UPCOMING RELEASES:

PETER McPOLAND: Big Lucky (09/26/25)

GHOST: Meloria 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl (10/17/25)

C.Y.M.: C.Y.M. (10/17/25)

DEPECHE MODE: DEPECHE MODE: M (10/28/25)

RADIOHEAD: Hail To The Thief Live Album (10/31/25)

PAUL McCARTNEY: Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run (11/04/25)

WINGS: WINGS Collection (11/07/25)

blur: The Great Escape (30th Anniversary Edition) (12/12/25)

Gorillaz: The Mountain (03/20/26)

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“The end is the beginning”

NEW TRACK

“The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)”

OUT NOW!

LISTEN HERE // WATCH VISUALIZER HERE

THE MOUNTAIN TOUR 2026

UK & IRELAND HEADLINE SHOWS 
+ 
EUROPEAN FESTIVAL DATES

PLUS BIGGEST UK SHOW TO DATE
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM
SATURDAY 20 JUNE 2026
WITH SUPPORT ARTISTS SPARKS AND TRUENO 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT GORILLAZ.COM

“The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)” is the brand new track from Gorillaz, the third single from the band’s forthcoming new studio album The Mountain. Listen HERE. Watch visualizer HERE. 

Written by Damon Albarn and Joe Talbot and recorded in London, Devon and Mumbai, with Ajay Prasanna on bansuri and percussion by Viraj Acharya, “The God of Lying” sees the IDLES frontman bring his maverick charisma to a dub-style vocal that delivers a list of questions and scant consolation to tap into the album’s underlying themes of societal and political unease.

Gorillaz frontman 2D said – “Can I tell you a secret? Doubt is very tiring but questioning things is really good for you.”

The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an expansive sonic landscape of instruments and sounds, richly layered with voices, melodies and addictive beats, spanning a collection of 15 songs that embody the very essence of Gorillaz’ collaborative ethos. The record features an extraordinary list of artists and collaborators including: Ajay Prasanna, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash, Anoushka Shankar, Asha Bhosle, Asha Puthli, Bizarrap, Black Thought, Gruff Rhys, IDLES, Jalen Ngonda, Johnny Marr, Kara Jackson, Omar Souleyman, Paul Simonon, Sparks, Trueno and Yasiin Bey; as well as the voices of friends and collaborators who have gone before us, including Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Dennis Hopper, Mark E Smith, Proof and Tony Allen. The Mountain is a playlist for a party on the border between this world and whatever happens next, exploring the journey of life and the thrill of existence.  

The Mountain Tour will kick off in Manchester on March 20th 2026 and visit arenas across the UK and Ireland, with headline shows in Birmingham, Glasgow (SOLD OUT), Leeds, Cardiff (SOLD OUT), Nottingham, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin, to include a second date in Manchester and Dublin, recently added due to demand; plus a one-off headline show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday June 20th 2026 – the band’s biggest UK show to date – with support from Sparks and Trueno. 

The tour will also take in a run of festival performances across Europe next summer. See complete list of dates and ticket information below and at Gorillaz.com. 

Listen to “The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)” HERE and “The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)” HERE.Download High Res Press Imagery HERE.

NOTES FOR EDITORS 

The Mountain is produced by Gorillaz, James Ford, Samuel Egglenton and Remi Kabaka Jr., plus Bizarrap (Orange County), The Mountain was recorded at Studio 13 in London and Devon, various locations in India including Mumbai, New Delhi, Rajasthan and Varanasi, as well as Ashgabat, Damascus, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. The album features artists performing in five languages: Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish and Yoruba. 

The artwork for The Mountain sees visual artist Jamie Hewlett’s distinctive, yet ever-evolving, style illustrate the world of Gorillaz with detailed and beautiful intricacy across a series of hand-drawn images which capture Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D’s time in India working on the new album, available both as a book and as a collection of 12×12 prints. 

The Mountain – Album Tracklisting:

1. The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
2. The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
3. The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
4. The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
5. Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
6. The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
7. The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
8. The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
9. The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
10. Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
11. Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
12. The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
13. Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
14. The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
15. The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)

The Mountain will be available in the following formats: Digital Download; Standard CD; Deluxe 2CD; Standard Vinyl; Hardback Book Vinyl Edition; Limited Edition Collectors Box (incl. Art Prints). Pre-order HERE.

Pre order  / pre save The Mountain HERE.

The Mountain Tour 2026:

Tour Tickets & Information: www.gorillaz.com 

UK & Ireland Dates:

20 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND! 
21 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live
22 March – BIRMINGHAM, bp pulse LIVE
24 March – GLASGOW, OVO Hydro* – SOLD OUT!
25 March – LEEDS, First Direct Arena*
27 March – CARDIFF, Utilita Arena* – SOLD OUT!
28 March – NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena*
29 March – LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena*
31 March – BELFAST, SSE Arena* – SOLD OUT!
01 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* – SOLD OUT!
02 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND! SOLD OUT!

