Quote by Jarvis Cocker

When I was in Pulp, I actively did more TV stuff because that was during the Great Britpop Wars, and it seemed important to prove that indie people could speak. That war doesn't exist anymore.

When I was in Pulp, I actively did more TV stuff because tha

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their past experiences as a member of the band Pulp during the Britpop era. At that time, there was a perceived "war" between indie artists and mainstream pop acts, and the speaker felt it was necessary to actively engage in television appearances to demonstrate that indie musicians had a voice. However, the speaker suggests that this conflict is no longer relevant or in existence, implying that the divide between indie and mainstream music has diminished over time.

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By Jarvis Cocker

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