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Gorillaz

Alternative Rock/Electronic/Hip-Hop·Music·iconic·United Kingdom
ICON
Universally recognized and celebrated
No Gap
LISTENERS
42.4M
YT SUBS
13.3M
SOCIAL
3.9M
CHAMPIONS
0

Gorillaz is an English virtual band created in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, consisting of four fictional animated characters. The band has become highly successful with nine studio albums and has pioneered live performances using holograms and visuals, revolutionizing the concept of virtual bands.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (8)
  • 26-27 awards from 79-81 nominations including BRIT Awards and Emmy nominations
  • Independent label KONG with Warner/Parlophone distribution
  • 26-27 awards including 2018 Brit Award for British Group
  • 2023 Emmy nomination
  • Nine studio albums released from 2001 to 2023
  • Pioneered virtual band concept with animated characters
  • Major label deals with Parlophone/Warner and launched independent label KONG
  • Own independent label KONG
WHAT FANS SAY (4)

Now, I don’t listen to them. I know them, heard their music on the radio, but I wouldn’t say I’m a big fan or liked them enough to seek out their music. That being said… I heard some buzz around this new record of theirs and I put it on and gave it a listen. I love music and listen to a lot of dif

u/Careless_Tackle847 · reddit · 672

Kinda ironic that MURDOC, the Satanist Nazi Cult leader would support Palestine LOL... My sister says Gorillaz is a leftist British band that performatively backs whatever political message is trendy at the time so it's not surprising they'd do this. BUT it is pretty ironic knowing Murdoc's past spe

u/lacheconn · reddit · 184

I cannot stress enough just how much I love the mountain. One of their most complex, cohesive and beautiful works ever done. I can't stop replaying it 💚

Last.fm user · lastfm

Seeing how Noodle looks now and realizing that I literally grew up with them 🥹

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is Gorillaz underrated?

Gorillaz has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including 26-27 awards from 79-81 nominations including brit awards and emmy nominations.

Q:What genre is Gorillaz?

Gorillaz works in Alternative Rock/Electronic/Hip-Hop originating from United Kingdom (England). As a music artist at the "iconic" level, Gorillaz has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Alternative Rock scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Gorillaz have?

Gorillaz has approximately 42.4M monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 13.3M YouTube subscribers and approximately 3.9M combined social media followers. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to Gorillaz?

Fans of Gorillaz often also enjoy LCD Soundsystem, Beck, Massive Attack, Blur, Radiohead. These artists share common ground in the Alternative Rock space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Gorillaz's approach to alternative rock/electronic/hip-hop, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Gorillaz more famous?

With a Gap Score of 0/100, Gorillaz's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (iconic). Contributing factors: the gap between quality and fame often comes down to timing, market dynamics, and the inherent biases of recommendation algorithms that favor established artists.