Albarn and co to play the capital next month Gorillaz have announced details of two shows at London's Roundhouse. Taking place on April 29 and 30, the dates will be the group's first in the capital since 2001. Playing in support of their new album... Full Article at NME

The band, led by former Blur frontman Damon Albarn, have snagged number ones in Europe with each of their three albums so far. The new release debuts at the top of countdowns in Denmark and Austria and scores number two placings in the band's native... Full Article at New Kerala

Albarn is the band’s principle songwriter. Their newest album, Plastic Beach has received high marks across the board. Their first two albums went multi-platinum, and Beach is likely to do the same. On top of Gorillaz, Albarn formed the group The Good,... Full Article at PopMatters

Their debut on ATO Records is more of the same: a heavy stream of heavy Southern rock and country-rock songs about dealing with life in the working class, songs with titles like “The Fourth Night of My Drinking.” Available now. The third release from... Full Article at KansasCity.com

Ludacris scores his fourth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as "Battle of the Sexes" debuts atop the tally with 137,000 copies. The album is the rapper/actor's follow-up to 2008's "Theater of the Mind," which peaked at No. 5. Counting "Battle," Ludacris (aka Full Article at Hollywood Reporter

Ludacris scores his fourth No. 1 album of his career this week as “Battle of the Sexes,” lands at the top of the Billboard 200 this week. It is one of four debuts in the top 5. Luda’s seventh set, which features him collaborating with such artists as Ci Full Article at HitFix

...between elements of Gorillaz' new single Stylo and his own song Time Warp, which came out in 1983, Grant told the British magazine that he felt the keyboard sections are the same, and further, claims that Gorillaz main man Damon Albarn was aware of the... Full Article at National Post

Gorillaz have aways been a musical spectacle. A band that were truly unique in their creation and sound; whilst maintaining a thorough level of pop sensibility throughout. On this, their third album, they once again prove why this creation by Damon... Full Article at God is in the t.v.

Attack have released a new short film entitled Saturday Come Slow, featuring their collaboration with Damon Albarn and highlighting the effects of sound on the human body, and sometime use as a torture technique. Shot by renowned photographers Adam... Full Article at Q Magazine

And Grant is angry that bosses at his publishing company, EMI - who also publish Gorillaz's music - didn't contact him over the similarities. He tells NME.Com, "Damon Albarn knows in his heart of hearts - it's unfortunate that we can't get into... Full Article at New Kerala

The Beatles morphed into walruses and the like, they were usually back to their old selves by tea time. David Bowie’s metamorphoses tended to last longer, but even his most famous character, Ziggy Stardust, failed to surpass the three-year mark. Perhaps... Full Article at The National Newspaper

Grant, the reggae musician best known for his hit "Electric Avenue," is furious with Gorillaz leader Damon Albarn, claiming that one of the instrumental hooks from the group's current single "Stylo" is lifted directly from his 1981 song "Time Warp." ... Full Article at New York Magazine

Gorillaz rock down to Electric Avenue and rip off a song by Eddy Grant for their Plastic Beach single “Stylo”? That’s what Grant himself is alleging, saying in a statement that Damon Albarn and his animated band borrowed heavily from his electro cut... Full Article at Rolling Stone

Gorillaz will open up rehearsals to their fan club (G-Club) around the UK ahead of their April headline debut at the 2010 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Joining Damon Albarn for these live rehearsals will be Paul Simonon and Mick Jones from... Full Article at Filter Magazine

Eddy Grant is not happy with the new Gorillaz album, namely the song Stylo, which he claims steals the keyboard sequence from Eddy’s 1983 song Time Warp. “Damon Albarn knows in his heart of hearts – it’s unfortunate that we cant get into people’s hearts... Full Article at Info Addict

Warp,' for the cartoon band's recent hit, 'Stylo'. The row centres around a keyboard section of Grant's record that, he claims, has been used without his permission by Albarn. 'Stylo' features vocal contributions from rapper Mos Def and soul legend... Full Article at Spinner.com

And Grant is angry that bosses at his publishing company, EMI - who also publish Gorillaz's music - didn't contact him over the similarities. He tells NME.Com, "Damon Albarn knows in his heart of hearts - it's unfortunate that we can't get into... Full Article at Canoe

The other is a virtual band composed of four animated characters, which was formed just over a decade ago by Damon Albarn from the Britpop band Blur. So, despite being successful musical acts, they would appear to have little in common – apart from,... Full Article at The Independent

Speaking to NME.COM, Grant said he feels the keyboard section on his song is the same as the recent release from Damon Albarn and co, and even suggested that the track's creators were aware of the clash. "Damon Albarn knows in his heart of hearts –... Full Article at OH NO THEY DIDN'T