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Portishead's Geoff Barrow: Band Not Broken Up, New Projects Ahead

11/14/2025

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Portishead, formed in 1994, has not officially broken up, according to Geoff Barrow, who points to film music work and collaborations.
Barrow notes collaborations, including a performance for Ukraine, as ongoing activity for the band.
He rejects the view that their music is merely 'chilled,' saying it hides its depth.
He says the sound became a backdrop for romance, which unsettles him, even as Portishead pursues new projects.

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Portishead, formed in 1994, has not officially broken up, according to Geoff Barrow, who points to film music work and collaborations.
Barrow notes collaborations, including a performance for Ukraine, as ongoing activity for the band.
He rejects the view that their music is merely 'chilled,' saying it hides its depth.
He says the sound became a backdrop for romance, which unsettles him, even as Portishead pursues new projects.