The Update Archive - 2000
Monday 18 December 2000
The Site
I've changed things again so they look a little bit cleaner. I've also got some of the audio clips back online (and in improved quality), but I've had to put them on idrive.com which appears to be a little bit temperamental when you try to download one of the files - sometimes it lets you get it, other times it doesn't!

Well, this'll probably be the last time I update the site this year due to the quietness of all things Supergrass, so I might as well take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope you all have fun!
Saturday 02 December 2000
The Reviews
I've finally added a reader review by Pedro Sandoval of one of Supergrass' Pearl Jam support dates which has been lost in my inbox for a month! Sorry Pedro!
Saturday 25 November 2000
The TV Appearance
Supergrass will be the featured band on this week's Planet Rock Profiles. The show is broadcast in the UK on Channel 4 this Sunday night at 12.45am. Also check out the Planet Rock Profiles website where you can read the transcript of an interview with Supergrass and also have a nosey around at the other bands featured on the show.
Friday 24 November 2000
Supergrass.com
Last night, at the Online MusicAwards - held by dotmusic, supergrass.com won the award for Best Rock Artist Website!
Monday 13 November 2000
The Site
I've been fiddling around with the site over the weekend, not that you'll notice too much, but if you find any broken links or anything unexpected, please e-mail me.
Sunday 22 October 2000
The Tour
Details of a really early Supergrass's gig in Oxford, back in February 1994 has been sent in by Simon Allen. Does anyone remember any earlier dates?!
Tuesday 17 October 2000
The Press
An article has been added from Riverfronttimes.com - thanks to Ryan Wiggins for e-mailing me about it.
The Sessions
A number of additions to the sessions list from Leo Hoek van Dijke. Thanks once again!
Wednesday 30 August 2000
The Site
As you may have noticed, there haven't been too many updates in the last couple of months, but that's just due to the quiet summer months. And although it may look like I've been idly sitting around doing nothing, I have been doing some undercover work on the site to (hopefully) making it look a bit better.
The Tabs
A new version of Eon has been added along with an improvement to G-Song. Thanks to William Woollard and Matt Jones.
Friday 11 August 2000
The Holiday
I've finally returned after an extended break, and I'm still alive, so that's good.
The Tour
Supergrass will be playing a warm up gig for V2000 at Brighton's Concorde 2 on 17 August. The gig is already sold out!
Wednesday 19 July 2000
The Holiday
I'm taking a well-earned.... er, well, I'm having a few days off anyway. I'll update the site when I get back next week. Cheerio!
Saturday 15 July 2000
The Reader Reviews
Supergrass' support show for Oasis at Lansdown Road, Dublin has been reviewed by Bernard.
Friday 14 July 2000
The Tabs
Mama & Papa has been amended by Samuel Marsh - he's just too good to you all!
Friday 30 June 2000
The Tabs
Sam Marsh has been busy again. Today, added in The Tabs are versions of Born Again and Faraway. Thanks Sam!
Thursday 29 June 2000
The Goods
Good news! The world-famous Supergrass ironing board covers and lunchboxes are now back in stock!
Also newly available is a weekend bag - a perfect companion for the festival season.
Wednesday 28 June 2000
The Press
Last week's NME news story has been added for your reading pleasure.
The Web Cast
Last month's show from Washington will be re-broadcast online on 18 July at www.digitalclubnetwork.com. I'll remind you nearer the date.
Sunday 25 June 2000
The Look
One new fruity picture taken by Powerpuff when Supergrass' recent US tour took them to Los Angeles.
Friday 23 June 2000
The Tour
Supergrass will be supporting Alanis Morissette on two dates in July.
The Tabs
Another re-worked version of Late In The Day has been added, this time from Sam Marsh.
Sunday 18 June 2000
The Magazines
I've been slacking a bit recently, but today I've finally got around to adding a couple of articles like Tuned In from Teen People Online and an album review from Sound & Vision. Thanks to the people who sent those in!
The Tabs
An updated version of Late In The Day from Ronnydee.
The Weather
It's far too hot (well, here anyway!) to be staying in, so go and get a tan or something!
Thursday 08 June 2000
The Magazines
Last week's NME article about Supergrass' summer plans of taking it easy and getting down to writing some new songs has been added.
Monday 05 June 2000
The Look
One new picture added to Mick's section. Thanks to Simon Allen who took it at last October's Newcastle gig.
Monday 29 May 2000
The Look
A couple of pictures have been added from the recent DC gig - thanks to Adriana for taking them and sending them in.