*support from Trueno

20 June – LONDON, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
With support from Sparks and Trueno

European Festival Dates:

6 June – SPAIN, Barcelona – Primavera Sound Barcelona           
10 June – CZECH REPUBLIC, Hradec Králové – Rock For People  
11-13 June – PORTUGAL, Porto – Primavera Sound Porto
14 June – NETHERLANDS, Hilvarenbeek – Best Kept Secret
23 June – CROATIA, Zagreb –  INmusic Festival          
25 June – GREECE, Athens – Release Athens x SNF Nostos 2026                 
27 June – ITALY, Lido di Camaiore – La Prima Estate Festival           
2 July – DENMARK – Roskilde Festival             
4 July – BELGIUM, Rock Werchter     
9 July – SLOVAKIA, Trencin – Pohoda Festival    
14 July –  TURKEY, Istanbul – Pozitif Vibrations* – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND!         
16 July – TURKEY, Istanbul – Pozitif Vibrations           
18 July – BULGARIA, Plovdiv – PhillGood Festival    
25 July – ITALY, Trieste – Piazza Unita’ d’Italia              
13 August – POLAND, Poznan – BitterSweet Festival             
15 August – SWEDEN, Gothenburg  – Way Out West             

About Gorillaz:

Created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, drummer Russel Hobbs and Japanese guitar prodigy Noodle. The BRIT and Grammy-winning virtual band formed following a collision of mishaps, meetings and pure luck to blow up a pre-digital world with their colorful backstory and ground-breaking virtual ways. Based at Kong Studios, Gorillaz settled into a life of musical innovation with an eye-wateringly exciting roster of collaborators, a list that includes musical legends, geniuses and future stars from Elton John to Little Simz, MF Doom to Jean-Michel Jarre, Grace Jones to slowthai, Kali Uchis to Sidiki Diabaté, plus so many more. With eight albums to their name, Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011), Humanz (2017), The Now Now (2018), Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez (2020) and Cracker Island (2023), Gorillaz is a truly global phenomenon, achieving success in entirely new and unique ways, touring the world from San Diego to Syria, Montevideo to Manchester and winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor.

About IDLES:

Formed in Bristol in 2009, IDLES are widely recognized as one of the most electrifying, boundary-pushing bands working today. With two UK #1 albums—including 2024’s TANGK—they’ve climbed from underground favorites into a globally resonant, GRAMMY-nominated powerhouse. TANGK, produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, The Smile, Beck), Kenny Beats (Denzel Curry, Vince Staples, Geese) and the band’s own Mark Bowen (who has also produced the forthcoming Florence + The Machine record), earned three GRAMMY nominations (Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance for “Gift Horse”) and drew widespread acclaim, including twenty-one 4★ UK reviews. 

The TANGK campaign included a transcendent secret show at London’s Village Underground, a viral AI-deepfake video for “Grace” (reimagining Coldplay’s “Yellow”), and a seminal performance of “Gift Horse” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Their UK tour sold out fully—including two nights at Alexandra Palace, two at Birmingham’s O2 Academy, and three at Manchester’s O2 Apollo—before culminating in two monumental sold-out hometown shows in August at Bristol’s Queen Square, the first major music events at the venue in over two decades. 

The band’s reach now extends truly worldwide. In their recent U.S. run, they headlined Forest Hills Stadium in New York— a statement of the band’s growing international stature. And at Glastonbury, IDLES delivered a powerful headline set on Glastonbury’s Other Stage, during which Banksy chose that moment to unveil an inflatable migrant boat carrying dummy passengers—a striking art intervention that became an international news story. 

Beyond live shows, IDLES composed and performed the original soundtrack for Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing, marking their first foray into major film scoring. Meanwhile, frontman Joe Talbot expanded his creative voice through his new podcast Oh Gatekeeper with Joe Talbot, a candid series featuring guests like Danny Brown, Julian Casablancas, Peaches and others — a platform for exploring art, identity, and the inner life of an artist. 

TANGK follows their 2021 critically lauded CRAWLER, which earned IDLES their first two GRAMMY nominations, and builds on the phenomenal impact they’ve had since the incendiary 2017 debut Brutalism — a journey marked by sold-out shows at iconic venues, an Ivor Novello Award win, and BRIT and Mercury Prize nominations. 

About KONG:KONG is Gorillaz’ own label. The band’s ninth studio album The Mountain is KONG’s first release, with global digital and physical distribution via The Orchard.

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ALKALINE TRIO

“SURPRISE SURPRISE”

THIRD AND FINAL TRAVIS BARKER-PRODUCED SINGLE & VIDEO OUT NOW

“Surprise Surprise I couldn’t sleep last night…”

Alkaline Trio marks Halloween with the release of new single “Surprise Surprise.” The third of the band’s current triptych of standalone 7-inch vinyl and digital singles, “Surprise Surprise” lives up to its name with one of the most sonically subdued and viscerally vulnerable performances in Alkaline Trio’s storied history.

Trio singer and guitarist Matt Skiba said of the song, “‘Surprise Surprise’ was inspired by and written for a friend of mine who grew up poor and entrenched in gang life only to become a Navy SEAL and eventually an astronaut. It’s his story combined with my own thoughts regarding how a sort of alchemy takes place when someone takes the experiences of a bad situation and is able to turn them into something profound and beautiful. The rough sketch of the song had only verse and chorus parts but no bridge which was written by Dan in the studio. This song was the last one of the three we did in this session with Travis Barker and was even more of a collaboration and studio creation than the previous two.”

