Damon Albarn: 'Blur reunion is possible'
Damon Albarn has said that a Blur reunion could be possible in the future – despite rumours suggesting that it was he who was holding back a possible reformation. Last month Graham Coxon responded to comments by Albarn, after the frontman suggested that Blur were "over". However, Albarn has since told BBC Newsbeat that far from being "over", a reunion could be on the cards. "It's very possible I'll go back to Blur," he said, "it really is very possible." Albarn went on to say that he had smoot

Alex James: 'Blur reunion may still happen'
Former Blur bassist Alex James has said that he would be "surprised" if the band never worked together at some point in the future. James, singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon and drummer Dave Rowntree had been expected to reconvene in late 2007 to record new material, but despite meeting up as a foursome for a meeting the sessions never took place. Rumours of a reunion have died down since, but today (May 21) James indicated that the possibility of a reunion is still not dead in the water.

Coxon Vows To Save Blur
Former BLUR bandmates Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon are at war again - this time over whether or not the British rock band will reunite. Albarn recently called time on the Park Life hitmakers, telling an Argentine newspaper, "Blur is over". But Coxon, who quit Blur in 2002 after fighting with bandmates while recording the album Think Tank, is still holding out hope for a reunion. Coxon writes on the Blur internet message board, "Damon didn't consult anybody else before he took it into his own hands

Noel Gallagher, Oasis: UK mag lists top 10 Noel Gallagher one-liners
When he's not slagging off his own country, Noel Gallagher is at his best when turning the mouthy screws on his Little Brother. "I'm probably the single most lucky man in the world," he once said of Oasis's success. "Apart from our Liam." That little under-the-bus gem didn't make UK rag the Mirror's Top 10 Noel one-liners, but there are a few doozies in the mix, including that old chestnut regarding Blur's Damon Albarn and Alex James. "I wish the pair of them would catch AIDs and di

Damon Albarn: Blur Reunion Could Happen
The Blur reunion saga, will they, won’t they, has been almost as long-running and confusing as the Led Zeppelin reunion debacle. The latest news on Blur comes from former lead singer, Damon Albarn, who has stated that a Blur reunion is very possible, but not for a while. It was over a year ago when the [...]

Damon Albarn & Jamie Hewlett: Monkey Bee (Video)
Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett have released the video for “Monkey Bee” from the soundtrack to their new Monkey project (a stage show), and it’s as weird as the song itself—it’s made up of kung-fu style clips of Chinese warriors fighting while the music rides between a traditional Chinese structure and a mish-mash with found sounds and dance-oriented beats.   “Monkey Bee” is on Monkey: Journey to the West whish is out now via XL. [Stereogum]   

Damon Albarn & Jamie Hewlett Make A "Monkey Bee" Video
That previously reported Monkey: Journey To The West project, involving Gorillaz collaborators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett in the classic tale of a Monkey King approaching monkey enlightenment one monkey day at a time, has become a pretty big deal. First there were the classy openings at opera houses around the world, followed by the BBC commissioning a Hewlett/Albarn reprise (Journey To The East) for their 2008 Summer Olympics Coverage. But this is the pinnacle for this Simian Mobile Opera: a YouTube ho

Damon Albarn et Gorillaz font leur grand retour !
L'ancien leader de Blur, Damon Albarn, vient de confirmer qu'un troisième album du groupe...

Gorillaz all set for a return….
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett said that they are ready to make another record under the guise of the cartoon group, adding that label EMI was delighted with their decision. The news marks a U-turn from last year, when they insisted that there would not be another studio album from the fictional band. The singer told CBC News that he and Jamie have experienced a change of heart. “We came back from summer holidays and realized we could do exactly what we wanted to do with Gorillaz. Essentially, Jami

V V Brown - V V Brown Annouces Uk Tour
New upcoming songstress V V BROWN has just left for Lagos, after an invitation from DAMON ALBARN to perform on his African Express adventure. V V Brown will also be performing ...

