Gorillaz and IDLES Join Forces on New Song "The God of Lying"

"Gorillaz have recruited IDLES for their new track "The God of Lying," the latest single off their upcoming new album The Mountain. Rooted in a psychedelic reggae rhythm, "The God of Lying" features spoken word narration from IDLES' Joe Talbot, cooed vocals from Damon Albarn, and uneasy, chirping synths. Continuing with The Mountain 's global melting pot vision, the song also boasts percussion from Viraj Acharya and bansuri playing from Ajay Prasanna."

"Talbot mutters in the first verse, later asking "Are you bubbling at the surface, of what's cooking underneath?" Then, in the chorus, Albarn seems to respond: "Oh don't you say that you think I'm in glory.../ Running to the exit with a huge grin on my face/ Screaming hope is behind and I wanna get high." Stream "The God of Lying" below."

"The Mountain, Gorillaz's ninth studio album, will arrive on March 20th, 2026 (pre-order here). The band has previously previewed the new record with singles " The Happy Dictator" and "The Manifesto." Gorillaz's Damon Albarn enlisted dozens of unique contributors for the project, including Sparks, Johnny Marr, Proof, Bizarrap, Tony Allen, Black Thought, and many more. Gorillaz will also celebrate the release of The Mountain with a 2026 UK and Ireland tour, which kicks off on March 21st. Get tickets here."

Gorillaz recruited IDLES for the single "The God of Lying," which combines a psychedelic reggae rhythm with spoken-word narration by Joe Talbot and cooed vocals from Damon Albarn. The track adds uneasy, chirping synths, percussion from Viraj Acharya and bansuri by Ajay Prasanna, reflecting a global musical palette. Talbot's verses pose questions about societal and political tension, while Albarn's chorus delivers a wry, ambiguous response. The Mountain is Gorillaz's ninth studio album, scheduled for March 20, 2026. The album follows singles "The Happy Dictator" and "The Manifesto," and features contributors such as Sparks, Johnny Marr, Proof, Bizarrap, Tony Allen, and Black Thought. A UK and Ireland tour begins March 21, 2026.

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