Are We Human or Are We ‘Humanz’? A Deep Dive Into Gorillaz’ New Album

It’s been over seven years since Murdoc, 2-D, Russel, and Noodle took up residence in Plastic Beach. Now, Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett (the real life brains behind the digital band Gorillaz) have returned with Humanz, an expansive new album that seeks to challenge not only their own sound, but also the political climate. When…

Music Monday: Diplo, Frank Ocean and The Clash’s Jones, Simonon Collaborate for ‘Hero’

I’m going to repeat that: Diplo, Frank Ocean and The Clash have collaborated and created a track together. The song entitled “Hero” is a soulful jam, bolstered by Frank Ocean’s consoling vocals, but Ocean isn’t the only draw here. There’s doo-wop harmonies, garage-rock guitars and an electronic base thanks to Major Lazer’s main-man. The song…

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Are We Human or Are We ‘Humanz’? A Deep Dive Into Gorillaz’ New Album

Music Monday: Diplo, Frank Ocean and The Clash’s Jones, Simonon Collaborate for ‘Hero’