The legendary Los Angeles ska-punk pioneers Fishbone’s powerful KEXP Live Session, is now streaming on YouTube. Captured during the Seattle stop of their packed summer tour, the performance showcases the band’s unmatched energy, musical mastery, and timeless message.
The setlist features fan favorites and socially charged anthems, including “Racist Piece of Sh*t,” “Party at Ground Zero,” “Ma & Pa,” “Last Call in America,” and “Dog Eat Dog.” Recorded at KEXP, one of the world’s most influential listener-supported radio stations, the session captures Fishbone’s fire in front of a global audience.
The KEXP performance followed the release of their latest album, Stockholm Syndrome, a summer of explosive shows across the U.S., including a special appearance at the GRAMMY Museum, a featured slot on Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus Tour, and standout sets on the Vans Warped Tour in Washington, D.C., and Long Beach, CA.
While every incarnation of Fishbone’s storied history has contributed to the band’s enduring influence and cultural legacy. Today’s lineup has been met with widespread praise for keeping the Fishbone flame burning brighter than ever. Fronted by the irrepressible Angelo Moore and longtime creative force Christopher Dowd, the group features a revitalized ensemble including bassist James Jones, drummer Hassan Hurd, trumpeter/vocalist John “JS” Williams II, and the welcome return of guitarist Tracey “Spacey T” Singleton-each bringing fresh energy and precision to Fishbone’s unmistakable sound.
Stockholm Syndrome, released in June 2025, continues to earn widespread critical acclaim, Spin Magazine said, “The ska-funk-metal mavericks return, still partying, but even more pissed off… Fishbone is still getting down while the world hovers on the brink.” While Punk News shared, “The band sounds refreshed and reinvigorated… tackling fascism, racism, the record industry, and the power of love with fierce honesty and unstoppable groove.”
Tori Amos has announced her forthcoming studio album In Times of Dragons, set for release in spring 2026, alongside her most extensive European tour in a decade.
The release will be supported by a major European tour running across April and May 2026, visiting 17 countries. Amos will be joined on stage by longtime collaborators Jon Evans (musical director and bass) and Ash Soan (drums), as well as three backing vocalists, Liv Gibson, Deni Hlavlinka, and Hadley Kennary.
The shows will feature new material from In Times of Dragons alongside highlights from Amos’ acclaimed catalogue, which spans eight GRAMMY nominations and more than 12 million global album sales.
Tour Dates:
04/08 – SHEFFIELD – City Hall 04/10 – BIRMINGHAM – Symphony Hall 04/11 – BRISTOL – Beacon 04/13 – MANCHESTER – O2 Apollo 04/15 – GLASGOW – Royal Concert Hall 04/16 – NEWCASTLE – City Hall 04/18 – BELFAST – Waterfront Hall 04/19 – DUBLIN – Bord Gais 04/21 – LONDON – Royal Albert Hall 04/24 – AMSTERDAM – Carre Theatre 04/25 – AMSTERDAM – Carre Theatre 04/27 – BRUSSELS – Cirque Royale 04/28 – PARIS – Olympia 04/30 – DÜSSELDORF – Mitsubishi Electric Hall 05/01 – FRANKFURT – Jahrhunderthalle 05/03 – BUDAPEST – Erkel Theatre 05/05 – MILAN – Teatro Arcimboldi 05/06 – ZURICH – Theater 11 05/08 – FREIBURG – Konserthaus 05/10 – MUNICH – Circus Krone 05/12 – WARSAW – Torwar 05/14 – BERLIN – Tempodrom 05/16 – HAMBURG – Laeiszhalle 05/17 – BREMEN – Metropol 05/19 – COPENHAGEN – Falkoner 05/21 – STOCKHOLM – Cirkus 05/23 – OSLO – Concert House 05/25 – HELSINKI – Finlandia Hall 05/27 – TALLINN – Alexela Concert 05/28 – RIGA – Xiaomi Arena 05/30 – VILNIUS – Compensa Hall
Tickets for dates in the UK, Norway, Poland, Netherlands, Italy and Germany are available for pre-sale with pre-orders of the album from the UK and EU stores. Offer ends Tuesday 7th October at 1pm. In Times of Dragons will be available for early pre-order from Monday 6th to Monday 13th October before its full launch in 2026.
Pre-order your tickets and copy of In Times of Dragons from here.