Tuesday 23 May 2000
The Web Cast
OK, so the 23rd is actually today, and a Tuesday... oops! Well, it's technically a Wednesday in the UK, so I nearly got it right ;)
Watch it tonight! (See below for link)
Monday 22 May 2000
The Web Cast
Don't forget about Supergrass web cast this Wednesday, 23 May. They're taking part in an audio chat and performing a couple of acoustic numbers live on the Sonicnet show "Doritos Live" at 9pm (ET)/6pm (PST)/ 2am (UK)/11am (Aus). Go to the SonicNet website for full details.
Friday 19 May 2000
The Magazines
Melinda has sent in an article from New Music magazine which has been added today.
The Tour
A summer festival date in Greece has been confirmed for July.
The Look
Another picture has been added. Thanks again to Cat.
Friday 12 May 2000
The TV Appearance
Supergrass will be guests on next Friday's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". It's on NBC in the US, and starts at 11.35pm (PST/ET).
The Web Cast
Yet another Supergrass web cast! This time they'll be taking part in an audio chat and performing a couple of acoustic numbers live on the Sonicnet show "Doritos Live" on Tuesday 23 May at 6pm (PST)/9pm (ET)/2am(UK)/11am(Aus). Visit SonicNet for more details.
Thursday 11 May 2000
The TV Appearance
Supergrass will be appearing as guests on tonight's Late Night with Conan O'Brien. It's available in the US on NBC, and starts at 12.35am in most areas (check local press for details).
Wednesday 10 May 2000
The Magazines
Quite a few reviews, and the odd article or two have finally been added to the site. Check out Gaz's favourite records in a Rolling Stone interview send in by Jess, and there's a whole bunch of reviews which have been sent in by Kyle. Read what CDnow, Guitar.com, HOB.com and Launch.com think of the new album.
The Lyrics
Corrections have been made to Shotover Hill from the "Supergrass" album.
The Look
A few more picture have been added, this time a couple from the Brisbane in-store appearance. Thanks to Kylie for sending those in - check out Kylie's site for more photos.
And thanks go to Daryl Bramley too, who has sent in a picture of Mick from the performance in Boston last week.
The Tabs
An updated version of It's Not Me, and a brand spanking new tab of Nothing More's Gonna Get In My Way have been added. Thanks to Rob Stahl and Alex Wilding for those.
Tuesday 09 May 2000
The Web Cast
A couple of errors crept in yesterday's web cast details... oops! Tonight's live broadcast of the Toronto gig actually starts at around 10pm (ET) - see www.primeticket.net for full details.
The Magazines
A few more reviews/articles added - an interview from launch.com, and reviews of the new album from the San Francisco Chronicle and the Windsor Star.
The Look
A picture of Supergrass in Paris, sent in by Cat.
Monday 08 May 2000
The Web Cast
Tonight you can see an exclusive Supergrass acoustic set, via the powers of the Internet! It's due to start around 8.30pm (EST), but go to www.2kool4radio.com or www.primeticket.net for more details.
Tomorrow's live gig, due to start at 9.00pm (PST) can also be seen at www.primeticket.net
Sunday 07 May 2000
The Lyrics
A few corrections have been made to Faraway, extra-special thanks to the contributor.
Saturday 06 May 2000
The Canadian TV Appearances
Supergrass will appear on Canadian TV's "Musiqueplus" show today, and play a selection of songs.
Also, on Monday night, they will be playing "Pumping On Your Stereo" on the "Open Mike with Mike Bullard" show. Check local press for times, & channels.
The Web Casts
Next week also sees two web casts! Monday will be an internet-only acoustic set, and Tuesday you can see the sold-out show at the Toronoto Opera House. Check back here for more details on Monday.
Tuesday 02 May 2000
The Web Cast
Tonight's gig at the 9:30 Club in Washington will be broadcast live over the Internet! Go to digitalclubnetwork.com for more details. The show starts approximately 9.45pm (EST)/6.45(PST) 1.45am (UK) & 10.45am (Aus).
See worldtimezone.com to find your local time.
The Tour
As you may already know by now, Supergrass are supporting Pearl Jam in North America later this year in October and November. Check out the tour page for full listings.
Sunday 30 April 2000
The Press
A transciption of the recent Yahoo! chat with the band has been added thanks to 'Theodore_Supergrass'.
The Reviews
A whole bunch of reviews have been added. Have a nosy around...
The Look
Two new photos have been added from one of the French gigs.
Friday 28 April 2000
The Music
The Real-Audio samples have been adjusted so that they should now play as they download. Thanks to Gids for telling me how to do it!
Tuesday 25 April 2000
The Goods
Today is the grand opening of SUPERGRASS 'R' US. Go on, shop till you drop!
