Blur’s Damon Albarn Named ‘Local King’ in MaliBlur’s Damon Albarn Named ‘Local King’ in MaliThe Blur and Gorillaz leader was named a "local king" for his contributions to Malian music.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Blur’s Damon Albarn Performs at Mali Music Festival Despite State of EmergencyBlur’s Damon Albarn Performs at Mali Music Festival Despite State of EmergencyAlbarn traveled to Mali to play Festival Acoustik Bamako in the face of a state of emergency prompted by a November terrorist attack that killed 22 people.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Damon Albarn Says He’s Working on a New the Good, the Bad & the Queen AlbumDamon Albarn Says He’s Working on a New the Good, the Bad & the Queen Album“I’ve also got a Good, the Bad and the Queen record,” Albarn said. “It will either be Gorillaz or that.”Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Damon Albarn + Noel Gallagher Form Britpop Supergroup for Paul Simonon’s BirthdayDamon Albarn + Noel Gallagher Form Britpop Supergroup for Paul Simonon’s BirthdayAccompanied by Chrissie Hynde, the Blur and Oasis leaders played a set list that included the Clash, Gorillaz and the Good the Bad & the Queen.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Blur + More Remember Merch Manager Killed in Paris AttacksBlur + More Remember Merch Manager Killed in Paris AttacksNick Alexander worked with several bands on the road, and many of those artists have paid touching tributes to the late merch manager.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Adele Says She Regrets Hanging Out With Damon AlbarnAdele Says She Regrets Hanging Out With Damon Albarn“It ended up being one of those ‘don’t meet your idol’ moments,” Adele said of Albarn. “But it was sad, and I regret hanging out with him.”Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Blur Reveal Trailer for Behind the Scenes Documentary ‘New World Towers’Blur Reveal Trailer for Behind the Scenes Documentary ‘New World Towers’Back in April, Blur made a comeback that was seven years in the making, and it will be captured in the upcoming documentary 'New World Towers.'Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Jamie Hewlett Confirms New Gorillaz Album Coming Next YearJamie Hewlett Confirms New Gorillaz Album Coming Next YearGorillaz animator Jamie Hewlett said he's "at that phase of experimentation" for the upcoming fifth album.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Damon Albarn + De La Soul Perform at Banksy’s DismalandDamon Albarn + De La Soul Perform at Banksy’s DismalandDe La Soul closed out the final night of performances at Banksy's Dismaland with the help of Gorillaz and Blur leader Damon Albarn.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
20 Years Ago: Blur Release 'The Great Escape'20 Years Ago: Blur Release 'The Great Escape'Overlooked in the U.S. upon its initial release, Blur's fourth album is now often considered a masterpiece of Britpop.James StaffordJames Stafford