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Single "Tomorrow Comes Today" from album "Gorillaz 3 Pack" (2002)
Gorillaz Stops Recording This Year
April 21, 2007 10:04:16
Gorillaz is not doing any project this year as confirmed by the creator Damon Albarn. The animated band will lie pretty low this year even after multi platinum "Demon Days" (2005).
The band doesn't exactly come to a halt. They still owe a project to make the score for a movie that is linked to British animator Terry Gilliam. "We're trying to make a film next, starting in September hopefully. It will be a film score. There won't be another pop record," said Albarn on 'behalf' of the band. It has been said that the members will chip in as alternative characters in the movie.
The 2006 MTVU Woodie Awards Winners
October 27, 2006 01:10:46
Alternative rock band Angels & Airwaves dominated the 2006 mtvU Woodie Awards, held Wednesday Oct 25th at New York's Roseland Ballroom. The band, formed by former Blink-182 star Tom DeLonge, claimed the event's top prize the Woodie of The Year (Artist of the Year) award.
Also won an honor during the award show, held to honor US college students' favorite emerging artists and music, was Plain White T's who brought home The Breaking Woodie (Best Emerging Artist) award, and Gnarls Barkley who nabbed the Left Field Woodie (Most Original Artist) award.
The Gorillaz Autobiography Slated for A November 2 Release Date
October 03, 2006 03:10:40
Cartoon band Gorillaz is planning to split later this year. Yet, prior to the break up they will first have their autobiography released.
The book, simply titled "Rise of the Ogre", has been slated for a November 2nd release date. Was written by the band themselves, the set will reveal all the details of the group dynamics besides also featuring over 300 color illustrated pages.
Prince to be Honored Webby's Lifetime Achievement Award
June 01, 2006 03:06:49
It was announced Wednesday May 31st, 2006 by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences that Prince will receive a Special Achievement honor at the 10th Annual Webby Awards for his efforts to make use the Internet to distribute music and connect with fans.
"Besides being a musical genius, Prince is a visionary who recognized early on that the web would completely change how we experience music," Webby Awards founder Tiffany Shlain said in a statement. "For more than a decade, he has tapped the power of the Web to forge a deeper connection with his fans and push the boundaries of technology and art."
The 51st Ivor Novello Music Awards Winners
May 27, 2006 01:05:20Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall hit hard this time as she nabbed the prize for Best Song on Thursday May 25th, 2006 at the 51st Ivor Novello Awards for her 2005 hit "Suddenly I See." Meanwhile, fellow musician James Blunt won big with two awards all at once, namely The Most Performed Song and International Hit of the Year for his "You're Beautiful".
As for Best Album category, the award went to "Employment" from Kaiser Chiefs. In addition to those winners, there were also Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett of cartoon band Gorillaz who both were named Songwriters of the Year. Click on http://www.britishacademy.com for a view on the complete list of the awards winners.
Gorillaz to Collaborate With Renowned German Opera
April 26, 2006 10:04:59
Their recent concert stint at Harlem's Apollo Theater drew negative reviews, but that doesn't mean they can't do better. Approvingly, the animated band Gorillaz is planning to collaborate with the renowned German opera company Staatsoper on a production featuring the original music of the band.
In the accompanying feature, Gorillaz leader Damon Albarn reportedly also will write the music for "Monkey Journey To The West." Based on a book by 16th century Chinese author Wu Cheng'en, the production will depict the metamorphosis of a monkey into a human. Staatsoper musical director, Daniel Barenboim, revealed further that "Monkey Journey To The West" is aimed for younger audience and will premiere in Berlin on July 31 next year.
UK Pop Charts' Top 10 Scorers
March 07, 2006 12:03:46
The U.K. albums chart sees a newcomer on its list which at the same time becoming the chart topper as well. It's Corinne Bailey Rae. The English singer/songwriter comes in the U.K. albums chart at No. 1 with her self-titled debut set, pushing aside last week's champion Jack Johnson's "In Between Dreams" to No. 2.
Seat at No. 3 to No. 5 on the chart in succession are Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm", KT Tunstall's "Eye To The Telescope", and Kaiser Chiefs' "Employment", each of which falls one place from last week position. Meanwhile, at No. 6 is Neil Diamond's "12 Songs", one place ahead of Gorillaz' "Demon Days" at No. 7, both of which also slips one place from last week position.
Madonna and Gorillaz Team Up to Open Grammys
February 03, 2006 11:02:59This year's Grammy Awards is sure an interesting event to see for it will be the one which unites the Material Girl and the virtual band in one stage for sure. That's true, Madonna will perform together with Gorillaz to open the 48th Annual Grammy Awards as stars gather at Staples Center in L.A next Wednesday. Also ready to perform after them are Mariah Carey, John Legend, Kanye West, Bruce Springsteen, U2 with Mary J. Blige, Coldplay, plus Paul McCartney who has just been added to the list as announced Thursday, February 2 by the Recording Academy.
Brit Awards Nominees
January 11, 2006 04:01:40Kaiser Chiefs and James Blunt are leading the nominations at next month's Brit Awards with five nods each. As of Blunt he's up for British Male Solo Artist, Pop Act, British Breakthrough Act, British Album for "Back To Bedlam" and Best Single for "You're Beautiful."
Meanwhile, Kaiser Chiefs are nominated for British Group, British Rock Act, British Live Act, British Breakthrough Act and British Album for "Employment." Following close behind is Coldplay with four nods, including British Group and British Live Act, thanks to the huge success of their album "X&Y."
UK Single Chart Toppers
December 05, 2005 02:12:47Girl group The Pussycat Dolls cuts short Madonna's hold over the UK singles chart with their track "Stickwitu" jumping straight in at number one. This attainment obviously becoming the second British number one for the all-girl band after their chart-topping debut single "Don't Cha."
Oasis is another new entry at number two with "Let There Be Love," one step ahead of last week champ Madonna who drops two places to number three with her smash hit "Hung Up." Meanwhile, boy band Westlife falls two places to number four with "You Raise Me Up," while Black Eyed Peas is this week's number 5 with "My Humps."
UK Singles Charts Champions
November 28, 2005 11:11:02Madonna. What would you say about this multitalented pop singer? The success she has reached in music industry is an obvious evidence that she really has a great music talent. No need to comment further about her, just see the fruit of her hard work then you'll agree with world's opinion that she is a diva.
Anyway, Madonna has again held onto the top spot in both the UK album and singles charts. Her single "Hung Up" taken from her chart toper album "Confessions on a Dancefloor," tops UK singles charts Sunday for the third week in a row. Meanwhile, the album itself stays at number one in the album chart for a second week.
Gorillaz Goes Virtually on Tour
August 18, 2005 12:08:06Cartoon music group Gorillaz is going to embark on a tour. But how? Virtually of course. The virtual band is set to hit the road, which will be a one-day online event, on August 24.
For the sake of the tour, Gorillaz will drop into 12 different destinations by way of http://www.habbohotel.com, an online virtual community for teens. There, the band members, their cartoon alter egos to be exactly, will interact with fans, who will themselves be represented by avatars.
Gorillaz Leader Holds on Movie Hopes
June 10, 2005 10:06:32The movie idea for British band Gorillaz got nixed because of creative differences with DreamWorks, yet the band frontman Damon Albarn insists to still considering a movie project for his side band, though it will, indeed, take time. Further he explains that Gorillaz maybe wasn't ready to make a film, but the idea is still in the works. Bringing the idea into life, Albarn claims it will be turned into the concept for the new Gorillaz album, "Demon Days."
