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Portishead‘s Beth Gibbons has shared a note to social media teasing that new solo music is coming “very soon”.
The singer-songwriter posted a handwritten update to her socials today (February 1), revealing a project called ‘Lives Outgrown’.
“Hi, it’s been a while but finally along with Domino I am able to offer some new music very soon,” she wrote. “It has been a long journey and spans over a decade, it’s called ‘Lives Outgrown’.”
Alongside the letter was a hand drawn concept-style image of the profile of a woman and the title ‘Lives Outgrown’ in a CD case.
“As usual it reflects what’s been going on with me internally, my 50’s have brought forward a new yet older horizon. It has been a time of farewells to family, friends and even to who I was before, the lyrics mirroring my anxieties and sleepless nighttime ruminations, hence ‘Lives Outgrown’.”
She continued: “Not just because of the way we travel through emotional or psychological transitions in our lives but relating more to the time we leave this planet and our motion into the unknown. Something I fear but just need to try and celebrate as a moment approaching, gifting the ability to grow beyond the restraints of this physical world.”
The artist said the sound of the project was a “process” that explored “structures within my own personal capabilities”. She continued: “I wanted to draw away from breakbeats and snares, focusing on the woody fabric of timbres away from the sugary addiction of high frequencies that satisfy like sugar and salt.
“I hope those of you who have been so loyal and supportive over the years along with any new listeners will enjoy.”
In 2019, Gibbons announced a new live record with composer Krzysztof Pendereck and the Polish National Radio Symphony.
Domino said of the project at the time: “Following an invitation to collaborate at the concert, Beth Gibbons undertook an intense preparation process, including tackling the challenge of learning the Polish original text (and the emotional weight it carries) without speaking the mother language.”
The live album was Gibbons’ first release since Portishead’s 2008 album, ‘Third’. In 2002 she released her solo debut ‘Out of Season’ with Talk Talk bassist Paul Webb under the name Rustin Man.
Back in August, Gibbons teamed up with Afghan girl band the Miraculous Love Kids to perform covers of Joy Division‘s ‘Atmosphere’ and David Bowie‘s ‘Heroes’.
Perry Farrell has released another public apology following an on-stage confrontation involving his bandmate Dave Navarro.
The Jane's Addiction frontman was involved in a physical altercation with guitarist Dave Navarro last year during a live performance, an incident that prompted the band to cancel their reunion tour and eventually led to their split.
“I'd like to address what happened on stage last year,” Perry, 66, said in a statement shared across both his personal Instagram account and Jane's Addiction’s official page. “I've reflected on it and know I didn't handle myself the way I should have. I apologize to our patrons and my bandmates for losing my temper and for disrupting the show.”
He went on to admit that he did not meet fan expectations and described himself as deeply remorseful toward everyone impacted by the incident.
“Jane's Addiction has been at the center of my life for decades. The band, the songs, the patrons, and the impact that we've had on music and culture mean more to me than any words I could ever possibly write down,” he shared.
“My aim has always been to give our audience the best possible show, something real, honest and positive. In Boston, we fell short of that, and I'm truly sorry to everyone who was impacted.”
Jane's Addiction also issued its own statement regarding the altercation, which ultimately led to the group’s remaining members filing a lawsuit against Perry alleging assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract.
“Today we are here to announce that we have come together one last time to resolve our differences, so that the legacy of Jane's Addiction will remain the work the four of us created together,” the band wrote, signaling that the group would not move forward with Perry. “We now look forward to the future as we embark on our separate musical and creative endeavors.”
