The 10 best Britpop B-sides, featuring Oasis, Supergrass, Ash, Elastica, Blur and more It wasn’t all about Parklife, Alright and Live Forever, you know. Here’s some Britpop magic you might have missed… Louder · Sep 7, 2024
Time heals all wounds: Blur’s Dave Rowntree says he’ll be “first in the queue” to see Oasis Dave Rowntree of Blur is looking forward to the Oasis reunion MusicRadar · Sep 3, 2024
Oasis reunion tour 2025: the best memes and reactions as Gallaghers get back together Fans of the British indie legends have expressed their anticipation — and scepticism — surrounding the reunion on social media Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2024
“I did it in 40 minutes and thought little of it”: How Phil Daniels saved Blur’s classic Britpop anthem Parklife The iconic title track from Blur’s third album turns 30 later this month… Louder · Aug 4, 2024
Ghost and Blur are battling to top the UK album chart this week Ghost’s Rite Here Rite Now soundtrack is duking it out with Blur’s Live At Wembley Stadium Metal Hammer · Jul 30, 2024
Blur reflect on bucket list Wembley Stadium gig in their latest concert album Cults and Porter Robinson also offer up new albums. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024
Blur's Damon Albarn disagrees with Bob Dylan's phone ban at gigs: "People won’t want to be on their phone if you’re engaging with them correctly" Blur/Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has shared his thoughts on Bob Dylan's decision to make fans keep their phones in locked pouches during his upcoming tour dates Louder · Jul 22, 2024
"Blur asked about our availability and I was like, ‘This is too good an opportunity to pass up'": how Damon Albarn unwittingly got Soft Play back together The Kent punk duo formerly known as Slaves say the Britpop icons played a big part in their reconciliation Louder · Jul 21, 2024
“At Coachella, it’s taken you 14 hours to get there, and then you’re playing to people who don’t give a shit”: Graham Coxon is philosophical about Blur’s Coachella debacle Graham Coxon addresses Blur's Coachella debacle MusicRadar · Jul 19, 2024
“Maybe when we’re 120 we’ll be wheeled onstage in bath chairs and play music with the power of our brains.” Blur aren't going away any time soon Blur are enjoying their new lease of life, and see no reason to quit Louder · Jul 19, 2024
‘The Tories don’t care about you!’ The 2024 election – as seen from Glastonbury At the festival there’s a background hum of grimness and a deep commitment to unconditional love. Will hope or hopelessness win out? The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2024
Banksy let loose inflatable boat with dummy migrants at Glastonbury Idles set Infamous street artist Banksy is reportedly behind a controversial stunt at Glastonbury Festival, where a boat carrying dummy migrants was launched into the crowd during a performance by rock band Idles. Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2024
Glastonbury 2024, Friday review: from Dua Lipa's pop spectacular to K-pop's Glasto debut In the first of our daily festival round ups, we bring you the best sets and our favourite festival moments Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2024
Damon Albarn appears to take swipe at Biden and Trump during surprise Glastonbury appearance Blur frontman appeared to respond to Biden’s disastrous debate against Trump as he said ‘maybe it’s time we stop putting octogenarians in control’ The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024 Blur: To the End review – sentimental journey for four likely lads on their way to Wembley The latest documentary about the Britpop Monkees finds them reassembling for a stadium gig, though we’ll have to wait to hear complete songs
Bored Panda · Jun 10, 2024 Billie Eilish’s Manager Appears To Confirm Taylor Swift Feud In Deleted Tweet "Whenever Taylor feels jealous of a peer's success, she does all she can to make sure her fans start vicious online campaigns to bring that person down," the insider claims. The post Billie Eilish’s Manager Appears To Confirm Taylor Swift Feud In Deleted Tweet first appeared on Bored Panda.
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024 From Kneecap to Jeremy Corbyn: A brief history of politics at Glastonbury Festival From chants of ‘Oh, Jeremy Corbyn’ to the gloom generated by the EU Referendum result and now controversy over Kneecap’s 2025 performance, Glastonbury has been the site where campaigners call for peace, justice and reform for years
The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2024 As Coachella struggles, nostalgia festivals are booming: ‘We never stopped listening to these bands’ Events like Lovers & Friends, with big R&B names from decades past, sell out immediately while Coachella sales plummet
MusicRadar · May 14, 2024 “The Beatles broke up at the right time… Imagine them going through synth pop in the ‘80s. It would have been shocking”: Paul Weller on how the Fab Four “set the benchmark” and being a Billie Eilish fan “What Was I Made For? is an incredible tune," he says
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024 Fair to say America isn’t gripped by Liz Trussmania. Here’s what she can learn from Mr Bean Our former PM has a dire warning and a book to sell, but it isn’t really cutting through. A bit more Brit-style bumbling might help, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 Tantrums of the rich and famous: nine acts that turned on their audience – from Elton to Bieber to Blur This week, Damon Albarn took umbrage at a Coachella crowd who failed to sing along. But he is far from the worst offender
Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2024 Blur's Damon Albarn fumes at Coachella crowd and vows band will never return The frontman became frustrated after he attempted - and failed - to lead a singalong on multiple occasions
MusicRadar · Apr 15, 2024 “You’re never seeing us again”: Blur’s Damon Albarn rounds on the Coachella crowd as they refuse to engage in a Girls & Boys singalong Footage suggests that the singer wasn’t happy with the audience’s lack of participation
Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2024 Nia Archives: 'I don’t think there’s anything wrong with being patriotic' London-via-Bradford dance music star Nia Archives is spreading her junglist sound across the nation. Isobel Van Dyke meets her
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024 Yard Act review – a punk-funk workout for overthinkers Touring their exuberant second album, the Leeds band are embracing their dancier side as their barbed observational songs get ever more intimate