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Jarvis Cocker Says Modern Pop Music Has Been 'Hijacked' By Advertisers
Jarvis Cocker says modern pop music is bad because the industry has been “hijacked” by people more interested in advertising than songs.The Pulp legend - who has penned new book 'Good Pop, Bad Pop' about...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2022
Jarvis Cocker Is Growing Veg During Pandemic
Jarvis Cocker has been growing vegetables during lockdown.The Pulp frontman has turned to gardening as a way to relax amid the coronavirus pandemic, and he's delighted to be growing his own food.He told the 'Slacker'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 September 2020
Florence Welch Given Glastonbury Advice By Jarvis Cocker
Florence + The MAChine have been bumped up the bill to replace headliners the Foo Fighters after frontman Dave Grohl broke his leg at a show in Sweden and cancelled the band's Friday...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 June 2015
We Might Have Just Found Out Who Inspired Pulp's 'Common People'!
Ever since it was released nearly twenty years ago, music fans have speculated as to the inspiration behind Pulp’s classic single ‘Common People’. Now, a Greek newspaper has come up with a theory that the...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 12 May 2015
Greek Politician Responds To Rumours His Wife Is Pulp's Common People Girl
Editors at The Athens Voice publication insist the installation artist is the Greek with "a thirst for knowledge" who "studied sculpture at St. Martin's College" as per Pulp star Jarvis Cocker's lyrics in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 May 2015
Jarvis Cocker Shares 'Nu Troglodyte' Manifesto Railing Against Modern Technology
Former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has published an alternative ideal for living in the modern world, entitled the ‘Nu-Troglodyte Manifesto’ and which espouses the benefits of living “offline”. Writing in the latest edition of Another...
By Ed Biggs in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 13 March 2015
Jarvis Cocker Always Felt He'd Be Famous
Jarvis Cocker always thought he'd be famous.The Pulp frontman didn't find success with the band until over 15 years after they had formed, but he insists they always knew deep down that they'd make it...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 August 2014
Jarvis Cocker To Judge Pulp Karaoke Contest
British rocker Jarvis Cocker has signed up to judge a Pulp karaoke contest in New York City.The band's frontman will preside over the competition, which will be held at the Industry City venue in Brooklyn...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 31 July 2014
Chris Martin: I Sing Pulp On Karaoke
Chris Martin sings Pulp songs on karaoke. The Coldplay frontman, who is a big fan of the 'Disco 2000' band, claims he couldn't do what Pulp do but he still likes to get up on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 July 2014
Could Prince Still Play Glastonbury?
Festival goers could still party like its 1999 this weekend, as rumours that Prince could still appear at Glastonbury continue to surface. As we previously reported, it was revealed this week that negotiations to book...
By Dan Greaves in Music / Festivals on 26 June 2014
Jarvis Cocker: Metallica Could Be A Bit Abrasive
Pulp's Jarvis Cocker thinks Metallica's forthcoming headline appearance at Glastonbury could be ''a bit abrasive''.The frontman has voiced his concerns about the metal act topping the bill at Worthy Farm later this month and thinks...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 June 2014
Pulp Didn't Intend To Be Political
Pulp never intended to be political.The 'Common People' band - made up of Jarvis Cocker, Steve Mackey, Nick Banks, Candida Doyle and Mark Webber - were ''surprised'' at how their working class anthems were perceived...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 June 2014
Is Pulp's 'Common People' Really The Best Britpop Anthem?
Pulp's Common People has been named the ultimate Britpop anthem by BBC6 Music listeners, beating the likes of The Verve's Bittersweet Symphony and Oasis's Wonderwall. More than 300,000 listeners voted for the track to celebrate...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2014
Pulp's Common People Voted Top Britpop Anthem
Pulp hit Common People has been named the U.K.'s most popular Britpop anthem in a new poll.The 1995 release beat Bitter Sweet Symphony by The Verve to take the top spot in a survey of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 April 2014
Jarvis Cocker Announces Year-long Hiatus From Bbc Radio 6 Music
Jarvis Cocker has apparently been taking a note out of Justin Bieber's book, by announcing his year-long hiatus from his popular radio show Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service. In a recent sit-down with the Radio Times,...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 28 December 2013
Ronnie O'sullivan And Celebrity Pals Got Ronnie Wood Clean
Top snooker player Ronnie O'sullivan has revealed how he enlisted the help of artist Damien Hirst and former Pulp star Antony Genn to get Ronnie Wood into rehab.The world snooker champion and the Rolling Stone...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 October 2013
Jarvis Cocker Lost His Best Ever Song
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker fears he has lost his greatest ever song after a voicemail message containing the melody was erased by a cell phone company.The Common People hitmaker calls his own number and sings...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 August 2013
'The World's End' Soundtrack Is A Glorious Tribute To The 1990s
The World's End - the third and final instalment of Edgar Wright's 'Cornetto' comedy trilogy starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Paddy Considine - hits cinemas nationwide on July 19, 2013. It centres around five...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 10 July 2013
Pulp's Ten Year Hiatus Properly Over With New Track 'After You'
Pulp is back, and not back like they were last year, doing a bit of touring, but properly back with new music and everything. Their latest track - the first new one in ten years...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 28 December 2012
Jarvis Cocker Says Pulp Will Not Record New Music
Jarvis Cocker has stated Pulp will not record any new music.The band - also formed of Candida Doyle, Mark Webber, Steve Mackey and Nick Banks - are reuniting for a Christmas show in their hometown...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2012
Pulp Will Not Release New Material
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has ruled out making any new material with the band.The Common People hitmakers got back together in May, 2011 for a string of shows, including sets at U.K. music festivals including...
By WENN on 26 November 2012
Blur, Pulp And Muse Dominate The Q Awards
Britpoppers Blur fought off competition from The Stone Roses to be named best live act, but lost out to Muse for the mantle of best act in the world, Sky News Reports.Muse have had a...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 22 October 2012
Pulp To Headline First Coachella Cruises
Pulp will headline the first S.S. Coachella festival cruises at the end of 2012.Jarvis Cocker and his bandmates, who performed at the 2012 Coachella festival in California in April (12), will set sail with Hot...
By WENN on 18 July 2012
Pulp's 'Accidental' Hit
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 June 2012
Pulp To Tour?
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 April 2012
Jarvis Cocker Set For Night-time Radio Show
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...
By WENN on 06 March 2012
Kasabian Named Best British Band At Nme Awards
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 February 2012
Pulp To Play Teenage Cancer Trust Show
Pulp are to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust next month.The reformed group - who made their live return last year after an eight-year absence - will headline...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 February 2012
Pulp Hint At 2012 Return After Cryptic Tweet
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...
By WENN on 09 January 2012
Beyonce Battling U2 For UK Festival Awards Crown
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 September 2011
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