GORILLAZ
SONG MACHINE
NEW ALBUM – OUT NOW
LIVE DATES ANNOUNCED
LIVE CHAT TODAY
TUNE IN HERE
“…a fluent, brilliant whole.” – 4/5 stars – THE GUARDIAN
“Song Machine… is the most cohesive Gorillaz album since Demon Dayz… sparkling with energy and invention…” – 4/5 stars – MOJO
23rd October 2020: Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez – the highly-anticipated new album from Gorillaz has finally arrived! LISTEN HERE.
With seven episodes available to date, each with its very own video following the adventures of Noodle, 2D, Murdoc and Russel in the studio and across the world, the complete Season One collection is available now for the first time.
Today also sees the biggest virtual band in the world announce a string of live shows, with a global live streaming performance in December and a run of dates next year. The SONG MACHINE TOUR will see Gorillaz broadcast their first show since 2018 live on 12th and 13th December, ahead of a visit to Köln, Berlin and Luxembourg next summer, with a homecoming show at The O2, London on 11th August 2021. Ticket info here.
Finally, tune in later today to join Damon Albarn, Remi Kabaka and a selection of the featured artists who appear on Song Machine for a live chat at 1700 BST, Friday 23rd October. WATCH HERE.
SONG MACHINE LIVE on 12th and 13th December (2020) is Gorillaz’ first live performance since 2018 and will be broadcast live around the world with three separate shows taking place across three time zones through the magic of LIVENow. WATCH TEASER HERE
For full ticket and viewing information, see WWW.GORILLAZLIVENOW.COM
Saturday 12th December
Asia, Australia & New Zealand: 20:00 JST
North & South America 16:00 PST
Sunday 13th December
UK, Europe & Africa 19:00 BST
Download high res press shot here: https://we.tl/t-lXdQkw0P41
FURTHER INFORMATION:
SONG MACHINE TOUR – full itinerary:
2020
12/13 December – GLOBAL live stream via WWW.GORILLAZLIVENOW.COM
2021
16 June – KÖLN, Germany – Tanzbrunnen
18 June – BERLIN, Germany –Parkbühne Wuhlheide
1 July – LUXEMBOURG – Rockhal
11 August – LONDON, UK – The O2
For tickets and information, visit www.gorillaz.com/tour
Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez:
Watch Episode 1 – Momentary Bliss ft. slowthai and Slaves – here
Watch Episode 2 – Désolé ft Fatoumata Diawara – here
Watch Episode 3 – Aries ft Peter Hook and Georgia – here
Watch Episode 4 – Friday 13th ft Octavian – here
Watch Episode 5 – Pac-Man ft Schoolboy Q – here
Watch Episode 6 – Strange Timez ft Robert Smith – here
Watch Episode 7 – The Pink Phantom ft. Elton John & 6LACK – here
Song Machine is out on standard CD, vinyl and cassette; plus the 17-track Deluxe and Super Deluxe box sets. Not forgetting the bulging full-colour, one-of-a-kind 210-page Almanac, the very first annual from Gorillaz.
Order here.
Virtual band Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs. Created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, their acclaimed eponymous debut album was released in 2001. The BRIT and Grammy Award winning band’s subsequent albums are Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011), Humanz (2017) and The Now Now (2018). A truly global phenomenon, Gorillaz have achieved success in entirely ground-breaking ways, touring the world from San Diego to Syria, winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor.
* The band are recognised by The Guinness Book Of World Records as the planet’s Most Successful Virtual Act.
Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez – FULL TRACKLISTING:
1. Strange Timez (ft. Robert Smith)
2. The Valley of The Pagans (ft. Beck)
3. The Lost Chord (ft. Leee John)
4. Pac-Man (ft. ScHoolboy Q)
5. Chalk Tablet Towers (ft. St Vincent)
6. The Pink Phantom (ft. Elton John and 6LACK)
7. Aries (ft. Peter Hook and Georgia)
8. Friday 13th (ft. Octavian)
9. Dead Butterflies (ft. Kano and Roxani Arias)
10. Désolé (ft. Fatoumata Diawara) (Extended Version)
11. Momentary Bliss (ft. slowthai and Slaves)
Deluxe – TRACKLISTING:
1. Strange Timez (ft. Robert Smith)
2. The Valley of The Pagans (ft. Beck)
3. The Lost Chord (ft. Leee John)
4. Pac-Man (ft. ScHoolboy Q)
5. Chalk Tablet Towers (ft. St Vincent)
6. The Pink Phantom (ft. Elton John and 6LACK)
7. Aries (feat. Peter Hook and Georgia)
8. Friday 13th (ft. Octavian)
9. Dead Butterflies (ft. Kano and Roxani Arias)
10. Désolé (ft. Fatoumata Diawara) (Extended Version)
11. Momentary Bliss (ft. slowthai and Slaves)
12. Opium (ft. EARTHGANG)
13. Simplicity (ft. Joan As Police Woman)
14. Severed Head (ft. Goldlink and Unknown Mortal Orchestra)
15. With Love To An Ex (ft. Moonchild Sanelly)
16. MLS (feat. JPEGMAFIA and CHAI)
17. How Far? (ft. Tony Allen and Skepta)