Sunday 23 April 2000
The Chat
GetMusic.com/BugJuice.com present a chat at chat.yahoo.com this coming Thursday. The chat is scheduled to start at 8pm local time (New York) which is 1am Friday in the UK, 10am in Australia, and various other times inbetween. Check out worldtimezone.com to work out your local time.
The Magazines
An article from the US Spin Magazine has been added. Thanks to Sarah for sending that one in.
Thursday 20 April 2000
The Look
Four pictures from one of the French gigs which were sent in by 'Easy-Going' have been added.
The Tabs
Vinny has sent in a tab for Believer.
Friday 14 April 2000
The Reviews
Two more American reviews, this time from MTV and Rolling Stone. Today's thanks go to Erik and Pedro. Cheers for sending them in!
Wednesday 12 April 2000
The Reviews
The first reviews from American: Seventeen, Entertainment Weekly, and Revolver. Thanks to Ryan and Melinda for sending them in!
Thursday 06 April 2000
The Magazines
Last week's NME and Melody Maker news stories.
Monday 03 April 2000
The Music
Only one day to go until the long-awaited North American release of the Supergrass album!
And Best Buy are apparently selling it for the bargain price of $6.99 in the first week or two!
Thursday 30 March 2000
The Canadian Special
In early May Supergrass will be performing a selection of tracks live on Musiqueplus in Montreal, and appearing on the 'Open Mike with Mike Bullard'. In addition to this, plans are currently swinging into place which will involve Supergrass playing a live acoustic set which will be broadcast over the internet for everyone to see. I'll remind you, and give more details, nearer the time.
The Music
Details of the US version of the Pumping On Your Stereo and Supergrass promo CDs have been added thanks to Pedro.
The Tour
The May tour date in Toronto has sold out already. If you haven't already got your ticket, you'll be kicking yourself around about now.
The Media
'Da Ali G Show' starts tomorrow night at 10:30pm on Channel 4. One episode this series features the infamous Ali G remix of "Sun Hits The Sky".
The Magazines
A few Australian articles have been sent in by Melanie Roe - an article from the Brisbane Sunday Mail, and reviews of the Brisbane gig from Scene Magazine and Brisbane Time Off.
Sunday 19 March 2000
The Media
My calculations for the Triple J broadcast were wrong, although I was pretty close: It'll be 10am GMT due to Australian daylight saving.
Saturday 18 March 2000
The Tour
The Boston show in May is now back at the Axis.
Friday 17 March 2000
The Media
You can catch a broadcast of one of the recent Australian Supergrass gigs on Australian radio station Triple J this coming Monday. Don't worry if you don't live in Australia, because you can listen online from their web site. The show starts at 9pm Australian Eastern Standard time which, if my calculations are correct, is about 11am GMT.
Wednesday 15 March 2000
The Tour
UK festivals: Supergrass are very, very likely to be joining the line-ups at both T In The Park in July, and V2000 in August.
The Magazines
An interview with Danny from Australian magazine INPRESS. Thanks to Jessica for sending this in, and the other Austalia articles from Monday.
The Tabs
Another revised version of Moving has been sent in. Thanks to everyone involved.
Tuesday 14 March 2000
The Music
HMV Canada will be offering a limited edition version of the Supergrass album when it's released on 04 April. The limited edition will include a card with an internet address where you can download 5 bonus tracks. There are no details yet of which tracks they'll be, but they'll probably be b-sides from the singles which have been released elsewhere in the world.
The Tour
The May Boston date will be changing venues again due to the "Paradise" closing. Stay tuned for more information.
The Look
I've been messing around with this section a bit but I'm not sure if it's all together a good thing. There's a new 'Assorted' section which includes older pictures, lower quality photos (usually taken by me), and pictures that look the same as other pictures but are in fact different pictures.
Monday 13 March 2000
The Music
Details of the Japanese Mary mini album and the Bonus CD (which is now available with Dutch copies of the Supergrass album) have been sent in by Leo Hoek van Dijke.
A few compilations have also been added.
The Magazines
An interview with Mick from Melbourne newspaper The Age.
The Reviews
Another review of the Melbourne show. This time from Australian magazine INPRESS.
The Tabs
Bill Robinson has sent in updated Richard III and Beautiful People tabs.
Tuesday 07 March 2000
The Tour
Do you want US or Canadian tour dates by any chance? Are you free in April and May?
The Reviews
Added a review of last month's Melbourne show from last week's Melody Maker.
The Tabs
A Bass tab for Mary has been sent it from a reader.
Friday 03 March 2000
The Tabs
Condition, the Kenny Rogers cover which Supergrass play live quite often, has been sent in by Al.
