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Blur's performance at Coachella, their first major North American show in nine years, was met with an unenthusiastic crowd, prompting frontman Damon Albarn to express disappointment and declare "You're never seeing us again." Despite the upcoming second weekend performance, Albarn's remarks cast doubt on the band's future, with the group previously commenting on the festival's attendees being "on their own planet."
The music scene in 2023 is diverse, with no single dominating genre, and sees a mix of polished studio productions, TikTok hits, and a drum and bass revival. Artists like Billie Eilish, Blur, and SZA are highlighted among the best songs of the year, with a mix of established acts and newcomers making waves. The list includes a variety of genres and collaborations, showcasing the eclectic nature of current music trends.
Blur frontman Damon Albarn has announced that the band is going on hiatus again, stating that it's "too much" for him. The recent reunion, which resulted in their ninth studio album, The Ballad of Darren, has come to an end. Albarn did leave the possibility of future reunions open, but emphasized that he is not dwelling on the past. He also mentioned upcoming projects, including an opera in Paris and a new Gorillaz album. Meanwhile, guitarist Graham Coxon will be touring with The Waeve as openers for Elbow's 2024 U.K. arena tour.
Damon Albarn, frontman of Blur, has announced that the band's reunion is over, at least for now, following the completion of their recent tour. Albarn expressed gratitude for the experience but stated that he is not dwelling on the past. He revealed plans to work on a new Gorillaz record in India and is also writing an opera set to debut in Paris next year.
Damon Albarn has announced that Blur will be going back on hiatus after their recent album release and tour, stating that it's "too much" for him. Albarn will be focusing on the next Gorillaz album and an opera he has written, while Blur guitarist Graham Coxon will be touring with The Waeve.
OpenSea, once the leading marketplace for NFTs, has abandoned its policy of mandatory royalty payments to NFT creators, losing market share to no-fee competitor Blur. The decision comes as NFT trading volume has plummeted and prices for computer-generated art linked to NFTs are plunging. Blur's lack of platform fees and optional royalty agreements have attracted sellers and buyers, while OpenSea's share of the struggling NFT market has dropped to under 30%. The loss of royalty payments is likely to have the most significant impact on smaller creators who relied on the income, and the regulatory scrutiny of royalty payments by the SEC adds further uncertainty to the NFT market.
Blur has released their first new song in eight years, "The Narcissist," which will appear on their upcoming album, The Ballad of Darren, set to release on July 21. The band worked with producer James Ford on the album, which will be available digitally and on CD and vinyl. The album is described as an "aftershock record" and a reflection on where the band is now. Blur will also be touring across Europe this summer.
Blur has announced their first album in eight years, The Ballad of Darren, which will be released on July 14th. The album's lead single, "The Narcissist," is out now. The album was produced by James Ford and is described by frontman Damon Albarn as a reflection on the current state of the world. Blur will also embark on their first tour since 2015, with shows in the UK, Europe, Japan, and South America.
Blur announces their first new album in eight years, The Ballad of Darren, set to release on July 21 via Parlophone. The band shared a brief summary of the record, and also released a new song, "The Narcissist." The album's artwork was done by photographer Martin Parr. Blur is set to play at Primavera Sound and will headline two Wembley Stadium shows in July.
Blur has announced a surprise new album, "The Ballad Of Darren," set to release on July 21 via Parlophone. The album features 10 tracks produced by James Ford and recorded at Studio 13 in London and Devon. The band has also shared the first single, "The Narcissist." Blur will embark on an intimate UK warm-up tour before playing a run of European festival shows and a huge Wembley Stadium show.