Brace yourselves for a musical rollercoaster as the legendary virtual band Gorillaz made their electrifying debut on 'Saturday Night Live'! Bringing back all the feels, they started their set with the iconic jam, ‘Clint Eastwood’ from their 2001 self-titled album. Remember that tune Rolling Stone crowned as one of the best in the 2000s? Yeah, that one! Featuring none other than Del the Funky Homosapien rapping live, it was a performance to remember. If you loved Clint Eastwood's spaghetti western vibes, you'll totally get why this track rocks!
Then, Gorillaz catapulted us to the present with 'The Moon Cave' from their fresh album, The Mountain. Get ready for some serious star power as they were joined by singer-songwriter Asha Puthli, rap royalty Black Thought, and the mesmerizing sitar strums of Anoushka Shankar. Talk about a powerhouse collab!
The song pays a unique tribute, featuring posthumous appearances by legends Bobby Womack and Dave Jolicoeur of De La Soul, making it a poignant conversation about death and legacy. In Damon Albarn’s own words, 'If we're going to talk about the subject of death, I need some people who are dead to help me talk about it.' Now that's deep!
The Mountain' is a sonic adventure born from personal losses and a soulful trip to India. It's where classical Indian instruments meet lyrics in multiple languages—yes, including Hindi! Get ready to dive into tracks like ‘The Manifesto’ and ‘Damascus’, each bringing their own global twist.
Got your calendars ready? The Gorillaz are kicking off The Mountain tour in the UK this month, and trust us, you don't want to miss it! They'll be headlining big festivals like Barcelona's Primavera Sound and Atlanta's Shaky Knees—so catch them live and get ready to vibe!