Maybe Radiohead and R.E.M. Even a group like the National - artists who have crossed over without compromising. It's a special thing.
Guy GarveyWe [Elbow] have had some luck with media syncs in film and on TV. We'd love to do a soundtrack with a really cool director.
Guy GarveyI usually tell somebody if a songโs for them. I donโt always tell them if itโs about them.
Guy GarveyI think 'Elbow' were considered successful even before [2008's] Seldom Seen Kid because we were living off the band. We have a great manager who keeps our coffers topped off, and we give ourselves a sensible wage with a view to having three fallow years between records. We always make sure we have enough money to make a record and not be pressured time-wise.
Guy Garvey