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Billie Eilish Reflects On Wild Coachella Collaborations With Damon Albarn And Hayley Williams
Billie Eilish will remember her Damon Albarn collaboration "for the rest of her life".The 'Bad Guy' hitmaker was joined by the Blur legend at Coachella on Saturday night (23.04.22) for a performance of 'Getting Older'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 April 2022
'This Man Changed My Life': Billie Eilish Brings Out Damon Albarn At Coachella
Billie Eilish gushed that Damon Albarn "changed my life" as he joined her for a surprise duet of Gorillaz's 'Feel Good Inc.' at Coachella.The 20-year-old megastar couldn't contain her excitement when the Blur rocker came...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 April 2022
Big Feastival 2022: Anne-marie, Human League And Stereophonics Headlining Alex James' Event
Anne-Marie, Stereophonics and The Human League are headlining Big Feastival 2022.Blur legend Alex James is welcoming a host of huge acts to his Cotswolds farm over the August Bank Holiday weekend, including the likes of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 February 2022
Jack Antonoff Compares Damon Albarn To Donald Trump Over Taylor Swift Spat
Jack Antonoff has compared Damon Albarn to Donald Trump after his spat with Taylor Swift.The Blur and Gorillaz rocker incurred the wrath of the 'Lover' hitmaker by downplaying her songwriting ability in a recent interview...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 February 2022
Flume Announces New Album, Featuring Damon Albarn
Damon Albarn is featured on Flume's new album.The 30-year-old Australian record producer-and-DJ has unveiled details of his first studio album in six years, 'Palaces', which is released on May 20.Blur and Gorillaz star Damon, 53,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 February 2022
'You Can Judge For Yourself': Damon Albarn Addresses Taylor Swift Spat At La Gig
Damon Albarn said he was "cast into the social media abyss" while addressing his spat with Taylor Swift at his Los Angeles concert.The Blur and Gorillaz rocker incurred the wrath of the 'Lover' hitmaker by...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 January 2022
Blur Asked To Reunite To Honour Late Label Co-founder Andy Ross
A Blur reunion has been suggested to honour the man who signed the Britpop legends.Andy Ross, the co-founder of Food Records who signed the 'Song 2' rockers in 1990, sadly passed away aged 66 this...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 January 2022
Jack Antonoff Blasts Damon Albarn Over Taylor Swift Claims
Jack Antonoff has told Damon Albarn to "shut the f*** up" after questioning Taylor Swift's talents as a songwriter.The Bleachers musician - who has worked with the singer plenty of times in the past and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 January 2022
Liam Gallagher Set To Rock The 2022 Brits
Liam Gallagher, Doja Cat and Ed Sheeran are among the performers confirmed for the BRIT Awards with Mastercard.The annual music awards ceremony returns to London's The O2 arena on February 8, and the former Oasis...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 January 2022
Damon Albarn Considered Political Career Before Tony Blair Meeting
Damon Albarn was put off a career in politics by a meeting with Tony Blair.The Blur singer has recalled a conversation he had with the politician - which took place "before he became prime minister"...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 December 2021
Damon Albarn Believes He's Eaten Dog And Monkey On Tour
Damon Albarn believes he has “accidently” eaten monkey and dog whilst on tour.The Blur frontman has suspicions that he has eaten exotic meats during his travels across the globe, including forbidden food to Westerners like...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 November 2021
Blur's Dave Rowntree Signs Solo Record Deal For Debut Album
Blur's Dave Rowntree has signed to an indie label for his debut album.The 'Parklife' group's drummer has inked a deal with Cooking Vinyl for his first solo record, which is due out in 2022.The 57-year-old...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 November 2021
Damon Albarn Chose Album Title 'Years Ago'
Damon Albarn chose his album title "years ago".The 53-year-old singer has released his latest solo album, 'The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows' - the follow-up to 2014’s 'Everyday Robots' - and explained...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 September 2021
Damon Albarn Announces Intimate Solo Gig At Globe Theatre
Damon Albarn is playing an intimate solo gig at London's Globe theatre.The Blur and Gorillaz star will present tracks from his upcoming LP ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’ at the one-off...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 September 2021
Graham Coxon: Blur Needs A Reason To Reunite
Graham Coxon has insisted he'll be up for reuniting with Blur when the time is right.The 52-year-old guitarist has compared his workload to "a massive English breakfast" and admitted he probably wouldn't notice if someone...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 August 2021
