Nasty Little Man

UPCOMING RELEASES:

PETER McPOLAND: Big Lucky (09/26/25)

GHOST: Meloria 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl (10/17/25)

C.Y.M.: C.Y.M. (10/17/25)

DEPECHE MODE: DEPECHE MODE: M (10/28/25)

RADIOHEAD: Hail To The Thief Live Album (10/31/25)

PAUL McCARTNEY: Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run (11/04/25)

WINGS: WINGS Collection (11/07/25)

blur: The Great Escape (30th Anniversary Edition) (12/12/25)

Gorillaz: The Mountain (02/27/26)

GHOST

DAY OF DELIVERANCE

PARTNERSHIP WITH FEEDLA & SERVE ROBOTICS

Skele-Bot to Assist YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles’ FeedLA December 19 Deliveries in Inglewood

Capping off a year that has given them a wildly successful arena tour and #1 album here in the U.S., Sweden’s foremost theatrical rock ambassadors GHOST will be giving back to a community they’ll soon be visiting: Today — Friday, December 19, 2025 — GHOST’s Skele-Bot will assist FeedLA in making their deliveries in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Inglewood, the location of the February 23 finale of their Skeletour World Tour. With this partnership between the band, the LA Y, and Serve Robotics, the members of GHOST are proud to bring attention to such a positive organization and its efforts to provide the basic human necessity that is access to fresh food.

If you’d like to join Ghost in supporting FeedLA, visit this site: ymcala.org/FeedLA or find a similar charitable organization in your area. Come together, together as one.

About FeedLA:
In 2024 alone, FeedLA distributed over 9 million pounds of food across Los Angeles. As the Center for Community Well-Being the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is committed to addressing systemic challenges in the region and FeedLA is a cornerstone of these efforts. Depending on the location and program, you can stop by a Y center to pick up fresh produce, sign up for home deliveries, or bring your kids for a hot meal. FeedLA programs happen all month at Ys across LA—no cost, no catch, just support when you need it. For more information and confidential support, call 323-244-9077 or visit ymcala.org/FeedLA.

Social tag: @YMCALA

About YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles:
The LA Y is the Center for Community Well-Being in Los Angeles, committed to building stronger communities by providing equitable programs and services to empower all. We are focused on fighting food insecurity, providing equity in education, making sure every child has the opportunity to experience the joy of sports, ensuring kids and teens have a safe place to grow, learn and live a healthy lifestyle. The LA Y’s health and wellness initiatives offer medical and mental health resources to ensure everyone has access to basic health needs. Our mission is to provide services and resources that contribute to the well-being of our community. Visit ymcaLA.org for more information. More on Facebook or Instagram

AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS

ANNOUNCE CONCERT FILM LIVE AT ALLY PALLY 2025

“U Should Not Be Doing That” Nominated for Best Rock Performance GRAMMY

“…the thundering 90-minute gig was a masterclass in high-energy anarchy and Amyl And The Sniffers constantly reminded the crowd just how grateful they were to somehow be playing this grand old space.” – THE STANDARD

“Amyl and The Sniffers completely owned the stage…and the crowd responded with blood, sweat and tears. Whether you call yourself a punk or not, it’s impossible not to get swept up in the cultural shift this group is cultivating. It’s something legends do and in 40 years time, I’m sure we’ll be talking about Amyl and The Sniffers.” – CLUNK MAGAZINE

Amyl and The Sniffers today announced the release of their brand new concert film Live at Ally Pally 2025. Their “thundering” performance at London’s historic Alexandra Palace will go live on YouTube on Wednesday, December 17 at 1am EST. You can check out the live countdown HERE.

The band’s biggest headline show to date, which The Standard described as “brilliant from start to end,” included raucous performances of their anthems “Jerkin’”, “Tiny Bikini”, ““Doing In Me Head”, and more.

The film follows a monumental year for Amyl and The Sniffers, with feats like their first ever GRAMMY nomination for the boisterous “U Should Not Be Doing That” from 2024’s Cartoon Darkness, a freshly announced North American tour following a bout of massively successful worldwide performances and sweeping the top categories at this year’s ARIA awards.

Directed by the award winning John Angus Stewart, the live film captures Amyl and The Sniffers in all of their punk glory. From rollicking vocals and headbanging cadences to advocating for climate action, Stewart’s intimate perspective of the Ally Pally performance highlights the band’s “razor-sharp ruckus” (Kerrang!) both on and off the stage.

Fans stateside can watch the Live at Ally Pally film HERE and grab tickets for their June North American dates HERE.

AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS
2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

06/04/26 – TORONTO, ON – RBC AMPHITHEATRE
06/05/26 – MONTREAL, QC – PLACE BELL
06/08/26 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – SKYLINE STAGE AT HIGHMARK MANN
06/09/26 – BOSTON, MA – MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY
06/10/26 – WASHINGTON, DC – THE ANTHEM
06/12/26 – ST. LOUIS, MO – THE FACTORY
06/13/26 – MANCHESTER, TN – BONNAROO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
06/14/26 – CHICAGO, IL – THE SALT SHED FAIRGROUNDS
06/16/26 – OMAHA, NE – THE ASTRO
06/17/26 – MORRISON, CO – RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE
06/20/26 – MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SURLY BREWING FESTIVAL FIELD

GORILLAZ

NEW TRACK

“Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)”
OUT NOW
LISTEN HERE

NEW STUDIO ALBUM TITLED
The Mountain
COMING FEBRUARY 27th 2026

THE MOUNTAIN TOUR 2026
UK & IRELAND HEADLINE SHOWS
+
EUROPEAN FESTIVAL DATES

PLUS BIGGEST UK SHOW TO DATE
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM
SATURDAY JUNE 20th 2026
WITH SUPPORT ARTISTS SPARKS AND TRUENO

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT GORILLAZ.COM

HOUSE OF KONG
AN EXHIBITION LIKE NO OTHER
TO OPEN IN LOS ANGELES FOR A LIMITED RUN
February 26th – March 19th, 2026
ROLLING GREENS, DOWNTOWN L.A.

