Pulp are finally returning to North America this fall, marking the Sheffield band’s first tour on the continent in over a decade.
The brief trek will kick off at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on Sept. 8, followed by stops in Toronto, Brooklyn, and San Francisco. The shows will wrap in Los Angeles on Sept. 18 at the Hollywood Palladium.
Pulp’s last time performing in North America was Coachella 2012, and American fans have been eagerly waiting for them to return after they toured the U.K. last year. “So, the encore continues,...
The brief trek will kick off at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on Sept. 8, followed by stops in Toronto, Brooklyn, and San Francisco. The shows will wrap in Los Angeles on Sept. 18 at the Hollywood Palladium.
Pulp’s last time performing in North America was Coachella 2012, and American fans have been eagerly waiting for them to return after they toured the U.K. last year. “So, the encore continues,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Pulp’s reunion tour brought the beloved Britpop band to Mexico City for a headlining set at Corona Capital on Friday, where they unveiled a new song called “Background Noise.”
Frontman Jarvis Cocker introduced the new composition, and dedicated it to his girlfriend, who was watching from the audience. Carried by a string arrangement and the kind of introspective, spoken lyrics you’d expect from Pulp, the tune uses its verses to build into a thesis-presenting chorus: “Love turns into background noise/ Like this ringing in my ears/ Like the buzzing of the fridge/ You only notice when it disappears.”
Previously, Pulped played an unreleased song called “Hymn of the North” at a hometown show in Sheffield, England.
The reunion tour is Pulp’s first outing in over a decade, and now, with new music being teased, it’s possible that the band might be eyeing a return to recording.
Frontman Jarvis Cocker introduced the new composition, and dedicated it to his girlfriend, who was watching from the audience. Carried by a string arrangement and the kind of introspective, spoken lyrics you’d expect from Pulp, the tune uses its verses to build into a thesis-presenting chorus: “Love turns into background noise/ Like this ringing in my ears/ Like the buzzing of the fridge/ You only notice when it disappears.”
Previously, Pulped played an unreleased song called “Hymn of the North” at a hometown show in Sheffield, England.
The reunion tour is Pulp’s first outing in over a decade, and now, with new music being teased, it’s possible that the band might be eyeing a return to recording.
- 11/19/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Pulp kicked off their long-awaited 2023 “This is What We Do For an Encore Tour” at the Bridlington Spa in Bridlington, England on May 26th. The newly-reunited Britpop icons played a set full of fan favorites and deep cuts, marking their first show in a decade: “We are Pulp — I’ve not said that for quite a long time,” vocalist Jarvis Cocker greeted the packed crowd.
Cocker and company tore through the majority of their 1995 masterpiece Different Class, opening with “I Spy” and saving their smash “Common People” until their first of two encores. The set also included some highlights from 1994’s His N Hers like “Do You Remember the First Time?” and “Babies”; deeper cuts like “Weeds” and “Glory Days”; and their 2013 single “After You.”
“An encore happens when the crowd makes enough noise to bring the band back to the stage,” the band said in a statement announcing the reunion last October.
Cocker and company tore through the majority of their 1995 masterpiece Different Class, opening with “I Spy” and saving their smash “Common People” until their first of two encores. The set also included some highlights from 1994’s His N Hers like “Do You Remember the First Time?” and “Babies”; deeper cuts like “Weeds” and “Glory Days”; and their 2013 single “After You.”
“An encore happens when the crowd makes enough noise to bring the band back to the stage,” the band said in a statement announcing the reunion last October.
- 5/26/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Care Failure, lead singer of Toronto-based alt-rock band Die Mannequin, has passed away at the age of 36.
On March 31, the Toronto Star published an obituary for the singer and guitarist, whose real name was Caroline Kawa.
“She consistently sought to see the best of the human spirit in all she came across. May we continue to see the best in each other in her memory. May her spirit now soar free of pain,” reads the obituary, which adds that donations can be made in her name to MusiCares.
Read More: Steve Mackey, Bassist For Rock Band Pulp, Dead At 56
Members of Canada’s music and media communities have been taking to social media to pay tribute.
So much respect and admiration for Care Failure @diemannequin The Best Of The Best Forever Donations can be made to honour Care at @MusiCares https://t.co/PvsUaTMdwu https://t.co/m2gQBuICQE pic.
On March 31, the Toronto Star published an obituary for the singer and guitarist, whose real name was Caroline Kawa.
