Gorillaz 'Song Machine Live': Airdate, tracklist, tickets, trailer and all about the iconic band's virtual concert
Gorillaz have taken to social media to tease their highly anticipated virtual live performance this winter. With their first live concert since 2018, the world's biggest virtual band will be performing songs from their online series 'Song Machine', live from London for audiences across the globe.
Dubbed 'Song Machine Live' and hosted by LIVENow, the special Gorillaz event will be broadcast for two nights in December and will feature visuals from their secret weapon, animator Jamie Hewlett. The full Gorillaz live group will be hitting the London stage, including guitarist Noodle, bassist Murdoc Niccals, drummer Russel and frontman 2D with Damon Albarn. Additionally, 'Song Machine' sees the band teaming up with a star-studded list of artists such as Beck, Elton John, Skepta and Slowthai.
Speaking of the event, LIVENow Director Marc Watson said the virtual concert will "raise the bar on what to expect from live-streamed concerts". He said, "We are really proud to work alongside Gorillaz to create something truly special for fans all around the world. It demonstrates our commitment to creativity and innovation as we build LIVENow into the world's leading destination for live-streamed content."
Airdate
'Song Machine Live' will stream for two nights across various timezones on LIVENow. Click here for their official website. Check out the broadcast times below.
Saturday December 12
North and South America 16.00 PST
Asia, Australia and New Zealand 20.00 JST
Sunday December 13
UK / Europe and Africa at 19.00 BST
Poster
Gorillaz teased the concert with a poster shared on Instagram on September 24.
"Got your ticket for Song Machine Live yet?" the group began in the caption alongside the poster. "THREE live performances streamed to you in real time Performing to you live and direct Songs from Song Machine, played live for the first time This show will not be replayed. Miss it, miss out!" they noted.
Check out their poster here.
Tracklist
The group hasn't confirmed what songs they will be performing exactly, but their concert will likely include hit songs from the 'Song Machine' series. You can check out the tracklist below.
'Strange Timez' (ft Robert Smith)
'The Valley of The Pagans' (ft Beck)
'The Lost Chord' (ft Leee John)
'Pac-Man' (ft ScHoolboy Q)
'Chalk Tablet Towers' (ft St Vincent)
'The Pink Phantom' (ft Elton John and 6LACK)
'Aries' (ft Peter Hook and Georgia)
'Friday 13th' (ft Octavian)
'Dead Butterflies' (ft Kano and Roxani Arias)
'Désolé' (ft Fatoumata Diawara) (Extended Version)
'Momentary Bliss' (ft slowthai and Slaves)
The Deluxe version includes the above tracks and the addition of the below songs.
'Opium' (ft EARTHGANG)
'Simplicity' (ft Joan As Police Woman)
'Severed Head' (ft Goldlink and Unknown Mortal Orchestra)
'With Love To An Ex' (ft Moonchild Sanelly)
'MLS' (ft JPEGMAFIA and CHAI)
'How Far?' (ft Tony Allen and Skepta)
Tickets
Ticket purchases for 'Song Machine Live' are available for fans around the world, with prices starting at $15 in the US. Other prices include $30 or $40 for different package options.
For full ticket and viewing information, see WWW.GORILLAZLIVENOW.COM
Trailer