01-20-2005, 09:30 AM
This is awesome news! Found it at Chartattack.com.
Portishead Come Out Of Hiding, Hit Studio
Man, Portishead. Whenever the topic of mid-’90s soul-flavoured trip-hop comes up (what? what do you talk to people about?) the name Portishead is sure to be mentioned. It seemed like if anyone could break the restrictions of the electronic music fad and have a lasting career to match their lasting influence, it just might’ve been this particular somber-minded group — then they decided not to do anything for, oh, about a decade.
Well, it looks like Portishead are not only alive and well, they’re about to give it another go around. Co-founder Geoff Barrow recently told a U.K. radio station that the band were already working hard on their third studio LP, the first since 1997’s self-titled disc. According to Barrow, Portishead never officially broke up and even during their eight-years of downtime were hanging out and writing — apparently he was even surprised that people thought they’d split.
Barrow said the members have "had our heads down," but that’s all set to change with the new material nearing completion. Let’s hope it’s up to snuff.
Portishead will officially break their vow of silence when they play at the latest tsunami relief concert, being put on by Oxfam in Bristol, England, next month. They won’t be debuting any of the new stuff, instead sticking with their limited but classic repertoire, with singer Beth Gibbons fronting an acoustic version of the band. Other featured acts include ex-Zeppelin Robert Plant, Liverpool band and critics’ fave The Coral and another classic ’90s band that take their time putting out records, Massive Attack.
Each will play a short set and those of us on this side of the ocean can check it out via a live webcast. Bookmark the concert website for more information.
Portishead Come Out Of Hiding, Hit Studio
Man, Portishead. Whenever the topic of mid-’90s soul-flavoured trip-hop comes up (what? what do you talk to people about?) the name Portishead is sure to be mentioned. It seemed like if anyone could break the restrictions of the electronic music fad and have a lasting career to match their lasting influence, it just might’ve been this particular somber-minded group — then they decided not to do anything for, oh, about a decade.
Well, it looks like Portishead are not only alive and well, they’re about to give it another go around. Co-founder Geoff Barrow recently told a U.K. radio station that the band were already working hard on their third studio LP, the first since 1997’s self-titled disc. According to Barrow, Portishead never officially broke up and even during their eight-years of downtime were hanging out and writing — apparently he was even surprised that people thought they’d split.
Barrow said the members have "had our heads down," but that’s all set to change with the new material nearing completion. Let’s hope it’s up to snuff.
Portishead will officially break their vow of silence when they play at the latest tsunami relief concert, being put on by Oxfam in Bristol, England, next month. They won’t be debuting any of the new stuff, instead sticking with their limited but classic repertoire, with singer Beth Gibbons fronting an acoustic version of the band. Other featured acts include ex-Zeppelin Robert Plant, Liverpool band and critics’ fave The Coral and another classic ’90s band that take their time putting out records, Massive Attack.
Each will play a short set and those of us on this side of the ocean can check it out via a live webcast. Bookmark the concert website for more information.