For all who's interested in Damon Albarn's side-projects including his latest Dr. Dee, here's a little recent piece of action. Damon Albarn was featured on the BBC music documentary 'London Calling' a few days ago and he had a few things to say about his music.
Albarn talked about bells and how he made music with large bells from Portobello Road. He exclaims what he loves about London is it's 'monumental history' and how he can be 'simultaneously' in two eras at the same time.
He then followed with more about Dr. Dee and how he tried to demonstrate the musical style of the time past.
There's also a mention of the Westway highway, which was the subject of Blur's latest (and only) song 'Under the Westway'.
Watch the short clip below.
June 10, 2012
Damon Albarn on Jools Holland - London Calling
June 2, 2012
Blur to start rehearsing officially!
With Graham's tour winding down and Damon's Dr Dee coming to wraps, Blur has officially started rehearsing and jamming together again, as of June 2012.
Dave Rowntree posted some exciting pictures on his facebook page. including his new shiny drum set, which is presumably going to be used for the Blur gigs later this summer and for their rehearsals.
Dave: "My beautiful new drum kit arrived last week!" http://instagr.am/p/ |
Anyhow, it's an exciting time!
Become a fan of Dave Rowntree's Facebook page!
May 30, 2012
Legendary Blur Primrose Hill Graffiti removed
For fans who has heard or is familiar with the Blur Primrose Hill Graffiti ("and the view's so nice" inscribed on a path in the hill), the following is not good news. The graffiti was drawn by an Australian woman who sneaked into the park one evening
Several fans tried to redraw the graffiti a month ago, but unfortunately their efforts were destroyed by the rain.
An article from Camden Journal sums up the current situation well, including the recent removal of the legendary graffiti and Dave Rowntree's remarks:
May 25, 2012
Stephen Street not producing new Blur material - 2012
The rumours that Stephen Street is producing any new Blur material can be officially ruled out. Street, who produced many of Blur's top britpop albums including the best-selling 'Parklife' tweeted this on May 23rd 2012:
This tweet was in reply to Alex Jame's great announcement - that Blur are recording in the studio together, as of May 2012.