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Review: ‘Cracker Island’ is, underwhelmingly, Gorillaz as usual

“Cracker Island” stays true to Gorillaz’s established sound but it's not on the level of originality as some of their iconic past heights.

Anuj Jain, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2023

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s alternative band is back with “Cracker Island.” First created in 1998, Gorillaz is a fictional band composed of the animated bandmates 2-D,...

Weekly Radio Roundup: March 27 – April 2

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Alexandra Bentzien • April 3, 2020

The world’s halt has driven many creatives to fully involve themselves in their craft. Whether it be Arca taking over Twitch or Nick Hakim announcing a new album, the music world...

Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 29 – March 6

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

Ian Reid, Ashley Wu, Henry Carr, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Charles Smith and Emily Nicole Glass • March 6, 2020

The transition to March and change in weather beckons a sonic shift. Thus, this edition of Weekly Radio Roundup showcases musical experimentation on behalf of well-known artists...

Gorillaz Shake Up Barclays Center in Their Last Appearance ‘For A While’

Two decades into their career, British band Gorillaz still bring energy and excitement to the Barclays Center, but allude to a break soon to come.

Jessica Xing, Staff Writer • October 23, 2018

Self-described, British “virtual band” Gorillaz played a nearly sold-out show at the Barclays Center on Oct. 13 for what is possibly one of the band’s last concerts for a...

Gorillaz collaborator triumphs on solo album

April 29, 2014

The British musician has collaborated with bands like the Gorillaz and Blur, but this first solo album proves he is very talented in his own right.