Ranging from a whimsical sea shanty about a Menai Strait mermaid to an evocative acapella spell-song; from a love song inspired by a moth, to an ode to emotions and the weather, this is a meaningful and creative folk songbook. The album is a rich and varied journey from percussive, hooky ear-worms about burnout and modern life (Anian), to expansive and moving Celtic blessings that sing of reverence for the land (Bendith).
Eve Goodman and SERA (Sarah Zyborska) began working together when they were both selected as BBC Horizons Artists in 2019. Both women, with rising solo careers, grew up in Caernarfon, North Wales. After just one writing session they found common ground in their connection to and curiosity around nature. Surrounded by the beautiful North Wales landscape that is such an important part of their lives, they began to explore the Welsh names for birds, trees, flowers and the more-than-human world. The song tendrils soon grew to touch upon the cyclical element of both nature and women. Soon enough a body of work was growing, each song a celebration of both. Natur was born.
The album was recorded in Wild End Studio near Llanrwst, North Wales, nestled in the foothills, with co-producer Colin Bass (member of Camel and also producer of the Tincian album from 9 Bach which won ‘Best Album’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award in 2015).
The duo have appeared on Welsh talk show ‘Heno’ and have recorded a session live at BBC Maida Vale Studios. In 2023 they were finalists in the televised song competition Can i Gymru (Song for Wales), with Tangnefedd, a track from the album. Over the years they have released two popular tracks (Gaeafgwsg and Rhwng y Coed) which have garnered almost 100,000 streams and were playlisted on BBC Radio Cymru. Thanks to a Ty Cerdd Lottery grant and the BBC Horizons launchpad fund, the two were able to write and record Natur, their first album together.
The duo will be supporting Julie Fowlis on her UK tour date in Bangor on the 1st of November 2025.
Eve Goodman and SERA began working together after they were selected as BBC Horizons Artists in 2019. Both folk singer-songwriters, with rising solo careers and both had grown up in Caernarfon. Being part of Horizons brought them together and after just one writing session they found common ground in their connection to and curiosity around nature. Surrounded by the beautiful North Wales landscape that is such an important part of their lives, and Inspired by the Lost Words – Spells Songs project, they began to explore the Welsh names for birds and trees, flowers and fish. The song tendrils soon grew to touch upon the cyclical element of both nature and women. Soon enough a body of work was growing, each song a hymn of love to both.
2020 started off as an exciting year for the pair, performing on Welsh TV show Heno, then live at BBC Maida Vale Studios, and released two popular tracks (Gaeafgwsg and Rhwng y Coed) which have garnered almost 100,000 streams and were playlisted on BBC Radio Cymru. Thanks to a Ty Cerdd Lottery grant and then the Horizons launchpad fund, the two were able to make time to write the remaining tracks for their album, alongside successful solo careers and releases. They took part in the live televised song competition, Can i Gymru 2023, with Tangnefedd, then went into the studio.
Anian will be released on 12th September with a music video released shortly after. The single will be available to stream and download from all usual platforms.
The duo will be celebrating their album release with a tour of Wales this Autumn:
We Came As Romans have released their highly anticipated new album, ‘ALL IS BEAUTIFUL…BECAUSE WE’RE DOOMED’, via Sharptone Records.
The announcement arrives alongside the release of the album’s third single, “culture wound,” and its accompanying official music video. Following the defiant anthems “bad luck” and “no rest for the dreamer,” this latest track dives deep into the battle between our best and worst impulses.
“culture wound” confronts the fundamental question at the heart of human existence: are we inherently good or inherently bad? The track wrestles with the forces-both internal and external-that shape who we become, delivered through the band’s signature blend of crushing riffs and soaring melodies.
“culture wound is about taking a look inside and deciding which side of yourself is going to control your life. This song was written to question our human nature – is it inherently good or inherently selfish? Are we here to try and make something better for everyone or just survive for ourselves? All of the different “sides of ourselves” that we’ve discovered, struggled with, or left behind is really what this album is about, and our journey through all of those experiences is written in every song.”
ALL IS BEAUTIFUL…BECAUSE WE’RE DOOMED’ represents a profound creative evolution for We Came As Romans. Born from introspection and shaped by the band’s own journey through triumph and tragedy, the album explores themes of existentialism, gratitude, loss, and the perpetual cycles of life. The record’s conceptual framework-inspired by philosophical notions of death and rebirth-manifests in its very structure, with the album looping seamlessly from end to beginning, symbolizing that endings lead to new beginnings.
