MusicFirst 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 LookTextCharlie 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. Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREInside Erika de Casier’s shimmering R&B universe ‘Rap saved my life’: A hazy conversation with MIKE and Earl SweatshirtVanmoof8 Dazed Clubbers on the magic and joy of living in Berlin7 essential albums by the SoulquariansIs AI really the future of music? InstagramIntroducing Instagram’s 2025 Rings winnersThe KPop Demon Hunters directors on fan theories and a potential sequelplaybody: The club night bringing connection back to the dancefloorAn interview with IC3PEAK, the band Putin couldn’t silenceFrost Children answer the dA-Zed quizThe 5 best features from PinkPantheress’ new remix albumMoses Ideka is making pagan synth-folk from the heart of south London