Altsounds — Here's some news from NPR about *Gorillaz* doing a show in Syria. *Damon Albarn* got a lot of inspiration from Arabic orchestral music for Plastic Beach and worked with conductor *Issam Rafea *on the album. Then on Sunday night he took the stage with... more info

Altsounds — Escape to Plastic Beach is a 3D action game in which Murdoc floats and fights above Plastic Beach HQ on his Doom Glider to foil 2D's repeated escape attempts whilst battling ghost pirate ships, and a mix of other hazards and obstacles. Designe... more info

NME — Listen to Damon Albarn and co's gig in full more info

Gigwise — You can listen to it now... more info

Undercover, Australia — Gorillaz celebrate their Damascus performance by bringing in The Clash, De La Soul, The Pharcyde, Happy Mondays and more. more info

Silent Uproar — Gorillaz has announced a North American tour throughout October and into November supporting their latest album, Plastic Beach. [gorillaz.com] more info

VH1 News — Gorillaz's Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett talked about their forthcoming North American tour, which launches October 3 in Montreal. more info

Chorus.fm — *Gorillaz* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/gorillaz) will be heading out on a world wide tour. Dates can be seen here (http://gorillaz.com/tour-dates#NA). more info

411 Mania — Come watch cartoons! more info

MTV.com News — Tour launches October 3 in Montreal.By James Montgomery Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett Photo: MTV News Back in April, Gorillaz masterminds Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett swore they'd be bringing the band back the U.S. for a full tour, "if t... more info