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The Magic Whip 10th Anniversary. 

To celebrate, a special vinyl edition of the album featuring brand new artwork and a five-piece capsule collection are being released on 25th April 2025. Includes, a green bomber jacket, red t-shirt, tote bag, ice cream pin badge and a Mr Ok umbrella.

Visual artist Tony Hung has reimagined the album’s original artwork to create a special new red and gold album cover. With added foil embossed details, the new artwork edition vinyl is available as a half-speed mastered, single gold disc for the first time.

“My reworking for the anniversary edition was inspired by a deep dive into the album’s lyrics. Here, I found more intensity, anxiety and a dystopian edge, all of which I wanted to convey in the new edition. Upturned, the now spoilt ice cream brought a heavier tone, whilst the cone suggested a tower-like structure. The idea of an active broadcast tower, soaring above the clouds felt oppressive and menacing, suitably setting the scene. The final cover art was achieved by juxtaposing the above with the vibrant aesthetic and colours associated with ‘lai see’ (lucky money) envelopes; a traditional Chinese gesture, where said envelopes are gifted to loved ones during special occasions such as the lunar new year, birthdays, anniversaries etc. Perfectly befitting The Magic Whip’s 10th anniversary, wherein our package contains the gift of music.” - Tony Hung

On 12th April, a limited-edition, zoetrope picture disc edition of The Magic Whip will be exclusively available in independent record stores for Record Store Day 2025. 

Explore the full range and pre-order now via the blur official shop.
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The Ballad of Darren, blur’s ninth studio album was released 2 years ago today on 21st July 2023.
The album cover was photographed by Martin Parr
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St Charles Square live at the BBC Radio 2 In Concert Show, 18th July 2023
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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Magic Whip with a fine art print.
Designed by Tony Hung and printed by Jealous Studios, the prints are finished with luminous, glow-in-the-dark ink.
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blur photographed by Paul Spencer, 1993.
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blur: Live at Wembley Stadium
Watch the full concert film, now available to rent across all major US streaming platforms.
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'Coffee & TV' single artwork.
Oil painting by Graham Coxon.
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blur performing Chemical World at Glastonbury Festival
26th June, 1994.
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blur: To The End showing in theaters across the US from Wednesday 6/25 for a limited time only.
Book your tickets now.
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On Your Own live on Top Of The Pops, 1997.
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In celebration of The Magic Whip’s 10th anniversary, blur have partnered with the album’s concept artist Tony Hung and print specialists Jealous Studios to produce two fine art prints featuring the album’s iconic imagery.

‘The Magic Whip’ edition showcases the album’s original neon ice cream cone, finished with a luminous layer of glow-in-the-dark ink that brings the neon to life.

‘Ice Cream Man’ is limited to 250 editions, each hand-signed by Tony Hung and also finished with glow-in-the-dark ink.

Unveiled at the Jealous Summer Show 2025, both prints are now available exclusively to purchase online via Jealous.
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Directed by Tony Hung, the Ong Ong music video combines The Magic Whip artwork with classic video games such as Super Mario Bros or Pac-Man. 

The Hero, Mr OK, who features on the single artwork has to cross various levels, each with it’s own “boss” to defeat before being reunited with his kidnapped girlfriend. Each boss is played by a member of the band.
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