👋 Most bands slow down after 25 years of making music together. Gorillaz just launched their own independent label while recording their most ambitious album across five continents.

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FEATURE

🦍 Gorillaz Announce "The Mountain" Album

Gorillaz just proved they're still the most ambitious band in alternative music.

Most legacy acts announce albums with standard recording setups and predictable collaborator lists. Gorillaz said "let's record across five continents" and created "The Mountain," a multilingual project spanning from London to Damascus that drops March 20, 2026.

The ambitious scope:

• First album on their own KONG label after decades on major label partnerships

• Recorded in seven countries including India, Syria, and Turkmenistan for authentic global sounds

• Features five languages (Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish, Yoruba) with 15+ collaborators

What makes this significant: While most bands struggle to maintain relevance after 25 years, Gorillaz basically turned album-making into cultural anthropology. The Dennis Hopper collaboration alone (likely archival material) shows their commitment to unexpected artistic choices.

The strategic timing: Launching their own label while the music industry grapples with streaming economics positions them for complete creative and financial control. The global recording approach also reflects how modern audiences consume music across cultural boundaries.

The tour element: The European dates culminating at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium represent their biggest UK show ever, signaling confidence in both the album and their continued drawing power.

The storytelling hook: The fictional narrative about fake passports and Mumbai exile maintains the band's animated mythology while justifying the Indian recording sessions.

Bottom line: This isn't just another album cycle - it's Gorillaz treating music-making as global exploration. They've essentially created a musical travelogue while establishing complete artistic independence. 🌍

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