The album emerged from an intensive creative process that saw the band turn inward, mining their shared experiences for authentic emotional truth. What began as a struggle to find direction after 2022’s grief-stricken, highly acclaimed ‘Darkbloom’, transformed into their most conceptually ambitious work to date. Each track ties to a specific moment or period in the band’s history, creating a sonic autobiography that spans their entire career while focusing unflinchingly on the future.
“culture wound” serves as a centerpiece for the album’s exploration of duality and self-examination. The track underwent extensive revision to achieve its final form-a testament to the band’s commitment to getting every detail right on this deeply personal record.
Track List: bad luck lake of fire red smoke one by one culture wound where did you go? no rest for the dreamer b2tm circling a dying sun knowing pain so lost (burning flowers) because we’re doomed
Today, rising global pop star Sofia Camara releases her second EP of the year, Hard To Love, via 21 Entertainment Group and Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, with international support from Mercury Records in the US and Polydor Records in the UK.
Hard To Love includes the previously released singles “Girls Like You” and “Parking Lot” – the former of which continues to thrive at Canadian radio, reaching #9 at Hot AC, #15 at Main AC, and #16 on the Top 40. “Girls Like You” also recently became Sofia’s first track to chart on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 at #72 and was praised by BBC Radio 1’s Future Pop as “just the perfect pop song.” Hard To Love additionally includes four new songs, including the focus track “Complicated.”
“Writing this project was like therapy,” says Sofia. “It came from a place I don’t visit often… the quiet moments, the breakdowns, the goodbyes that never felt finished. Some of the hardest things I’ve ever felt are woven into these songs. I didn’t sugarcoat anything. This is me, raw and honest.
It’s about loving deeply and losing deeply. It’s about the kind of pain that changes you. And even though it came together quickly, it’s the most real thing I’ve ever made. Every song is a conversation I never got to have with people I loved profoundly. If you’ve ever held your pain in silence, or watched someone you love become a stranger, or stood in the middle of a goodbye that you never wanted, this is for you. This EP is my heart. Unfiltered. Unprotected. And finally, set free.”
Most songs on this project are produced by Mike Wise, and co-produced by Lowell, Nate Ferraro, and Sofia – the superstar team behind some of her biggest hits, including “Who Do I Call Now? (Hellbent)” and “Girls Like You.” “That’s Just How You Feel” is co-written with Em Beihold and Nick Lopez and produced by Jason Suwito (Benson Boone, Imagine Dragons, JVKE).
See the full tracklisting below.
Hard To Love Tracklisting:
That’s Just How You Feel
Complicated
Parking Lot
Ingrained (DNA)
Girls Like You
You Can’t Save Me
The EP arrives a few days before Sofia’s first-ever headline tour across the UK and Europe, which kicks off on October 13 in Manchester. She recently expanded the tour to North America with upcoming dates in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles. Following her debut North American headline shows, she takes off on the road with Bastille as support on their From All Sides tour, bringing her showstopping vocals to arenas across the UK. Last week, she supported legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks on tour in Portland, OR and Sacramento, CA. Purchase tickets here.
Recognized as one of the top rising global pop stars and balladists in the world today, Sofia has amassed over 150 million global audio streams across all platforms. This summer, she made her festival debut, performing for thousands of fans at Lollapalooza in Chicago and Osheaga in Montréal.
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements from Sofia Camara and view her full tour routing below.Upcoming Tour Dates: October 13 – Manchester, UK – Gorilla * October 14 – Glasgow, UK – Òran Mór * October 15 – London, UK – Electric Brixton * October 17 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy 2 * October 19 – Amsterdam, NL – Tolhuistuin * October 20 – Cologne, DE – Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld * October 22 – Antwerpen, BE – Kavka Zappa * October 23 – Paris, FR – Les Étoiles * October 24 – Zürich, CH – Dynamo * October 26 – Berlin, DE – Maschinenhaus * October 28 – København, DK – Lille Vega * October 29 – Stockholm, SE – Nalen Klubb * November 4 – Brooklyn, NY – Baby’s All Right * November 6 – Toronto, ON – TD Music Hall * November 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Moroccan Lounge * November 14 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena ^ November 15 – Birmingham, UK – bp pulse LIVE ^ November 16 – Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre ^ November 18 – London, UK – The O2 ^
The Sword has extended their highly-anticipated Warp Riders 15th Anniversary tour, adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the U.S.
