Unless you've been hiding under a rock or have zero clue about popular music, you'll be more than aware that Gorillaz are back and their new album 'Humanz' has now been unleashed around the world.

The four-piece animated band consisting of Noodle, 2D, Russell Hobbs and Murdoc first burst onto the scene and into our ears back in 2000 and they've made very sure they haven't left since. Tracks like 'Clint Eastwood' and '19-2000' from their self-titled debut album established them as an act that can seamlessly blend hip hop beats with electronic tendencies and rock sensibilities and they've only continued to evolve and innovate since.

'Demon Days' followed four years later and welcomed guest artists like De La Soul, DOOM, Neneh Cherry and Roots Manuva to the fold, with stand-out cuts coming in the form of 'Kids With Guns', 'Dirty Harry' and 'Feel Good Inc'.

In fact, just a quick glance through their booming discography reveals a wealth of tracks that typified the times they were released. Politically charged and damn right soulful, Gorillaz have always had their finger on the pulse and after a seven year wait since their last album 'Plastic Beach', they're back and they've got their sights aimed at a new generation.

There are a lot of names banded about when talking about Gorillaz. People like Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett keep cropping up, but to be honest, we were more interested in talking to the four members that have, in one form or another, been in Gorillaz since the start. We caught up with Noodle, 2D, Russell Hobbs and Murdoc to talk about the album process, the troubles and torment they've been through and what they envisage their new album meaning in today's times.

To accompany that, we've managed to secure a mix from Murdoc, one of the most controversial and outspoken stars in the world. His arrogant, often confrontational attitude has made him an icon for perhaps the wrong reasons but he's collected together his influences and compiled them into one, hour long session. Expect music from Aerosmith, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and much more.

Brace yourselves.