Music / First LookExclusive: Aitor Throup on working with Damon AlbarnThe London menswear designer – and creative director of Damon Albarn's first ever solo album – on creating a visual system for the visionary musicianShareLink copied ✔️January 20, 2014MusicFirst LookText Charlie Robin Jones Earlier today, eagle-eyed trawlers uncovered the release date of Damon Albarn's new record. On 28th April, the man behind Gorillaz, Blur and a host of other awesome projects will release his first ever solo album. Titled Everyday Robots, it features Brian Eno, Bat For Lashes and XL Records' Richard Russell collaborating on what will doubtlessly be one of the crucial releases of 2014. Aitor Throup's sketch for Damon Albarn's new videoAitor Throup Perhaps the most interesting credit, however, is the project's creative director: Aitor Throup. One of London menswear's most distinctive and conceptual new designers, he's been taken on to oversee the "visual system" for Everyday Robots. As the video for the record's title track drops (watch it below!), Dazed premieres a video interview with Aitor, in which he discusses the link between Damon, ancient rituals and facial reconstruction techniques, and an exclusive look at Aitor's sketch for the project. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThese photos capture clandestine moments at iconic fashion showsTaken backstage at catwalks during the 1990s, a new exhibition uncovers the rare archive of Angelica Blechschmidt, former editor-in-chief of German VogueFashionLife & CultureIs this the most corrupt World Cup ever?Pull&BearFashionSongs Worth Reading: Sophia Stel and PULL&BEAR find dark academia in ParisLife & CultureWhy the smartest person you know is watching Love IslandBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaLife & CultureCan you actually live an analogue life in 2026?MusicSo you want to go to a festival solo? NothingMusicNothing launches ‘Club Nothing’ nightlife series with a global fundDazed LeagueInside an intimate soccer watch party in New YorkEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy