Also, some reflections on the “attractive ugliness” of Portishead’s music.

Gibbons’ latest recording features the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by composer Krzysztof Penderecki.

Portishead has just announced the next single from Third, and it’s my favorite track on the album, “The Rip.”

Live: Roseland NYC reveals a band that not only puts out great albums, but puts on one heckuva live show.