News

September 2025

112 posts from #gorillaz-news on the GU Discord. Latest news →

September 30, 2025

Russel's room and the first floor corridor of Kong Studios are now open for Kong Card holders only. Sign in via Rosemary’s laptop in the lobby to explore.

Open to all on 2nd October!

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12:23 PM

GMIX 23 (Russel’s) now available on Spotify. More mixes to come soon??

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0mlJO2HAtutDnQHgTghoUH?si=QKCIthlyRzuHRLl3oiVvmQ&pi=EKlOSRMrTbqLZ (edited)

Spotify

G Mix 23 by Russel Hobbs

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mumkey🧸:father,son, & holy ghost9/30/25, 2:01 PM

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September 27, 2025

पर्वत Climber (Griff)

G-U!9/27/25, 1:04 AM

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MANIFESTO IS THE NEXT SINGLE!!!!

#gorillaz-discussion · 9/26/25

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September 26, 2025

पर्वत Climber (Griff)

G-U!9/26/25, 12:37 PM

For anyone who was wondering, Jealous has confirmed that a release date for the House of Kong signed/numbered lithographs is still to be determined.

September 25, 2025

rottingrobyn

goth9/25/25, 6:01 AM

@LovelyIrishAlan has brought to our attention that gorillaz will be playing at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona. 3-7 June, 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEuYOmEZpW8&t=1s

thank you for bringing this to the gu’s attention (edited)

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Primavera Sound

Primavera Sound Barcelona 2026 Lineup

We just wanna dance all night: This is Primavera Sound Barcelona 2026 🥇

Regístrate en www.primaverasound.com/barcelona/fan-sale-registration para acceder a la Fan Sale de abonos. El registro estará disponible hasta el 28/09 a las 23:59 (CEST). La Fan Sale comenzará el 29/09 a las 11:00 (CEST) y durará 24 horas o hasta agotar existencias....

ya spooked me9/25/25, 8:07 AM

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ya spooked me9/25/25, 12:08 PM

thanks @twentythird - a bunch of Kong apparel showed up on Warner Canada today

September 24, 2025

rottingrobyn

goth9/24/25, 1:21 PM

Welcome Circle of Friendz pass 2.0! Now, you can become a member of Kong Studios. Which grants you - early room access on the kong website, make a gorillaz avatar, future tour pre-sales, and new merch drops! Thank you @twentythird for bringing this to the Discords attention

September 23, 2025

rottingrobyn

goth9/23/25, 8:42 AM

artwork that was shown during the Madrid fest and also the mystery show

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पर्वत Climber (Griff)

G-U!9/23/25, 4:22 PM

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https://tenor.com/view/nothing-ever-happens-chud-chudjak-soyjak-90-seconds-to-nothing-gif-9277709574191520604

#Kong happenings · 9/23/25

4:22 PM

Be sure to visit our Kong Happenings thread in the forums for daily updates on Kong Studios!

September 22, 2025

ya spooked me9/22/25, 9:57 AM

Very good recording of The Manifesto - thank you @tunturi https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMAy57rFy/

TikTok

TikTok · jcolladophoto

368 likes, 5 comments. “First time ‘The Manifesto’ (Gorillaz ft. Trueno & Proof) – live version recorded I have the full version, but did not want to disclose the surprise. It is a 8 minutes song! With Proof’s voice… 19 years after his death Proof (Deshaun Holton) was a legendary Detroit rapper, best friend and right hand of Eminem,...

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September 20, 2025

पर्वत Climber (Griff)

G-U!9/20/25, 9:21 PM

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The Happy Dictator debuts at number 73 on the UK Singles Chart

#gorillaz-discussion · 9/20/25

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September 19, 2025

rottingrobyn

goth9/19/25, 5:31 AM

New Gorillaz for Palestine T-Shirt available now on the togetherforpalestine.org merch store!

Link to the merch > https://shop.togetherforpalestine.org/products/gorillaz-limited-edition-t-shirt?variant=52440111645005

Link to if you just wanna donate and not wanna spend £50 (don’t blame ya) > https://donate.togetherforpalestine.org/campaigns/together-for-palestine/ (edited)

t4palestine

Gorillaz Limited Edition T-Shirt

Sizing: S 36/38" | M 38/40" | L 41/43" | XL 43/45" | 2XL 46/47" | 3XL 48/50" Product Details: 100% Organic Cotton. Washing: 30°. Bleaching no. Ironing 110°. Do not tumble dry. Do not dry clean.

