Gorillaz Pop-Up Shop & Exhibition Launch in Los Angeles | Billboard

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Gorillaz is continuing promotion for its upcoming album, The Mountain, with the opening of a pop-up shop in Los Angeles offering exclusive merchandise.

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The Gorillaz: House of Kong LA Gift Shop is free and open to the public at 1005 Mateo St. In downtown Los Angeles. It is open from noon to 6 p.m. PT until Wednesday, and then from 10 a.m. To 10 p.m. PT daily from Thursday through March 19. The shop offers items including clothing, stickers, jigsaw puzzles, comic books, and mugs.

Did You Know? The House of Kong LA Gift Shop opened a week before the opening of the House of Kong Exhibition LA, an audiovisual experience created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett.

Items related to The Mountain will be available starting Friday, coinciding with the album’s release. Visitors to the shop can also take a photo with the 1969 Chevy Camaro featured in the music video for the band’s 2010 song “Stylo.”

The band recently performed The Mountain in its entirety at sold-out shows at the Hollywood Palladium on Sunday, February 23. The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, following 2023’s Cracker Island.

Expert Insight: Gorillaz is employing a multi-faceted promotional strategy, combining physical retail experiences like the pop-up shop and the House of Kong exhibition with live performances and a forthcoming appearance on a major television program, suggesting a significant investment in the launch of their new album.

Gorillaz is also scheduled to make its debut appearance on Saturday Night Live on March 7, with Ryan Gosling hosting the episode.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is available at the Gorillaz: House of Kong LA Gift Shop?

The shop offers a range of Gorillaz merchandise, including clothing, stickers, jigsaw puzzles, comic books, and mugs.

When will items related to The Mountain album be available at the gift shop?

Items related to The Mountain will arrive at the shop on Friday, the same day as the album’s release.

Where did the band perform The Mountain in its entirety?

Gorillaz performed The Mountain in its entirety at the Hollywood Palladium on Sunday, February 23.

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