“She consistently sought to see the best of the human spirit in all she came across. May we continue to see the best in each other in her memory. May her spirit now soar free of pain,” reads the obituary, which adds that donations can be made in her name to MusiCares.
Read More: Steve Mackey, Bassist For Rock Band Pulp, Dead At 56
Members of Canada’s music and media communities have been taking to social media to pay tribute.
So much respect and admiration for Care Failure @diemannequin The Best Of The Best Forever Donations can be made to honour Care at @MusiCares https://t.co/PvsUaTMdwu https://t.co/m2gQBuICQE pic.
- 3/31/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
When you’ve stolen Glastonbury, defined an era, released the album of the decade and exploded Michael Jackson’s cheesy pop pomposity on the global stage, what exactly do you do for an encore? Such was the dilemma facing Jarvis Cocker – arch Britpop voyeur, poet laureate of the fumbled bra-strap and Jesus sandal, once memorably described as a cross between Alan Bennett and Barry White – as he sat in hotel rooms on the tour for 1995’s masterpiece Different Class. There he was, shrouded in the anonymous dark, watching pornographic films and relating deeply to the blankness in the eyes of the performers.
“I found it fascinating wondering what happened to these porn stars,” the frontman of Sheffield alt-legends Pulp – who reform for a run of major festival and arena shows this summer – told NME in 1998. “People have a voracious appetite for porn, they need to see new faces all the time,...
“I found it fascinating wondering what happened to these porn stars,” the frontman of Sheffield alt-legends Pulp – who reform for a run of major festival and arena shows this summer – told NME in 1998. “People have a voracious appetite for porn, they need to see new faces all the time,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Mark Beaumont
- The Independent - Music
Chris Brown has addressed the recent incident in which he hurled a fan’s phone off stage at his Berlin concert.
On Monday (1 March) night, the singer brought a fan onstage during the performance of his 2007 hit song “Take You Down”.
In between verses, he proceeded to give the fan a lapdance.
However, throughout the performance, she was seen on her phone, presumably trying to record the experience.
At one point, Brown took the phone from her hands and placed it face down on her lap. Yet, as he continued to perform, she picked up her phone again.
Appearing annoyed that she wouldn’t get off her phone, he later snatched it from her hands and threw it into the crowd.
Hours after the incident went viral on social media, Brown weighed in on the moment himself.
Chris Brown said "I'm only gon tell you but one time"...
On Monday (1 March) night, the singer brought a fan onstage during the performance of his 2007 hit song “Take You Down”.
In between verses, he proceeded to give the fan a lapdance.
However, throughout the performance, she was seen on her phone, presumably trying to record the experience.
At one point, Brown took the phone from her hands and placed it face down on her lap. Yet, as he continued to perform, she picked up her phone again.
Appearing annoyed that she wouldn’t get off her phone, he later snatched it from her hands and threw it into the crowd.
Hours after the incident went viral on social media, Brown weighed in on the moment himself.
Chris Brown said "I'm only gon tell you but one time"...
- 3/2/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
It’s a war of alliances in Succession season four.
The critically acclaimed series follows the backstabbing Roy family as they scheme their way to the top of the family’s global media empire.
Ahead of the comedy-drama’s final series premiere on 26 March, HBO released the official trailer, which teases rising tensions between Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) and their father Logan (Brian Cox).
After Logan ruthlessly cut off his children from the family’s global media empire at the end of season three, season four picks up right where things left off.
The trailer opens with Logan listing off his recent victories to his personal assistant. “I’ve got plenty on my plate,” he gloats.
It then cuts to the children scheming up a plan.
“We were cut out behind our backs,” Kendall tells his two siblings, before proposing partnerships with Logan’s...
The critically acclaimed series follows the backstabbing Roy family as they scheme their way to the top of the family’s global media empire.
Ahead of the comedy-drama’s final series premiere on 26 March, HBO released the official trailer, which teases rising tensions between Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) and their father Logan (Brian Cox).
After Logan ruthlessly cut off his children from the family’s global media empire at the end of season three, season four picks up right where things left off.
The trailer opens with Logan listing off his recent victories to his personal assistant. “I’ve got plenty on my plate,” he gloats.
It then cuts to the children scheming up a plan.
“We were cut out behind our backs,” Kendall tells his two siblings, before proposing partnerships with Logan’s...
