Elbow News and Photos

(Liverpool Sound City 2012!) Album Review: Clock Opera – Ways to Forget

Tue, April 24 2012 11:28am - Source: There Goes the Fear

Clock Opera have appeared from relative obscurity, to produce their debut album 'Ways To Forget,' a beautifully crafted record.

Bands dropping their back catalogue - a good or bad thing?

Tue, March 13 2012 8:21am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Let's get one thing straight, the purpose of this article is not to be an "I was there first" piece and it is definitely not a feature full of resentment towards bands that have become successful.

Elbow's Guy Garvey: 'How I found inspiration for the BBC's official Olympics theme'

Thu, March 08 2012 9:39am - Source: The Independent - Music

The song we've written is called "First Steps", and the BBC are going to use bits of it across their Olympics coverage.

Olly Murs beats Gary Barlow and Guy Garvey on Twitter Power 100 list

Thu, March 01 2012 1:06pm - Source: Music-News.com

The Independent and i, Britain's fastest growing newspaper, reveals the radical shift in power on Twitter with its annual 'Twitter 100'.

Elbow, Paul Weller Jodrell Bank Tickets

Thu, March 01 2012 10:48am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Tickets for Elbow and Paul Weller's shows at Jodrell Bank observatory have gone on sale.

Elbow and Paul Weller live from Jodrell Bank

Wed, February 29 2012 7:03am - Source: Music-News.com

Live From Jodrell Bank is thrilled to announce Transmission 002 with Elbow & Transmission 003 with Paul Weller, in which some of the greatest musical talent of our generation will perform large-scale outdoor concerts in the shadow of the iconic Lovell telescope, one of the biggest and most powerful radio telescopes in the world.

Elbow and Paul Weller for Live at Jodrell Bank

Tue, February 28 2012 10:56am - Source: Xfm

Elbow will headline on June 23 with the Modfather headlining on June 24.

The Stone Roses, Kasabian & Snow Patrol Headline T In The Park 2012

Thu, February 23 2012 9:14pm - Source: Buzzin Music Blog

Firm favourites with festival crowds Snow Patrol & Kasabian will join The Stone Roses in headlining the Main Stage at this year's T In The Park summer music festival.

Elbow Discuss Olympics Theme

Mon, January 23 2012 10:00am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Elbow have discussed the new song they have composed as a theme for the Olympics.

Elbow: 'Our London 2012 Olympics song is epic'

Sun, January 22 2012 6:14pm - Source: NME

Elbow have promised that their official soundtrack for the London 2012 Olympics sounds "epic".

Elbow reveal details Olympic song

Sun, January 22 2012 5:06am - Source: Music-News.com

Pete Turner of beloved Brit rockers Elbow tells Noise11 about their song commissioned for the London Olympics.

Schönbys 2011 - Best album

Sat, December 31 2011 7:12pm - Source: what's wrong with the mainstream

The Schönbys are fictional, made-up awards for me to let you know what I've enjoyed listening to during 2011.

Song, by Toad – Festive Fifty 2011 11-30

Wed, December 28 2011 12:29am - Source: Song, by Toad

Ain't Got No Sole The first song we heard from DTB's fantastic album, and perhaps the poppiest of the lot.

Eric Greenwood’s Top Albums of 2011

Fri, December 23 2011 6:06pm - Source: Drawer B

If one could wear out digital files, I would have torn up these ten albums. 1.

[Best of 2011] Rhys’ List

Wed, December 21 2011 2:33pm - Source: Tym-pan-o-gram

I don't really feel like 2011 has been one of those years where one album or artist has just dominated indie music press coverage like we've seen in the past couple of years.

STN Albums Of The Year no.22: Elbow - Build A Rocket Boys!

Sat, December 10 2011 6:05am - Source: Sweeping the Nation

Once you're arena size, which way to go?

Getting in the Olympic spirit with Elbow

Tue, December 06 2011 10:12pm - Source: Times Online - Music

It's 5pm in the famous Studio 2 at Abbey Road and the Olympic Choir are nearly done.

