Zane Lowe x Gorillaz Interview: Mountain, House of Kong and 25 Years Together

Gorillaz&9th album, Mountain, is out now. Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett sat down with Zane Lowe to discuss new project, being inspired while working through loss and grief, and to reflect on their 25 years together. Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - LA-Style House 02:00 - Beginning of Story 02:57 - Album & Concerts 03:55 - Transformation of Performances 06:33 - Interviews and Covers 08:28 - Animation & Technology 10:12 - Creative Process 10:55 - Creating Storyboard 11:55 - Process of Creating 12:55 - Bruce Willis&Involvement 13:55 - Influence of First Album 14:55 - Concept Albums 16:47 - Themes of Album 'Mountain' 18:00 - Character Development 20:50 - Working on &Island' 21:50 - Netflix Experience 22:50 - Reflections on Albums 23:47 - Experience in Turkmenistan 25:00 - Recording Studio 26:14 - Journey to India 29:00 - Cultural Interaction 30:25 - Inspiration from India 32:27 - Musical Impressions 33:15 - Recording with Dennis Hopper 35:04 - Collaboration with Lou Reed 37:55 - Lou Reed&voice in Album 38:50 - Losses in History of Gorillaz 40:45 - Musical Experience 42:40 - AI & Creativity 44:27 - Memories of China 46:24 - Descent from Mountain 48:24 - Visiting Dressing Room 49:27 - Impressions from Exhibition 50:20 - Discussing Next Album 51:20 - Problems with Clip 53:10 - Conclusion Playlists: | | #Interview Original video: