Stereogum — Here’s another project to keep Damon Albarn from ever finishing another Blur album. Albarn wrote the music for wonder.land, a musical inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. The script and song lyrics are by Moira Buffini, the National T... more info

The Telegraph — The National Theatre's new director announces his first season, featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor, a Damon Albarn musical and a 'Motherf---er in a Hat' more info

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