“Surprise Surprise” follows “Bleeding Out” and “Oblivion” as the third and final of three songs Alkaline Trio recorded with producer Travis Barker of Blink 182 — the first studio sessions to feature the current Trio lineup of founding guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba, longtime bassist/vocalist Dan Andriano and drummer Atom Willard.

Available now across digital platforms, “Surprise Surprise” will also be released by Rise Records as a limited edition D2C color vinyl 7-inch, featuring an exclusive demo version on the B-side. Also unveiled today is the official “Surprise Surprise” music video. Watch HERE.

Travis Barker said of the sessions, “Recording with Alkaline Trio was such a treat. Bringing these songs to life from the demos Matt recorded was so exciting. Both Matt and Dan are incredible lyricists, two of my all-time favorites. The studio never feels like work, just a magical place to create. The process was so natural and easy, I could’ve kept going forever. Really proud of these songs me, Matt, Dan, and Atom recorded. Excited for what’s ahead for Alkaline Trio and for fans to hear these special songs we made.”

Alkaline Trio recently completed a North American tour supporting Blink 182 — as well as a few select headline shows and festival dates. For updates and more, go to AlkalineTrio.com

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FOO FIGHTERS
2026 STADIUM TOUR
Dates Announced Today
General On Sale October 31
NEW SINGLE “ASKING FOR A FRIEND” OUT NOW

Time to start training for your local rock and roll marathon: Foo Fighters have confirmed their first stadium tour since the massive 2023-2024 Everything or Nothing at All run that sold out football and baseball fields the world over. Kicking off August 4 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, the new tour will see Foo Fighters bringing the maximum volume euphoria of the band’s recent surprise US club gigs and overseas outdoor / arena spectaculars to a total of 12 North American cities, concluding (for now) September 26 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.

Queens of the Stone Age will be direct support on all dates except September 12 in Fargo.

General on sale for all shows is Friday, October 31 at 10am local time. Don’t sleep on information re: tickets, pre-sales and more at foofighters.com

If that’s not enough good news for you, today sees the release of new Foo Fighters song “Asking for a Friend.” Featuring a decidedly darker melodic approach than the smash hit “Today’s Song,” “Asking for a Friend” ratchets up the energy and intensity of its predecessor in favor of hypnotic opening verses that build and explode into impassioned refrains of “What is real? I’m asking for a friend…” By the time the song’s final breakneck rave-up screeches to a halt with a throat-shredding “Or is this the end?”, FF fans of all ages will find themselves joyfully bludgeoned into submission.

Dave Grohl wrote at length about inspiration for the new music and upcoming tour, in a post that read in part:

“Since our return to the stage in San Luis Obispo five weeks ago, we have been reminded of why we love and are forever devoted to doing this Foo Fighters thing. From reuniting as a band and staring at a list of 30 years worth of songs to brush off, to reimagining versions with the incredible blessing of the one and only Ilan Rubin behind the drums, to reconnecting with our amazing fans and blasting them with everything we’ve got (no matter the size of the venue) because we would not be here without them, we have the most solid core. And the sun is finally rising over the horizon.

What better way to share the view than with close friends?

In 1992 I first saw the legendary Kyuss perform at the Off Ramp in Seattle and met Mr. Josh Homme. The band were friends of a friend, and before long their album Blues for the Red Sun became the soundtrack to that summer. 33 years later and with many miles behind us, I have shared some of my life’s most rewarding musical moments with my dear friend, Josh. A lifelong bond that goes far beyond the sound we’ve made together. So it is with great happiness that we can share this next chapter together with his almighty Queens of the Stone Age.

Take cover.

But none of this would be complete without new music to share from Pat, Nate, Chris, Rami, Ilan and I. ‘Asking for a Friend’ is a song for those who have waited patiently in the cold, relying on hope and faith for their horizon to appear. Searching for ‘proof’ when hanging by a wish until the sun shines again.

One of many songs to come…”

To read the full statement, go to https://FooFighters.lnk.to/DG-TakeCover

Many more shows to come as well — keep an eye out for impending announcements and sign up to the mailing list at: foofighters.com to stay inFFormed.

Foo Fighters are Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee and Ilan Rubin.

FOO FIGHTERS
2026 Stadium Tour

August 4 — Toronto ON — Rogers Stadium
August 6 — Detroit MI — Ford Field
August 8 — Chicago IL — Soldier Field
August 10 — Cleveland OH — Huntington Bank Field
August 13 — Philadelphia PA — Lincoln Financial Field
August 15 — Nashville TN — Nissan Stadium
August 17 — Washington DC — Nationals Park
September 12 — Fargo ND — Fargodome
September 15 — Regina SK — Mosaic Stadium
September 17 — Edmonton AB — Commonwealth Stadium
September 20 — Vancouver BC — BC Place
September 26 — Las Vegas NV — Allegiant Stadium

Fans can sign up for Artist Presales now through Sunday, October 26 at 11:59pm PT. 

If you are already on Foo Fighters Newsletter, sign up using the same email address at https://livemu.sc/foofighterslist for first access to tickets during the Newsletter Artist Presale. Tickets will be available beginning on Tuesday, October 28 at 10am local time

If you are not signed up to Foo Fighters Newsletter, sign up at https://livemu.sc/foofighters for access to the General Artist Presale. General Artist Presale begins on Wednesday, October 29 at 10am local time.

