Gorillaz have been sporadically releasing singles as Episodes in their Song Machine series for most of this year, and the latest instalment, Episode 7: “The Pink Phantom” released yesterday (October 1^st) features none other than extravagant extraordinaire, Sir Elton John!   

The @Gorillaz track I worked on is out tomorrow! I’ve always been a Gorillaz fan so when Damon reached out and asked me to get involved it was a no-brainer. The way the song turned out is just great – I can’t wait for you to hear it https://t.co/NK05tiGFeR pic.twitter.com/v0pXmz3rHn

… Elton John (@eltonofficial) September 30, 2020

The songs from each Episode have been compiled into an album titled, Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez which is set to arrive on October 23^rd and features a stack of other legendary guests including the Cure’s Robert Smith on “Strange Timez” and Joy Division’s Peter Hook on “Aries”.  

As with the previous Episodes, “The Pink Phantom” [feat. Elton John & 6LACK] arrived with a Jamie Hewlett animated music video for the piano-led tune, more on the ballad side of the previous releases. Check out the colourful cartoon Elton, below.

Gorillaz | “The Pink Phantom” [ft. Elton John & 6LACK] [Episode 7]

Elton John said of the collaboration: “Damon reached out and asked me to do something and the way the song has turned out is just great. I was in the studio in London and he was at the other end in Devon, but even remotely it was such an engaging and creative process.”

Gorillaz’ Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez will arrive on various formats on October 23rd. There are a stack of awesome bundles with endless combination options, including vinyl, CD, cassette, art prints, T-shirts and much more. Pre-order Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez here.  

In related news, Gorillaz recently announced they would be performing their first live concerts since 2018 via global live stream in December this year. For broadcast zone times and ticket information, head to gorillazlivenow.com – here. 

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