Britpop icons Pulp are set to make their live return with a series of performances later this year.
Of all the unusual success stories thrown up by the Britpop era, Pulp’s was undoubtedly the most emotional. The Sheffield group have been making music for over a decade – largely to indifference – before gaining their shot at fame.
They didn’t miss. Over a three album arc Pulp produced some witty, sardonic music which both sat comfortably alongside the Britpop whilst also retaining its position as the witheringly sarcastic outsider.
Producing arguably the finest single of the era in ‘Common People’ the band achieved nationwide fame before splitting in 2002. Since then, Jarvis Cocker has worked on a number of solo projects, under his own name and others.
The frontman had long since disputed a Pulp re-union, despite all original members remaining on good terms. Now it seems that the Sheffield band are to go down the same route as one time rivals Blur and Suede.
The original line up of Pulp are due to return next year, after confirming a series of tour dates. Nick Banks, Jarvis Cocker, Candida Doyle, Steve MacKey, Russell Senior and Mark Webber will join forces for a series of shows.
Drawing on their entire back catalogue, the first shows to be confirmed include a headline slot at London’s Wireless festival in Hyde Park. Taking place on July 3rd, Pulp’s slot will follow a performance at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona on May 27th.
The first time that all original members of Pulp will have shared a stage together since 1996, the shows are no doubt the first of many to be announced for next summer.
Pulp have published more information on their official website HERE.
Pulp have confirmed the following shows:
May
27 Barcelona Primavera
July
3 London Wireless
