The Britpop drummer is also a former Labour councillor for Norfolk County Council
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree on the "magic" of their new record, becoming national treasures and guitar music's hopes in 2023
The Colchester band have reunited for a string of shows and a new album. NME looks back at the story so far.
Including the hits and one song played for the first time since 1994
Speaking in a press conference at Colchester Castle, the Britpop icons opened up about the recording process of their ninth studio album
"The older and madder we get, it becomes more essential that what we play is loaded with the right emotion and intention"
Tickets go on sale this week
"It's been a bit lonely with only us and Adele these past years"
It's the latest date to be added to the band's ever-growing reunion tour next summer
It's about "anxiety – an unpleasant emotion of inner turmoil and dread"