Pulp Unveil New Album After 24 Years, Hint at Glastonbury Reunion and Drop Rare Tracks Collection

Pulp Ends Decades-Long Silence With New Album

After more than two decades of quiet, Pulp—those cheeky agitators who turned British indie rock upside down in the '90s—are shaking off the dust. They’ve finally confirmed what fans have whispered about for years: a brand-new studio album is on the way, the first since 2001’s We Love Life. This isn’t just a few revived B-sides or an anniversary tour spin-off. Jarvis Cocker and company say they have a batch of 'brilliant new material' ready to go.

The news broke in an exclusive MOJO magazine feature, where Jarvis and the band got candid about getting older but not quieter. The group talked openly about the weirdness of being 'Britpop elders,' how fame never quite sat right with them, and what it’s like to come back to a different world—and fanbase—than the one they left behind. For most fans, it’s a chance to see if Pulp can still stir the pot and deliver the wicked wit and social commentary that colored classics like 'Common People' and 'Disco 2000.'

New Music, Rarities, and Hints of Glastonbury

Along with the upcoming album, Pulp is rolling out Forty Odd Years, a sprawling compilation that acts like a selfie through their own musical history. The MOJO June 2025 issue comes with a special CD brimming with live versions, deep-cut rarities, and even some previously unreleased songs—all personally picked by the band. It’s not just nostalgia; these tracks have been newly reworked, letting longtime fans hear old favorites like 'Babies,' 'Sheffield: Sex City,' and the eternal anthem 'Common People' in fresh forms. Peppered among these classics are tracks that never made it out the studio until now, giving a peek into odd corners of the band’s catalog.

The timing couldn’t be better. Rumors are swirling—louder than ever—that Pulp will take these new (and old) tunes to the stage at Glastonbury. Though nothing’s set in stone yet, the band’s hints in MOJO have fired up the festival rumor mill. Jarvis Cocker particularly didn’t shy away from the topic, pointing out how some old controversies have turned to cultural folklore—and promising that they still have plenty to say live.

• The new album marks Pulp's long-awaited return to recording, capturing a new chapter for the band.
• The Forty Odd Years compilation CD collects rare material from their career, with many tracks never heard before.
• Glastonbury fans may get another taste of Pulp magic, as talk of a reunion set heats up.

While the MOJO issue also shines the spotlight on legendary acts like Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, and Smokey Robinson, it’s Pulp who are sparking the biggest buzz. Britpop fans, new and old, can expect plenty of musical surprises as the band mixes nostalgia with a refreshingly bold new sound. You can practically feel the build-up as everything points to an era-defining comeback, not just for the band but for the swirling, unpredictable energy of Britpop itself.