Gorillaz Launch New Album Humanz Listening Party
Last week, Gorillaz announced a “global listening party” for their new album, Humanz, which is out April 28. The listening session takes place today at 11 a.m. Eastern. To join in, download the band’s augmented reality app, which was also unveiled last week. You can hear the record using the app at specific locations, like Bryant Park in New York City and Silver Lake Meadow in Los Angeles; the full list of locations is available on the app. Earlier this month, Gorillaz announced pop-up listening events leading up to the release, in which fans can visit one of three “Spirit Houses”; in addition to the physical “Spirit Houses,” digital equivalents will apparently exist at the listening locations. The immersive spaces are supposed to replicate the haunted house from the Gorillaz’s recent “Saturn Barz” video.
In addition to the Spirit House, there will be an installation of Jamie Hewlett’s artwork at Sonos’ NYC flagship store (101 Greene Street). It goes on display April 26, and includes Gorillaz artwork from Helwett’s archive.
Gorillaz have also announced two new performances. The day prior to the Hewlett installation (April 25), they have a show at Rough Trade in Brooklyn. Then, on April 27, Gorillaz will perform on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” Damon Albarn, Seye Adelekan, Jesse Hackett, Mike Smith, Karl Vanden Bossche, Gabriel Wallace, Jeff Wooton, and secret guests will be on the show.
Check out “Gorillaz Saw the Future of Pop Narratives” on the Pitch.
The party is about to begin, open your Gorillaz app at 4pm BST to find your nearest spirit house..https://t.co/FqhvgNqDvC #HUMANZHOUSEPARTY pic.twitter.com/ABQ3Wak0lA
— gorillaz (@gorillaz) April 21, 2017
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