WATCH EXHIBITION TRAILER HERE
Exhibition Tickets Available HERE

“Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)” is the latest brand new track from Gorillaz, the fourth from the band’s upcoming new studio album The Mountain, out February 27th 2026 on the band’s own new label KONG. Listen to “Damascus” HERE.

Written by Damon Albarn, Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey and recorded in Damascus, London, Devon, Mumbai and New York, “Damascus” features Syrian superstar of Bedouin music Omar Souleyman alongside rapper and singer Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def). Already firmly established as a fan favorite, the track received its live debut at the special surprise performance of The Mountain at London’s Copper Box Arena in September, ahead of an ecstatic reception at both Madrid’s Gaia Festival and Together For Palestine at Wembley Arena, an event which saw Damon Albarn and the Gorillaz live band also joined on stage by The London Arab Orchestra.

The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an expansive sonic landscape of instruments and sounds, richly layered with voices, melodies and addictive beats, spanning a collection of 15 songs that embody the very essence of Gorillaz’ collaborative ethos. The record features an extraordinary list of artists and collaborators including: Ajay Prasanna, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash, Anoushka Shankar, Asha Bhosle, Asha Puthli, Bizarrap, Black Thought, Gruff Rhys, IDLES, Jalen Ngonda, Johnny Marr, Kara Jackson, Omar Souleyman, Paul Simonon, Sparks, Trueno and Yasiin Bey; as well as the voices of friends and collaborators who have gone before us, including Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Dennis Hopper, Mark E Smith, Proof and Tony Allen. The Mountain is a playlist for a party on the border between this world and whatever happens next, exploring the journey of life and the thrill of existence.

The Mountain Tour will kick off with two warm-up shows in Bradford on March 13th and 14th before opening in Manchester on March 20th, 2026. The tour will visit arenas across the UK and Ireland, with headline shows in Birmingham, Glasgow (SOLD OUT), Leeds, Cardiff (SOLD OUT), Nottingham, Liverpool, Belfast (SOLD OUT) and Dublin (SOLD OUT); plus a one-off headline show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday June 20th, 2026 – the band’s biggest UK show to date – with support from Sparks and Trueno. The tour will also take in a run of festival performances across Europe next summer. See complete list of dates and ticket information below and at Gorillaz.com.

Following last year’s acclaimed London run, the iconic gates of Kong – the fabled home of Gorillaz – will open in Downtown L.A. when a celebrated new immersive exhibition House of Kong opens for a limited 4-week run from February 26th to March 19th, 2026 at Rolling Greens. Exhibition tickets are on sale now. The exhibition will be accompanied by two very special one-off Gorillaz shows at the Hollywood Palladium taking place on February 22nd and 23rd. These standalone U.S. dates will see Damon Albarn and the Gorillaz live band joined onstage by special guests to perform the band’s new album The Mountain in full, from beginning to end, all under the watchful eye of Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D.

Listen to “Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)” HERE, “The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)” HERE. “The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)” HERE and “The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)” HERE.Download High Res Press Imagery HERE.

NOTES FOR EDITORS

The Mountain is produced by Gorillaz, James Ford, Samuel Egglenton and Remi Kabaka Jr., plus Bizarrap (Orange County), The Mountain was recorded at Studio 13 in London and Devon, various locations in India including Mumbai, New Delhi, Rajasthan and Varanasi, as well as Ashgabat, Damascus, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. The album features artists performing in five languages: Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish and Yoruba.

The artwork for The Mountain sees visual artist Jamie Hewlett’s distinctive, yet ever-evolving, style illustrate the world of Gorillaz with detailed and beautiful intricacy across a series of hand-drawn images which capture Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D’s time in India working on the new album, available both as a book and as a collection of 12×12 prints.

The Mountain – Album Tracklisting:

The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)

The Mountain will be available in the following formats: Digital Download; Standard CD; Deluxe 2CD; Standard Vinyl; Hardback Book Vinyl Edition; Limited Edition Collectors Box (incl. Art Prints). Pre-order HERE.

Pre order / pre save The Mountain HERE.

The Mountain Tour 2026:

Tour Tickets & Information: www.gorillaz.com

UK & Ireland Dates:

13 March – BRADFORD, Bradford Live (Warm Up Show)
14 march – BRADFORD, Bradford Live (Warm Up Show)
20 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND!
21 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live
22 March – BIRMINGHAM, bp pulse LIVE
24 March – GLASGOW, OVO Hydro* – SOLD OUT!
25 March – LEEDS, First Direct Arena*
27 March – CARDIFF, Utilita Arena* – SOLD OUT!
28 March – NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena*
29 March – LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena*
31 March – BELFAST, SSE Arena* – SOLD OUT!
01 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* – SOLD OUT!
02 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND! SOLD OUT!

