The Ballad Of Darren

“This is an aftershock record, reflection and comment on where we find ourselves now.” ~ Damon Albarn

“The older and madder we get, it becomes more essential that what we play is loaded with the right emotion and intention. Sometimes just a riff doesn’t do the job.” ~ Graham Coxon

“For any long term relationship to last with any meaning you have to be able to surprise each other somehow and somehow we all continue to do that.” ~ Alex James

“It always feels very natural to make music together. With every record we do, the process reveals something new and we develop as a band. We don’t take that for granted.” ~ Dave Rowntree

blur will release their 1st album in 8 years, titled "The Ballad Of Darren" and comprising 10 new tracks, on July 21st, 2023 on Parlophone Records. Produced by James Ford and recorded at Studio 13, London and Devon, "The Ballad Of Darren" is the band’s 9th studio album, their 1st since the chart topping "The Magic Whip" in 2015, with artwork featuring an image by British photographer Martin Parr.