US EditionPulp's Jarvis Cocker on Britpop: "I’ve Always Hated that Word"
- Jarvis Cocker discussed his new album, More, which is Pulp's first in 24 years, during an interview while promoting it.
- The band has seen a resurgence in popularity due to reunion concerts and is mourning the loss of bassist Steve Mackey, who passed away in 2023.
- Cocker mentioned that personal experiences, including the loss of his mother, influenced the songwriting for this album, which he completed quickly.
- He emphasized that songwriting reflects his real-life experiences, indicating a lifelong evolution in his musical approach.
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Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker on Britpop: “I’ve always hated that word”
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has shared his thoughts on the ‘Britpop’ label, and said that he “always hated” the term. READ MORE: Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker: “This is like going back to when you start a band” The iconic frontman spoke to NME as part of a new interview celebrating the release of ‘More’ – the band’s first new album in 24 years. During the discussion, Cocker was asked about the ongoing ‘Britpop
Jarvis Cocker on the “Britpop” Label: “I’ve Always Hated That Word”
Jarvis Cocker has never been one to bite his tongue, and when it comes to the term “Britpop,” he’s making it crystal clear: he’s never liked it — and he’s not about to start now. In a new interview with the UK’s NME celebrating Pulp’s long-overdue return with More — their first album in nearly a quarter-century — the frontman didn’t hold back when asked about the current wave of ‘90s indie nostalgia that’s rolling across the UK like it’s 1995 ag…
One of the most associated bands with britpop sound, in addition to Blur and Oasis, is Pulp, a band that, especially with its novelist records, helped form the sound of that time. However, the band's leader, Jarvis Cocker, revealed his opinion on the label "Britpop" and stated that "he always hated it." Jarvis Cocker explains why he hates the word "Britpop" The iconic leader spoke to NME magazine in a new interview to celebrate the release of "M…
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