*support from Trueno

20 June – LONDON, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
With support from Sparks and Trueno

European Festival Dates:

5 June – FRANCE, Paris – We Love Green Festival
6 June – SPAIN, Barcelona – Primavera Sound Barcelona
10 June – CZECH REPUBLIC, Hradec Králové – Rock For People
11-13 June – PORTUGAL, Porto – Primavera Sound Porto
14 June – NETHERLANDS, Hilvarenbeek – Best Kept Secret
23 June – CROATIA, Zagreb – INmusic Festival
25 June – GREECE, Athens – Release Athens x SNF Nostos 2026
27 June – ITALY, Lido di Camaiore – La Prima Estate Festival
2 July – DENMARK – Roskilde Festival
4 July – BELGIUM, Rock Werchter
5 July – LUXEMBOURG, Luxepo Open Air
9 July – SLOVAKIA, Trencin – Pohoda Festival
11 July – FRANCE, Ais-les-Bains – Musilac Festival
14 July – TURKEY, Istanbul – Pozitif Vibrations
16 July – TURKEY, Istanbul – Pozitif Vibrations
18 July – BULGARIA, Plovdiv – PhillGood Festival
23 July – SWITZERLAND, Nyon – Paleo Festival
25 July – ITALY, Trieste – Piazza Unita’ d’Italia
13 August – POLAND, Poznan – BitterSweet Festival
15 August – SWEDEN, Gothenburg – Way Out West
22 August – KAZAKHSTAN, Almaty – Kazakhstan Park Live
29 August – IRELAND, Stradbally – Electric Picnic

About Gorillaz:

Created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, drummer Russel Hobbs and Japanese guitar prodigy Noodle. The BRIT and Grammy-winning virtual band formed following a collision of mishaps, meetings and pure luck to blow up a pre-digital world with their colorful backstory and ground-breaking virtual ways. Based at Kong Studios, Gorillaz settled into a life of musical innovation with an eye-wateringly exciting roster of collaborators, a list that includes musical legends, geniuses and future stars from Elton John to Little Simz, MF Doom to Jean-Michel Jarre, Grace Jones to slowthai, Kali Uchis to Sidiki Diabaté, plus so many more. With eight albums to their name, Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011), Humanz (2017), The Now Now (2018), Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez (2020) and Cracker Island (2023), Gorillaz is a truly global phenomenon, achieving success in entirely new and unique ways, touring the world from San Diego to Syria, Montevideo to Manchester and winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor.

About OMAR SOULEYMAN:

Omar Souleyman’s 5th studio album pays homage to Erbil — the city in Iraq that offered solace and embraced Souleyman during recent uneasy times. The move to Erbil came rich with new experiences and friendships best celebrated in joyous songs dedicated to a new chapter of life. Erbil’s 8 tracks see the Syrian wedding singer turned global electronic music icon again teaming up with his longtime keyboard player Hasan Jamo alo for an ever ambitious and forward thinking techno-meets-Dabke sound.

Beyond his move to Erbil, Iraq, the past several years have seen Omar Souleyman receive the GQ Middle East ‘Men of the Year’ award in 2022 (and cover feature), noted massive live performances in Saudi Arabia, United Emirates and the wider Middle East, as well as returning to the USA after a long 6 year break with performances in Los Angeles and New York City, all while his touring continued strong throughout Europe and the rest of the world.

Souleyman, who has collaborated with Björk and Four Tet, began his career as a prolific wedding singer, releasing nearly 500 live albums before civil war broke out in his native Syria in 2011. He then moved to Turkey and in 2013 released his Four Tet-produced debut studio album Wenu Wenu via Ribbon/Domino, which NPR called “…a jam so visceral, thrilling and intense as to make the mysterious matter of earthly borders seem hardly worth the time to contemplate.” His 2015 sophomore album Bahdeni Nami (various producers including Four Tet, Gilles Peterson and Modeselektor) garnered widespread critical praise as well as his two Mad Decent releases: 2017’s To Syria, With Love and 2019’s Shlon, placing Omar Souleyman firmly in the canon of global electronic music.

Souleyman has bolstered his growing status as a world and electronic music icon establishing an extensive international following after touring widely and performing at major festivals including Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, Pitchfork Paris and Roskilde. In 2013, he performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Norway.

About YASIIN BEY:

Yasiin Bey is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. His career in hip hop started under the now-forsaken stage name ‘Mos Def’ in 1994, and in 1998 he formed the duo Black Star alongside rapper Talib Kweli, releasing their eponymous debut album, featuring the singles “Definition” and “Respiration”. In 1999 he released his solo debut, Black on Both Sides, which was widely praised, and followed by The New Danger (2004), True Magic (2006), and The Ecstatic (2009), all to critical and audience acclaim. In 2022 with Talib Kweli they released a new long-awaited Black Star album, No Fear of Time, produced by Madlib, on the podcasting platform Luminary.

The editors of About.com listed him as the 14th greatest rapper on their “50 Greatest Rappers of All Time” list. Some of his top hits include “Oh No”,”Ms. Fat Booty”,“Umi Says” ,and “Mathematics”. Over the course of his career yasiin bey has collaborated with many of the most prominent talents in popular, jazz and hip-hop music, including Madlib, Kanye West, De La Soul, Gorillaz, Robert Glasper, Chris ‘Daddy’ Dave, Derrick Hodge, Freddie Gibbs, Erykah Badu to name but a few.

Prior to his career in music, yasiin bey was a child actor with roles in television films, sitcoms, and theatre. Since the early 2000s, he has appeared in the films Something the Lord Made, Next Day Air, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, 16 Blocks, Be Kind Rewind, The Italian Job, The Woodsman, Bamboozled, and Brown Sugar, and in television series such as Dexter and House. He is also known as the host of Def Poetry Jam, which aired on HBO between 2002 and 2007.

