For the first time Blur have gone on Twitter to debut two new songs ahead of concerts next month.

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Blur have debuted new material live on Twitter for the first time, performing two new songs via a worldwide video stream.

The songs, which have not been publicly performed before, were filmed and streamed live from a secret UK location.

Called Under The Westway and The Puritan, they were written for the band's sold-out Hyde Park concert on August 12.

The first went out at 6.15pm (BST) and the second an hour later.

Damon Albarn said: "I wrote these songs for Hyde Park and I’m really excited about getting out there and playing them for people."

Tony Wang, UK General Manager of Twitter added: "People all over the world are connecting with the musicians they love on Twitter.

"Blur is taking this idea even further by debuting two new songs through a live stream and having a direct conversation with their fans on the platform.

"They know what their fans want and are setting the pace for the future of artist engagement online."

Go to @blurofficial to hear the tracks and an exclusive band interview.


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