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VAMPIRE WEEKEND 
Weekend at The Garden 
Limited Edition Double LP 
Recorded Live at Madison Square Garden
Available Now via Frog on the Bass Drum

“They had no trouble holding a packed arena’s attention for their entire lengthy set with nothing but the power of live music”.  – Brooklyn Vegan

“As the evening ended one thing was clear: Vampire Weekend was in their element at Madison Square Garden. With an energetic crowd of all ages and a repertoire of songs that got everyone up and dancing.”  – Fordham Observer

 “Few shows can effectively combine the community-driven atmosphere of a cookout and a synagogue service, but Vampire Weekend always succeeds at weaving disparate points into something gorgeous.”    – Washington Square News

Vampire Weekend have revealed the contents of their Frog on the Bass Drum, Volume 3 package and it’s their most exquisite one to date: Weekend At The Garden, a limited edition double LP recorded live at Madison Square Garden over the course of their landmark sold out two-in-one-weekend performances in October 2024. 

Disc 1 will contain songs recorded during the Saturday night show, while Disc 2 will contain performances from the Sunday Matinee. Full tracklist is as follows: 

Disc 1:

Ice Cream Piano
Sympathy → New Dorp, New York
White Sky
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
Walcott → Flower Moon (Saturday Night Version)

Disc 2: 

Bryn 
Connect 
Pravda
Diplomat’s Son 
Mary Boone 
Request Zone: Seinfeld Theme, Monster Mash Theme From New York, New York
Worship You —> Ya Hey   

Frog on the Bass Drum is Vampire Weekend’s vinyl only live series. Volume 1, Live In Minneapolis contained a 10-minute cover of Bob Dylan’s “Jokerman”,  volume 2: Una Notte A Milano (live from Milan) contained a double version of “Bambina.”  As always, the LPs are pressed by Third Man Records, and are limited in number. Weekend at The Garden will be limited to 3,000. Frog on the Bass Drum subscribers will also be treated to a limited edition pennant flag and the newest issue of “The Quarterly Report,” personally written by the band.  

Vampire Weekend’s doubleheader at Madison Square Garden was part of the massive Only God Was Above Us tour, which saw 38,000 tickets sold at MSG alone over one night and one matinee show. The tour launched in Austin under an eclipsed sky and was hailed by the Austin Chronicle as “a pummeling 2-hour set,” by the Austin American Statesman as “Remarkable” and Austin Monthly as “a memorable two-hour show permanently etched in our brains.” Accolades from the tour went on from there: “awe-inspiring” (Variety), “Phenomenal” (Dallas Observer), “Among the live greats” (Uproxx), “Excellent” (Lincoln Star Journal), “Meticulous” (St. Louis Dispatch), “Epic” (Chicago Sun Times), “rock’s most consistently evolving, clever and entertaining bands of the 21st century… positively pristine” (Minneapolis Star Tribune), and “one of the best Milwaukee shows of the year” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)… But all roads led to the city where Vampire Weekend was formed and found inspiration for the stunning Only God Was Above Us: New York City. Such a revered and reverent album needed a hallowed venue, the incomparable Madison Square Garden.

For more information, or to subscribe to Frog on the Bass Drum, visit www.frogonthebassdrum.com

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DEPECHE MODE

DEPECHE MODE: M CD/DVD & CD/BLU-RAY AND MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY CD & VINYL TO BE RELEASED DECEMBER 5th

“In The End,” previously unreleased bonus track from the Memento Mori Sessions, out October 24th

www.DepecheModeM.com

As the October 28th opening of the DEPECHE MODE: M limited theatrical engagement approaches, Columbia Records and Sony Music Vision announce two landmark physical releases: The CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray bundles of the feature film DEPECHE MODE: M (package contents detailed below), and the CD and vinyl pressings of the MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY live album.

Both titles are set for release December 5th.

The physical release of DEPECHE MODE: M includes 2 DVDs or Blu-rays and 2 CDs chronicling the band’s three sold-out concerts at Mexico City’s legendary Foro Sol Stadium during their 2023 Memento Mori World Tour. Disc 1 of the package is DEPECHE MODE: M – a cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture’s relationship with death, framed by riveting live performances from Depeche Mode during their Memento Mori tour. Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, the film blends concert footage with interpretive interstitials and archival material. DEPECHE MODE: M celebrates the band’s global influence while delving into the profound connection between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition. Disc 2 is MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY a full-length concert film also directed by Fernando Frías at the Mexico City shows in 2023 where Depeche Mode played for more than 200,000 fans. Finally, included in each bundle is the 2CD accompanying live album, MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY, featuring over 2 hours of music from these concerts, as well as four previously unreleased bonus tracks from the Memento Mori album sessions

The live album MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY will also be available in standalone 2CD and 4LP vinyl formats. Both formats include exclusive live photos from the Foro Sol shows.

All formats include four previously unreleased tracks from the Memento Mori Sessions, which were recorded alongside Depeche Mode’s 2023 release Memento Mori. The first of these songs, “In The End,” will be available digitally on all DSPs on October 24th. The song previously ignited a wave of speculation and excitement across social media and online channels with its debut during the end credits of the world premiere of DEPECHE MODE: M at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2025.

