Blur
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One of the best-selling British acts of the 90s, Blur helped define Britpop before ultimately transcending the genre by turning towards left-field American influences. Originally a rather run-of-the-mill shoegazing outfit, Blur forged the Britpop sound out of classic UK songwriting teams such as The Kinks, XTC and Small Faces. By the late 90s guitarist Graham Coxon's fascination with US act Pavement took hold, signalling a new direction. Coxon has since left Blur, and the band have been on hiatus since 2003.
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News 15/01/2010 am
Blur Plan 'No Distance Left To Run' DVD
Rockumentary in home release
Seminal British group Blur are to release their new rockumentary 'No Distance Left To Run' on ....

News 08/01/2010 pm
Camden Crawl Unveil New Activities
Labels team up for unusual new event
Legendary London based music showcase Camden Crawl has confirmed a number of unusual activities for ....

News 22/12/2009 am
Blur Documentary Preview Details
'No Distance Left To Run' to premiere
Britpop icons Blur have confirmed details of the premiere of their forthcoming documentary 'No ....

News 08/12/2009 am
Damon Albarn On Blur
"We've all got to get on with our lives now"
Damon Albarn has spoken about the recent Blur re-union admitting that he has not thought about the ....

News 30/11/2009 am
Blur Movie Due in January 2010
Feature length documentary planned
A new feature length documentary on Britpop icons Blur is scheduled to be released in January ....

News 25/11/2009 pm
Blur Get Blue Plaque
Site of first show honoured
Britpop wonders Blur are set to be honoured with their own 'blue plaque' on the site of their first ....

News 24/11/2009 pm
T In The Park Christmas Treat
2010 tickets at this year's prices
The organisers of T In The Park have given fans an early Christmas present with news that a ....

News 23/11/2009 pm
Blur Scoop Festival Award
Glastonbury also bags trophies
Reformed Britpop gurus Blur were among the big winners at this year's UK Festival Awards. Amid ....

News 18/11/2009 pm
Clash's Classic Albums Named
Read our choices online now
ClashMusic's drones have been busy today and have uploaded our Classic Albums series from Clash ....

Feature 12/11/2009 am
Classic Album: Blur - Parklife
The band that soundtracked a decade
For almost ten years, Blur were arguably the best band in Britain, re-introducing a bolder, more ....

News 02/11/2009 am
Blur Play Down Election Hopes
Dave Rowntree not hopeful of victory
Blur drummer turned politician Dave Rowntree has played down his chances of becoming an MP at the ....

News 13/10/2009 am
Blur Recall Early Days
Alex James reminisces
Blur bass player Alex James has revealed how the band struggled in their early days, living in ....

News 08/09/2009 am
Blur Banksy Mural Destroyed
Hackney Council paint over artwork
A mural by the acclaimed graffiti artist Banksy has been painted over - despite featuring on the ....

News 07/07/2009 am
T In The Park Weather Forecast
Will it be rain or shine?
Balado bash T In The Park is almost upon us and fans are desperate to know just what the weather ....

News 06/07/2009 am
Blur Finish Hyde Park Shows
Britpop legends end with a bang
Reformed Britpop legends Blur have finished the final night of their massive shows in London's Hyde ....

News 03/07/2009 am
Blur Reveal Hyde Park Inspiration
Song led to 'Parklife'
Reformed Britpop icons Blur have revealed that Hyde Park helped inspire 'Parklife' - one of their ....

News 02/07/2009 am
Blur Talk Hyde Park Shows
Countdown begins for re-union shows!
One of the year's most eagerly anticipated shows is nearly upon us, with Blur set to perform at ....

News 01/07/2009 am
Graham Coxon Praises Blur Return
"Better than ever" he says
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has praised the band's re-union, following their triumphant showing at ....

News 29/06/2009 am
Blur Close Glastonbury
Britpop giants greatest hits set
Reformed Britpop giants Blur closed Glastonbury last night (June 28th) with a sensational career ....

News 25/06/2009 am
Blur Talk Glastonbury Return
Britpop giants to headline event
Reformed Britpop giants Blur have spoken about their forthcoming performance at Glastonbury, ....

Feature 24/06/2009 pm
Glastonbury 2009 - The Clash Guide
Our musical picks for the weekend ahead...
It hopefully hasn’t escaped your attention that the summer’s biggest British festival takes ....

News 23/06/2009 am
Blur Play Tiny Comeback Show
In Goldsmith's College
Reformed Britipop legends Blur are well and truly on the comeback trail after playing a show in ....

News 18/06/2009 pm
Blur On New Material
Band have been jamming...
Reformed Britpop giants Blur could be set to write some new material together, with the band said ....

News 17/06/2009 pm
Blur Talk About Comeback Show
"Not a dry eye in the house"
Blur bass player Alex James has written about the band's comeback show on June 13th, claiming it ....

Live Review 16/06/2009 am
Blur - London Rough Trade East
Yes, it really happened...
The setting for Blur's first London gig with Graham Coxon since the start of this decade is, in ....

