I just got this e-mail:

The sprawling metropolis that is Kong Studios, home of Gorillaz, has been re-built and the grand extension is finally finished.
Noodle, guitarist of Gorillaz, has returned from Japan, and the others - Murdoc, 2D and Russel - are on their way. Having learnt the truth of her past, she now speaks English. What's more, Noodle has also written a brand new album for the band!
But there is a black storm brewing.....

On returning to Kong she has discovered that the building is awash with the diseased, walking undead. What could have caused the dead to live again; mindless automatons whose brains are now Ebola-ridden slush? Once intelligent beings reduced to moaning groaning ghouls with cold, dead lifeless eyes? What's the cause? What's the cure!?!

With her new-found skills of translation, she has spent the last six months studying all culture from the multiple TV screens of Kong Studios. And the evidence speaks for itself.....a connection?

Noodle continues:

"The dark is rising! There is danger!! Disease walks our corridors!! We need fresh talents. Gorillaz are looking for new collaborators. In an effort to find a solution, I, Noodle am to launch the World's First Global Internet Talent Contest to be held within the walls of Kong Studios at Gorillaz.com

"SEARCH FOR A STAR"

It is to be a rare Olympian tournament that engulfs all forms of artistic _expression, with an aim to seek out the next wave of talented artists. The prize?.....The prize is to be new Gorillaz collaborators!.

We are looking for true artists. Special kids! Musicians, child rappers, animators, inventors, writers, painters, comics, Mexican magicians, maverick plumbers, graffiti visionaries, imaginary Jedi's or electric chefs.....People of vision!

People with souls, and a joy for experimentation.

The canvas is blank and the choice is yours!.

Are you a new Gorillaz Collaborator?

Are you what we're looking for ?!

and there's more at www.gorillaz.com.

gawd, just put out the fucking album already and quit with the theatrics


i hate when things are contrived to be clever.

I didn't like them that much. I dunno why, but the music grates on me.

Miho needs to get back with Yuka...make up with sista lovin and make another Cibo Matto album

but their whole schtick is that they're a band made up of cartoon characters. it's SUPPOSED to be contrived. isn't it?

Anxiety said:

i suppose. but i was never really impressed with the whole thing. i liked the tunes i heard on the radio, but beyond that i could care less about what they're supposed to be about.


so do they have an album or not?

well, go to the wrecka stow and find out!

Anxiety said:

at this point, i think i've forgotten where they all are

GrayKing said:

I for one am excited about this. I dug the tunes, it involves Damon, it's silly fun with all the cartoons and whatnots. This is good news for endo!

endorphin74 said:

i'm shocked!

seriously, this bit o' news made me think of ya...i'm surprised you aren't on their mailing list! (unless of course you ARE, and this is old news for ya.)

Anxiety said:

i'm full of surprises, eh?

I have a feeling I was on their list with an email account I rarely use now.

Didya check out their site with the li'l teaser intro?

I'm excited for the "relaunch" Dec. 8. wheeeee!

I thought they were fun. Never thought they'd be back though. They should make a movie.