Portishead

ContactMusic — The leader of British group Portishead has attempted to shame singer/songwriter the Weeknd in their ongoing row over a sample by posting the... more info

Stereogum — Last summer Portishead’s Geoff Barrow went on the warpath against the Weeknd after the Weeknd’s song “Belong To The World” appeared to sample Portishead’s “Machine Gun.” Barrow (pictured) claimed that the Weeknd had requested permission... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Doug Moore Portishead at Hammerstein Ballroom, 2011 (more by Dana [Distortion] Yavin) Both Portishead and their vocalist Beth Gibbons tend to work slowly; the former theoretically have an album in the works, though it could take "ten fucking years... more info

NME — She sings on the new version of the song by stoner metal band Gonga more info

Metalsucks — Black SabBeth FTMFWThe post Doom Trip: Portishead Singer, Doom Trio Cover Black Sabbath Classic appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

NME — Foals, Pet Shop Boys and Lily Allen will also appear at Irish festival more info

Nialler9 — Electric Picnic has announced their first names for 2014 and it is impressive. Hitting Stradbally this year from Friday 29th – Sunday 31st August 2014 is Outkast! for starters plus: Portishead, Outkast, Beck, Foals, Pet Shop Boys, Paolo Nutini, Ch... more info

NME — The band last released an LP - 'Third' - in 2008 more info

Aquarium Drunkard — While I missed this promotional video, for Third, upon its original 2008 release, I have since remedied via repeat viewings (thanks again for the hip, Matt). With a near 35 minute runtime, the footage captures Portishead running through the the live ... more info

Consequence of Sound — The second installment of the festival takes place in July. more info