Released in August 2022 as a standout single from the album Cracker Island , "New Gold" is a collaborative masterpiece between the virtual band Gorillaz , psychedelic project Tame Impala , and rapper Bootie Brown . On its surface, the track is a shimmering piece of electronic disco-funk, but beneath its "catchy and up-tempo" exterior lies a cynical critique of modern society’s obsession with artificiality, social status, and fleeting trends. A Critique of Modern Materialism
: Rapper Bootie Brown’s verses take a "scathing" look at influencer culture and people who become overnight celebrities without a plan for when their fame inevitably disappears. Download File Gorillaz - New Gold (feat. Tame I...
Musically, the song perfectly mirrors its lyrical themes. Produced with , "New Gold" blends Tame Impala’s signature "dreamlike vocals" and psychedelic synths with Gorillaz's electronic grooves. Released in August 2022 as a standout single