‘People think fame is a magic wand’: Jarvis Cocker on old songs, young fans and his granny’s verdict on Pulp
Jarvis Cocker and director Garth Jennings discuss their long-standing creative partnership and the release of their new documentary film about the band Pulp. The interview covers the band's history, their recent chart success, and their future creative endeavors.
Why it matters
It provides insight into the longevity of British music icons and the collaborative process behind music-focused documentary filmmaking.
Composite: Guardian design; Courtesy of Mubi Composite: Guardian design; Courtesy of Mubi Movies Interview ‘People think fame is a magic wand’: Jarvis Cocker on old songs, young fans and his granny’s verdict on Pulp Rebecca Nicholson Before the release of a joyful film on the history of the Sheffield band, frontman Cocker and director Garth Jennings talk dark times, taking inspiration from Abba – and why there could yet be another record
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