Murdoc

'Song Machine Episode 3' encapsulates the same electronic dreaminess of Gorillaz’s former work, but it's the staggering of emotion throughout the release that keeps listeners hooked.

The album art — a swirly, wistful drawing in cotton candy hues of 2-D playing his guitar — is in line with the mood of The Now Now, which is primarily beachside ennui.

Besides the music videos cycling through the screen behind the stage, their 8-bit countenances also made occasional appearances on a small overhead display.