News 10/06/2009 pm
Blur Post Rehearsal Clips
Britpop giants prepare to return
Reformed Britpop giants Blur have posted new clips of themselves rehearsing online, with the band ....

News 04/06/2009 am
Clash Magazine Out Now
With cover star Beth Ditto of the Gossip
The latest issue of Clash magazine is out now with cover star Beth Ditto of the Gossip, Blur, Sonic ....

News 01/06/2009 pm
Blur Ticket Competition
Final tickets to be given away
Reformed Britpop giants Blur are due to make the final tickets for their forthcoming intimate live ....

News 20/05/2009 am
New Blur Collection Announced
New 'Best Of' announced
Reformed Britpop legends Blur are due to release a brand new career-spanning collection. Blur ....

News 15/05/2009 pm
Gorillaz Album Under Way
Albarn writing new material
Ground breaking cartoon group Gorillaz could be set to return soon, with the news that Damon Albarn ....

News 07/05/2009 pm
Coxon Pondered Suicide
Following Oasis battle...
Graham Coxon might seem like a sprightly, erudite fellow but in a new interview he reveals that he ....

News 29/04/2009 am
Coxon Goes Acoustic
Exclusive: Blur man on new album
Graham Coxon will have one gasp of solo life before re-entering Blur, with his solo album 'The ....

News 27/04/2009 pm
Blur To Re-Visit Think Tank
Last album will be played live
Reformed Britpop legends Blur have been given the go ahead to play songs from their controversial ....

News 22/04/2009 pm
Blur May Record New Material
Graham Coxon claims
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has suggested in a new interview that the reformed Britpop giants may ....

News 21/04/2009 pm
Blur Confirm More Shows
More intimate shows announced
Reformed Britpop heroes Blur have confirmed details of three more intimate dates this ....

News 17/04/2009 am
Blur Announce Intimate Dates
Britpop crew in charity shows
Reformed Britpop icons Blur are set to play two extremely intimate warm up shows in June. Blur ....

News 14/04/2009 pm
Blur Hyde Park Support
Vampire Weekend, Foals and more
Returning Britpop legends Blur have revealed who will be supporting them at their upcoming Hyde ....
News 06/04/2009 am
Graham Coxon Solo Tour
Blur guitarist May dates
As well as announcing one of the comebacks of the year by re-forming Britpop legends Blur for a ....

News 03/04/2009 am
Blur Support Confirmed
Comeback show draws near
Reformed Britpop legends Blur have confirmed that Klaxons and Florence and the Machine are set to ....

News 27/03/2009 pm
Graham Coxon Artwork
Solo album details emerge
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has unveiled the artwork for his forthcoming album 'The Spinning ....

News 13/03/2009 pm
Graham Coxon Tracklisting
New album details revealed
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon shows no signs of slowing down with his new album 'The Spinning Top' ....

News 10/03/2009 pm
Albarn To Concentrate On Gorillaz
Singer too busy for Blur re-union
Damon Albarn could be set to put the Blur re-union on the back burner to concentrate on his other ....

News 09/03/2009 pm
Rowntree Confirms Blur Commitment
Drummer has not intentions of leaving
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has confirmed his commitment to the band, after a recent article in the ....

News 09/03/2009 am
Graham Coxon Solo Album
Blur star takes folk direction
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon is due to release his new album 'The Spinning Top' on May 11th. Now ....

News 04/03/2009 pm
Blur Drummer's Reunion Temporary
Dave Rowntree to pursue law career...
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has stated that he will not play with the reformed indie legends once ....

News 27/02/2009 pm
Blur Confirm Glastonbury Plan
Albarn says they will play
Reformed Britpop heroes Blur are set to play Glastonbury, according to singer Damon ....

News 26/02/2009 pm
Blur For Glastonbury
Eavis appears to confirm appearance
Reformed Britpop legends Blur could be set for a Glastonbury performance, after Michael Eavis ....

News 26/02/2009 am
Blur Pair Re-United
Albarn and Coxon share stage
The creative partnership behind Blur were re-united last night (February 26th) with Damon Albarn ....

News 19/02/2009 am
Oxegen Price Freeze
Festival holds ticket price
Ireland's award winning Oxegen festival has revealed it will freeze the prices for its 2009 event ....

News 13/02/2009 pm
Watch Blur In The Studio
Archive footage released
Reformed Britpop legends Blur are set for a stroll down memory lane after footage of them recording ....

News 10/02/2009 am
Blur Manchester Show
Reformed group add date
Reformed Britpop heroes Blur have announced an extra tour date this summer at Manchester MEN ....

News 05/02/2009 am
Blur Festival Dates
Band play Oxegen, T In The Park
Reformed Britpop legends Blur have delighted fans by announcing appearances at the Oxegen and T In ....

News 27/01/2009 pm
Amadou And Mariam Single Update
Damon Albarn to appear with African duo
African duo Amadou and Mariam impressed the audiences at this year's Africa Exprez event and look ....