- 3/2/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Roger Daltrey has been unveiled as the final headliner for the Teenage Cancer Trust’s historic annual Royal Albert Hall concert series.
The Who frontman will close out the cancer charity’s weeklong fundraising series on Sunday 26 March.
Daltrey will be joined by Friends of Teenage Cancer Trust’s Richard Ashcroft, special guest Joan Armatrading and Far From Saints, who will be performing live for the first time.
Other previously announced headliners include Underworld (Monday 20 March), Wet Leg (Wednesday 22 Mach), Jake Bugg (Thursday 23 March), The Courteeners (Friday 24 March) and Kasabian (25 March).
On Tuesday 21 March, the series will hold an evening of comedy featuring Alan Carr, Harry Hill, Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Rosie Jones, Slim, Neil Delamere and Fatiha El-Ghorri.
In 2000, The Who kickstarted the concert series, which has raised millions of pounds for young people with cancer.
Last year’s 20th edition featured a once-in-a-lifetime acoustic show from The Who,...
The Who frontman will close out the cancer charity’s weeklong fundraising series on Sunday 26 March.
Daltrey will be joined by Friends of Teenage Cancer Trust’s Richard Ashcroft, special guest Joan Armatrading and Far From Saints, who will be performing live for the first time.
Other previously announced headliners include Underworld (Monday 20 March), Wet Leg (Wednesday 22 Mach), Jake Bugg (Thursday 23 March), The Courteeners (Friday 24 March) and Kasabian (25 March).
On Tuesday 21 March, the series will hold an evening of comedy featuring Alan Carr, Harry Hill, Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Rosie Jones, Slim, Neil Delamere and Fatiha El-Ghorri.
In 2000, The Who kickstarted the concert series, which has raised millions of pounds for young people with cancer.
Last year’s 20th edition featured a once-in-a-lifetime acoustic show from The Who,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
The music world is mourning.
Steve Mackey, who was the bassist for British rock band Pulp, has passed away at age 56 after a three-month stay in hospital.
Read More: Richard Belzer, ‘Law & Order: Svu’ Star And Beloved Comedian, Dead At 78
The sad news was announced by his wife, Katie Grand, who wrote about her husband in a post on Instagram.
“After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye to my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey,” she wrote, according to The Guardian. “Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken.
Grand continued, “Steve was the most talented man I have ever known, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker. As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in...
Steve Mackey, who was the bassist for British rock band Pulp, has passed away at age 56 after a three-month stay in hospital.
Read More: Richard Belzer, ‘Law & Order: Svu’ Star And Beloved Comedian, Dead At 78
The sad news was announced by his wife, Katie Grand, who wrote about her husband in a post on Instagram.
“After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye to my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey,” she wrote, according to The Guardian. “Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken.
Grand continued, “Steve was the most talented man I have ever known, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker. As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in...
- 3/2/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Steve Mackey, the longtime bassist for the Britpop band Pulp, has died at the age of 56.
Mackey’s wife, Katie, announced his death Thursday on social media, writing that he died following a three-month hospitalization. No cause of death was provided.
“After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey,” Katie wrote.
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“Steve was the most talented man I knew,...
Mackey’s wife, Katie, announced his death Thursday on social media, writing that he died following a three-month hospitalization. No cause of death was provided.
“After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey,” Katie wrote.
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“Steve was the most talented man I knew,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Cate Blanchett will feature her “booty-shaking skills” in the new music video for US pop-rock duo Sparks.
The accompanying video for the title track off of their forthcoming 26th studio album, The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte, will premiere on YouTube on Friday (3 March).
In a short clip shared ahead of its premiere, Blanchett can be seen donning a bright yellow suit and red headphones as she wiggles her entire body.
Brothers Ron and Russell Mael met Blanchett “in Paris at the Cesar Awards last year”.
“Little knowing that a year later, one of the great actors of our time – and a splendid person – would graciously consent to lending her booty-shaking skills to the first video from our new album,” the Mael brothers said (via Evening Standard).
“Dreams really do come true. We will sleep well tonight knowing that forever we can say we co-starred in a film with Cate Blanchett.
The accompanying video for the title track off of their forthcoming 26th studio album, The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte, will premiere on YouTube on Friday (3 March).
In a short clip shared ahead of its premiere, Blanchett can be seen donning a bright yellow suit and red headphones as she wiggles her entire body.
