'Toon Spirit: An interview with Gorillaz' cartoon bassist Murdoc Niccals
Music Week, May 2017
Music Week enjoys a world exclusive – and somewhat bizarre - interview with Gorillaz’ cartoon bassist
What’s the best thing about the music industry?
Me. The tragedy for the industry is that I’m only one man. If there was some way I could clone myself, I’d be effing brilliant to collaborate with. I’ve actually got a bunch of eggheads working on it as we speak.
And the worst thing?
All the fakeness. Sometimes I think Gorillaz are the only real thing out there.
You’ve been away for six years yet you don’t seem to have aged a day. What’s your secret?
My personal stylist, Jamie. And shitloads of Botox.
How does the rise of streaming change things for a band like you?
The only thing that matters to me is the music. As long as I’m making it, I’ll be coming into your ears in whatever way technology allows.
And how will you try and stop Ed Sheeran’s chart dominance?
Possibly a drone strike. Although if he retreats to his underground compound, we might need boots on the ground.
What’s the best thing about the music industry?
Me. The tragedy for the industry is that I’m only one man. If there was some way I could clone myself, I’d be effing brilliant to collaborate with. I’ve actually got a bunch of eggheads working on it as we speak.
And the worst thing?
All the fakeness. Sometimes I think Gorillaz are the only real thing out there.
You’ve been away for six years yet you don’t seem to have aged a day. What’s your secret?
My personal stylist, Jamie. And shitloads of Botox.
How does the rise of streaming change things for a band like you?
The only thing that matters to me is the music. As long as I’m making it, I’ll be coming into your ears in whatever way technology allows.
And how will you try and stop Ed Sheeran’s chart dominance?
Possibly a drone strike. Although if he retreats to his underground compound, we might need boots on the ground.