Gorillaz: Things I Like by Russel

Deezer Originals, Russel Hobbs, Gorillaz
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Welcome to Things I Like - a unique look into the minds of the some of the world’s most creative, innovative and influential musicians with Gorillaz' drummer Russel Hobbs. The band's resident scryer and the meat behind the beat steps up to the microphone, joined by stellar list of Gorillaz friends including Jehnny Beth, De La Soul’s Pos, Peven Everett, Little Simz and Cheick Tidiane Seck This is an exploration of the past, the future and everything in between - music, art, life and the afterlife - while not forgetting a subject very close to the heart of this man mountain... dinner plans.

Episodes

  1. 05/30/2018

    07 - Gabriel Wallace and Russel's drumming masterclass

    It's time to talk about the most important part of the band - the drummer. Russel and his earthly representative Gabriel pull up their drum stools and sit down to discuss the art of drumming. Each week join Russel as he meets current and future musical legends to delve into the obscure and wonderful corners of their minds. So, step inside, fire up the dream machine and hold on tight...

    19 min

  2. 05/30/2018

    06 - Cheick Tidiane Seck: Africa is the future

    Russel and Malian musical mastermind Cheick Tidiane Seck come together to explore meeting Fela Kuti, the origins of the Rail Band and the power of African music.Each week join Russel as he meets current and future musical legends to delve into the obscure and wonderful corners of their minds. So, step inside, fire up the dream machine and hold on tight...

    20 min

  3. 05/23/2018

    05 - Pauline Black on the power of Ska

    Russel and the legendary Pauline Black travel back to the birth of the 2 Tone label and relive the birth of The Specials, Madness, Selector and more great bands.Each week join Russel as he meets current and future musical legends to delve into the obscure and wonderful corners of their minds. So, step inside, fire up the dream machine and hold on tight...

    20 min

  4. 05/16/2018

    04 - Little Simz: stillness in wonderland

    Why did Alice In Wonderland keep coming up in Little Simz' life and what did it mean? Head down the rabbit hole with Russel and the rapper as they explore her past and future.Each week join Russel as he meets current and future musical legends to delve into the obscure and wonderful corners of their minds. So, step inside, fire up the dream machine and hold on tight...

    12 min

  5. 05/09/2018

    03 - Peven Everett: are aliens amongst us?

    Do aliens exist? Are they amongst us already? What's the significance of the pyramids? Russel and singer Peven Everett meet in LA to explore the big questions.Each week join Russel as he meets current and future musical legends to delve into the obscure and wonderful corners of their minds. So, step inside, fire up the dream machine and hold on tight...

    23 min

  6. 05/02/2018

    02 - Jehnny Beth's afterlife dinner party

    The lead singer of Savages and member of the Gorillaz family introduces Russel to her dream dinner party guests from across time and space.Each week join Russel as he meets current and future musical legends to delve into the obscure and wonderful corners of their minds. So, step inside, fire up the dream machine and hold on tight...

    15 min

  7. 05/02/2018

    01 - Posdnous: advice to my younger self

    In the first episode of Things I Like Posdnous from Del La Soul joins Gorillaz' mysterious drummer Russel Hobbs on a journey back in time.Each week join Russel as he meets current and future musical legends to delve into the obscure and wonderful corners of their minds. So, step inside, fire up the dream machine and hold on tight...

    12 min

  8. EPISODE 6

    Introducing Things I Like by Russel from Gorillaz

    Welcome to this brand new podcast from Gorillaz! Across seven episodes we’ll meet some of music’s boldest voices and keenest minds.Each week join Gorillaz' drummer Russel Hobbs as he travels to see current and future musical legends to delve into the obscure and wonderful corners of their minds. So, step inside, fire up the dream machine and hold on tight...

    1 min

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Welcome to Things I Like - a unique look into the minds of the some of the world’s most creative, innovative and influential musicians with Gorillaz' drummer Russel Hobbs. The band's resident scryer and the meat behind the beat steps up to the microphone, joined by stellar list of Gorillaz friends including Jehnny Beth, De La Soul’s Pos, Peven Everett, Little Simz and Cheick Tidiane Seck This is an exploration of the past, the future and everything in between - music, art, life and the afterlife - while not forgetting a subject very close to the heart of this man mountain... dinner plans.

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  • Creator
    Deezer Originals, Russel Hobbs, Gorillaz
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Deezer Originals, Russel Hobbs, Gorillaz
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