The Guardian view on the 2026 Booker shortlist: what it takes to be a man Editorial: All the contenders for this year’s prize are a reflection of the crisis in masculinity The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker says Oasis show was like a ‘religious rally’ The 62-year-old Common People singer was amazed by the Britpop group who reunited last year for the Oasis Live ’25 world tour. Evening Standard · Sep 18
Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore? review – Jarvis Cocker’s wit and warmth upstage the hits Wonderful archive footage charts the Sheffield outsiders’ unlikely rise, but the distant camerawork struggles to capture the thrill of their triumphant O2 gigs The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
End of the Road Festival: Pulp and Geese round off the summer in style 4/5 Jarvis, Cameron and co headed to Dorset to close out festival season at one of the best festivals there is Evening Standard · Sep 11
‘People think fame is a magic wand’: Jarvis Cocker on old songs, young fans and his granny’s verdict on Pulp Before the release of a joyful film on the history of the Sheffield band, frontman Cocker and director Garth Jennings talk dark times, taking inspiration from Abba – and why there could yet be another record The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
End of the Road festival review – Pulp and CMAT lead indie landmark’s joyous birthday party Hitting 20, this festival has grown into a warm, genre-hopping powerhouse where fringe experimental acts are greeted as warmly as the star headliners The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Contributors to charity Help (2) album ‘elated’ with Mercury Prize nomination Artists who contributed to the Help (2) charity compilation have said they are “elated” that the record has been nominated for the Mercury Prize.Help (2) is only the second compilation to receive a nod for the award, after its first volume in 1995, and features contributions from the likes of… Evening Standard · Jul 30
Booker Prize longlist 2026: Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout lead nominees The 13 books selected for the longlist features authors representing England, Ireland, Scotland, Jamaica, Mexico, Turkey and America The Independent UK · Jul 28
"Come and experience a night you’ll remember for the rest of your life." Pulp share trailer, and release date, for new film What Do You Do For An Encore? New Pulp film promises to deliver "a vibrant tribute to a band of brilliant misfits" Louder · Jul 23
‘We didn’t care what the client wanted!’: Sheffield’s Designers Republic on their art for Aphex Twin, Pulp … and Pringles Their eye-popping designs burst out of Sheffield in 1986, making them the toast of the music scene. Founder Ian Anderson reveals why some fans think his art is worth remortgaging the house for The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
"A vibrant tribute to a band of brilliant misfits, whose unique blend of irony, rebellion, and razor-sharp social commentary helped define an era of British culture." New Pulp documentary What Do You Do For An Encore? to stream this autumn New film will chronicle Pulp's “extraordinary journey from obscurity to cultural touchstone" Louder · Jun 17
Pulp releasing documentary and live album Jarvis Cocker's band Pulp are releasing a documentary called Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore? charting their time in the music industry and their 2025 More tour as well as a live album recorded during their London shows last year. BANG Premier · Jun 17
My Chemical Romance release live-favourite cover of Pulp's Common People My Chemical Romance have released their much‑loved 2010 BBC Radio 1 cover of Pulp’s Common People as the latest track from the upcoming Danger Days reissue. BANG Premier · Jun 12
Nuits de Fourvière turns 80: The must-see 2026 shows of one of Europe's best festivals One of Europe's best pluridisciplinary festivals has just announced the roster for its 80th edition. Here are our recommendations for this year's stellar line-up. Euronews · Mar 10
The Independent UK · Mar 5 War Child UK looks to 'Help' again with a new benefit album, 30 years after its first success Thirty years after the success of its star-studded “Help” benefit compilation, War Child UK is releasing its follow-up called “Help(2)."
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27 Pulp have the last word in Adelaide festival saga with triumphant opening gig Britpop rockers wow crowd and say all voices are ‘important’ in wake of Randa Abdel-Fattah controversy
AAP · Feb 27 Britpop still reigns supreme with free Pulp concert Pulp, fronted by the charismatic Jarvis Cocker, had the crowd dancing ecstatically at a free concert for more than 10,000 people.
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Iggy Pop replaced by Britpop icon as he steps back from BBC radio show Iggy Pop to step back from long-running BBC Radio 6 Music show after 12 years
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Iggy Pop replaced by Jarvis Cocker as he takes break from BBC Radio 6 Music The 78-year-old musician is set to return to the radio station next year.
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker to read CBeebies Bedtime Story Nick Jonas, of The Jonas Brothers fame, will also read a story on the much loved CBeebies show
Evening Standard · Feb 6 Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker and Nick Jonas to read CBeebies Bedtime Stories The stars will read Wally The World’s Greatest Piano-Playing Wombat and The Ballad Of Cactus Joe on the popular night-time children’s series.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23 ‘Some artists thought it was too political’: can Jarvis, Damon, Olivia Rodrigo and Arctic Monkeys reboot the biggest charity album of the 90s? Oasis, Macca and Radiohead made Help a smash for War Child in 1995. A new reboot packs comparable star power – and was partially produced from a hospital bed
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Arctic Monkeys reveal first new single since 2022 for War Child The Arctic Monkeys have released their first new song since 2022's The Car album, with proceeds from the track aiding the charity War Child. ‘Opening night’ will feature on War Child’s HELP(2) album, which aims to raise money for their work protecting, educating, and advocating for the rights of children…
AAP · Jan 16 War of words overshadows dumped author's apology While an apology from Adelaide Festival is welcome, a dumped Palestinian-Australian author says her words continue to be "twisted" by an unapologetic premier.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 15 Morning Mail: ChatGPT Health launch worrying experts, ‘Black Steve Irwin’ a fake, racket craft at Melbourne Park The emergence of ChatGPT Health gives rise to fears about lack of regulation; Indigenous ‘star’ revealed as avatar generated in New Zealand