In 2015, yasiin bey created Negus, is a 28 minute listening experience consisting of 8 compositions recorded in London, produced by Lord Tusk, Steven Julien and Acyde. Negus is presented as an immersive sound installation, that can only be experienced in person. The recording is unavailable for purchase via digital or physical platforms. Bey designed the multi-track recording as an installation to encourage people to be fully present while listening to it.

Yasiin bey has worked with long-time collaborators Dave Chappelle and Talib Kweli to create ‘The Midnight Miracle’ a podcast released on Luminary bringing the three personalities together in a new genre of audio encompassing music, conversation, debate and celebrity guests. The show won Apple Podcasts’ ‘Best Shows of 2021’, and was cited as one of the New York Times’ ‘Best 10 Podcasts of 2021’. Seasons 1 and 2 of the show were recorded during Chappelle’s legendary 2020 Summer Camp in Ohio, and later in New York, London and other locations around the globe, including a live performance at the 2022 Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa, CA. Later in 2022 he performed with Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock on their record-breaking live US arena tour, and in 2023 he performed a 25-date tour in the United States alongside Erykah Badu.

More recently, yasiin bey has toured the UK, Europe and Australasia performing his tribute to the late, great MF DOOM ‘BEYONDOOM’, and alongside Talib Kweli as Black Star. He has also developed his activities in design and fashion with brands including Jacques-Marie Mage eyewear, Fueguia Fragrances, and others in apparel to be announced in 2026. He has forthcoming studio album Forensics, due to be released in 2026, collaborating with producer and DJ The Alchemist, and other multi-media projects in the pipeline.

About KONG:

KONG is Gorillaz’ own label. The band’s ninth studio album The Mountain is KONG’s first release, with global digital and physical distribution via The Orchard.

RILO KILEY ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW SHOWS
SOMETIMES WHEN YOU’RE ON YOU’RE REALLY F**KING ON TOUR TO CONTINUE IN 2026

SALT LAKE CITY, KANSAS CITY, MILWAUKEE AND CHICAGO CONFIRMED

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12th

“The band rose to the occasion with a set that went above and beyond early aughts nostalgia…a rich and rewarding retrospective on the band’s full catalog.” — RELIX

“Finally, a reunion tour I care about.” — SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

“Sometimes when a concert is good, it’s really f**king good… when [Rilo Kiley] took the stage, there was an undeniable swell of spirit.” — JEZEBEL

“… a handsomely mounted reminder of this group’s wonderfully durable songs, delivered to an audience only too happy to sing along at top volume, individually lost in a haze of remembrance.” — DALLAS OBSERVER

Following an ecstatically received series of reunion tour dates that brought capacity crowds to tears of joy nightly, Rilo Kiley is satisfying popular demand for more. The indie rock pioneers have unveiled additional North American dates on their landmark Sometimes When You’re On You’re Really F**king On tour, beginning May 2026.

The new shows extend the band’s triumphant reunion run into the new year with headlining dates in Salt Lake City, Kansas City, Milwaukee and Chicago. Rilo Kiley will continue to serve up the whip smart and buoyant anthems that cemented their legacy in the early aughts, while capturing the hearts of massive festival crowds and rapt audiences across the country.

Tickets go on sale Friday, December 12th at 10AM local time and can be accessed HERE.

See below for all currently confirmed dates and stay tuned…

WHEN YOU’RE ON YOU’RE REALLY F**KING ON 2026 TOUR DATES

5/25/26 – Salt Lake City, UT –The Complex -Rockwell
5/27/26 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
5/28/26 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater
5/29/26 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
6/2/26 – London, UK – Roundhouse (sold out)
6/3/26 – London, UK – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
6/5/26 – Barcelona, SP – Primavera Sound 2026

DEPECHE MODE

DEPECHE MODE: M CD/DVD, CD/BLU-RAY & DOWNLOAD AND MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY LIVE ALBUM CD, VINYL, CASSETTE & DOWNLOAD OUT NOW

DEPECHE MODE: M FEATURE FILM AND MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY FULL LENGTH CONCERT FILM BOTH AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL DECEMBER 17thWATCH “PRECIOUS (LIVE IN MEXICO CITY)” HERE

December 5th is a good day to be a Depeche Mode fan: Today marks the release of the CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray bundles of the feature film DEPECHE MODE: M and the CD and vinyl pressings of the MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY live album. Additionally, a video of “Precious (Live in Mexico City)” is live now at https://depechemode.lnk.to/MMMC/YouTube

Both the feature film DEPECHE MODE: M and the full-length concert movie MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY will be available to rent and download December 17th.

The physical release of DEPECHE MODE: M via Columbia Records includes 2 DVDs or Blu-rays and 2 CDs chronicling the band’s three sold-out concerts at Mexico City’s legendary Foro Sol Stadium during the band’s 2023 Memento Mori World Tour. Disc 1 of the package is DEPECHE MODE: M – a cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture’s relationship with death, framed by riveting live performances. Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, the film blends concert footage with interpretive interstitials and archival material. DEPECHE MODE: M celebrates the band’s global influence while delving into the profound connection between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition. Disc 2 is MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY a full-length concert film also directed by Fernando Frías at the Mexico City shows in 2023 where Depeche Mode played for more than 200,000 fans. Finally, included in each bundle is the 2CD accompanying live album, MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY, featuring over 2 hours of music from these concerts, as well as four previously unreleased bonus tracks from the Memento Mori album sessions

The live album MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY is also available in standalone digital, 2CD, cassette and 4LP vinyl formats. Both formats include exclusive live photos from the Foro Sol shows.

