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Scott Harrell of REAX Magazine interviewed Brian Molko for the Projekt Revolution tour in America. The article appears in the free street mag, Vol#2 Issue#3, July 2007.

Over the course of a decade-plus career that’s included flirtations with everything from Bowie-channeling androgynous glam to hip-hop beats, maverick UK rock trio Placebo has attained superstar status practically everywhere except America, where they’re still an acquired taste phenomenon.  This summer, the group will be exposed to its largest stateside audiences to date, as part of metallic angst-merchants Linkin Park’s roving eleven-band Projekt Revolution mini-festival.

I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with iconoclastic front man/songwriter Brian Molko via telephone about last year’s marvelous full-length Meds, Placebo’s U.S. fan base, and the restless nature of their sound.  A few niceties (and Molko’s conversation with a hotel chambermaid in fluent French) aside, what follows is our conversation in its entirety.

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On July 13th Brian Molko was interviewed on French radio station Europe2.

The host covered several issues on the mind of fans. Brian was asked if the rumours of his alleged solo album were true. Though the singer did not answer with a definitive yes or no, he mocked the question and joked comparatively about Beyonce leaving Destiny’s Child saying he’d record an R n B album with P’Diddy and JayZ. Additionally he spoke about the Extended 07 USA EP release, that will contain five classic tracks and several live.

Download a video of the interview here (NOTE: interview is in french)

View a gallery of photos taken during the interview.

– Americans, Placebo recorded a spot on the Henry Rollins show in late April this year, it will be shown on IFC July 6th. However, part of the show including an interview with Brian Molko and their performance of Running Up That Hill can be viewed at the Henry Rollins website. Unfortunately only Americans can access the videos online, but Im sure it will appear on YouTube soon.

- Fflam Festival has been postponed due to strong weather concerns. Placebo were due to headline on July 14th, tickets are valid for the new rescheduled date TBA, or will be refunded as requested. It is unknown if Placebo will be available for the rescheduled date at this stage. See Placeboworld for more info.

- Check out the Placebo Media Player for the latest installment of Once More With Feeling, backstage doco #2

- Voting is now open for the 2007 Kerrang Awards.

- Unfortunately there will be no new Placebo track featured on Viva La Bands II. It appears Bam Margera did not know what he was talking about when he announced that the band had written new material for him. :p

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