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Elastica tease their return: “Missed us?”
Elastica have hinted at a return 25 years after splitting up, telling fans they have been working behind the scenes and have “exciting things” planned. The announcement matters because the Britpop group have had little significant public activity since their 2017 remastered debut-album reissue, though they have not said whether their plans involve new music, concerts or archival releases.
Formed in 1992 by Justine Frischmann and Justin Welch with Donna Matthews and Annie Holland, Elastica became a defining Britpop act after their debut topped the UK Albums Chart and produced songs including ‘Connection’ and ‘Stutter’. Their second and final album, ‘The Menace’, arrived in 2000 before the band split in 2001; previous reunion speculation in 2017 did not lead to a full return.
In short
- Elastica have teased new activity after 25 years.
- Their plans have not yet been specified.
- The Britpop band split in 2001.
Explained simply
Elastica are an English rock band who emerged in the early 1990s, when British guitar music was becoming widely known as Britpop. The group was formed by singer and guitarist Justine Frischmann and drummer Justin Welch, alongside guitarist Donna Matthews and bassist Annie Holland.
Their self-titled first album reached number one in the UK and made them known for short, energetic songs such as ‘Connection’ and ‘Stutter’. They released one further album, ‘The Menace’, in 2000 before splitting the following year.
The band’s music and image made them an important part of the Britpop era, alongside several other British groups of the time. Since their break-up, their public activity has been limited, with releases of older material prompting occasional discussion of a possible reunion.