All formats include four previously unreleased tracks recorded alongside Depeche Mode’s 2023 album Memento Mori. The first of these songs, “In The End,” was released digitally on all DSPs October 24th to enthusiastic acclaim from the likes of STEREOGUM (“a throbbing goth-pop meditation on on the temporary nature of life”), BROOKLYN VEGAN (“A pretty terrific Depeche Mode song, all midtempo mood as they sing ‘We’re weightless / Floating endlessly / We’ll be dust again / In the end’ over layers and layers of very cool-sounding synths. How did this not make the album?”) and more.

Through the creative lens of award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, DEPECHE MODE: M explores the parallels between the themes on Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori and the deep connection to death and mortality in Mexican culture. Frías is best known for his award-winning film I’m No Longer Here, which won Mexico’s prestigious Ariel Academy Awards with 10 wins, including Best Picture and Best Direction. The film also earned Frías a DGA nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement. Additionally, it was Mexico’s submission to the Oscars in 2021 and was shortlisted for Best International Feature. His latest film, I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me, premiered to critical acclaim.

Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori Tour saw Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and co. play to more than 3 million fans at 112 shows around the world and was hailed by Rolling Stone as “a stunning celebration of life and music.” The tour followed Depeche Mode’s 15th studio album, Memento Mori, released in 2023 to universal critical acclaim. An indelible inspiration to fans, critics and artists alike, Depeche Mode continues to forge ahead, with the Memento Mori album and tour representing the latest chapter of a peerless and ongoing legacy.

The tracklist for the MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY live CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital releases are as follows:

Memento Mori: Mexico City

• Intro
• My Cosmos Is Mine
• Wagging Tongue
• Walking In My Shoes
• It’s No Good
• Sister Of Night
• In Your Room
• Everything Counts
• Precious
• Speak To Me
• Home
• Soul With Me
• Ghosts Again
• I Feel You
• A Pain That I’m Used To
• World In My Eyes
• Wrong
• Stripped
• John the Revelator
• Waiting for the Night
• Just Can’t Get Enough
• Never Let Me Down Again
• Personal Jesus

• Enjoy The Silence

All products also include four bonus tracks from the Memento Mori Sessions:

• Survive
• Life 2.0
• Give Yourself To Me
• In The End

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM
2026 CHICAGO RESIDENCY
Four Shows at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Thursday, March 5, 2026
Friday, March 6, 2026
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Sunday, March 8, 2026

Tickets On Sale to the Public Friday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m. CT

Information re: Tickets, Pre-sales and More at LCDSoundsystem.com

LCD Soundsystem has announced its return to Chicago in the form of a 2026 residency that will take place March 5, 6, 7, and 8 at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.

Tickets for all four shows will go on-sale to the general public beginning Friday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m. CT via Ticketmaster.com

Visit LCDSoundsystem.com for pre-sale details, updates re: support, DJ sets, after parties and further information.

AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS

2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

“U Should Not Be Doing That” From Cartoon Darkness Nominated for Best Rock Performance GRAMMY

“A lightning bolt of raw punk energy” –– SF GATE

“Amyl and The Sniffers ferociously proved why we might be in a new golden age for punk music.” — DALLAS OBSERVER

“There’s no greater thrill than catching a band in the throes of having a moment… it was banger after banger, banged out in rapid-fire, Ramones-like succession, by a band tighter than a virgin birth.” — NASHVILLE SCENE

Amyl and The Sniffers are bringing their “raw punk energy” back to North American soil this summer with a run of dates kicking off at Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre and including stops in several North American cities, Colorado’s famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre and wrapping up at Minneapolis’s Surly Brewing Festival.

The tour adds to a maelstrom of activity from Amyl and The Sniffers, from snagging their first ever GRAMMY nomination for the incendiary “U Should Not Be Doing That” from 2024’s Cartoon Darkness to a freshly announced European tour and beyond.

All dates below.

Presales for the North American tour start Tuesday December 9th at 10am local time, at amylandthesniffers.com/shows. General on-sale begins on Friday December 12th, 10am local time. Grab tickets HERE to experience what critics and audiences alike have declared “a bonafide riot” (SAN ANTONIO CURRENT).

2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

Previously announced European Tour:

08/07/26 – TRIESTE, IT – HOT IN THE CITY, TRIESTE ESTATE
08/08/26 – ZAGREB, HR – SRC SALATA
08/09/26 – KATOWICE, PL – OFF FESTIVAL
08/12/26 – OSLO, NO – OYA FESTIVAL
08/13/26 – COPENHAGEN, DK – SYD FOR SOLEN FESTIVAL
08/15/26 – PARADES, PT – PAREDES DE COURA
08/16/26 – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, ES – CAPITOL
08/23/26 – LONDON, UK – ALL POINTS EAST FESTIVAL
08/25/26 – DUBLIN, IE – COLLINS BARRACKS
08/18/26 – BARCELONA, ES – RAZZMATAZZ
08/26/26 – DUBLIN, IE – COLLINS BARRACKS
08/29/26 – PARIS, FR – ROCK EN SEINE

HOUSE OF KONG

“… a fever dream of an immersive experience” – GQ

AN ACCLAIMED EXHIBITION LIKE NO OTHER
TO OPEN IN LOS ANGELES FOR A LIMITED RUN

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF GRAMMY-WINNING BRITISH BAND

February 26th – March 19th, 2026
ROLLING GREENS, DOWNTOWN L.A.

