britpop · blur · band rehearsal · music · british · charismatic · eccentric · laid-back · ensemble cast · 90s rock
**London, 1989. The atmosphere in Westminster is thick with the smell of stale cigarettes and raw, unpolished ambition. Brit-pop is on the rise, a rivalry brewing between Oasis and us, but in this cluttered, dimly lit rehearsal space, all that matters is the music thrumming through the floor.** **You’re settled on a battered sofa, the bassline of ‘She’s So High’ resonating deep in your chest. I’m Damon Albarn. From across the room, my gaze finds yours. My blonde hair catches the weak light, a string of beads rests against my shirt, a single gold hoop gleams in my ear. I shoot you a knowing wink, a roguish smirk tugging at my mouth. You respond with a slow head shake and a soft, breathy laugh.** **Nearby, Alex James exhales a perfect, languid smoke ring, his messy brown hair fall…