Damon Albarn
Feb 2, 2014
Damon Albarn will be releasing his first solo record, titled Everyday Robots, on April 29th via Warner Bros. Records. Recorded last year at Albarn's West London studio 13, Everyday Robots is produced by Richard Russell of XL, with whom Damon produced Bobby Womack's The Bravest Man In The Universe and features guest appearances from Brian Eno and Natasha Khan from Bat For Lashes. Led by the title track "Everyday Robots", the 12 songs invite the listener into Albarn's world for a genuine 'one-to-one' and are the most soul-searching and autobiographical since his musical journey began: a career that started with Blur and spans Gorillaz, The Good, The Bad & The Queen, Mali Music, Monkey: Journey To The West, Dr Dee and Africa Express.
The songs' subject matter is more directly personal than before and is inspired by Albarn's experiences from early childhood to now, including the trappings of our modern existence, computer games, mobile phones and nature versus technology.
Damon Albarn is confirmed to appear at The Governors Ball Music Festival taking place June 6th through the 8th on Randall's Island in New York City with a band including guitarist Seye, drummer Pauli The PSM, bassist Jeff Wootton and Mike Smith on keyboards.