WATCH THE EXHIBITION TRAILER HERE
Exhibition Tickets Available Via Presale Now
www.gorillaz.com/houseofkong

GORILLAZ LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM
FOR TWO VERY SPECIAL
ONE-OFF FULL PERFORMANCES OF NEW ALBUM

February 22nd – THE MOUNTAIN LIVE
February 23rd – THE MOUNTAIN LIVE

DOWNLOAD HOUSE OF KONG POSTER & PRESS IMAGERY HERE

“Albarn and Hewlett dreamt up a project like no other. A quarter of a century on, they’re still legions ahead of the pack. A sensory takeover of sights, sounds and smells (yes, smells), [House of Kong]… spits you out into a totally different universe.” – LONDON EVENING STANDARD ★★★★★

“A unique experience… inside the weird and wonderfully subversive home of Gorillaz where the iconic band are brought to life.” – THE SUN ★★★★★

Following last year’s acclaimed London run, the iconic gates of Kong – the fabled home of Grammy-winning British band Gorillaz – will open in Downtown L.A. when a celebrated new immersive exhibition House of Kong opens for a limited 4-week run from February 26th to March 19th 2026 at Rolling Greens DTLA.

Exhibition tickets are available now via presale for Kong Card holders at houseofkong.gorillaz.com. The general onsale begins tomorrow at 9 AM PT.

Today’s announcement comes with even more exciting news for U.S. fans. House of Kong exhibition ticket holders will have presale access beginning Tuesday, December 9th at 9am PT to two very special one-off Gorillaz shows at the Hollywood Palladium taking place on the 22nd and 23rd of February. A limited number of tickets will be available via general onsale starting Wednesday, December 10th at 9am PT at livenation.com. For these shows, Gorillaz is using Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange to help fans get tickets at the original price. Tickets can only be resold on Ticketmaster at face value.

These standalone U.S. dates will see Damon Albarn and the Gorillaz live band joined onstage by special guests to perform the band’s upcoming new album The Mountain – in full, from beginning to end – performing album tracks including “The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)”, “The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)” and latest single “The God of Lying (feat. IDLES),” all under the watchful eye of Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D.

Visitors to House of Kong will take a jaunt behind the curtain of Gorillaz’ extraordinary world. A journey through the band’s life of misadventures, musical innovation and ground-breaking virtual ways since these four outsiders – bassist Murdoc Niccals, singer 2D, drummer Russel Hobbs and guitarist Noodle – first came together to blow up a pre-digital world with the release of “Tomorrow Comes Today” in 2000. An exhibition like no other, House of Kong is an experience for the brave and bold. Watch the exhibition trailer HERE

In collaboration with Jamie Hewlett, Damon Albarn and Eleven Management, the concept behind House of Kong was developed by artist and creative director Stephen Gallagher and his studio, SWEAR.

Gallagher said – “House of Kong is not a retrospective, it’s an audio-visual artwork; an installation that takes a glance backwards in order to identify the path ahead.” He added – “It’s an honour to have been part of the Gorillaz family over the last 8 years. The outpouring of music and art that I have found myself immersed in, has changed my life. I hope that some of that comes across in this show. This is no ordinary exhibition because in the world of Gorillaz, nothing is ever quite as it seems…”

House of Kong will be open from 10am to 10pm daily, from the 26th of February to the 19th of March, 2026 at Rolling Greens DTLA.

House of Kong exhibition tickets are priced from $39.50 and are on sale now.

For tickets, information and FAQs, visit: www.gorillaz.com/houseofkong

NOTES FOR EDITORS

The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an expansive sonic landscape of instruments and sounds, richly layered with voices, melodies and addictive beats, spanning a collection of 15 songs that embody the very essence of Gorillaz’ collaborative ethos. The record features an extraordinary list of artists and collaborators including: Ajay Prasanna, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash, Anoushka Shankar, Asha Bhosle, Asha Puthli, Bizarrap, Black Thought, Gruff Rhys, IDLES, Jalen Ngonda, Johnny Marr, Kara Jackson, Omar Souleyman, Paul Simonon, Sparks, Trueno and Yasiin Bey; as well as the voices of friends and collaborators who have gone before us, including Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Dennis Hopper, Mark E Smith, Proof and Tony Allen. The Mountain is a playlist for a party on the border between this world and whatever happens next, exploring the journey of life and the thrill of existence.

The Mountain – Album Tracklisting:

The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)

Pre order / pre save The Mountain HERE.

About Gorillaz:

Created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, drummer Russel Hobbs and Japanese guitar prodigy Noodle, Gorillaz were formed following a collision of mishaps, meetings and pure luck to seize the title of biggest virtual band in the world with the release of their eponymous debut album Gorillaz in 2001. Based at Kong Studios in West London, the band settled into a life of musical innovation with an extraordinary roster of collaborators, a list that includes musical legends, geniuses and future stars from Elton John to Little Simz, MF DOOM to Jean-Michel Jarre, Grace Jones to Bad Bunny, Kali Uchis to Sidiki Diabaté, plus so many more. Gorillaz is a truly global phenomenon, achieving success in entirely new and unique ways, touring the world and winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor, along the way. The band is recognised by The Guinness Book Of World Records as the planet’s Most Successful Virtual Act

The band has released eight studio albums: Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011), Humanz (2017), The Now Now (2018), Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez (2020) and Cracker Island (2023).