Brothers Ron and Russell Mael met Blanchett “in Paris at the Cesar Awards last year”.
“Little knowing that a year later, one of the great actors of our time – and a splendid person – would graciously consent to lending her booty-shaking skills to the first video from our new album,” the Mael brothers said (via Evening Standard).
“Dreams really do come true. We will sleep well tonight knowing that forever we can say we co-starred in a film with Cate Blanchett.
- 3/2/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
Steve Mackey, the bass player of Pulp, has died at the age of 56.
A cause of death has not yet been given, but Mackey’s wife, stylist Katie Grand, revealed he had recently been admitted to hospital.
She shared her “devastation” over his death in an Instagram post on Thursday 2 March, writing: “After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye to my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey.
“Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken. Steve was the most talented man I have ever known, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker.”
She continued: “As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to...
A cause of death has not yet been given, but Mackey’s wife, stylist Katie Grand, revealed he had recently been admitted to hospital.
She shared her “devastation” over his death in an Instagram post on Thursday 2 March, writing: “After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye to my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey.
“Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken. Steve was the most talented man I have ever known, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker.”
She continued: “As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to...
- 3/2/2023
- by Ellie Harrison and Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Music
Steve Mackey, longtime bassist of Pulp, has died at the age of 56.
According to a statement from the band, Mackey passed away on Thursday morning. A cause of death was not disclosed.
In a separate statement, his wife Katie Grand said that, “After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey. Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken. Steve was the most talented man I knew, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker. As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the NHS staff who worked tirelessly for Steve. He will be missed beyond words.
According to a statement from the band, Mackey passed away on Thursday morning. A cause of death was not disclosed.
In a separate statement, his wife Katie Grand said that, “After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey. Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken. Steve was the most talented man I knew, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker. As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the NHS staff who worked tirelessly for Steve. He will be missed beyond words.
- 3/2/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were birds of a feather this holiday season - hummingbirds, to be exact. In an On the JLo newsletter from Dec. 26, Lopez shared how the two shared their first Christmas together as a married couple, as well as the avian symbolism that inspired their decor. "I like to create a theme for every holiday. . . . To me, hummingbirds are messengers of love," Lopez explained. "They're very agile - can fly forward, backward, and up and down. They're also the fastest bird but they always have time to stop, eat something sweet and smell the roses. I identify with them, but more than anything, whenever I see one, I feel like it's a sign from God that everything is going to be Ok."
Having just written a song titled "Hummingbird" for her upcoming album, this seemed like the perfect theme to bring the couple's respective families together.
Having just written a song titled "Hummingbird" for her upcoming album, this seemed like the perfect theme to bring the couple's respective families together.
- 12/27/2022
- by Chandler Plante
- Popsugar.com
Image Source: Getty / Amy Sussman
It's a very merry Christmas in the Affleck-Lopez household! Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez kicked off their holiday celebrations with a star-studded Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 17. In videos shared on Instagram, the newlyweds take part in some festive karaoke with musician Steve Mackey on the piano. In one video posted online, J Lo led the crowd in a spirited rendition of "Jingle Bells." In another, Affleck soulfully belted out John Legend's "By Christmas Eve" in one video, with Lopez joining in. Another clip showed the couple hugging while their guests cheered. Lopez and Mackey also sang "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" together in one video.
According to Et, the exclusive guest list at their Hollywood home included celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Doja Cat, Eric André, and Billie Eilish. Jane Fonda was also spotted in videos from the night shared by partygoers on social media.
It's a very merry Christmas in the Affleck-Lopez household! Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez kicked off their holiday celebrations with a star-studded Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 17. In videos shared on Instagram, the newlyweds take part in some festive karaoke with musician Steve Mackey on the piano. In one video posted online, J Lo led the crowd in a spirited rendition of "Jingle Bells." In another, Affleck soulfully belted out John Legend's "By Christmas Eve" in one video, with Lopez joining in. Another clip showed the couple hugging while their guests cheered. Lopez and Mackey also sang "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" together in one video.
According to Et, the exclusive guest list at their Hollywood home included celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Doja Cat, Eric André, and Billie Eilish. Jane Fonda was also spotted in videos from the night shared by partygoers on social media.
- 12/19/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Jennifer Lopez had a cozy Thanksgiving holiday! In a new Instagram post, the 53-year-old gave her followers a look at her celebrations.