Through the creative lens of award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, DEPECHE MODE: M explores the parallels between the themes on Depeche Mode’s latest album Memento Mori and the deep connection to death and mortality in Mexican culture. Frías is best known for his award-winning film I’m No Longer Here, which won Mexico’s prestigious Ariel Academy Awards with 10 wins, including Best Picture and Best Direction. The film also earned Frías a DGA nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement. Additionally, it was Mexico’s submission to the Oscars in 2021 and was shortlisted for Best International Feature. His latest film, I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me, premiered to critical acclaim.

Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori Tour saw Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and co. play to more than 3 million fans at 112 shows around the world and was hailed by Rolling Stone as “a stunning celebration of life and music.” The tour followed Depeche Mode’s 15th studio album, Memento Mori, released in 2023 to wide critical acclaim. An indelible inspiration to fans, critics and artists alike, Depeche Mode continues to forge ahead, with the Memento Mori album and tour representing the latest chapter of a peerless and ongoing legacy.  

The tracklist for the MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY live CD and vinyl releases are as follows:

Memento Mori: Mexico City

• Intro
• My Cosmos Is Mine
• Wagging Tongue
• Walking In My Shoes
• It’s No Good
• Sister Of Night
• In Your Room
• Everything Counts
• Precious
• Speak To Me
• Home
• Soul With Me
• Ghosts Again
• I Feel You
• A Pain That I’m Used To
• World In My Eyes
• Wrong
• Stripped
• John the Revelator
• Waiting for the Night
• Just Can’t Get Enough
• Never Let Me Down Again
• Personal Jesus

All products also include four bonus tracks from the Memento Mori Sessions:

• Survive
• Life 2.0
• Give Yourself To Me
• In The End

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C.Y.M. 
DEBUT SELF-TITLED ALBUM 
OUT NOW

“Catch Me If You Can” Featuring Nana 
Single and Video Out Now

Album art by Colin Fletcher

At long last, the debut album from C.Y.M., the duo comprised of Michael Greene AKA Fort Romeau and Chris Baio (Vampire Weekend, Baio), is out now. The eponymous longplayer, produced by Baio and Greene and mixed by David Wrench (Frank Ocean, blur, Jamie XX, Caribou), is available on vinyl and digitally worldwide via ADA HERE. 

Also out now is C.Y.M.’s latest single and video, “Catch Me If You Can” featuring Nana, the Crenshaw-based, Ghanian-by-way-of-Germany rapper of whom Audiomack recently said, “Nana Is Los Angeles’ Next Great Storyteller… His stories balloon and exude soul. His name, which translates to ‘King’ in Akan, signals Nana’s stature in music.”

“Catch Me If You Can” was written by Baio, Greene and Nana, and is the only track on the album to feature a guest emcee. It showcases unique aspects of C.Y.M.’s multi-dimensional spectrum of sound, layering Nana’s hard-hitting rhymes atop an industrial motorik rhythm laid down by Baio on bass and Robby Sinclair on drums, and enhancing the flourishes of Greene’s melodies and Baio’s falsetto vocals. 

“Catch Me If You Can” is yet another example of how C.Y.M. brilliantly blends that which makes no sense on paper, but works stunningly in the capable hands of Baio and Greene. How a number showcasing Nana’s rhyming skills fits perfectly alongside guest spots from indie darlings Day Wave and Cherry Glazerr and Lagos artists SOLIS4EVR must be heard to be understood. 

The accompanying performance video for “Catch Me If You Can” —  directed and filmed by creative director Tom Mull —  features C.Y.M., Nana, and Garrett Ray on drums. Watch it HERE.

C.Y.M.’s eponymous full length debut is an homage of sorts to classic artist/producer-helmed albums of the turn of the century (think Moon Safari by Air and Psyence Fiction by Unkle), and is heavily informed by the duo’s encyclopedic knowledge and appreciation of a wide spectrum of genres spanning krautrock, shoegaze, indie, industrial and soul. These diverse and seemingly incongruous sonic references and influences were channeled into 10 meticulously and skillfully crafted songs that form C.Y.M.’s surprisingly cohesive first longplayer. Recorded over the course of four years in Los Angeles, London, Paris, Glasgow and Lagos, why the song titles refer to Italian cities is an unfolding mystery. 
For more information visit: https://www.instagram.com/c.y.m.official?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Photo Credit: Steve Gullick

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“The end is the beginning”

NEW TRACK

“The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)”
OUT NOW!
LISTEN HERE // WATCH VIZUALISER HERE

THE MOUNTAIN TOUR – UK & IRELAND 2026
PLUS BIGGEST UK SHOW TO DATE
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM
SATURDAY, June 20th 2026
WITH SUPPORT ARTISTS SPARKS AND TRUENO
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT GORILLAZ.COM

“With ‘The Mountain’, the band ascends with their most ambitious album yet.” – ESQUIRE INDIA

​​”The iconic British band known for genre blending music, art and storytelling is drawing from India’s vast and underrepresented musical lineage, honouring voices that have shaped generations of sound.” – SOOKA MAG

Following last month’s triumphant surprise performance of new music and the highly-anticipated release of first track “The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)” comes “The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof),” the second track to be released from Gorillaz’ forthcoming studio album, The Mountain. Listen HERE and watch visualizer HERE. 