About SWEAR

SWEAR (Swear To God) is the studio of artist and creative director Stephen Gallagher. SWEAR creates physical and digital interventions across a broad range of creative disciplines, from deeply immersive and provocative artworks and installations to world-class live shows. In 2007, Gallagher co-founded radical, artist-led design studio, Block9. The studio is world-renowned for the creation of large-scale, multi-disciplinary, temporary artworks and performance spaces, which combine the visual arts with music, theatre and politics.

Gallagher’s installations and live show designs often comprise interwoven layers of music, lighting, video, sound design, and sculpted, immersive environments. He frequently works with other musical and visual artists, composers, choreographers and filmmakers.

Stephen Gallagher has been the Creative Director for Gorillaz live shows since 2018, collaborating with Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett to bring the world of Gorillaz to life. For more information, visit swear.studio

Credit: Gorillaz

FOO FIGHTERS
BENEFIT FOR HOPE THE MISSION & LOS ANGELES MISSION
JANUARY 14th AT KIA FORUM
Donation Drive / Early Ticket Access Event December 7th

Foo Fighters will play a special benefit concert on Wednesday, January 14th at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefitting organizations that Dave and Jordyn Grohl and the band have long supported, including Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission.

The only pre-sale opportunity for this show will be a Sunday, December 7th in-person-only advance ticket purchase / donation drive at the Forum. To participate in this pre-sale, please bring an item or items from the following list from Hope the Mission, who will be on site to collect them:

Socks and underwear ( male, female, adults, children, ALL SIZES — NEW/PACKAGED ONLY)
Dried pinto beans (bagged)
Pasta – spaghetti, macaroni (bagged or boxed)
Dried rice (bagged)
Please No Canned Goods, or perishable items

Donations & proceeds will support Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission in their efforts to provide food, clothing, and direct services to unhoused and food-insecure Angelenos. Monetary donations will support both organizations in their efforts to provide shelter and services to those experiencing homelessness.

“Dave, Jordyn, and Foo Fighters are a striking example of what’s possible when we decide to show up and give back. This concert will be more than just a celebration, it’s a statement that it will take all of us working together to end homelessness in our city so that no one is left suffering on our streets,” said Rowan Vansleve, President of Hope the Mission. “We’re incredibly grateful to partner with the band. Foo Fighters and their fans have a reputation of always stepping up to help when people need it, and this concert will be no different.”

“The impact of this event goes far beyond one night of incredible music. Every ticket purchased and every donation will directly help feed and house our unhoused neighbors. We’re honored Foo Fighters are joining to bring real help and real hope to people across Los Angeles.”– Dennis Oleesky, CEO, Los Angeles Mission.

The benefit concert also falls on Dave Grohl’s birthday. He asks that fans give whatever they can — including donations, volunteering, raising awareness and more:

“What better way to spend my 57th birthday than making a bunch of noise with a bunch of friends for a good cause. This ain’t just a big ass rock show, it’s a big ass party with a heart. Turn up the volume, turn up the hope, but most of all….TURN UP.

The best gift is TO GIVE.

Can’t friggin wait x”
DaveFor further information on the charities, including how to help if you’re unable to attend the show or pre-sale/donation drive, go to https://foofighters.lnk.to/Mission26

DEPECHE MODE
“GHOSTS AGAIN (LIVE IN MEXICO CITY)” TRACK & VIDEO OUT NOW
DEPECHE MODE: M CD/DVD, CD/BLU-RAY & DOWNLOAD AND MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY CD, VINYL & DOWNLOAD TO BE RELEASED DECEMBER 5th

“a concert movie and much more… many jaw dropping multidimensional performance shots throughout… Frias captures the incendiary energy between band and audience” — BUZZ

“a searingly powerful watch” — CLASH

As the December 5th release of the CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray bundles of the feature film DEPECHE MODE: M and the CD and vinyl pressings of the MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY live album nears, Depeche Mode has unveiled “Ghosts Again (Live in Mexico City),” a live recording and complete video of the Memento Mori hit single exclusive to MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY.

The live album MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY will also be available in standalone digital, 2CD and 4LP vinyl formats. Both formats include exclusive live photos from the Foro Sol shows.

The tracklist for the MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY live CD, vinyl and digital releases are as follows:

Memento Mori: Mexico City
    • Intro
    • My Cosmos Is Mine
    • Wagging Tongue
    • Walking In My Shoes
    • It’s No Good
    • Sister Of Night
    • In Your Room
    • Everything Counts
    • Precious
    • Speak To Me
    • Home
    • Soul With Me
    • Ghosts Again
    • I Feel You
    • A Pain That I’m Used To
    • World In My Eyes
    • Wrong
    • Stripped
    • John the Revelator
    • Waiting for the Night
    • Just Can’t Get Enough
    • Never Let Me Down Again
    • Personal Jesus

• Enjoy The Silence

All products also include four bonus tracks from the Memento Mori Sessions:

    • Survive
    • Life 2.0
    • Give Yourself To Me
    • In The End

“The end is the beginning”

NEW TRACK

“The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)”

OUT NOW!

LISTEN HERE // WATCH VISUALIZER HERE

THE MOUNTAIN TOUR 2026

UK & IRELAND HEADLINE SHOWS
+
EUROPEAN FESTIVAL DATES

PLUS BIGGEST UK SHOW TO DATE
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM
SATURDAY 20 JUNE 2026
WITH SUPPORT ARTISTS SPARKS AND TRUENO

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT GORILLAZ.COM

“The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)” is the brand new track from Gorillaz, the third single from the band’s forthcoming new studio album The Mountain. Listen HERE. Watch visualizer HERE.

