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[[File:The Now Now logo.jpg|thumb|Official logo for the album]]
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After the release of their 2017 album, ''[[Humanz]]'', [[Damon Albarn]] confirmed that they were "working on another Gorillaz album that we're going to be releasing next year."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/gorillaz/gorillaz-to-release-new-album-in-2018/|title=Gorillaz To Release New Album In 2018|work=Radio X|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> At a concert in [[Seattle]] in September 2017, a new song about [[Idaho]] was debuted.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/article176791296.html|title=Jam to a new ode to Idaho, thanks to this Grammy-winning band — and Bruce Willis|work=idahostatesman|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> In late March 2018, while at a concert in [[Chile]], Damon stated that the album had recently been finished and would be out soon.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.spin.com/2018/03/gorillaz-hollywood-live-video/|title=Watch Gorillaz Debut a New Song in Chile|date=2018-03-28|work=Spin|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> During that concert, they debuted another new song, "Hollywood", which features [[Jamie Principle]] and [[Snoop Dogg]]. That May, a series of posters were found at All Points East Festival which contained phrases such as "G is the Magic Number" and "Save Us From Him"<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Lisa |title=Has the release date for Gorillaz’ new album been confirmed? |url=https://www.nme.com/news/gorillaz-new-single-album-cryptic-clues-posters-all-points-east-now-now-2325940-2325940|accessdate=30 May 2018 |work=[[NME]] |issue=29 May 2018}}</ref> and a URL. The latter pointed to a teaser for the album that revealed its title and its release date, June 29. It also contained a short snippet of a new song.<ref name="billboard">{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8458055/gorillaz-tease-new-release-coming-soon-the-now-now|title=Gorillaz Tease New Project Coming Soon, 'The Now Now'|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> On May 28, the day after the festival had ended, [[Emma de Caunes]], the wife of [[Jamie Hewlett]], the animator for Gorillaz, posted an image on her [[Instagram]] account which officially confirmed the album's release.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/05/gorillaz-the-now-now-official/|title=It’s official: Gorillaz to release new album next month|date=2018-05-29|work=Consequence of Sound|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref>
After the release of their 2017 album, ''[[Humanz]]'', [[Damon Albarn]] confirmed that they were "working on another Gorillaz album that we're going to be releasing next year."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/gorillaz/gorillaz-to-release-new-album-in-2018/|title=Gorillaz To Release New Album In 2018|work=Radio X|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> At a concert in [[Seattle]] in September 2017, a new song about "Ode to Idaho" was debuted.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/article176791296.html|title=Jam to a new ode to Idaho, thanks to this Grammy-winning band — and Bruce Willis|work=idahostatesman|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> In late March 2018, while at a concert in [[Chile]], Damon stated that the album had recently been finished and would be out soon.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.spin.com/2018/03/gorillaz-hollywood-live-video/|title=Watch Gorillaz Debut a New Song in Chile|date=2018-03-28|work=Spin|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> During that concert, they debuted another new song, "Hollywood", which features [[Jamie Principle]] and [[Snoop Dogg]]. That May, a series of posters were found at All Points East Festival which contained phrases such as "G is the Magic Number" and "Save Us From Him"<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Lisa |title=Has the release date for Gorillaz’ new album been confirmed? |url=https://www.nme.com/news/gorillaz-new-single-album-cryptic-clues-posters-all-points-east-now-now-2325940-2325940|accessdate=30 May 2018 |work=[[NME]] |issue=29 May 2018}}</ref> and a URL. The latter pointed to a teaser for the album that revealed its title and its release date, June 29. It also contained a short snippet of a new song.<ref name="billboard">{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8458055/gorillaz-tease-new-release-coming-soon-the-now-now|title=Gorillaz Tease New Project Coming Soon, 'The Now Now'|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> On May 28, the day after the festival had ended, [[Emma de Caunes]], the wife of [[Jamie Hewlett]], the animator for Gorillaz, posted an image on her [[Instagram]] account which officially confirmed the album's release.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/05/gorillaz-the-now-now-official/|title=It’s official: Gorillaz to release new album next month|date=2018-05-29|work=Consequence of Sound|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref>


==Release and promotion==
==Release and promotion==

Revision as of 22:17, 31 May 2018

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The Now Now is the upcoming sixth studio album by British virtual band Gorillaz. The album will be released on June 29, 2018 via Parlophone and Warner Bros. Records. The album was first teased through a series of posters found at All Points East Festival, and was later officially announced two days later. The posters contained phrases and a link to a website, which displayed a short teaser containing a snippet of a new song and the release date, June 29. On May 31, two singles from the album, "Humility" and "Lake Zurich", were released.

Background

File:The Now Now logo.jpg
Official logo for the album

After the release of their 2017 album, Humanz, Damon Albarn confirmed that they were "working on another Gorillaz album that we're going to be releasing next year."[2] At a concert in Seattle in September 2017, a new song about "Ode to Idaho" was debuted.[3] In late March 2018, while at a concert in Chile, Damon stated that the album had recently been finished and would be out soon.[4] During that concert, they debuted another new song, "Hollywood", which features Jamie Principle and Snoop Dogg. That May, a series of posters were found at All Points East Festival which contained phrases such as "G is the Magic Number" and "Save Us From Him"[5] and a URL. The latter pointed to a teaser for the album that revealed its title and its release date, June 29. It also contained a short snippet of a new song.[6] On May 28, the day after the festival had ended, Emma de Caunes, the wife of Jamie Hewlett, the animator for Gorillaz, posted an image on her Instagram account which officially confirmed the album's release.[7]

Release and promotion

On May 31, the first single from the album, "Humility", made its debut via Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio program.[8] The same day, it was officially released as a digital download along with a second single, "Lake Zurich", and a music video featuring Jack Black.[9] The song had been announced the prior day.[10]

Track listing

Adapted from iTunes.[11]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Humility" (featuring George Benson)
3:17
2."Tranz"   
3."Hollywood" (featuring Snoop Dogg and Jamie Principle)   
4."Kansas"   
5."Sorcererz"   
6."Idaho"   
7."Lake Zurich" 
  • Gorillaz
  • Ford
  • Kabaka
4:14
8."Magic City"   
9."Fire Flies"   
10."One Percent"   
11."Souk Eye"   

References

  1. ^ Ross, Alex (31 May 2018). "Gorillaz Confirm New Album 'The Now Now,' Share New Song, "Humility"". Vice. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Gorillaz To Release New Album In 2018". Radio X. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Jam to a new ode to Idaho, thanks to this Grammy-winning band — and Bruce Willis". idahostatesman. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Watch Gorillaz Debut a New Song in Chile". Spin. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  5. ^ Bowman, Lisa. "Has the release date for Gorillaz' new album been confirmed?". NME. No. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Gorillaz Tease New Project Coming Soon, 'The Now Now'". Billboard. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  7. ^ "It's official: Gorillaz to release new album next month". Consequence of Sound. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  8. ^ Pearis, Bill (31 May 2018). "Gorillaz share new single "Humility" (ft. George Benson) & talk new LP". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  9. ^ Kaye, Ben (31 May 2018). "Gorillaz return with new singles "Humility" and "Lake Zurich": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  10. ^ Enos, Morgan (30 May 2018). "Gorillaz Announce Next Album 'The Now Now'". Billboard. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  11. ^ "The Now Now by Gorillaz on iTunes". iTunes Store (AU). Retrieved 1 June 2018.


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