Smith of The Cure sings of “strange times” and rapper Slowthai pogos shirtless in front of an invisible crowd. Gorillaz, the cartoon band dreamed up by Albarn and illustrator Jamie Hewlett more than two decades ago, respond to the music, projected between them and onto a towering screen. This is Gorillaz’ first live stream but, unlike their competitors, it is truly live, combining live music with live animation and a bevy of high-profile guests. Ten in-person collaborators, including grime rapper Kano and...