Gorillaz have announced a new Apple Music radio show called Song Machine Radio ahead of this week’s release of their Song Machine Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez album on Friday (Oct 23rd). The four-part series will feature one-hour episodes, each hosted by the virtual band members – 2D, Murdoc, Noodle, and Russel.
The series will feature “personalized music selections, special guests, non-music discussions, and segments with Gorillaz co-founders Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. In addition to providing firsthand insight into the album, the group will also use Song Machine to celebrate and reflect on their 20-year history.”
The radio show shares its title with Gorillaz upcoming full-length release this week, Song Machine: Season One, which features a host of musical collaborators across generations and genres, including the likes of Elton John, the Cure’s Robert Smith and Joy Division/New Order bassist, Peter Hook.
Gorillaz | “Strange Timez” [ft. Robert Smith]
The animated band will give songs from the record their live debut in December this year during a virtual concert, Song Machine Live. The set, bringing together Gorillaz’s resident animator Jamie Hewlett’s visuals, and live music performed by Damon Albarn (aka frontman 2D). For broadcast zone times and ticket information, head to gorillazlivenow.com – here.
Gorillaz’ Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez will arrive on various formats on October 23rd. There's a stack of awesome bundles options on offer, including vinyl, CD, cassette, art prints, T-shirts and much more. Pre-order Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez here.
Gorillaz Song Machine Radio launches today via Apple Music. Check it out here.
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