“This Is … Thanksgiving Holiday #ThisIsMeNow #PhotoDump #Family,” the “Jenny From the Block” singer captioned the video. The caption was a play on her upcoming album, This Is Me … Now.
Set to her song, “The one (Version 2),” Lopez’s video montage shared a series of moments from her time with her family. The clip included pictures of her baking cookies with her vocal coach and friend, Steve Mackey, Lopez posing with her sisters and a sweet moment featuring her and daughter, Emme, sleeping during a car ride.
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The sweet video wouldn’t be complete without a few pictures of her husband, Ben Affleck. Affleck made an appearance in the background, while he played a game with Emme and,...
“This Is … Thanksgiving Holiday #ThisIsMeNow #PhotoDump #Family,” the “Jenny From the Block” singer captioned the video. The caption was a play on her upcoming album, This Is Me … Now.
Set to her song, “The one (Version 2),” Lopez’s video montage shared a series of moments from her time with her family. The clip included pictures of her baking cookies with her vocal coach and friend, Steve Mackey, Lopez posing with her sisters and a sweet moment featuring her and daughter, Emme, sleeping during a car ride.
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The sweet video wouldn’t be complete without a few pictures of her husband, Ben Affleck. Affleck made an appearance in the background, while he played a game with Emme and,...
- 11/27/2022
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
Country artists Chris Stapleton and Maren Morris topped the Country Music Awards nominations today, with each getting six nominations from the Academy of Country Music.
The nominations were announced on CBS This Morning today by CBS, the ACM and dick clark productions. The 56th Academy of Country Music Awards will air live from three iconic country music venues – the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Cafe – on Sunday, April 18 at 8 p.m. Et/delayed Pt) on CBS and streamed live and on demand on Paramount+.
See the entire list of nominations below.
Among the notable nominations:
Reigning Female Artist of the Year Maren Morris took six nominations, with “The Bones” nominated for both Song of the Year and Single of the Year. Morris received an additional nod for songwriter of “The Bones,” her first time receiving a nomination both as an artist and songwriter for Song of the Year.
The nominations were announced on CBS This Morning today by CBS, the ACM and dick clark productions. The 56th Academy of Country Music Awards will air live from three iconic country music venues – the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Cafe – on Sunday, April 18 at 8 p.m. Et/delayed Pt) on CBS and streamed live and on demand on Paramount+.
See the entire list of nominations below.
Among the notable nominations:
Reigning Female Artist of the Year Maren Morris took six nominations, with “The Bones” nominated for both Song of the Year and Single of the Year. Morris received an additional nod for songwriter of “The Bones,” her first time receiving a nomination both as an artist and songwriter for Song of the Year.
- 2/26/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Pulp: a Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets
Directed by Florian Habicht
UK, 2014
Perhaps the new documentary Pulp: a Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets is best summed up by Pulp’s frontman, Jarvis Cocker: “Life is a random process, but you can add narrative to it.” Director Florian Habicht tries to impose a narrative upon his mishmash of concert footage, band interviews, and fan testimonials, but it never coalesces. Ultimately, some top-notch concert cinematography, a few intriguing visuals, and Cocker’s delightful cheekiness make this a must-see for Pulp fans, and a must-skip for general audiences.
Sometimes, you can go home again. After taking an impromptu nine-year hiatus in the 2000s, the seminal alt-rock band Pulp re-assembled in 2011 to “tidy things up.” The ensuing European tour culminates with one last electrifying performance in the band’s hometown of Sheffield. Interviews with band members make it clear that, despite...
Directed by Florian Habicht
UK, 2014
Perhaps the new documentary Pulp: a Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets is best summed up by Pulp’s frontman, Jarvis Cocker: “Life is a random process, but you can add narrative to it.” Director Florian Habicht tries to impose a narrative upon his mishmash of concert footage, band interviews, and fan testimonials, but it never coalesces. Ultimately, some top-notch concert cinematography, a few intriguing visuals, and Cocker’s delightful cheekiness make this a must-see for Pulp fans, and a must-skip for general audiences.
Sometimes, you can go home again. After taking an impromptu nine-year hiatus in the 2000s, the seminal alt-rock band Pulp re-assembled in 2011 to “tidy things up.” The ensuing European tour culminates with one last electrifying performance in the band’s hometown of Sheffield. Interviews with band members make it clear that, despite...
