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!
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!
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 
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 
sleaford mods in a film? that's new 
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 
Wouldn't that be something? 
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but seriously can't wait to see what he comes up with next... maybe we'll get another Beak> album or something 
. 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 
. 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 
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, 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 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! 
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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 