Jarvis Cocker has reviewed the latest book to be have been published about The Beatles. 'The John Lennon Letters', edited by Hunter Davies, is a collection of missives from the late Beatles’ songwriter, dating from...
Damon Albarn is having a ''24 hour party'' touring the UK for his Africa Express shows.The Blur singer - who is travelling with musicians including Carl Barat, Jarvis Cocker, Gruff Rhys and Eliza Doolittle on...
Pete Townshend, Jarvis Cocker and Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos have signed a petition demanding a fair trial for Russian punk band Pussy Riot.Former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant and...
John Lydon will be appearing on Bbc One current affairs program 'Question Time' this evening (July 5, 2012), the ever-outspoken elder statesmen of punk being given his biggest opportunity on TV in years to get...
Jarvis Cocker says Pulp's 'Common People' was a ''popular song by accident.'' The band's 1995 single was a number two hit in the UK, and has remained the band's defining moment, and Jarvis admits as...
Singer Jarvis Cocker has travelled to the Arctic Circle in his new role as a Greenpeace ambassador - and was moved to tears at the region's majestic landscape.The Pulp frontman has signed up as the...
Jarvis Cocker has suggested Pulp will tour again.The Britpop group - who reunited last year after splitting in 2002 - took to the stage as London's Royal Albert Hall on Saturday (31.03.12) as part of...
Pulp star Jarvis Cocker is to host a new late-night radio show exploring what Britons get up to after hours.The rocker will take to the streets to investigate the unusual nocturnal activities of listeners, from...
Kasabian were named Best British Band at the NME Awards tonight (29.02.12).The 'Rewired' group beat off competition from Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, Foals and Muse to land the prize - and singer Tom Meighan used...
Pulp have been one of the more popular among the slew of artists making their active return to live music as the demand for nostalgia echoes across the music industry's decaying wasteland, their shows last...
Brett Anderson wrote all the songs for his new album in a week.The Suede frontman has just released his fourth solo LP, 'Black Rainbows', on which he collaborated with musician-and-producer Leo Abrahams.When Brett went into...
Beyonce, U2, Foo Fighters and Muse are battling it out to be named Headliner of the Year at the UK Festival Awards.All acts who headlined festivals in the UK in 2011 are in the running...
British singer Jarvis Cocker hinted that his reunion with Pulp is over during the band's last gig of its summer tour on Sunday (04Sep11).The 1990s Britpop icons announced last year (10) they would be reteaming...
The Strokes were joined by a guest performer during their set at Britain's Reading Festival on Saturday night (27Aug11) - Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker.The Common People hitmaker was beckoned onstage by Julian Casablancas during The...
Pulp's Jarvis Cocker joined The Strokes during their co-headlining set at Reading last night (27.08.11). 'Common People' singer Jarvis appeared with the New York band to perform a version of The Cars' 'Just What I...
British rocker Jarvis Cocker is to put all his lyrics down in print in a new book.The Pulp frontman will release Mother, Brother, Lover: Selected Lyrics in October (11) and the tome will feature song...
Pulp were inspired to reunite by the death of a friend. The 'Common People' group are playing a string of festival dates this summer - their first shows since splitting in 2002 - and frontman...
Jarvis Cocker only wears tight-fitting underpants.The Pulp star refuses to wear baggy boxer shorts as he hates the lack of support they offer.He said: "I'm wearing American Apparel Y-fronts. Not boxers. I find that boxers...
Pulp have reformed.The legendary Britpop group - comprising of Jarvis Cocker, Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey, Russell Senior and Mark Webber - are to headline the Wireless Festival in London's Hyde Park on July...
KT Tunstall turned to dance music after having a crisis of confidence in Greenland. The Scottish folk rocker said she had a revelation while on a visit to the icy country, which she attended with...
Jarvis Cocker wants Pulp to reform for next year's Glastonbury Festival.The singer is keen to follow in the footsteps of fellow Britpop band Blur and reunite for the world famous music event.He told BANG Showbiz:...
BONO and former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER were the big winners at the U.K.'s annual Sony Radio Academy Awards on Monday (10May10).The event in London honoured the best of British radio talent, and Cocker, who...
Jarvis Cocker says Pulp could reform soon.The 'Disco 2000' singer said he was prompted to consider a reunion of the iconic Britpop band after mistaken reports they would reform to play Glastonbury.He said: "I got...
Jarvis Cocker regrets his Michael Jackson protest.The former Pulp singer says he was uncomfortable with the attention he attracted when he invaded the stage during the 'Thriller' star's performance of 'Earth Song' at the 1996...
Former PULP star JARVIS COCKER is to provide the voice for a puppet in WES ANDERSON's new movie adaptation of beloved ROALD DAHL tale FANTASTIC MR. FOX. The Common People singer joins a cast that includes...
Former PULP singer JARVIS COCKER has courted controversy after telling a magazine he thinks a Conservative government is "necessary". Speaking to GQ, the 45-year-old rocker gave his views on the current Labour regime and revealed...
By Contributor on 29 April 2009
Over 50 independent record shops across the UK participated in the day, with special events planned in some stores, including gigs and exclusive vinyl and CD releases.In addition, the Rough Trade chain of stores revived...
By Contributor on 18 April 2009
THE GOSSIP frontwoman BETH DITTO has been named the coolest person in rock by influential British music magazine the New Musical Express (NME). The lesbian singer caused controversy earlier this month (NOV06) after defending troubled...
Former PULP star JARVIS COCKER hired a professional lookalike to pretend to be him during gigs to promote Pulp's 1998 album THIS IS HARDCORE. Cocker asked GARETH DICKINSON, a student who had imitated him on...
Former PULP star JARVIS COCKER will lend his musical magic to the latest HARRY POTTER movie - he's signed up to score the soundtrack. The charismatic singer - famous for flashing his backside at...