Guardian Music — Band will record one-off song in aid of independent record storesDamon Albarn has confirmed that Blur will record new material for the first time in seven years. However, the Britpop legends only plan to record one song, which will be released on lim... more info

ContactMusic — Blur have recorded a new single together.The band - who consist of Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree - have laid down a track together for... more info

Muzjiks — I'm at a loss for words. The mythical Godspeed You! Black Emperor has returned. Save a Pink Floyd reunion, Radiohead playing in my backyard, or Damon Albarn serenading me with "Out of Time" as he simultaneously metamorphoses into 2D, this is literall... more info

Guardian Music — With Dizzee Rascal fighting his corner this young MC is sure to send the pop-grime massive BonkersHometown: North London.The lineup: Smurfie Syco (vocals).The background: Three years after we first featured him, Tinie Tempah is No 1 and he's being ta... more info

ContactMusic — Damon Albarn used to perform shows in his underwear.The singer admits only having to provide a voice for animated group Gorillaz meant he could be incredibly... more info

Abeano — Hearing ‘Drunk Girls’, the first single from the as-yet-untitled new album from LCD Soundsystem makes the news the forthcoming record will probably be James Murphy’s last under the LCD moniker even harder to stomach. “DRUNK GIRL... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Damon Albarn was delighted when he recruited Bee Gees star Barry Gibb to sing on Gorillaz's new album - but was left disappointed when the veteran star cancelled his studio session at the last minute. more info

ContactMusic — DAMON ALBARN was delighted when he recruited BEE GEES star BARRY GIBB to sing on GORILLAZ's new album - but was left disappointed when the veteran star cancelled his... more info

NME — 'I just thought that was quite funny', says Albarn more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Damon Albarn has let slip that a current live member of Gorillaz is also in Liam Gallagher's new band.The singer was discussing the new Gorillaz album 'Plastic Beach' with Triple J Radio when he was asked whether the Verve's Simon Tong was currently ... more info