Pop Bytes — Good evening y'all! It has been a super busy day for me, and right now I'm about to head over to Universal City to catch one of my all-time favorite bands, Gorillaz (ever since the release of their completely brilliant album from 2005, Demon Days... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — In today's Calendar, I talked with Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett about the recently reanimated ensemble Gorillaz, which plays the Gibson Amphitheatre tonight (with Lou Reed in tow!). Those who remember their Coachella set this year might recall a di... more info

NME — The 'iTunes session' is available to download now more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Spinner Interview Michael Buckner, Getty Images Since Damon Albarn helped define British youth culture in the '90s with his iconic Britpop band Blur, the singer, songwriter, label head and activist has produced a staggering culture clas... more info

NME — Gorillaz man laments chart placing of 'Plastic Beach' album more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Singer Lou Reed will join the increasingly impressive lineup for the Escape to Plastic Beach tour, which star-studded concept band Gorillaz is bringing to the Gibson Amphitheatre on Wednesday night. The former Velvet Underground singer will join Gori... more info

Altsounds — *Gorillaz* have confirmed that *Lou Reed* will join them one more time on the Escape To Plastic Beach tour, appearing with D*amon Albarn*, *Jamie Hewlett *and crew October 27 at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles. This the second time Reed will j... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Damon Albarn has admitted he was “f***ing gutted” that Gorillaz’ Plastic Beach album was beaten to number one by Boyzone.   The third LP by the cartoon band was released back... more info

Stereogum — Gruff Rhys has been a busy guy, collaborating with Tony Da Gatorra, Gorillaz, Simian Mobile Disco, and on the Dark Night Of The Soul project. He just released a new solo track, to appear on an upcoming 12″ as well as his “… recently completed, ... more info

I Like Music — New track Doncamatic (All Played Out) featuring new British talent Daley and named after Japanese drum machine. Listen here more info