Blur Only Paid Off Debts Incurred In The 90s 'Two Years Ago'
Alex James has claimed Blur only paid off their debts for their 'Leisure' tour "about two years ago".The 'Song 2' group's record label bankrolled their 1992 US run in support of their acclaimed 1991 debut...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 August 2021
Damon Albarn Regrets Missing David Bowie Collaboration
Damon Albarn "regrets" not making an album with the late David Bowie.The Blur frontman was "summonsed" to see the 'Heroes' hitmaker - who died of cancer in 2016 - to discuss the possibility of joining...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 August 2021
Damon Albarn To Be Special Guest Performer At Latitude
Damon Albarn will be a special guest performer at this year's Latitude music festival. The Blur frontman will take to the lakeside Waterfront stage at Henham Park, Suffolk, east England, for a Saturday sunset performance...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 July 2021
Blur Will Reunite 'When It's Wanted'
Damon Albarn says Blur will reunite "when it's wanted".The Britpop legends haven't toured together since their 2015 run in support of their comeback LP, 'The Magic Whip', but the 53-year-old frontman reunited with his bandmates...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 June 2021
Damon Albarn Announces New Solo Album
Damon Album will release his second solo album in November.The Blur frontman had originally intended for 'The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows' to be an orchestral piece inspired by the landscapes of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 June 2021
Graham Coxon: I Was Destined To Become An Alcoholic
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon believes he was destined to become an alcoholic from childhood.The ‘Coffee and TV’ hitmaker checked himself into The Priory in 2001 after his booze binges began to last months and he...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 May 2021
Duran Duran To Perform With Graham Coxon At Billboard Music Awards
Duran Duran are set to perform with Blur's Graham Coxon at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.Simon Le Bon and co will be joined by the Britpop legend when they debut a new track from their...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 May 2021
Alex James Hints At Blur Reunion At Big Feastival
Alex James has hinted Blur could perform at the Big Feastival.The 52-year-old bassist is hoping all his former bandmates, Damon Albarn, Dave Rowntree, and Graham Coxon, will be in attendance at his farm for this...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 April 2021
Fatboy Slim Predicts Music Will Go Back To Basics
Fatboy Slim thinks music will go back to basics in 2021.The 57-year-old DJ – whose real name is Norman Cook – doesn’t expect festivals or gigs to be the same for a long time after...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 December 2020
Short Songs For The Shortest Day: When Brevity Is A Necessity You'll Want This Playlist
When time is of the essence and you need a quick fix you require some succinct songs to get you through the day. On the shortest day of the year your time is precious but...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2020
Elton John Praises 'Special' Damon Albarn
Sir Elton John has praised Damon Albarn as a “special” songwriter.The 73-year-old singer has collaborated with a number of different artists this year but the most important for him was playing piano and lending vocals...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 December 2020
Damon Albarn: We Need Live Music
Damon Albarn thinks live music is a good "prescription" for coronavirus.The Blur and Gorillaz star understands that the health crisis is a "medical emergency" but insists it is also an "existential one" too as he...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 November 2020
The Jaded Hearts Club Haven't Ruled Out Writing Original Songs
Graham Coxon and Matt Bellamy have thought about writing original music for their covers supergroup The Jaded Hearts Club.The band - which also includes Miles Kane, Jet's Nic Cester, Jamie Davis, and Sean Payne of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2020
Kylie Minogue And Little Mix Set For 'Blur And Oasis' Style Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is prepared for a ''Blur and Oasis'' style chart battle with Little Mix.The 52-year-old pop superstar will release her new album 'Disco' on November 6 - which is the same day the girl...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 September 2020
Damon Albarn Looks Forward To More Blur Shows
Damon Albarn is open to playing more Blur shows.The Britpop legends haven't toured together since their 2015 run in support of their comeback LP, 'The Magic Whip', but the 52-year-old frontman reunited with his bandmates...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 September 2020
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