Q: Do you find this obsession with “novelty” excessive?
A: No, I don’t think so. “Novelty” is what pushes pop forward, what it thrives on. It’s good to be aware of the history of popular music, but it is always refreshing to listen to someone who brings something completely new.
DAVID GEDGE, LEAD SINGER OF THE WEDDING PRESENT AND CINERAMA, INTERVIEW BY PABLO GIL