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Britpop band Elastica tease return after 25 years apart: “Keep your eyes peeled”
Britpop band Elastica have hinted at a possible return after 25 years apart, telling fans to “keep your eyes peeled” in a social-media post. The brief message has prompted speculation that the group could be preparing new activity, although no reunion, release or performance has been formally confirmed.
Elastica formed in London in 1992 and became one of the defining bands of the Britpop era with their 1995 self-titled debut album, which included the hit ‘Connection’. The band released a second album, *The Menace*, in 2000 before splitting up in 2001; its members have since pursued other projects.
In short
- Elastica have hinted at activity after 25 years apart.
- No reunion plans have been officially confirmed.
- The band split in 2001 after two albums.
Explained simply
Elastica formed in London in 1992 and became known as part of the Britpop movement, a wave of British guitar bands popular in the 1990s. Their 1995 debut album included “Connection”, one of their best-known songs.
The band released a second album, The Menace, in 2000, then split up in 2001. Since then, members have worked on other projects, and a return would bring together a group that has been inactive for many years.
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