Updated: News Snippets (Aug 3)

- Damon Albarn is to function on the new Kano album, out in September. London City will function a monitor referred to as "Really feel Free" recorded with Damon. (supply: Gorillaz-Unofficial)

- Alex James will host Basic FM's new present When Basic Meets Pop, ranging from August 4. The three-part collection will give attention to how classical music has influenced pop. (source: Blur Fan Membership)