Watched tonight's show - first time I've really seen this chat-show in years. Jonathan Ross has adopted the successful Graham Norton format of the guests all being on the sofa and interviewed together (or focussing on one or two people and then bringing other guests out and into the conversation).

At the end of the show he confirmed Jarvis being on the sofa and Pulp performing next week. Can't wait, this is really exciting!

I don't think Jarvis has done many chat-show appearances since We Love Life (and the aforementioned J.Ross Show in 2001). Considering that was before social media, it would be understandable if he feels a little anxious. People just pass comment online now without much filter. Can imagine a few "Fuck, he looks old! or "Pulp still going? They sound shit." tweets next week...at least the shared-couch format might make him feel less uncomfortable.

Interestingly, there were two musical guests tonight - Craig David - who just chatted and didn't perform live and Simple Minds who performed (but weren't couch-guests). They played their biggest hit, "Don't' You Forget About Me" and the thought did occur that maybe the producers of the show will prefer that Pulp play Common People or Disco 2000 next week. I hope not....I remember when they did "After You" last time, Pulp played the Disco 2000 riff into an ad-break or returning from one (which I think Chris Evans had wanted them to do in 1998 for TFI Friday and they refused). But I imagine Pulp would only be appearing on this to plug the return/new material. Hope so anyway...

Pulp didn't bother with any real promo or publicity for the last two reunions cos they didn't need to as the tickets sold themselves. I wonder how they'll feel about a cycle of having to do it now to promote new "product" as there's bound to be huge interest.

The three lads have all got a taste for it having released books in the last couple of years (Jarvis being an old hand at media duties anyway) and I think Mark has even enjoyed the public appearances for his book but this will be on another level. It will be good to hear more from Candida, hopefully she'll feel like doing so me interviews.

So much has changed since 2001. I doubt the word "podcast" existed then. They'll be invited onto more of them than you can shake a stick at.

I'm not au fait with press & PR for typical album-campaigns these days but from what I can see, other high-profile slots for legacy acts returning with a new album seem to be on stuff like the Chris Moyles Show (Radio X) and (still) Chris Evans on Virgin...maybe some old scars remain there.

It's gonna be an intriguing rest of 2025 though! A lot of us have never lived through a period of Pulp being pushed to mainstream media.

seductivebarry wrote:

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Before we get too excited.

Are we sure this isnt just an appearance to sell the remaining tickets for the tour?

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 Not a chance. Pulp arent that desperate to do that.

Scottbloodyfrazer wrote:

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seductivebarry wrote:

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Before we get too excited.

Are we sure this isnt just an appearance to sell the remaining tickets for the tour?

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 Not a chance. Pulp arent that desperate to do that.

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 Im holding you personally responsible if no new music arrives this week now

Great news you know what, I've been watching the Tommy Tiernan show here in Ireland every Saturday kinda hoping Jarvis would show up on it. I mean he did a radio interview with Brendan O Connor when his book was out. With the TT Show no one knows in advance who is on it, not even TT and I can always see that being a great interview if it was ever to happen. Probably never happen especially if he's doing this and obviously UK is more exposure. I have seen people with absolutely nothing to plug show up on TT like Roger Daltrey and that's nice.

I used to watch JR every week, haven't in about 6 or 7 years I'd say. I'll definitely be tuning in. I remember the excitement back in 2001. The fact that there's gonna be an interview is even bigger! Obviously last time with After You there was none. Are we really going to get a new album? I was just thinking of Hymn of the North today. I would just love to hear a studio recording of that. Such a warm song and so fitting. I can't think of Pulp without thinking of the North of England.

Ta for the heads up!

On a separate note, Eamonn, come on the Villa! What a year!!!