“This is probably the only chance people will have to see us perform the entire album, so don’t miss out!” says JD Cronise.
Upon its 2010 release, the 10-track Warp Riders was praised by the BBC for its “level of fantastical grandeur… on par with the bands who built the power metal subgenre,” while The Quietus called it “brilliant,” and Pitchfork dubbed it “Camaro-ready riff-rock.”
The legendary Austin-based band announced their reunion earlier this year, bringing their signature blend of crushing heaviness and cosmic groove back to audiences who have long awaited their comeback. JD Cronise, in conversation with Revolver, discussed The Sword’s Levitation Festival performance as a turning point for the foursome, describing the experience as “like putting on a comfortable pair of sneakers.” Kyle Shutt added: “I can’t tell you what it means to see everyone’s positive reception. It feels so good to see people out there almost more enthusiastic about the band than ever – it’s something we’ll never take for granted.”
Full list of Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour dates: October 11 Indianapolis, IN Deluxe at Old National Centre October 13 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club October 14 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom October 15 Burlington, VT Higher Ground October 17 Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom October 18 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls Theatre October 19 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer October 22 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre October 23 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse October 24 Orlando, FL The Beacham October 26 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
Music and technology have always shared a rhythm. One provides the tools; the other gives them soul. From the hum of early radios to today’s AI-generated playlists, sound remains at the core of how humans connect with machines. It guides attention, builds emotion and transforms cold code into human experience. The more advanced our devices become, the more they rely on music to make them feel alive.
The Pulse of Innovation
Every major tech evolution has had its soundtrack. The record player brought intimacy. The Walkman introduced portability. Streaming turned ownership into access. Each leap changed not only how we listened but how we felt. Music has a way of humanising innovation — grounding progress in emotion. That’s why every major brand, app or device uses sound strategically. From the chirp of a message to the chime of a startup tone, these micro-moments form an emotional contract between human and machine.
In design terms, sound acts like glue. It bridges actions with feedback and emotion. Without those subtle tones, most devices would feel sterile and disconnected. Research into sound design shows that music and audio cues improve satisfaction and retention across nearly every industry — because rhythm helps people remember.
Soundtracks that Shape Experience
Music has always amplified storytelling, but in interactive media, it now drives it. Think about gaming, film and streaming — the soundtracks set mood, tempo and immersion. In digital experiences, that emotional thread is even more crucial. It tells the brain what to feel and when. Here’s how sound shapes user experience across industries:
Games: Music adapts dynamically to player actions, shifting tempo during intense moments or relaxing between challenges. It’s more than background noise; it’s behavioural feedback.
Apps: Notification sounds and audio cues create habit loops. They remind users that something’s happening — and reward interaction.
Film and streaming: Consistent sound identity builds brand memory. You hear the Netflix “ta-dum” once and your brain prepares for story mode. Sound builds meaning where visuals end. It signals emotion faster than any other medium, which is why it continues to drive engagement even in the most advanced digital ecosystems.
The Bridge Between Music and Technology
Technology now adapts to us, not the other way around. Algorithms curate playlists that anticipate our moods. AI music tools compose soundtracks in real time. Yet, behind all that automation is a timeless human truth: we connect through rhythm. Designers and developers use music to make digital products feel more human. They study beats per minute the way marketers study click-through rates. They measure resonance, not just resolution. And they understand that music isn’t decoration — it’s guidance. In the gaming world, this principle is amplified. Music mirrors energy, helping players focus and feel rewarded. Platforms like the best online pokies in Australia demonstrate how sound design enhances engagement. The auditory elements — chimes, rising tones, soft beats — replicate the emotional arc of anticipation and release. It’s not about winning or losing; it’s about rhythm and satisfaction. When done well, sound transforms play from action into atmosphere.
Why Sound Still Matters
Music’s role in technology endures because it appeals to both sides of the brain. Logic processes visuals and structure, while emotion processes melody and tone. When they align, users stay longer, feel more connected and remember more vividly. That’s why modern UX design treats audio like colour — a tool for contrast, mood and identity. The synergy between music and technology also fuels innovation in how we consume, create and respond to digital content. Some key trends shaping this space include:
AI-assisted creation: Tools like generative sound engines compose tracks that react to user activity, turning static experiences into living ones.
Personalised sound environments: Platforms are beginning to tailor audio profiles based on listener data — adjusting tempo, bass and rhythm dynamically.
