Gorillaz Unveil Enchanting New Cut "Damascus" From Forthcoming Album "The Mountain"
In a musical journey that spans continents, Gorillaz has released another captivating track from their upcoming album "The Mountain." "Damascus," the latest single from the band, is an exotic adventure that weaves together international flavors and cultural influences.
Recorded in various locations around the world, including Damascus, London, Devon, Mumbai, and New York, "Damascus" features collaborations with Syrian artist Omar Souleyman and NYC rapper and singer Yasiin Bey. Both songwriters are credited alongside Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn, adding to the rich tapestry of sounds on this new cut.
The track has already made a live debut at Gorillaz's surprise performance of "The Mountain" at London's Copper Box Arena in September, where it was performed with the London Arab Orchestra. The band will embark on a world tour to support the album release, kicking off with two warm-up shows in Bradford, England.
Gorillaz' ninth studio album, "The Mountain," is set to drop on February 27, 2026, on their own new label KONG. The collection boasts an impressive lineup of collaborators and voices "of friends" that have passed, including Bobby Womack, Dennis Hopper, and Mark E Smith.
Fans can now pre-save "The Mountain" here, pre-order it here, and stream "Damascus" below. With its intricate instrumentation, richly layered vocals, and addictive beats, "Damascus" promises to be an unforgettable addition to Gorillaz' discography.
In a musical journey that spans continents, Gorillaz has released another captivating track from their upcoming album "The Mountain." "Damascus," the latest single from the band, is an exotic adventure that weaves together international flavors and cultural influences.
Recorded in various locations around the world, including Damascus, London, Devon, Mumbai, and New York, "Damascus" features collaborations with Syrian artist Omar Souleyman and NYC rapper and singer Yasiin Bey. Both songwriters are credited alongside Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn, adding to the rich tapestry of sounds on this new cut.
The track has already made a live debut at Gorillaz's surprise performance of "The Mountain" at London's Copper Box Arena in September, where it was performed with the London Arab Orchestra. The band will embark on a world tour to support the album release, kicking off with two warm-up shows in Bradford, England.
Gorillaz' ninth studio album, "The Mountain," is set to drop on February 27, 2026, on their own new label KONG. The collection boasts an impressive lineup of collaborators and voices "of friends" that have passed, including Bobby Womack, Dennis Hopper, and Mark E Smith.
Fans can now pre-save "The Mountain" here, pre-order it here, and stream "Damascus" below. With its intricate instrumentation, richly layered vocals, and addictive beats, "Damascus" promises to be an unforgettable addition to Gorillaz' discography.
I'm so excited for their new album "The Mountain"! I've been a fan of Gorillaz since Murdoc's guitar solo in "Clint Eastwood" 
and I love how they experiment with different sounds and collaborations. Omar Souleyman's vocals on this track are insane 
, it's like nothing you've ever heard before. And can we talk about the lyrics? So deep and meaningful 
... Damon Albarn is such a talented songwriter. I'm definitely pre-saving the album and getting tickets for their world tour 
! I've been following their music since 2K1 and it's crazy how far they've come. The fact that they're releasing this album on their own label KONG is so cool, gives them total creative control 
. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey adding their vocals to "Damascus" sounds like a match made in heaven 
. I've already pre-saved the whole album 
, can't wait for February 27th! But I do have one question... how long did it take them to record this album? Was it 2 years or what? Don't wanna be surprised when I'm listening to it and suddenly realize I forgot what day it is 
They've had like 150 million+ album copies sold worldwide! 
Their most popular track, "Feel Good Inc.", has been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify alone 
The fact that it features a collab with Omar Souleyman, who's got like 10 million+ followers on Instagram 
, just proves how diverse and global Gorillaz' sound is now 
They're literally performing in front of an enormous LED screen that wraps around the entire arena... it's going to be like a futuristic rave party! 
Not to mention the merch sales and concert ticket pre-sales will go through the roof 
What do you guys think? Who's excited for "The Mountain" release on Feb 27, 2026? 
. Can't they just make a decent human music video for once? All these collaborators are cool and all, but how does that even bring anything new to the table? Just another layer of production, if you ask me...
! "Damascus" sounds like a wild ride full of flavor and culture - i love how they incorporated so many different vibes into one track 
And another thing, why do they always have to name their albums after some dramatic, exotic location? Can't they just stick with the band's actual name for once? 
The music sounds cool and all, but let's be real, it's not like we haven't heard Gorillaz' 'unique blend of styles' before... 
. And can we talk about how cool it is that they've got a live performance of "Damascus" from their London show? It's like they're taking us on this musical journey around the globe, you know? I love how they're keeping things fresh and exciting with KONG as their label - it's gonna be interesting to see how that shakes out for them. And the fact that there are some legends collaborating too... Bobby Womack and Mark E Smith, for example? That's just a dream come true for me 
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. And have you seen the collaborations list for this album? Bobby Womack and Dennis Hopper passed away before its release 
