Release dates revealed as massive Sheffield band Pulp line up film and new album
Album will be group’s second in just over a year
Jarvis Cocker, frontman of Pulp, has announced the plans on his social media pages, which will see their second album in little over year.
He said the group were releasing a new record on August 28.
Recorded at the band’s shows at London’s The O2 last year, “Live!” is available on double vinyl – both in a limited-edition blue pressing, available from the band and label webstores, plus independent record shops.
It will also be out on black vinyl and double CD and via digital streaming services.
Live singles Disco 2000 and A Sunset are out now, while the concert film, “Pulp: What Do You Do For an Encore?, is coming soon too.
Jarvis said: “Our concerts at the O2 were recorded and will be released as a double album called “Live!” on August 28th by Rough Trade Records.
“And that’s not all. Live! will also be Pulp’s first soundtrack album.”
The Garth Jennings-directed movie What Do You Do For an Encore? will be released worldwide in Autumn 2026.
Pulp’s relationship with Garth Jennings dates back to 1997 the year he directed the promo video for the song Help the Aged.
When Pulp announced that they were touring again back in 2023, Garth got in touch and offered his services in helping to design the staging concept.
Then, in June 2025, he filmed the two performances at the O2 Arena in London. This footage provides the main content of the film.
More details of the film will be announced over the summer.