- 11/19/2014
- by J.R. Kinnard
- SoundOnSight
The 21st edition of Sheffield Doc/Fest kicked off last night with the European premiere of Florian Habicht’s documentary Pulp: A Film About Life, Death And Supermarkets, about Britpop band Pulp.
It was one of three opening films being screened in Sheffield last night, together with Rehad Desai’s South African documentary Miners Shot Down and Thomas Balmes’ Bhutan set documentary Happiness.
With over 3,000 tickets sold across the events, it was the biggest opening night in Doc/Fest’s history.
The Pulp screening took place at Sheffield’s City Hall and was broadcast to 120 cinemas around the UK, including the BFI Southbank.
Speaking to the packed City Hall audience, festival director Heather Croall said: “About 18 months ago I met the film director and film producer down the road in the pub and we agreed right there and then that this film was going to open the festival in a year and a half and that...
It was one of three opening films being screened in Sheffield last night, together with Rehad Desai’s South African documentary Miners Shot Down and Thomas Balmes’ Bhutan set documentary Happiness.
With over 3,000 tickets sold across the events, it was the biggest opening night in Doc/Fest’s history.
The Pulp screening took place at Sheffield’s City Hall and was broadcast to 120 cinemas around the UK, including the BFI Southbank.
Speaking to the packed City Hall audience, festival director Heather Croall said: “About 18 months ago I met the film director and film producer down the road in the pub and we agreed right there and then that this film was going to open the festival in a year and a half and that...
- 6/8/2014
- by sarah.cooper@screendaily.com (Sarah Cooper)
- ScreenDaily
Director: Florian Habicht; Starring: Jarvis Cocker, Mark Webber, Candida Doyle, Nick Banks, Steve Mackey and the people of Sheffield; Running time: 90 mins; Certificate: 12A
Forming in 1978 and releasing their first album It in 1983, Pulp became the slowest-burning overnight success in history when the double-whammy of His 'n' Hers and Different Class made them pop superstars in 1994/95.
But rather than trudge us through the Fire to the Promised Island, director Florian Habicht instead picks - more or less - a single day in the Pulp story. December, 8, 2012 - the band's homecoming show after their reunion the year before.
Most of the film is made up of chats (it'd be over-formalising them to call them interviews) with the band, their fans, and the people of Sheffield. By narrowing his film's focus, Habicht has made a tender, charming life in the day of a unique band in British pop.
From lads working the...
Forming in 1978 and releasing their first album It in 1983, Pulp became the slowest-burning overnight success in history when the double-whammy of His 'n' Hers and Different Class made them pop superstars in 1994/95.
But rather than trudge us through the Fire to the Promised Island, director Florian Habicht instead picks - more or less - a single day in the Pulp story. December, 8, 2012 - the band's homecoming show after their reunion the year before.
Most of the film is made up of chats (it'd be over-formalising them to call them interviews) with the band, their fans, and the people of Sheffield. By narrowing his film's focus, Habicht has made a tender, charming life in the day of a unique band in British pop.
From lads working the...
- 6/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Florian Habicht’s documentary about the Britpop band to receive its European premiere at the festival.
Pulp: A Film about Life, Death and Supermarkets will officially open this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest on June 7 at Sheffield City Hall.
Florian Habicht’s documentary about the Britpop band will receive its European premiere at the festival, with the screening attended by Habicht, producer Alex Boden of Pistachio Pictures Production and band-members Jarvis Cocker, Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey and Mark Webber.
The opening night event will also be broadcast to cinemas nationwide, including the BFI Southbank.
Now in its 21st year, Sheffield Doc/Fest runs June 7-12 across Sheffield and the Peak District, with the full programme announced on May 8.
Pulp will be released nationwide through Soda Pictures on June 6.
Pulp: A Film about Life, Death and Supermarkets will officially open this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest on June 7 at Sheffield City Hall.
Florian Habicht’s documentary about the Britpop band will receive its European premiere at the festival, with the screening attended by Habicht, producer Alex Boden of Pistachio Pictures Production and band-members Jarvis Cocker, Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey and Mark Webber.
The opening night event will also be broadcast to cinemas nationwide, including the BFI Southbank.
Now in its 21st year, Sheffield Doc/Fest runs June 7-12 across Sheffield and the Peak District, with the full programme announced on May 8.
Pulp will be released nationwide through Soda Pictures on June 6.