Immersive storytelling: Virtual and augmented reality rely heavily on spatial sound to simulate presence and emotion, proving that audio defines realism as much as visuals.
Emotional analytics: Developers are experimenting with systems that detect mood through music choices, allowing tech to “feel” with its users.
The Future Sounds Human
Music’s partnership with technology is evolving, but the goal remains the same: to make digital spaces feel human. We’re entering an era where devices no longer just respond to commands — they anticipate emotions. Music is the translator in that dialogue. It tells technology how to speak our language. Sound continues to give technology its heartbeat. It’s what makes the digital world sing instead of hum. Whether you’re opening an app, streaming a film or spinning a reel, that subtle soundtrack beneath the surface is proof of music’s staying power. It connects logic with feeling, innovation with identity and data with soul. The next time you tap, swipe or play, listen closely. That rhythm beneath the surface isn’t just noise — it’s a reminder that progress sounds best when it moves in harmony.
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SiriusXM today announced that Megyn Kelly has signed a new multi-year deal with the company, extending the successful relationship that has made The Megyn Kelly Show one of the platform’s most successful political and cultural programs. As part of the agreement, Kelly will headline her own SiriusXM channel, The Megyn Kelly Channel, which will take over channel 111 starting November 4.
The new channel will continue to air The Megyn Kelly Show, heard first and only on SiriusXM before becoming available in podcast form, and will also feature brand-new programming, including the debut of an exclusive daily after show program. Additional series, shows, and specials will be announced in the coming weeks.
Since its debut on SiriusXM in 2021, The Megyn Kelly Show has consistently broken news and sparked national conversations. Kelly has conducted headline-making interviews with President Donald Trump; Vice President J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shortly before his confirmation hearings. She has also welcomed cultural and media leaders such as Tucker Carlson, Piers Morgan, Bill Maher, Bari Weiss, Charlamagne tha God, and Shawn Ryan along with bestselling authors, journalists, and entertainers.
“Linear television news is dead. People can’t stand those stilted, censored conversations anymore, which is exactly why this medium is thriving. I’m thrilled to deliver our bold brand of no-BS news live on SiriusXM and to be expanding my relationship with such a stellar, blue-chip brand and great partner,” said Megyn Kelly. “Soon our listeners will have the Megyn Kelly Channel to enjoy and trust for the conversations and content they love.”
Listeners will be able to access The Megyn Kelly Channel nationwide on SiriusXM channel 111. The Megyn Kelly Show will continue to premiere exclusively on the channel before later becoming available as a podcast on the SiriusXM app and other major podcast platforms, with video available on YouTube.
Programming from SiriusXM Triumph, formerly channel 111, can be found on channel 123 starting in November.
In addition to her new SiriusXM channel, Kelly recently announced the launch of her first-ever national show tour, “Megyn Kelly LIVE,” in which she will take the MK show on the road, visiting 10 cities from across the country. The tour is presented by Yrefy.com and brought to you by SiriusXM. Visit here to find out more information.
Step behind the curtain of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with photographer Mick Rock in this one-of-a-kind slipcased collection of rarely seen photographs and behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Known as “the man who shot the seventies,” Mick Rock had exclusive access to the set during the original filming of the now-iconic 1975 movie—and now, in honor of its 50th anniversary, his personal archive is wide open.
This stunning volume captures the raw, behind-the-scenes magic of a film that would go on to become a cultural phenomenon. From candid moments with Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Richard O’Brien to intimate shots of the cast between takes, every page offers a glimpse into the bold, bizarre, and beautiful world of Rocky Horror as it was being brought to life.
Featuring a foreword by creator Richard O’Brien and hundreds of rare photographs, this stunning gift book is a visual love letter to the wild energy, fearless creativity, and sheer chaos that turned a low-budget musical into a beloved masterpiece. Alongside these vivid behind-the-scenes snapshots and anecdotes, readers also gain VIP access to interviews with members of the original cast and crew, as well as famous performers and creatives who are among the film’s most fervent fans, including Joan Jett, Billy Corgan, Courtney Love, Juliette Lewis, Jinkx Monsoon, Duff McKagan, Anna Sui, Karen O, Trixie Mattel, Peaches, Norman Reedus, Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark), and many, many more.
Whether you’re a devoted fan or just discovering the Time Warp, Mick Rock’s Rocky Horror is dripping with the glam, grit, and rebellious spirit that made the movie a revolution in platform heels. Don’t just shiver with antici—pation; dive into this timeless tribute and celebrate the global phenomenon that continues to resonate with audiences, generation after generation.
