Gorillaz Confirms New Album Release for 2025

Damon Albarn has confirmed that Gorillaz will release a new album in 2025, following their last album, Cracker Island, which came out in 2023. In an interview with Les Inrockuptibles, he stated, "I’m finishing a new Gorillaz album" and mentioned that he is also working on a new opera titled The Magic Flute II: La Malédiction. Albarn's collaborator, Jamie Hewlett, supported this announcement, confirming via social media that the album is indeed coming out this year. The album is reportedly nearing completion, with Albarn indicating it would be finished in about six weeks. Fans are excited about the upcoming release, though some express caution based on past delays and Albarn's previous statements about new music. The anticipation builds as Gorillaz prepares for what could be a significant return to the music scene.