Noel Gallagher, Elbow and Biffy Clyro added to Isle Of Wight Festival line-up

Fri, December 02 2011 10:32am - Source: NME

Guy Garvey and co will play the Main Stage on the festival's opening night on Friday June 22, with Biffy Clyro set to follow on Saturday June 23.

Introducing: Ren Harvieu

Tue, November 29 2011 11:54am - Source: GIGWISE

Without a doubt Ren Harvieu is a definitive artist to watch in the increasingly imminent new year, she has a stunning and unique voice that has garnered attention from Nas, Elbow and Glasvegas to name a few.

Elbow to soundtrack 2012 Summer Olympics

Mon, November 28 2011 6:23pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Today, the BBC announced that Bury, UK's own Elbow will provide the theme to next year's Olympics.

Arctic Monkeys, Primal Scream and Elbow donate rare items for online auction

Sun, November 27 2011 12:51pm - Source: NME

Arctic Monkeys , Primal Scream , Elbow and Dizzee Rascal are auctioning off a collection of rare items to help victims of war and landmines.

Elbow To Compose BBC Olympic Theme

Fri, November 25 2011 12:53pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Elbow have completed work on the theme for the BBC's coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Elbow's Guy Garvey has the voice to inspire the nation

Thu, November 24 2011 6:55pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Like everything artistic connected with the Olympics - from the opening and closing ceremonies, to the line-up of the cultural olympiad - this is both an honour (Guy Garvey is said to be "knocked out" to be involved) and a terrible burden.

Elbow's Guy Garvey: 'I can't go onstage without drinking beer'

Thu, October 20 2011 5:59pm - Source: NME

Elbow 's Guy Garvey has insisted that he cannot go onstage without consuming alcohol.

Elbow's Guy Garvey: I Just Don't F*cking Get Nirvana

Tue, October 11 2011 10:12am - Source: GIGWISE

Elbow's Guy Garvey has revealed that he is not a fan of Nirvana.

Elbow to open Mencap's Little Noise Sessions

Tue, October 04 2011 6:22am - Source: Music-News.com

Mencap's Little Noise Sessions curated by Mencap ambassador Jo Whiley, are back with a bang for the 6th year running - and there's definitely nothing little about 2011's line up!

Elbow serenaded by crowd at Los Angeles show

Sun, October 02 2011 8:58am - Source: NME

Elbow were serenaded by the crowd at their show at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles last night (October 1).

Elbow at The Sound Academy in Toronto

Fri, September 30 2011 12:46pm - Source: Chromewaves

Frank Yang I'm sure it's more coincidence than any kind of conspiracy, but for some reason the last few years have seen late September/early October become the season when a deluge of Mercury Prize rolls through town.

Elbow announce plans for one-off homecoming show

Thu, September 29 2011 1:03pm - Source: NME

Elbow have announced plans for a one-off homecoming show next month.

Watch: Guy Garvey Chats With Peter Gabriel

Wed, September 28 2011 4:02pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

A new video has emerged of Guy Garvey and Peter Gabriel dissecting the art of songwriting.

Watch Elbow's Guy Garvey Interview Peter Gabriel - Video

Tue, September 27 2011 9:40am - Source: GIGWISE

Elbow frontman Guy Garvey has recorded a special interview with Peter Gabriel – and you can watch it on Gigwise now.

Live Review: Elbow, Glasser at New York’s Terminal 5 (9/25)

Mon, September 26 2011 9:03pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Earlier this year, English quintet Elbow ran through a string of arena tour dates at home, performing to thousands of fans, which included a performance on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury.

Elbow and Lightspeed Champion cover Amy Winehouse

Sun, September 25 2011 2:38pm - Source: Chromewaves

BBC There's no shame in being late to the party on certain artists; it's simply not possible to keep up with everything that's out there, let alone apply the necessary hype filters to discern what's genuinely good and what's just hip noise.