Following last month’s triumphant surprise performance of new music and the highly-anticipated release of first track “The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)” comes “The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof),” the second track to be released from Gorillaz’ forthcoming studio album, The Mountain.
“The Manifesto” carries the album’s themes of the cycle of life and the afterlife via the extraordinary talent of Latin Grammy-winning Argentine rap prodigy Trueno who deftly trolls his maker with the declaration “Yo no sé qué va a pasar mañana/Cuando atienda la luz que me llama/Mami mi futuro me reclama/Camino hacia la luz/I have nothing to lose” (I don’t know what tomorrow holds/When I heed the light that’s calling me/Baby, my future is demanding me/I walk toward the light/I have nothing to lose) – until the song is arrestingly bisected by a posthumous riposte from the late Detroit-born D12 rapper and Gorillaz collaborator Proof who declaims: “You aren’t ready for death/Until I showed up, hold breath/Until you blow the on one set,” an inspired moment of freestyling, captured minutes before he entered the booth during an early recording session.
The collaborative intent of The Mountain album is further reflected in the celebratory energy of “The Manifesto,” which features sarod players Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, brothers who are seventh generation musicians of the Gwalior musical lineage; along with the joyous brass of the legendary Jea Band Jaipur who have been “serving Indian weddings since 1936”; as well as Ajay Prasanna on bansuri and The Mountain Choir led by Vijayaa Shanker.
“As space dust we are here forever and that’s a mighty long time. This is a musical meditation infused with light. A journey of the soul, with beats…”– Russel Hobbs
The Mountain Tour will kick off in Manchester on March 20th 2026 and visit arenas across the UK and Ireland, with dates in Birmingham, Glasgow (SOLD OUT), Leeds, Cardiff (SOLD OUT), Nottingham, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin, to include a second show in Manchester and Dublin, recently added due to demand; plus a one-off headline show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday June 20th 2026 – the band’s biggest UK show to date – with support from Sparks and Trueno. Dates and ticket information below and at Gorillaz.com.
Listen to “The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)” HERE and “The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)” HERE.
The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an expansive sonic landscape of instruments and sounds, richly layered with voices, melodies and addictive beats, spanning a collection of 15 songs that embody the very essence of Gorillaz’ collaborative ethos. The record features an extraordinary list of artists and collaborators including: Ajay Prasanna, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash, Anoushka Shankar, Asha Bhosle, Asha Puthli, Bizarrap, Black Thought, Gruff Rhys, IDLES, Jalen Ngonda, Johnny Marr, Kara Jackson, Omar Souleyman, Paul Simonon, Sparks, Trueno and Yasiin Bey; as well as the voices of friends and collaborators who have gone before us, including Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Dennis Hopper, Mark E Smith, Proof and Tony Allen. The Mountain is a playlist for a party on the border between this world and whatever happens next, exploring the journey of life and the thrill of existence.
Produced by Gorillaz, James Ford, Samuel Egglenton and Remi Kabaka Jr., plus Bizarrap (Orange County), The Mountain was recorded at Studio 13 in London and Devon, various locations in India including Mumbai, New Delhi, Rajasthan and Varanasi, as well as Ashgabat, Damascus, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. The album features artists performing in five languages: Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish and Yoruba.
The artwork for The Mountain sees visual artist Jamie Hewlett’s distinctive, yet ever-evolving, style illustrate the world of Gorillaz with detailed and beautiful intricacy across a series of hand-drawn images which capture Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D’s time in India working on the new album, available both as a book and as a collection of 12×12 prints.
The Mountain – Album Tracklisting:
The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)
The Mountain will be available in the following formats: Digital Download; Standard CD; Deluxe 2CD (incl. selection of Mystery Show live tracks); Standard Vinyl; Hardback Book Vinyl Edition; Limited Edition Collectors Box (incl. Art Prints). Pre-order HERE.
20 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND! 21 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live 22 March – BIRMINGHAM, bp pulse LIVE 24 March – GLASGOW, OVO Hydro* – SOLD OUT! 25 March – LEEDS, First Direct Arena* 27 March – CARDIFF, Utilita Arena* – SOLD OUT! 28 March – NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena* 29 March – LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena* 31 March – BELFAST, SSE Arena* 01 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* 02 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND!