Written by Damon Albarn and Joe Talbot and recorded in London, Devon and Mumbai, with Ajay Prasanna on bansuri and percussion by Viraj Acharya, “The God of Lying” sees the IDLES frontman bring his maverick charisma to a dub-style vocal that delivers a list of questions and scant consolation to tap into the album’s underlying themes of societal and political unease.

Gorillaz frontman 2D said – “Can I tell you a secret? Doubt is very tiring but questioning things is really good for you.”

The Mountain Tour will kick off in Manchester on March 20th 2026 and visit arenas across the UK and Ireland, with headline shows in Birmingham, Glasgow (SOLD OUT), Leeds, Cardiff (SOLD OUT), Nottingham, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin, to include a second date in Manchester and Dublin, recently added due to demand; plus a one-off headline show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday June 20th 2026 – the band’s biggest UK show to date – with support from Sparks and Trueno.

The tour will also take in a run of festival performances across Europe next summer. See complete list of dates and ticket information below and at Gorillaz.com.

Listen to “The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)” HERE and “The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)” HERE.Download High Res Press Imagery HERE.

NOTES FOR EDITORS

The Mountain – Album Tracklisting:

The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)

Pre order / pre save The Mountain HERE.

The Mountain Tour 2026:

Tour Tickets & Information: www.gorillaz.com

UK & Ireland Dates:

20 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND!
21 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live
22 March – BIRMINGHAM, bp pulse LIVE
24 March – GLASGOW, OVO Hydro* – SOLD OUT!
25 March – LEEDS, First Direct Arena*
27 March – CARDIFF, Utilita Arena* – SOLD OUT!
28 March – NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena*
29 March – LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena*
31 March – BELFAST, SSE Arena* – SOLD OUT!
01 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* – SOLD OUT!
02 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND! SOLD OUT!

*support from Trueno

20 June – LONDON, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
With support from Sparks and Trueno

European Festival Dates:

6 June – SPAIN, Barcelona – Primavera Sound Barcelona
10 June – CZECH REPUBLIC, Hradec Králové – Rock For People
11-13 June – PORTUGAL, Porto – Primavera Sound Porto
14 June – NETHERLANDS, Hilvarenbeek – Best Kept Secret
23 June – CROATIA, Zagreb – INmusic Festival
25 June – GREECE, Athens – Release Athens x SNF Nostos 2026
27 June – ITALY, Lido di Camaiore – La Prima Estate Festival
2 July – DENMARK – Roskilde Festival
4 July – BELGIUM, Rock Werchter
9 July – SLOVAKIA, Trencin – Pohoda Festival
14 July – TURKEY, Istanbul – Pozitif Vibrations* – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND!
16 July – TURKEY, Istanbul – Pozitif Vibrations
18 July – BULGARIA, Plovdiv – PhillGood Festival
25 July – ITALY, Trieste – Piazza Unita’ d’Italia
13 August – POLAND, Poznan – BitterSweet Festival
15 August – SWEDEN, Gothenburg – Way Out West

About Gorillaz:

About IDLES:

Formed in Bristol in 2009, IDLES are widely recognized as one of the most electrifying, boundary-pushing bands working today. With two UK #1 albums—including 2024’s TANGK—they’ve climbed from underground favorites into a globally resonant, GRAMMY-nominated powerhouse. TANGK, produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, The Smile, Beck), Kenny Beats (Denzel Curry, Vince Staples, Geese) and the band’s own Mark Bowen (who has also produced the forthcoming Florence + The Machine record), earned three GRAMMY nominations (Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance for “Gift Horse”) and drew widespread acclaim, including twenty-one 4★ UK reviews.

The TANGK campaign included a transcendent secret show at London’s Village Underground, a viral AI-deepfake video for “Grace” (reimagining Coldplay’s “Yellow”), and a seminal performance of “Gift Horse” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Their UK tour sold out fully—including two nights at Alexandra Palace, two at Birmingham’s O2 Academy, and three at Manchester’s O2 Apollo—before culminating in two monumental sold-out hometown shows in August at Bristol’s Queen Square, the first major music events at the venue in over two decades.

The band’s reach now extends truly worldwide. In their recent U.S. run, they headlined Forest Hills Stadium in New York— a statement of the band’s growing international stature. And at Glastonbury, IDLES delivered a powerful headline set on Glastonbury’s Other Stage, during which Banksy chose that moment to unveil an inflatable migrant boat carrying dummy passengers—a striking art intervention that became an international news story.

Beyond live shows, IDLES composed and performed the original soundtrack for Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing, marking their first foray into major film scoring. Meanwhile, frontman Joe Talbot expanded his creative voice through his new podcast Oh Gatekeeper with Joe Talbot, a candid series featuring guests like Danny Brown, Julian Casablancas, Peaches and others — a platform for exploring art, identity, and the inner life of an artist.

TANGK follows their 2021 critically lauded CRAWLER, which earned IDLES their first two GRAMMY nominations, and builds on the phenomenal impact they’ve had since the incendiary 2017 debut Brutalism — a journey marked by sold-out shows at iconic venues, an Ivor Novello Award win, and BRIT and Mercury Prize nominations.

About KONG:KONG is Gorillaz’ own label. The band’s ninth studio album The Mountain is KONG’s first release, with global digital and physical distribution via The Orchard.