“The Manifesto” carries the album’s themes of the cycle of life and the afterlife via the extraordinary talent of Latin Grammy-winning Argentine rap prodigy Trueno who deftly trolls his maker with the declaration “Yo no sé qué va a pasar mañana/Cuando atienda la luz que me llama/Mami mi futuro me reclama/Camino hacia la luz/I have nothing to lose” (I don’t know what tomorrow holds/When I heed the light that’s calling me/Baby, my future is demanding me/I walk toward the light/I have nothing to lose) – until the song is arrestingly bisected by a posthumous riposte from the late Detroit-born D12 rapper and Gorillaz collaborator Proof who declaims: “You aren’t ready for death/Until I showed up, hold breath/Until you blow the on one set,” an inspired moment of freestyling, captured minutes before he entered the booth during an early recording session. 

The collaborative intent of The Mountain album is further reflected in the celebratory energy of “The Manifesto,” which features sarod players Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, brothers who are seventh generation musicians of the Gwalior musical lineage; along with the joyous brass of the legendary Jea Band Jaipur who have been “serving Indian weddings since 1936”; as well as Ajay Prasanna on bansuri and The Mountain Choir led by Vijayaa Shanker.

“As space dust we are here forever and that’s a mighty long time. This is a musical meditation infused with light. A journey of the soul, with beats…”  – Russel Hobbs

The Mountain Tour will kick off in Manchester on March 20th 2026 and visit arenas across the UK and Ireland, with dates in Birmingham, Glasgow (SOLD OUT), Leeds, Cardiff (SOLD OUT), Nottingham, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin, to include a second show in Manchester and Dublin, recently added due to demand; plus a one-off headline show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday June 20th 2026 – the band’s biggest UK show to date – with support from Sparks and Trueno. Dates and ticket information below and at Gorillaz.com. 

Listen to “The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)” HERE and “The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)” HERE.Download High Res Press Imagery HERE.

NOTES FOR EDITORS 

The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an expansive sonic landscape of instruments and sounds, richly layered with voices, melodies and addictive beats, spanning a collection of 15 songs that embody the very essence of Gorillaz’ collaborative ethos. The record features an extraordinary list of artists and collaborators including: Ajay Prasanna, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash, Anoushka Shankar, Asha Bhosle, Asha Puthli, Bizarrap, Black Thought, Gruff Rhys, IDLES, Jalen Ngonda, Johnny Marr, Kara Jackson, Omar Souleyman, Paul Simonon, Sparks, Trueno and Yasiin Bey; as well as the voices of friends and collaborators who have gone before us, including Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Dennis Hopper, Mark E Smith, Proof and Tony Allen. The Mountain is a playlist for a party on the border between this world and whatever happens next, exploring the journey of life and the thrill of existence.  

Produced by Gorillaz, James Ford, Samuel Egglenton and Remi Kabaka Jr., plus Bizarrap (Orange County), The Mountain was recorded at Studio 13 in London and Devon, various locations in India including Mumbai, New Delhi, Rajasthan and Varanasi, as well as Ashgabat, Damascus, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. The album features artists performing in five languages: Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish and Yoruba. 

The artwork for The Mountain sees visual artist Jamie Hewlett’s distinctive, yet ever-evolving, style illustrate the world of Gorillaz with detailed and beautiful intricacy across a series of hand-drawn images which capture Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D’s time in India working on the new album, available both as a book and as a collection of 12×12 prints. 

The Mountain – Album Tracklisting:

1. The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
2. The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
3. The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
4. The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
5. Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
6. The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
7. The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
8. The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
9. The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
10. Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
11. Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
12. The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
13. Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
14. The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
15. The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)

The Mountain will be available in the following formats: Digital Download; Standard CD; Deluxe 2CD (incl. selection of Mystery Show live tracks); Standard Vinyl; Hardback Book Vinyl Edition; Limited Edition Collectors Box (incl. Art Prints). Pre-order HERE.

Pre order  / pre save The Mountain HERE.

The Mountain Tour – UK & Ireland 2026:

20 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND! 
21 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live
22 March – BIRMINGHAM, bp pulse LIVE
24 March – GLASGOW, OVO Hydro* – SOLD OUT!
25 March – LEEDS, First Direct Arena*
27 March – CARDIFF, Utilita Arena* – SOLD OUT!
28 March – NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena*
29 March – LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena*
31 March – BELFAST, SSE Arena* 
01 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* 
02 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND! 

*support from Trueno

20 June – LONDON, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

With support from Sparks and Trueno

Tour Tickets & Information: www.gorillaz.com

About Gorillaz:

Created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, drummer Russel Hobbs and Japanese guitar prodigy Noodle. The BRIT and Grammy-winning virtual band formed following a collision of mishaps, meetings and pure luck to blow up a pre-digital world with their colorful backstory and ground-breaking virtual ways. Based at Kong Studios, Gorillaz settled into a life of musical innovation with an eye-wateringly exciting roster of collaborators, a list that includes musical legends, geniuses and future stars from Elton John to Little Simz, MF Doom to Jean-Michel Jarre, Grace Jones to slowthai, Kali Uchis to Sidiki Diabaté, plus so many more. With eight albums to their name, Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011), Humanz (2017), The Now Now (2018), Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez (2020) and Cracker Island (2023), Gorillaz is a truly global phenomenon, achieving success in entirely new and unique ways, touring the world from San Diego to Syria, Montevideo to Manchester and winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor.