Gorillaz' Albarn and Hewlett Tackle Chinese Opera With 'Monkey'
Filed under: News, ExclusiveSpinner.com: Throughout its history, rock and roll has embraced elements of opera, most notably the Who's 'Tommy' and Queen's classic hit 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' But Western artists tackling Chinese opera is quite something else. That was the challenge faced by... Read more

AFRICA EXPRESS @ COKO, LONDON
This was the hottest ticket in town last night. Africa Express was part of the BBC’s Electric Proms, and it was a truly unique experience. There was no set list, no order, no ego, everyone was jammin’ on stage throughout the night. Damon Albarn was the Curator/conductor/mad scientist orchestrating the the whole event on stage. What looked like chaos behind the scenes was actually the glue that made the night special. The cream of musicians from Africa we’re performing alongside artis

V V Brown - V V Brown Annouces Uk Tour
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Gorillaz To Return From Retirement For Sixth Album
Damon Albarn is bringing his band Gorillaz out of retirement for a sixth album, just months after announcing the "Clint Eastwood" hit makers were finished for good. The former Blur frontman[...] Read more! Get the full story from  Starpulse  Bookmark This Story:     CELEBRITY NEWS  Latest  Most Popular  Today's  Yesterday's  Last Week's

Gorillaz To Return From Retirement For Sixth Album
Damon Albarn is bringing his band Gorillaz out of retirement for a sixth album, just months after announcing the "Clint Eastwood" hit makers were finished for good. The former Blur frontman reveals he and co-creator Jamie Hewlett spent the summer concocting a change in direction for the animated group. He tells CBC News, "We came back from summer holidays and realized we could do exactly what we wanted to do with Gorillaz. Essentially, (animator) Jamie just had to agree to draw the characters again. 'Caus

MONKEY
Is there anything Damon Albarn can't do? Not content with fronting the premier '80s Britpop band (Blur), he helped create the world's best animated band since...

Gorillaz To Return From Retirement For Sixth Album
Damon Albarn is bringing his band GORILLAZ out of retirement for a sixth album, just months after announcing the Clint Eastwood hitmakers were finished for good. The former Blur frontman reveals he and co-creator Jamie Hewlett spent the summer (08) concocting a change in direction for the animated group. He tells CBC News, "We came back from summer holidays and realised we could do exactly what we wanted to do with Gorillaz. Essentially, (animator) Jamie just had to agree to draw the characters again.

Blurred claims from Albarn
BLUR guitarist Coxon blasts frontman for claims Britpop band will never reunite

Classical music isn't just for snobs ... it's really cool
Alex James is on a mission to make classical cool on BBC2 celeb show Maestro

Blur Bassist Makes Beautiful Blue Cheese
The worlds of rock and food don’t usually pair well together. A handful of superstars have certainly eased their way into (semi)-retirement by slapping their name on a few bottles of liquor—Jay-Z’s Armadale vodka, Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo tequila—but that’s about it. It’s usually reality television that musicians look toward to pay for their retirement, not their own pasta lines.   Well if you don’t know Alex James for anything, you’ll know him now for his cheese. According to Idolator an

Blur man's cheesy tribute
Alex James pays tribute to New Order by naming a cheese after their signature track

What were your favorite British celebs like as teens?
The Guardian tracked down old teachers. Amy Winehouse Sylvia Young theatre school, London, 1997-1998. Sylvia Young, headteacher Amy arrived for her scholarship audition at 12, rather shy and a bit apprehensive. Then she sang and all that was forgotten. She lit up the room, her voice was so rich and pure. I still have our comments on her audition: "Very mature, big sound, excellent technique." I've always said she's a cross between a young Judy Garland and Ella Fitzgerald. Academically, Amy was ext

Coxon still hopeful for Blur reunion
Graham Coxon responds to former bandmate Damon Albarn's comment that "Blur is over".