A Film Lover’s Guide to Gorillaz

Gorillaz may be an animated band, but the world they live in is not entirely apart from our own. Virtual rockers 2D, Murdoc, Noodle, and Russel visit the same cities, put up with the same politicians, and admire the same…

From the Record Crate: Gorillaz – “Demon Days” (2005)

The design is simple, but memorable: four panels against a black background. It’s reminiscent of the cover art for Let It Be—but instead of the Beatles, we’re looking at cartoon characters, illustrated in varying hues and degrees of suspicion. In…

Album Review: Gorillaz – “Humanz”

The most important thing to remember about Gorillaz is that they’re not real. No matter what feelings a listener gets from songs about alienation, the staleness of the surrounding culture, or just taking action instead of moping, the “band” playing…

Music News: Gorillaz Animated Series in the Works

  It’s been six years since alternative rock band Gorillaz last blessed the world with an album, but thankfully the wait is coming to an end soon. As if a new album and tour isn’t enough, co-creator and lead artist,…