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A Different Class of social commentary: Pulp’s era-defining album turns 30

In the summer of 1995, an exceptional heat wave swept the country. The Usual Suspects delighted cinema-goers, and the British press engineered the so-called “battle of Britpop”.

The Conversation

Sam Fender wins Mercury prize: ‘Geordie Springsteen’ is voice of a UK ravaged by industrial decline

The Mercury prize almost always produces surprises – among them, Gomez not The Verve in 1998, and English Teacher not Charlie XCX in 2024 – but perhaps the biggest surprise is that the prize has survived for so many years. That it has been won this year by Sam Fender…

The Conversation

Stormzy among stars reading from Booker Prize novels shortlisted for 2025

Pop star Dua Lipa and Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker are among previous stars to have read excerpts from Booker Prize-nominated novels.

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Friday essay: I loved being a ‘90s rock journalist, but sometimes it was a boys’ club nightmare

In the 1990s, I was a rock journalist striving to assert myself as a young woman, working at the heart of the United Kingdom’s male-dominated music press. I loved my job. I met and interviewed all my favourite bands, and spent my twenties and early thirties in a whirl of…

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Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist revealed: Key takeaways and who should win

Who's nominated? Who's broken records? Who should win this year's coveted Mercury Prize? Here's the lowdown on this year's Mercury Prize contenders.

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"We are finally ready for Different Class to be heard in all its glory." Pulp announce 30th anniversary reissue of Britpop cornerstone Different Class, to include their never-before-released Glastonbury 1995 set

Pulp to release remastered reissue of a Britpop classic

Louder

“I used to have a really crap 335 copy – I think it was a Hohner. It would just never stay in tune. Fortunately it got stolen”: Pulp’s Mark Webber explains the happy accidents, thefts and uncontrollable pedals behind the British indie icons’ guitar sound

The fan-turned-bandmember on how More came about, why he’s glad four of his guitars were stolen, and why he’s retired the Crybaby from his pedalboard

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"It came down like a guillotine!" That time an angry Britpop icon nearly accidentally killed one of heavy metal's most-famous superstars on a live British TV show

Remember that time a metal legend was almost decapitated on British TV?

Metal Hammer

Bilbao BBK Live 2025: A shapeshifting, eclectic event of ambitious scale

4/5 European festival saw severe thunderstorms but also severe fun, as Kylie Minogue, Pulp, and Raye drew crowds of over 115,000 people

The Independent UK

“She wanted to go and live in Hackney and be with the common people”: the pub encounter behind Pulp’s timeless classic Common People, the song that changed everything for Jarvis & co.

It’s 30 years since the Sheffield indie-rockers were riding high in the charts with their anthemic hit. Here’s the story of how it came together.

Louder

Shipping Forecast provides ‘oasis of calm’ – Jarvis Cocker

The Pulp frontman recorded a tribute to mark the 100th anniversary of the Shipping Forecast being broadcast on the BBC.

Evening Standard

Pulp’s secret Glastonbury set review – still the magnificently misshapen oddballs of British pop

Returning to headline the Pyramid for the first time in 30 years, Jarvis Cocker and co are as dark, grubby and joyous as ever, instantly turning the audience to misty-eyed displays of devotion

The Guardian - UK

Surprise! Glastonbury's worst-kept secret is revealed as 'Patchwork' aka Pulp remind Worthy Farm exactly why they're one of Britain's best-loved and most brilliant bands

Common People? No, national treasures

Louder

Glastonbury 2025 reviews, Saturday: Pulp, Haim, Raye, Brandi Carlile, and Bob Dylan tribute band

Highlights from Jarvis Cocker’s not-so surprise performance to Haim on the Pyramid Stage

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Evening Standard

Pulp (Patchwork) at Glastonbury review: secret set shows the genius of Jarvis

5/5 Patchwork were Pulp of course, and Jarvis and co delivered a Saturday night set that had the festival bouncing

Evening Standard

Pulp revealed as mystery band Patchwork as they appear for Glastonbury set

The Sheffield band appeared on the Pyramid Stage 30 years after their memorable headlining appearance at Worthy Farm.

Evening Standard

Patchwork at Glastonbury: is it Pulp or Robbie Williams?

Robbie Williams and Jarvis Cocker are both on site - so who is going to be?

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Chappell Roan rumoured for surprise set at Glastonbury

Chappell Roan is rumoured to be playing Glastonbury under the alias Patchwork.

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‘Not all grassroots venues are struggling’: Sheffield’s Leadmill may be closing, but the city’s DIY hubs are thriving

Despite controversial new ownership for the local landmark, Sheffield’s vibrant network of staunchly independent spots is bucking the crisis facing Britain’s small music venues

MusicRadar

“We wanted to, but they weren’t interested”: Pulp are not one of the ‘secret’ acts playing Glastonbury

Candida Doyle confirms that it’s not happening

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Glastonbury 'weren't interested' in Pulp playing in 2025

Pulp keyboardist Candida Doyle has claimed Glastonbury had no interest in the band.

Evening Standard

‘They weren’t interested’: Pulp’s Candida Doyle on Glastonbury Festival

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Jarvis Cocker-fronted band’s classic headline slot in 1995, which saw them stand in for The Stone Roses.

Louder

The 16 greatest Glastonbury Festival performances ever

These are the most iconic sets to have ever graced the world's most famous music festival

Evening Standard

Pulp at the O2 review: greatest gig of the summer so far?

5/5 Pulp take to the O2 for a weird and wonderful celebration of uncommon music led by their one-off frontman

The Independent UK

Jarvis Cocker is Britpop’s ultimate comeback king in scintillating Pulp show

5/5 The band’s arena show at the O2 proves they are every bit as vital in 2025 as they were three decades ago

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