About Trueno:

At just 24, Argentinian rap phenomenon Trueno has become one of the most influential voices in Latin hip-hop and a rising global star. Crowned champion of both Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos and the Freestyle Master Series , he quickly exploded onto the scene with his viral “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 16” with Bizarrap. His debut album Atrevido spawned the smash “MAMICHULA” (660M+ streams), while follow-up albums, BIEN O MAL and EL ÚLTIMO BAILE (DELUXE) each surpassed 1 billion streams, delivering global hits like “DANCE CRIP,” “REAL GANGSTA LOVE” (Spotify Global Top 10), and the Latin GRAMMY-winning “TRANKY FUNKY.” With collaborations ranging from J Balvin, Feid, Gorillaz, DJ Premier, Bizarrap, Cypress Hill and Marshmello. Trueno’s reach crosses genres and borders. On stage, his EL ÚLTIMO BAILE WORLD TOUR sold out arenas across Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., while in 2025 he became the first Latin artist to headline Red Bull Symphonic in Buenos Aires. With socially conscious lyrics, magnetic live performances, and a fearless creative vision, Trueno continues redefining Latin hip-hop for a global generation

About Proof: 

The legacy and influence of rapper DeShaun “Proof” Holton remains undisputed almost 20 years after his passing at the age of just 32. A lyrical force and pillar of the Detroit hip-hop scene, his pioneering work as an artist, collaborator and mentor has ensured that he will be forever remembered by all the many lives he touched through music. Driven by a passion and conviction to enrich the lives of others through his love of hip-hop, he is credited as a unifying power in Detroit, mentoring and promoting the careers of other artists, bringing the talent of his hometown to the eyes and ears of the world.  

His career accomplishments are endless. From the global impact of his work with D12, Shady Records and Eminem, to his own releases as a solo artist, Proof continues to be one of the most important and authentic voices in hip-hop.

About KONG:KONG is Gorillaz’ own label. The band’s ninth studio album The Mountain is KONG’s first release, with global digital and physical distribution via The Orchard.

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DANGER MOUSE & BLACK THOUGHT

“Up (With Rag’n’Bone Man)” 

OUT NOW

“The math is not particularly difficult: Take two great artists, put them together, magic.” — The New York Times

Danger Mouse and Black Thought have reunited for their first new song together since their Cheat Codes blew the world’s collective minds in 2022: “Up (With Rag’n’Bone Man).” 

“Up” is written and performed by Danger Mouse, Black Thought and Rag’n’Bone Man, produced by Danger Mouse and features Rag’n’Bone Man on vocals and drums. The accompanying video directed by Joshua Ellingson features Danger Mouse, Black Thought & Rag’n’Bone Man and can be seen HERE.

Available now across all digital platforms, “Up” is the very first taste of the long-awaited second LP by Danger Mouse & Black Thought. While the dates of the next full length’s completion and release are anyone’s guess, the pair has provided this gem to make the wait more bearable—though it’s likely “Up” will paradoxically make the interim that much more excruciating: The raw intensity of Black Thought’s performance contrasting with Rag’n’Bone Man’s mournful yet beautiful delivery interwoven with a hypnotic and soothing foundation as only Danger Mouse can provide will inevitably leave listeners craving more.

The duo’s first collaborative album, Cheat Codes, reaffirmed Black Thought as “one of the greatest rappers ever” (New York Magazine) and Danger Mouse as “a pioneering beat-maker with a knack for blending rock and hip-hop aesthetics” (New York Magazine). It dominated the year-end best-of lists of everyone from Good Morning America, who named it #2 album of 2022 and called it “legendary,” to Vibe, Pitchfork, HipHopDX, Flood, Consequence, NPR Music, NPR’s Fresh Air, The Ringer, and many more. 

Cheat Codes was a testament to the qualities that make Danger Mouse one of the greatest producers of all time: his utterly unique ability to craft a palette complex and flexible enough to enable Black Thought to perform at new heights. On the newly released “Up,” Rag’n’Bone Man’s singular voice and instrumental contribution is equally seamless and sublime. 

British artist Rag’n’Bone Man whose soulful, rich and powerful voice is the embodiment of our collective urgency, and whose hit song “Human” has amassed over 2 billion views on YouTube, joins an illustrious roll call of Danger Mouse & Black Thought collaborators that includes A$AP Rocky, Run The Jewels, Joey Bada$$, Conway the Machine, Kid Sister, MF DOOM, Michael Kiwanuka, and Raekwon.

PRAISE FOR DANGER MOUSE & BLACK THOUGHT’S CHEAT CODES:

“Cheat Codes is brilliant” – NME

“2022’s Most Winning Hip-Hop Album” – MOJO

“From start to finish, it’s flawless” – Zane Lowe 

“an out-and-out hip-hop masterpiece” – The Guardian

“Cheat Codes isn’t just excellent… Danger Mouse constructed these beats with Black Thought and his skill set specifically in mind, and the rapper moves through them deliberately, without compromising what are some of his most writerly verses.” – NPR’s All Things Considered, Editor’s Pick 

“Cheat Codes is a lesson in supreme lyricism and pristine production that should have any aspiring MC/producer combo aiming to get on their level.” – HipHopDX 