The Reviews
Not one review today, but two! One from Christchurch newspaper The Press and one from last week in Sydney.
The Magazines
Freelance journalist Alan Travers returns with an interview with Mick he conducted a few days ago.
The Look
A couple of photos of Mick have been added which were taken by Steven Wilson in Auckland.
Thursday 02 March 2000
The Music
The Supergrass album has moved up to number 15 in the Australian charts thanks to the recent tour, and news has just come my way that the album has charted in New Zealand at number 8! And to think that someone told me New Zealanders had no taste...
The Reviews
At last, some additions to the site! There are two reviews of the Auckland gig yesterday, the first from Alan Travers (thanks to EMI in New Zealand) and one from Adam Hill. Thanks guys!
Wednesday 23 February 2000
The Music
"Supergrass" has gone platinum in the UK this week - 300,000 copies!.
Thursday 17 February 2000
The Music
The x-ray album will be released through Island/Def Jam in the US and EMI in Canada on 04 April 2000. Tour dates and other promotional appearances are currently being planned for between 26 April - 09 May and 20 May - 29 May. Expect more details of these in the next month or so.
The Tour
Supergrass kick-start their Australian tour tomorrow in Perth, so I hope everyone who goes to one of the shows has a good time.
The Awards
You can now vote for your favourite video and single online at the Brit Awards site. Nominations include "Pumping On Your Video" for best video and "Moving" for best single.
Wednesday 09 February 2000
The Music
A special tour edition of "Mary" featuring the 5 live tracks recorded at Peel Acres and Lamacq Live will be released in Australia on Monday, 14 February, to coincide with Supergrass's imminent arrival.
Wednesday 02 February 2000
The Awards
At the recent NME Premier Awards, Supergrass picked up the "Radio One Evening Session of the Year" award, proving once again that they are one of the best live bands around.
Tuesday 01 February 2000
The Awards
Supergrass have been nominated for the following Brit Awards:
Best Video: Pumping On Your Stereo, and
Best Single: Moving.
The Tour
A few other details added including the support for Australia - Eskimo Joe.
Friday 28 January 2000
The Mail
Apologies to everyone who received four copies of the last Supergrass Newsletter - my mail server hasn't been feeling too well recently. Needless to say, I'll try to make sure it doesn't happen again. However, if you do want to receive four copies of each newsletter, just let me know...
The Tour
Further information, including ticket prices for the Australian dates, have been coming in so check out the individual pages...
The Links
Hear last month's Elysee Montmartre gig in Real Audio at MCM online.
Friday 21 January 2000
The Music
The US and Canadian release date of Supergrass's X-ray Album will be 04 April 2000. Start queuing now. You can also expect a tour around that time too.
Wednesday 19 January 2000
The News
Supergrass are currently preparing for the next stage of their world tour. Next week see them hit the shores of Japan, which I think is also when the B-sides album is due out there... hopefully, more details of that soon.
The Tabs
Bill Robinson has made minor amendments to a few tabs that he's sent in previously.
Wednesday 12 January 2000
The Press
Last week's Melody Maker article about Supergrass' Y2K plans has been added. A new album this year?!
The Tabs
A new version of Your Love and an addition to Mary from Bill Robinson.
The Tour
Details of a couple of Supergrass' 1994 support tours have been sent in by Simon Allen.
Monday 10 January 2000
The Reader Reviews
Read a short reader review by Leo Hoek van Dijke, of the '2 Meter Session' Supergrass recorded back in October, which is due to be broadcast on the Dutch TV channel RTL5 (available on satellite) on Thursday 13 January at 21:45-22:30 (GMT).
Friday 07 January 2000
The Site
The last couple of days have seen a general tidying up of the site. Hopefully everything should now look that little bit shinier.
The Music
A few additions to the Sessions section thanks to Simon Galloway.
The Lyrics
Lots of changes here. Complete I Should Coco lyrics have been sent in by Toni McGroty, and I've finally had chance to check the other submissions from the past couple of months. Sorry for the delay folks!
The Tabs
A few new tabs came in over the Christmas period which I've finally had chance to put on the site. There's one for Melanie Davis from Bill Robinson, a more comprehensive version of Mary from 'Scarface', and possibly a couple of others too. Thanks for sending them in, and keep 'em coming.
The Links
There have also been a couple of new links including a new Supergrass fan site - The Stranger Ones.
Thursday 06 January 2000
The Press
Check out the articles from the NME and Melody Maker Christmas double issues.
Saturday 01 January 2000
Happy New Year
All the best for 2000
The Poll
The votes have all been counted so check out the results.