Every penny donated to the Together For Palestine Fund goes to Palestinian-led organisations at the frontline of the crisis.

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A Specific Sushi

G-U!9/19/25, 8:00 AM

The band have announced another Manchester show- Friday 20th March (the day before the existing show). This is of course also The Mountains release day (edited)

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rottingrobyn

goth9/19/25, 11:06 AM

The Official Gorillaz discord is now gone

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mumkey🧸:father,son, & holy ghost9/19/25, 1:19 PM

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Better scans from Facebook
(Fucked up and posted to wrong channel lol)

September 18, 2025

momentz ™9/18/25, 5:50 AM

Okay, well... looks like Kong will be acting as a replacement for the discord. Farewell Gorillaz Official 🫡

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Here's hoping a Kong forum will be introduced ASAP

A Specific Sushi

G-U!9/18/25, 6:57 AM

Friday the 17th? Are they using one of their own branded calendars or something?

पर्वत Climber (Griff)

G-U!9/18/25, 11:49 AM

(In case anyone was wondering GU will NOT be shutting down in lieu of Kong)

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September 17, 2025

momentz ™9/17/25, 9:01 AM

@role
Want more Gorillaz in your whiskey collection? Looks like today's your lucky day!
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/09/ballantines-pays-tribute-to-gorillaz-and-kiss/
Thanks to @RottingRobyn

The Spirits Business

Miona Madsen

Ballantine's pays tribute to Gorillaz and Kiss - The Spirits Business

Chivas Brothers has introduced two new bottles in its Ballantine's True Music Icons series, honouring the Gorillaz and Kiss.

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A better look at the new headshots

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momentz ™9/17/25, 9:38 AM

An even BETTER look at the new headshots

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momentz ™9/17/25, 6:09 PM

!!! @role

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6:10 PM

From the Palestine livestream - They're playing Fresh Arrivals/Damascus currently
Tune in now! (and donate if you can 🇵🇸)
https://www.youtube.com/live/RWBVHFv-UqM (edited)

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Brian Eno

Together for Palestine

Experience Together For Palestine live from OVO Arena Wembley.A landmark night where artists, culture and community unite in solidarity.This special stream b...

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Closeup, courtesy of @Pink

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September 15, 2025

ya spooked me9/15/25, 11:00 AM

Damon interviews on both BBC Radio 2 and 6 - thank you for sharing the links @Pink!

https://youtu.be/uqSrpx-tOyc?si=kOszVG5D5wAZcVGr

https://youtu.be/tYBHfA_qfKc?si=MCDxLrZgMEtT0Y7l

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Damon Albarn Unofficial

Damon Albarn interview with Jo Whiley, BBC Radio 2, 11.09.2025

Introducing Gorillaz ninth album The Mountain, out 20.03.2026.

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Damon Albarn Unofficial

Damon Albarn on New Music Fix, BBC Radio 6 Music, 11.09.2025

Introducing Gorillaz ninth album The Mountain, out 20.03.2026.

with Nathan Shepherd and Emily Pilbeam

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The Blue Lobster9/15/25, 11:16 AM

Many interesting things here, but one to point out: The Mountain was not complete when they started rehearsing it (6 weeks before the Mystery Show)

September 12, 2025

पर्वत Climber (Griff)

G-U!9/12/25, 7:05 AM

https://youtu.be/vJcvz-PBMlg?si=IVYbp5sYVihUXcjz thank ya @RottingRobyn !

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Gorillaz

The Mountain Tour - UK & Ireland 2026 (Trailer)

The Mountain Tour kicks off in Manchester on 21st March 2026, with dates in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin; plus a one-off headline stadium show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday 20th June 2026.

The Mountain, new album out 20th March.

21 March - MANCHESTER, Co-op Live

22 March ...

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momentz ™9/12/25, 8:38 AM

You thought the well was dry for now, didn't you?

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momentz ™9/12/25, 1:44 PM

That's right, still not dry!

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mumkey🧸:father,son, & holy ghost9/12/25, 3:35 PM

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September 11, 2025

momentz ™9/11/25, 1:36 PM

New Rolling Stone interview!
https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/news/damon-albarn-jamie-hewlett-gorillaz-interview-album-the-mountain-53714/

Rolling Stone UK

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett tell us about new Gorillaz album ‘...

Gorillaz are back with their upcoming ninth album. Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett tell us about how life, death and trips to India informed the new record.