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130 musicians on Damon Albarn's new album.
The former Blur/Gorillaz/The Good, The Bad & The Queen frontman will release a new album in July.
Albarn told BBC 6Music: "This one's [the new album] got about 80, 90 musicians on it – something in that region. It's got a 100-piece Chinese choir on one of the tunes. That plus the orchestra probably goes to about 120, 130 people." The former Blur/Gorillaz/The Good, The Bad & The Queen frontman will release a new album in July. ... more -
Hands off the music
EMI's new boss Guy Hands wants to take the power away from the A&Rs and put in the hands of his marketing people. What will this mean for the company and its artists? EMI's new boss Guy Hands wants to take the power away from the A&Rs and put in the hands of his marketing people. What will t... more
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Blur man to run for parliament
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree is to run for the Labour party in the next general election and aims to 'stand up for the poorer person' as well as beat voter apathy amongst younger voters.
Rowntree will contest the seat in the Cities of London and Westminster Constituency, currently held by the Conservatives. The drummer has famously admitted he was addicted to cocaine in Blur's halcyon days in the '90s and is a staunch critic of the government's anti-drugs policies. Blur drummer Dave Rowntree is to run for the Labour party in the next general election and aims to 'stand up for the poorer perso... more -
Damon Albarn Condemns Celebrity Culture
That's right, Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has hit out the celebrity culture we live in, saying that the way celebrities behave "sends out all the wrong messages".
Once a prominent figure in British music, I reckon Albarn hasn't had as much success as of late. With his previous band mate Alex James appearing on a talent show for unsigned bands, do you think his ex-bandmate James would share the same views? That's right, Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has hit out the celebrity culture we live in, saying that the way celebriti... more
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