“A dense and relentless avalanche of imagery, Cheat Codes finds Black Thought operating at the peak of his still-growing powers. While much of the album’s appeal revolves around his technical virtuosity, Danger Mouse’s production is bold and cinematic. He’s in spectacular form on Cheat Codes, and in excellent company: Danger Mouse is the ideal producing partner for him, with a vintage-distressed style that leaves just enough space for Black Thought’s verbal pyrotechnics.” – NPR Music 

“It’s not a return to form; it’s a reminder that Danger Mouse and Black Thought are the type of artists who define the form… To absolutely no one’s surprise, when two top-tier artists decide to collaborate for an album’s worth of tracks, the final product comes out pretty damn good. Yes, Black Thought is still a Top 5 MC, and yes, Danger Mouse remains a premier beatmaker despite his break from the genre. Even still, ‘pretty damn good’ undersells Cheat Codes, as it’s ultimately a project that exceeds the already high expectations set by its premise.” – Consequence

Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez Photo Credit: Max Giorgeschi

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PETER MCPOLAND
BIG LUCKY
NEW ALBUM OUT NOW

“What Do You Do To Me?” NEW SINGLE and VIDEO OUT NOW

UK/EU TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

Peter McPoland has released his highly anticipated brand new album, Big Lucky. The album release is accompanied by the second single from the album and its accompanying music video, “What Do You Do To Me?” Watch the video HERE. Directed by Marcus Mazzulla and starring Peter along with an eclectic cast of characters, the video takes us on a surreal journey to the bottom of the sea and back again. The video was partially animated by Tye Down Pictures and expands upon Peter McPoland’s singular world brought to life on Big Lucky.

Also announced today is a run of UK and European tour dates to take place next year. The Big Lucky tour begins in Los Angeles on November 3rd and continues for a total of 30 dates in North America before continuing in Europe. For a full list of dates, see below. For more information and to buy tickets, please visit https://www.petermcpoland.com/tourPeter heralded the release of Big Lucky with a gallery exhibit at Los Angeles’ Smart Objects Gallery last week. Peter’s home studio as well as the paintings he created during the recording of the album were installed as an immersive experience for fans – allowing them to step into the process that brought Big Lucky into the world. Displayed along with many other works, was the painting which now serves as the album artwork. Images from the event can be found HERE.

Peter McPoland
Big Lucky Tour
*dates in bold newly announced

11/03/25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre
11/05/25 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
11/07/25 – Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room
11/08/25 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
11/10/25 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
11/12/25 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
11/13/25 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
11/16/25 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
11/17/25 – Santa Fe, NM – Meow Wolf
11/19/25 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
11/20/25 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
02/17/26 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
02/18/26 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
02/20/26 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
02/21/26 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
02/22/26 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
02/24/26 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
02/26/26 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Steel
02/27/26 – Boston, MA – Royale
02/28/26 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA
03/02/26 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
03/03/26 – Detroit, MI – Shelter
03/05/26 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
03/06/26 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
03/07/26 – Minneapolis, MN – First Ave
03/09/26 – Omaha, NE – Slow Down
03/10/26 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman
03/12/26 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall
03/13/26 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s Tavern
03/14/26 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge
03/18/26 – London, United Kingdom – The Garage
03/20/26 – Paris, France – Backstage by The Mill
03/22/26 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg OZ
03/23/26 – Cologne, Germany – CBE
03/24/26 – Zurich, Switzerland – EXILE
03/26/26 – Bologna, Italy – Covo Club
03/28/26 – Prague, Czech Republic – Fuchs2
03/29/26 – Vienna,  Austria – Szene
03/31/26 – Berlin, Germany – Frannz Club
04/01/26 – Warsaw, Poland – NIEBO

ABOUT PETER McPOLAND

Spotting a four-leaf clover along a well-worn path — that’s what it feels like to listen to Big Lucky, the newest and fourth full-length album from Peter McPoland. A record that hums with intimacy, homespun details, and emotional clarity, this latest offering is the project he’s always wanted to make: raw, uncontrived, and singularly him. Written, produced, engineered, and performed entirely by McPoland himself, Big Lucky is Peter McPoland getting back to himself and the pure writing that began his career, captivating millions. Born in Vermont and raised in Texas from the age of seven, Peter McPoland began his musical career at an early age. By 16, his first forays into live music included performances at Vans Warped Tour and New Voices in Rock at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After graduating high school, he moved to New York City to begin his musical career in earnest. 

Following a viral run that began with breakout single “Romeo + Juliet,” album releases Slow Down, Piggy, and Friend, and numerous singles and EPs, McPoland has amassed over 450 million streams on Spotify alone. The sheer scale of his reach has led to several headlining national tours of his own as well as arena outings supporting the likes of Twenty One Pilots and Imagine Dragons. Peter will be accompanied by his upcoming tour with his childhood best friends and fellow musicians now serving as his band.

Recently cutting himself off cold turkey from social media and streaming services and arming himself with a flip phone, an iPod full of Beatles songs, an old-school reel-to-reel machine he resurrected from his uncle’s basement, and tapes bought from Facebook Marketplace, McPoland regrouped to begin the process of creating Big Lucky. This album is Peter McPoland getting back to the pure writing that began his career, captivating millions. In a world of TikTok sensations, McPoland stands apart — bucking the industry standard of the one-hit-wonder, single-charting poster child — and carving out something far more lasting. His blend of folk, indie-rock, and what at times feel like hymns, melds into an already impressive repertoire.