News 21/01/2009 am
Blur Drummer Leads Union
Rowntree fights for musicians
Dave Rowntree, the drummer in reformed Britpop heroes Blur, has drafted the first newsletter for ....

News 20/01/2009 am
Glastonbury Headline Latest
Festival targets big names
Legendary British music festival and all round mind blowing experience Glastonbury has revealed ....

News 16/01/2009 am
Albarn On Blur Legacy
Singer recalls Peel Session
Blur singer Damon Albarn has been busy taking over from Zane Lowe on Radio 1, and the singer has ....

News 14/01/2009 pm
Graham Coxon On Doherty
Blur guitarist talks about new album
Blur's Graham Coxon has posted a new message on the band's website revealing some intriguing ....

News 06/01/2009 am
Albarn Speaks Out On Blur Reunion
Singer reveals tour plans
Blur's reunion was one of the more pleasant news stories of 2008, and now lead singer Damon Albarn ....

News 22/12/2008 pm
Blur Star Attacks Talent Shows
Alex James Slam TV Shows
Pop star turned cheese farmer turned pop star again Alex James has criticised reality TV shows for ....

News 17/12/2008 am
Blur For Coachella Rumour
US Festival Rumour Mill Begins
The American festival season is beginning to swing into action, with rumours flying that Bruce ....

News 12/12/2008 pm
Glastonbury Rumours Persist
Blur, Springsteen All Predicted
Despite the Glastonbury organisers stating that they haven't confirmed any headline acts yet, the ....

News 12/12/2008 am
Blur Tickets For Release
Hyde Park Shows : Second Show Added
Britpop Legends Blur are releasing tickets for their mammoth forthcoming 2009 show at London's ....

News 11/12/2008 pm
Chris Martin Praises Blur
Coldplay Singer On Re-Union
Coldplay singer Chris Martin has spoken about the recent re-union of Britpop heroes Blur, revealing ....

News 11/12/2008 pm
Blur Hint At Tour
Band May Do More Gigs
Britpop four-piece have recently hinted at playing several warm-up gigs before their massive ....

Feature 11/12/2008 am
Watch Blur Hyde Park Interview
Damon and co talk about their comeback...
So, you might’ve heard something about some reformation or other…
Blur’s comeback ....

News 10/12/2008 am
Blur Discuss Re-Union
Band Begin Road Back
Britpop legends Blur have begun their rehearsals for their massive show at Hyde Park in London next ....

Feature 10/12/2008 am
Why Blur Matter: An Essay
A fan's view on Blur's celebrated comeback...
Clash was rather over the moon earlier this week when word of Blur’s reformation reached ....

News 09/12/2008 pm
Blur reform and confirm London show
Britpop legends play Hyde Park
Great news, Britpopsters… The legends that are (or were ‘til this news) Blur are to return ....

News 09/12/2008 am
Blur For Glastonbury Rumor
Band To Reform In 2009
Britpop legends Blur could be set to confirm today (December 9th) that they are planning to reunite ....

News 08/12/2008 am
Lily Allen Flashes Albarn
Album Sessions Go Awry
Filthy mouthed pop starlet Lily Allen has revealed that a writing session with Damon Albarn took an ....

News 03/12/2008 pm
Albarn Extends Monkey Opera
Blur Frontman Adds New Dates
Blur singer Damon Albarn has revealed that his highly acclaimed new opera 'Monkey: Journey To The ....

News 25/11/2008 pm
Blur Reformation Confirmed
Band To Rehearse In 2009
Britpop legends Blur are set to re-unite for rehearsals next year, according to a statement singer ....

News 14/11/2008 am
Blur For O2 Arena Rumor
Albarn Hints At Re-Union
Damon Albarn has added fuel to persistent Blur reformation rumors by suggesting that the band could ....

News 13/11/2008 pm
Blur Go To The Opera
Albarn Musical Premieres
Damon Albarn premiered his new opera 'Monkey: A Journey To The West' last night (November 12th) ....

News 06/11/2008 am
Blur Re-Union Possible
Albarn Hints At Reconciliation
Damon Albarn has given a new interview in which he has hinted at the possibility of a Blur ....

News 23/10/2008 am
African Exprez Launches
Albarn, Marr Joins Forces
Damon Albarn, Johnny Marr and Flea are among the all star cast of musicians who joined forced last ....

News 03/10/2008 am
Blur: The Cheese
Alex James Turns Farmer
Former Blur bassist turned gentleman farmer Alex James is set to unveil his latest cheese, which is ....

News 22/09/2008 pm
Graham Coxon On Blur's Future
Response To Damon Albarn's Claim
Former Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has responded to Damon Albarn's assertion that Blur "is over" by ....

News 25/06/2008 am
Albarn To Host Revue Show
Blur Man For Honest Jon's Performance
Former Blur frontman Damon Albarn is set to present and perform at a special Honest Jon's revue, to ....

News 25/02/2008 pm
For Tomorrow
Blur Man To Run In Election
Former Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has announced his intention to stand for parliament in the next ....
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