- 4/14/2014
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Release date: Monday 25th February 2013
Each year the British music press gather to collectively invoke the spirit of Orpheus, most beloved of all musicians, in their efforts to discern which up-and-coming band should be anointed this year’s ‘saviour’ of rock and roll. Such a label simultaneously serves as a curse and blessing, for messianic crowns are spiked with thorns and chalices emblazoned with the inscription Next Big Thing are inevitably tainted with poison: previous custodians of the title have imploded under the weight of expectation or failed to further bottle the magic of their first few hit singles. Sometimes mediocre bands get handed the chalice and attain unwarranted levels popularity, which goes to show that consulting with Orpheus is an erroneous task: there can there be no one saviour of rock and roll, nor indeed does indie-rock as a genre currently need saving.
Enter band of the moment Palma Violets,...
Release date: Monday 25th February 2013
Each year the British music press gather to collectively invoke the spirit of Orpheus, most beloved of all musicians, in their efforts to discern which up-and-coming band should be anointed this year’s ‘saviour’ of rock and roll. Such a label simultaneously serves as a curse and blessing, for messianic crowns are spiked with thorns and chalices emblazoned with the inscription Next Big Thing are inevitably tainted with poison: previous custodians of the title have imploded under the weight of expectation or failed to further bottle the magic of their first few hit singles. Sometimes mediocre bands get handed the chalice and attain unwarranted levels popularity, which goes to show that consulting with Orpheus is an erroneous task: there can there be no one saviour of rock and roll, nor indeed does indie-rock as a genre currently need saving.
Enter band of the moment Palma Violets,...
- 2/19/2013
- by Benji Taylor
- Obsessed with Film
Pulp will be presented with the Teenage Cancer Trust Outstanding Contribution to Music prize at the NME Awards. The 'Common People' band - who reformed last year for a series of shows including Glastonbury and the Leeds and Reading festivals - will receive the evening's top honour at the music magazine's annual ceremony on February 29. Pulp, comprised of Jarvis Cocker, Russell Senior, Candida Doyle, Mark Webber, Steve Mackey and Nick Banks, have also been confirmed to perform at the awards bash. NME editor Krissi Murison said: 'Pulp are one of the wittiest, cleverest and most brilliant bands the UK has ever produced.' Pj Harvey picked up the gong last year with The Specials and Elbow among previous winners.
- 2/7/2012
- Monsters and Critics
In addition to its previously announced show at Coachella, Pulp will play two other date while in the U.S. for the Indio, Calif. festival. The Jarvis Cocker-led British outfit will also appear at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on April 11 and San Francisco’s The Warfield on April 17. Its Coachella appears are April 13 and April 20.Similarly, Radiohead recently announced additional dates around its Coachella set. In addition to Cocker, the band includes all the original members, including drummer Nick Banks, keyboardist Candida Doyle, bassist Steve Mackey, violinist/guitarist Russell Senior and guitarist Mark Webber. So do you think the...
- 1/23/2012
- Hitfix
It’s hard to believe that the Sound on Sight podcast has never once reviewed a Harry Potter film. That is until now. Due to the highly anticipated release of the final film in the eight part installment of the trilogy based on Jk Rowling’s books, Sound on Sight presents a special look at the Harry Potter film franchise leading up to a review of the eighth film. This is the first of what we like to call the B-sides, a series of podcasts produced and hosted by Sound On Sight staff writers, outside of the regular Sound On Sight radio hosts. Josh Youngerman and new contributor Kate Kulzick will be reviewing two films per installment leading up to the eighth film.
In this second installment, Josh and Kate are joined by special guest Tyler Smith from Battleship Pretension to review Alfonso Cuaron’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban...
In this second installment, Josh and Kate are joined by special guest Tyler Smith from Battleship Pretension to review Alfonso Cuaron’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban...
- 7/14/2011
- by Josh Youngerman
- SoundOnSight
All six original members of British band Pulp are reuniting for the first time in 14 years to perform at shows in 2011. Led by Jarvis Cocker, with Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey, Russell Senior and Mark Webber, the rock and post-rock act will be headlining the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona on May 27 and the Wireless Festival in London on July 3. In a release posted on the band's Facebook page, the sextet said they'd be performing songs from all of Pulp's career. "In the meantime, ask yourself this: 'Do You Remember the First Time?" the post read,...
- 11/9/2010
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
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