ContactMusic — British rockers Pulp reformed after the death of a close friend brought them back together. The 1990s Britpop icons announced last year (10) they would be reteaming for a string of shows, and they took to the stage in Toulouse, France on... more info

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Stereogum — Last night (5/25), resurgent Britpop sensualists Pulp performed their first show since 2002. It took place at the appropriately named Le Bikini in Toulouse, France as a sort of warm-up to this weekend’s performance at Primavera Sound. If you’re c... more info

ContactMusic — Reunited Britpop stars Pulp returned to the stage for the first time in nine years on Wednesday (25May11) when they performed an intimate concert in Toulouse, France. The rockers, fronted by Jarvis Cocker, reformed last year (10) and announced pla... more info

Guardian Music — By naming themselves after the greatest record producer in history, this oomphy five-piece have huge boots to PhilHometown: London.The lineup: Fred Macpherson (vocals), Christopher Burman (guitar), Thomas Shickle (bass), Jed Cullen (synth, guitar), D... more info

NME — Jarvis Cocker and co warm up for Primevera more info

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Guardian Music — There are photographs, taken during the 1930s and 40s, of British seaside towns teeming with people. Absolutely ram-a-jam, chock-full: hundreds of holidaying workers walking arm in arm along promenades, giggling as they lean over railings, perching a... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the best European festivalsBerlin FestivalWhen: 9–10 SeptemberWhere: Flughafen Tempelhof, and throughout BerlinWho: Suede, Primal Scream, Beirut, Mogwai, Battles, The Drums, Hercules And Love Affair, Wire, SantigoldHow m... more info