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Pulp

February 2024

  • Candida Doyle of Pulp photographed at her home in north London

    How to have healthy joints
    ‘It was a dark time’: Pulp’s keyboardist Candida Doyle on being diagnosed with arthritis at the age of 17

    Diagnosed as a teenager with rheumatoid arthritis, the musician hid her condition from her bandmates and friends. But as the pain subsided after the menopause, acceptance of her body grew

August 2023

  • Liam Gallagher with a crescent-shaped tambourine in his mouth

    Kitty Empire's artist of the week
    Liam Gallagher review – when he does eventually smile, it’s perfect

    The reliably aloof ex-Oasis frontman mixes old favourites and (Oasis-y-sounding) solo anthems – and fuels speculation about a reunion

July 2023

  • Lead singer Jarvis Cocker performing with Pulp at the Castlefield Bowl in Manchester. It is Pulp's first gig in Manchester in 22 years.

    The best original photographs from the Observer
    Original Observer Photography

    The best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in July 2023
  • PULP - GROUP 1 Hardcore - Written and designed by Paul Burgess and Louise Colbourne 7 – Pulp group photo. 'Like a Friend' video shoot (Feb 1998). Filmed at Pinewood, at the end of the This Is Hardcore shoot, on the same revolving stage used for the ‘Busby Berkeley’ scene. The song was written specifically for inclusion in the Alfonso Cuarón film ‘Great Expectations’.

    That was hardcore: Pulp in the 1990s – in pictures

    This Is Hardcore was the landmark album released by Pulp in 1998, and photographer Paul Burgess documented the band and video shoots made to promote it.
  • Jarvis Cocker punching the air onstage

    Pulp review – a triumphant, full-tilt return from Jarvis Cocker and co

    A hit-heavy set reminds us how the Sheffield masters earned their place in British pop culture – with plenty of sleaze and sonic adventure thrown in

May 2023

  • PULP at Neighbourhood Weekender,

    Pulp review – reunited Britpop oddballs thrill a new generation

    Ably led by the ultimate disco dad in Jarvis Cocker, mass sing-songs blended with darker moments to prove Pulp can still do reunions with panache

March 2023

  • Steve Mackey, bass guitarist for Pulp, dies aged 56 Pulp At Glastonbury<br>(FILE PHOTO) Steve Mackey, bass guitarist for Pulp, dies aged 56 Jarvis Cocker and Steve Mackey of Pulp perform on stage at Glastonbury Festival, June 1994. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)

    Steve Mackey obituary

    Bassist with Pulp who was also a successful producer, remixer and fashion photographer
  • ‘He made you feel less alone’ … Steve Mackey performing with Pulp in 2011.

    ‘He had such sharp judgment, yet you never felt judged’: Arcade Fire’s Will Butler on working with Steve Mackey

    Will Butler
    The band’s former bass player, who collaborated with the late Pulp musician on 2017 album Everything Now, pays homage to his generous, engaged friend
  • Steve Mackey performing with Jarvis Cocker in Pulp.

    Steve Mackey, bass guitarist for Pulp, dies aged 56

    Musician died following three month stay in hospital, with wife Katie Grand describing him as ‘the most talented man I have ever known’

November 2022

  • Lauren O'Neill

    Favourite lyrics reveal your attachment style – psychologists would have a field day with mine

    Lauren O'Neill
    Are you secure, anxious, or avoidant: songs we play repeatedly can be revealing. So what is it with me and Pulp’s Babies, asks Lauren O’Neill, a culture writer for Vice UK
  • Barbara Ellen

    On the road again... how band reunions can be a victory lap for their generation

    Barbara Ellen
    I once would have sneered at Pulp and Blur reuniting, but maybe it’s their way of reclaiming the past
  • A different class … Pulp, circa 1995, from left: Russell Senior, Nick Banks, Jarvis Cocker, Nick Webber, Candida Doyle and Steve Mackey.

    Ranked
    Pulp’s 20 greatest songs – ranked!

    With a raft of reunion shows announced for 2023, we assess the Sheffield band’s best songs

October 2022

  • Jarvis Cocker performing in 1995

    Audiobook of the week
    Good Pop, Bad Pop by Jarvis Cocker audiobook review – rummaging in the attic

    Adrian Mole-ish snapshots of young, pre-fame Jarvis and his pop-stardom masterplan
  • Jarvis Cocker performing with Pulp in 2011.

    Pulp confirm reunion shows for 2023

    The Sheffield band will reform for a second time and play standalone shows as well as sets at the TRNSMT and Latitude festivals
  • ‘Her first appearance takes some beating’ … Amy Winehouse.

    Ranked
    The 100 greatest BBC music performances – ranked!

    As the Beeb celebrates its centenary, we take a look at its most memorable pop moments, from the birth of grime to the first sightings of Bob Dylan and Bob Marley, plus TOTP goes Madchester and countless classic Peel sessions

August 2022

  • Richard Hawley and Jarvis Cocker at the Leadmill in Sheffield.

    Jarvis Cocker joins Pulp bandmate onstage to support Sheffield Leadmill

    Threatened venue played key role in launching bands including Kaiser Chiefs and Arctic Monkeys

July 2022

  • Do you remember the first time … Pulp return for round three.

    Pulp to reform (again) for 2023 concerts

    Jarvis Cocker confirmed the reunion and the Britpop legends have a list of potential dates and venues

June 2022

  • Jarvis Cocker, lead singer Pulp, performs Glastonbury in 1994

    The Sheffield council house that became a pioneer of rock recording

    Studio Electrophonique, built by panel-beater Ken Patten, gave the world Pulp, ABC and the Human League

May 2022

  • Jarvis Cocker

    Book of the day
    Good Pop, Bad Pop: An Inventory by Jarvis Cocker review

  • Jonny Banger with one of the young participants at his exhibition The Covid Letters at the Foundling Museum in London.

    Jarvis Cocker edits the Observer New Review
    ‘Everything comes back to the spirit of rave’: Jonny Banger in conversation with Jarvis Cocker and Jeremy Deller

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