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Gorillaz's 'The Mountain': A Tribute to Loss and Collaboration

2/17/2026

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Gorillaz's ninth studio album, The Mountain, features posthumous contributions from Tony Allen and Bobby Womack.
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett reflect on personal losses, inspired by a trip to India.
They emphasize cross-cultural collaboration as central to their work.
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett remain skeptical of AI in art.
They describe ongoing evolution and future projects, including more U.S. shows this year.

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Story summary

Gorillaz's ninth studio album, The Mountain, features posthumous contributions from Tony Allen and Bobby Womack.
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett reflect on personal losses, inspired by a trip to India.
They emphasize cross-cultural collaboration as central to their work.
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett remain skeptical of AI in art.
They describe ongoing evolution and future projects, including more U.S. shows this year.