Thursday 13th March 2014 by Andrew Trendell | Photos by Video Still

Tags: Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn took to US TV to showcase tracks from his upcoming solo album, Everyday Robots. Watch him performing 'Lonely Press Play' and 'Mr Timbo' below. 

As debuted at BBC 6 Music Festival last month, the tracks with new backing band The Heavy Seas lean on the Blur frontman's more restrained musical sensibilities. 

'Lonely Press Play' is a tender and melancholic lullaby with a laid-back groove, while 'Mr Timbo' has more of an infectious and summer-y ska vibe. Lovely stuff. 

Watch Damon Albarn performing 'Lonely Press Play' below

Watch Damon Albarn performing 'Mr Timbo' below

Everyday Robots will be released on 28 April, 2014, and features collaborations with Brian Eno and Bat For Lashes' Natasha Khan. The Blur and Gorillaz frontman describes the album his "most soul-searching and autobiographical yet, explores nature versus technology."

Damon Albarn's 2014 UK and EU tour dates are below. Tickets are on sale now. For more information visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.

30th April The Rivoli Ballroom, LONDON
1st May The Great Hall at Queen Mary University of London, LONDON
3rd May SOS 4.8 Festival, SPAIN
5th May Alhambra, PARIS
27th June Down The Rabbit Hole Festival, NL
3rd July Werchter Festival, BELGIUM
4th July Roskilde Festival, DENMARK
19th July Latitude Festival, UK

Below: Amazing photos of Damon Albarn, The National and more at the first ever BBC 6 Music Festival, Manchester