Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlettâ??s virtual band Gorillaz will release its sixth studio album The Now Now, this June via Parlophone.
A follow-up to their 2017 LP Humanz, it features guest appearances on 2 of its 11 tracks: with Snoop Dogg alongside Jamie Principle on â??Hollywoodâ??, and George Benson on the albumâ??s first single â??Humilityâ??.
The Now Now will be available as cd, in standard black vinyl as well as a box set with lenticular lid, and 52-page booklet replicating band member 2Dâ??s original notebook with album lyrics. - 180GR.
Vinyl LP pressing including digital download. 2018 release, the sixth studio album from the acclaimed British 'band'. With the announcement of The Now Now, the band also introduced a new fictional band member, Ace from Cartoon Network's animated series The Powerpuff Girls. In the story, Ace is a temporary replacement for Murdoc, who has been incarcerated. Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs. Created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, their acclaimed eponymous debut album was released in 2001. The BRIT and Grammy Award winning band's subsequent albums are Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010) and The Fall (2011). A truly global phenomenon, Gorillaz have topped charts around the world and toured the globe from San Diego to Syria, picking up hundreds of millions of streams and record sales along the way. Gorillaz have achieved success in entirely ground-breaking ways, winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor and are recognized by The Guinness Book Of World Records as the planet's Most Successful Virtual Act.
"The Now Now" is a studio album by the virtual band Gorillaz, released here in the classic LP (vinyl) format and manufactured by Parlophone Label Group (PLG). Musically, this record presents a more focused and intimate side of the band, with warm synths, grooving bass lines and laid-back beats that blend alternative pop, electronic influences and subtle funk elements. Compared to earlier, more feature-heavy albums, "The Now Now" feels more streamlined and cohesive, offering a consistent sonic journey from start to finish that suits the immersive character of vinyl particularly well.
The LP edition emphasizes the tactile and collectible nature of the release: the larger cover art, the analog listening experience and the sequencing of the tracks over two sides invite listeners to experience the album as a complete work rather than a collection of individual songs. "The Now Now" is ideal for fans who appreciate Gorillaz' melodic, reflective and sometimes dreamy side, and for vinyl collectors looking for a contemporary yet timeless-sounding production that plays with nostalgia without being retro.
Gorillaz, created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, are one of the most innovative projects in modern music, known for their animated band members and their fusion of genres such as alternative rock, hip-hop, electronica and pop. Over the years, Gorillaz have become a global reference point with influential releases and hit singles, earning numerous awards and critical acclaim for their boundary-pushing approach to sound and visual storytelling. Their catalog has shaped the sound of the 2000s and 2010s and continues to inspire artists across genres.
Parlophone Label Group (PLG) stands as a renowned label within the international music industry, with a long heritage of releasing influential artists and important catalog titles. The label is known for careful curation, solid production standards and strong artist support, helping to bring high-quality music releases to a worldwide audience. With "The Now Now" on LP, PLG underlines its role as a home for distinctive, artistically ambitious projects that still connect with a broad listenership.
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