Post your questions for Geoff Barrow, of Portishead, Beak> and more

Tooth-and-nail trip-hop veterans Portishead are still going strong, albeit with a reduced live presence, thanks largely to their iconic frontwoman Beth Gibbons' untimely passing. Meanwhile, their erstwhile collaborator Geoff Barrow has been busy pursuing various solo ventures.

One of the most significant developments is his foray into film production, with Invada, his record label, launching its first cinematic endeavour, 'Game', set against the 1993 rave scene. This gripping thriller boasts a story co-written by Barrow and stars Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson.

Barrow's path to filmmaking has been marked by numerous high-profile collaborations. As part of Beak> (of which he is still a member), he has released four critically-acclaimed albums, cementing his reputation as one of the genre's leading figures. However, in 2024, Barrow announced that he would be departing the band to focus on other projects, including Invada.

Invada has proven itself a fertile breeding ground for innovative talent, boasting an impressive roster of artists, from hip-hop project Quakers to electronic musicians like Gazelle Twin and Billy Nomates. The label has also scored soundtracks for several notable films, including Stranger Things, Drive, Red Dead Redemption, and Ben Wheatley's Free Fire.

Barrow's partnership with composer Ben Salisbury has yielded some truly exceptional scores, including the award-winning 'Ex Machina' and 'Annihilation'. When he left Beak>, Barrow cited a desire to devote himself to other creative pursuits, and now his new venture is beginning to bear fruit.

Fans can now put their questions about Barrow's varied career to rest, as Invada invites them to submit queries on anything from Portishead and Beak> to film production and beyond. Get your thoughts in before Thursday 6 November!

OMG u gotta see the trailer for this movie Game by Geoff Barrow!! its like totally intense, all set in the rave scene of '93! cant wait to watch it on Friday night after i finish my own music project lol, been trying 2 get the sound just right its taking me ages tho

I'm loving Geoff Barrow's move into film production - it's about time we saw more of his creative vision outside of music Invada is already making waves with some amazing collaborations, and this 'Game' film is gonna be lit Sleaford Mods as lead actor? Genius casting choice! Jason Williamson's got the perfect edgy vibe for this 90s rave scene retelling. Can't wait to dive in and ask my questions on the Invada forum

omg its so cool that Geoff Barrow is branching out into film production i mean invada has been doing some amazing stuff already, like soundtracks for Stranger Things and Drive, so i'm hyped to see what he comes up with next barrow's passion project 'Game' looks super gripping, btw sleaford mods in a film? that's new

I'm so stoked to see Geoff Barrow still pushing boundaries in the music scene. He's always been a true innovator, you know? And Invada is really showing off its potential - all those talented artists on one roster? Mind-blowing I love how he's exploring film production too, it's like his passion project . Can't wait to see what other projects come out of this foray into cinema... maybe a Portishead comeback? Wouldn't that be something?

So I'm loving how Geoff Barrow is branching out into film production . He's always been a genius behind the scenes, what with his work with Portishead and Beak>, but this is a whole new level of creativity for him. The fact that Invada is launching its own cinematic endeavour is super exciting, and I'm intrigued by Jason Williamson starring in 'Game'. It'll be interesting to see how Barrow's background in trip-hop influences the film's sound track . And yay for fans getting a chance to submit questions about his career – it's always great to learn more about our musical heroes !

OMG u guys I'm like totally stoked to hear that Geoff Barrow is getting into filmmaking he's been killing it with his scores for 'Ex Machina' and 'Annihilation' anyway, Invada's always had some sick artists on their roster - Quakers, Gazelle Twin, Billy Nomates... I mean what's not to love about a label that's worked with Stranger Things? but seriously can't wait to see what he comes up with next... maybe we'll get another Beak> album or something

omg so stoked Geoff Barrow is still killing the game even after Beth Gibbons left us . I mean, who knew a trip-hop veteran could make a sick thriller about rave culture? Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods in a movie? lol what's next? barrow's solo projects are gonna be lit tho, and Invada's gonna keep churning out talented artists. gotta give props to the guy for diversifying his portfolio

I'm still reeling over the idea of Geoff Barrow making the leap into film production . I mean, who wouldn't want to see a movie set against the iconic 1993 rave scene? It's like he's finally branching out from his genre roots and exploring something entirely new . And can we talk about how awesome it is that Invada's getting its first cinematic endeavour off the ground? I'm all for more artists pushing their creative boundaries, and Barrow seems to be doing just that . What do you guys think about 'Game' though? Is this the start of a new career path for him, or just another side hustle ?

omg I'm so down for this , Geoff Barrow is like a genius or something, the way he can switch between music and film is insane , Invada's roster of artists is fire , Quakers and Gazelle Twin are my new faves , love how Beth Gibbons' legacy lives on through Portishead , Geoff's collaborations with Ben Salisbury have given me chills , can't wait to see what else he comes up with next

I'm totally stoked to see Geoff Barrow still killing the game after Beth Gibbons' passing . I mean, Invada's been making some awesome music and films on its own, but it's even more epic that he's now taking the reins behind the scenes. Love how he's collaborating with some talented artists and composers – Gazelle Twin is, like, my new fave! And can't wait to see what other projects Barrow has up his sleeve. The fact that Invada's going public with its Q&A sessions is a great idea – gotta know more about the genius behind the scenes .

omg what a massive pivot for geoff barrow... i mean i'm not saying it's all bad but like did u know he was even into film scoring before beak>?? anyway gotta give props to the guy for diversifying his empire Invada's got some sick talent on board, quakers and gazelle twin are me faves btw what do u think about barrow's departure from beak> was it a shock or did u see it coming?

I'm loving how Geoff Barrow is spreading his wings with Invada. He's always been a talented producer, but this filmmaking thing takes it to the next level. The fact that he's still collaborating with awesome artists like Gazelle Twin and Billy Nomates on the label just shows he's committed to nurturing new talent

geoff barrow finally doing something with his life, who knew he was capable of making more than just music anyway, his film venture is actually kinda cool, a 90s rave scene thriller sounds like my jam... but let's be real, it's not like he's going to make any movies that are better than ex machina or annihilation, fingers crossed though