To tour the environment where Damon Albarn makes music, as he invites Zane Lowe to his sacred Studio 13 in West London. Check it out as we explore his archive of instruments. We also get a glimpse of Jamie Hewlett’s process for creating Gorillaz illustrations. Zane and Damon wrap up the interview by discussing his Coachella 2022 performance with Billie Eilish, new music, and collaborations with Bad Bunny, Stevie Nicks, Lou Reed, and Snoop Dogg.
Damon discusses the problem with awards shows, why the music business is too precious, and why Gorillaz wouldn’t exist without Massive Attack and Beck.
In addition, Stevie Nicks, Del The Funky Homosapien, and the late Trugoy the Dove (aka David Jolicoeur) of De La Soul share what they love about working with Damon and Gorillaz.
About Damon Albarn:
Damon Albarn is best known as the frontman for the British virtual band Gorillaz. He is also a co-founder of the supergroup Blur, and has played a variety of other musical roles over the years. Albarn was born in 1968 in London, England. His father, Keith Albarn, was a jazz musician and his mother, Hazel, was an artist. Albarn began playing piano at a young age and went on to study at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama. After graduation, he co-founded Blur with fellow student Graham Coxon. The band became one of the most successful groups of the Britpop era, with hits like “Parklife” and “Song 2.” In addition to his work with Gorillaz and Blur, Albarn has also released several solo albums and collaborated with artists like Bobby Womack and Danger Mouse. He has been nominated for numerous awards over the course of his career, including Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, and an Academy Award.
