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The story of the sexually ambiguous anthem that got Placebo a tour with David Bowie
By Rob Hughes published
A three-minute rush of hedonism, Placebo’s alt-rock anthem raised two fingers to Britpop and got them on Top Of The Pops – so why do they feel so ambivalent about it?

“I spotted them and I thought they were a really terrific band.” How David Bowie took one of the 90s' big breakout rock bands under his wing - right before they blew up
By Niall Doherty published
The rock'n'roll icon turned mentor for the trio the 90s and insisted they record a song together

Placebo frontman Brian Molko charged after labelling Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni a "piece of s***, fascist, racist” and a "Nazi" during festival appearance
By Liz Scarlett published
Brian Molko has been hit with a defamation charge after calling the Italian PM a "Nazi" during a performance at Sonic Park festival in 2023

Placebo roll back the years but keep their feet firmly planted in the present at celebratory London show
By Eleanor Goodman published
Placebo play a special, career-spanning set in England's capital

Placebo announce This Search For Meaning doc
By Paul Brannigan published
"This Search for Meaning glimpses the band in a way that I do not believe they have been seen before" says director

Placebo's Brian Molko stalls gig in protest at fans filming on their phones
By Liz Scarlett published
Placebo frontman Brian Molko paused the band's recent show in Dublin after fans refused to stop filming

Six songs you need to know by Placebo
By Emma Johnston published
New to Placebo, or just need a refresher? These are the tracks you absolutely need to hear

Listen to Placebo's cover of Tears For Fears' Shout, "a rallying cry against apathy"
By Paul Brannigan published
Placebo have covered Tears For Fears' 1984 anthem Shout
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