Stereogum — When the Eric Garner verdict came out over two weeks ago, Questlove posted a photo on Instagram captioned by a lengthy call to action pleading for musicians to write more protest songs. Here’s one song that ought to please Questo, then: Pauli LoveJ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Gorillaz and Blur man spotted at studio with singer... more info

Stereogum — Africa Express is Damon Albarn’s project that brings together Western musical luminaries (Brian Eno, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner, Albarn himself) with Malian musicians. Last year, they released the Africa Express Presents: Maison Des Jeunes ... more info

The Independent — Damon Albarn has criticised Sir Bob Geldof’s latest philanthropic project, aimed at raising money for Ebola in Africa – Band Aid 30. more info

The Telegraph — At the Royal Albert Hall, Damon Albarn put on a show of utter joy, says Patrick Smith more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Russell Brand has said he will record an Oasis song in response to people who have been likening his recent rants to Blur's Parklife lyrics.The comedian's tweets containing his thoughts on society have been bombarded by users writing simply "Parklife... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Young Fathers @ Bowery Ballroom (more by Amanda Hatfield) Edinburgh hip hop trio Young Fathers have taken home this year's Mercury Prize, beating out FKA Twigs, Damon Albarn, Bombay Bicycle Club, Anna Calvi & others. The winning album is called... more info

Stereogum — For many Americans, this year’s Mercury Prize nominees comprised a whole lotta “Who the heck is that?” I mean: GoGo Penguin? East India Youth? Polar Bear? Did any of those records even get a Stateside release? Yeah there were a few familiar nam... more info

Stereogum — In an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, Damon Albarn gave some status updates on the various projects he’s involved in. He said that he’s prepping a new Gorillaz album and is “in the process of reactivating” the group for a potential ... more info

Stereogum — More than 30 years ago, Afrika Bambaataa’s Arthur Baker-produced “Planet Rock” changed the music industry forever, thanks in part to its use of the revolutionary 808 drum machine. The 808 created a beat no one had ever experienced before, and e... more info