3 January 2017

Hear Gorillaz’ “Kick-ass women” playlist

Jams chosen by Noodle.

[A]nimated guitar hero Noodle, one quarter of cyber rock band Gorillaz created by Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett is teasing the band’s comeback on social media. After sharing a series of ‘books’ via Instagram and then an OKCupid page, Noodle has now obliged waiting fans with a playlist of influences on Gorillaz’ forthcoming record.

“In search of new sounds and new inspiration, I found these kick-ass women who in their own individual ways are true pioneers in the writing, production and creation of MUSIC,” Noodle wrote on Twitter. “They have inspired me, and I hope they inspire you too!”

Unsurprisingly, the playlist is on point with tracks from Abra, Grimes and Empress of all making the half-hour mixtape. Have a listen below and prepare for more from Gorillaz very soon.

Full tracklist:

Narrated by Delia Derbyshire and Evelyn Glennie
Mystere De Voix Bulgares (Bulgarian Women’s Choir) – “Kaval Sviri”
Anna Meredith – “Nautilus”
Lully – “Slow D’s”
Grimes – “Realiti”
Kali Uchi – “Ridin Around”
Fatima Al Quadiri – “Szechuan”
Empress Of – “Woman is a Word”
Haitus Kaiyote – “Molasses”
Laurie Anderson – “O Superman”
ABRA – “Vegas”
Mica Levi & Oliver Coates – “Barok Main”
Delia Derbyshire – “Doctor Who”