Gigwise — Hear tracks from Damon's upcoming solo album ahead of Monday release more info

Guardian Music — (Parlophone)It starts with birdsong and a church bell, and turns into a quirky blend of early English pastoral styles, opera and songs that might have been influenced by the weirdlore and psych-folk movements – but with African percussion and kora ... more info

Gigwise — He says that artist Jamie Hewlett is not essential more info

ContactMusic — Damon Albarn has invited Noel Gallagher to work with him The Blur frontman thinks it would be nice for his former foe to work with his Africa Express collective when they reconvene later this year Asked if he would work with Noel Damon to... more info

411 Mania — He wants him aboard the Africa Express train... more info

Chorus.fm — Listen to a brand new *Bobby Womack* (http://bobbywomack.com) song titled "The Bravest Man In The Universe" in the replies. The track is taken from his forthcoming album of the same name which is released on June 12th via XL Recordings and was co-pro... more info

Guardian Music — The soul legend's voice is given even richer resonance thanks to Damon Albarn and Richard Russell's productionOf all the idiotic phrases TV talent-show judges have given us, one of the best (worst) is "you could sing the phone book and I'd love it". ... more info

Gigwise — Music legends reveals new song produced by Damon Albarn - listen now more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Damon Albarn must be going soft with age - admitting he would now welcome a duet with former Oasis arch-rival Noel Gallagher.The Blur frontman was involved in many bitter feuds with Noel and his brother Liam in the Britpop era in the 90s.But Damon no... more info

ContactMusic — Blur star Damon Albarn wants to prove he has patched up his relationship with former Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher by working on a song together The two bands were fierce rivals during the 90s Britpop era and regularly launched verbal spats against eac... more info