The 2006 partnership with Teddybears Swedes returned to the spotlight after packing final scene from James Gunn’s new superman movie
During your presentation at the festival Project Pabstin Portland (USA), last Saturday (26), Iggy Pop rescued a rare jewel from his repertoire: the music “Punkroocker”launched in 2006 in partnership with the Swedish group Teddybears. This was the first time the singer performed her live, almost two decades after his debut on the album Soft Machine.
The choice did not come by chance. In recent days, the song has gained new life after packing the final scene of the movie Supermannew feature of the universe dc signed by James Gunn. In the feature, “Punkroocker” appears in a reflective moment that connects the hero’s philosophy to the idea that “kindness is the real punk rock”, phrase said by Clark Kent next to Lois Lane (interpreted by David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan).
The impact was immediate: the song had a stream leap and circled intensely on social networks, arousing the curiosity of new fans. Iggy Not only did he take advantage of the pack, he ended the Portland show with the track in front of a lively audience. Fan -made performance registration has quickly viralized.
In a recent interview with Hollywood Reporterthe singer celebrated the use of music in the movie: “I always thought this track had soul. Seeing this connected to Supermanthe best friend someone can have, was an amazing surprise, ”he said.
Absolute Punk veteran, Iggy Pop has done vigorous shows throughout 2025, including a striking performance in the MAD COOL FESTIVALin Madrid, which yielded criticism compliments. Even at 77, the former singer of Stooges It continues to prove why it is one of the biggest names in rock history.
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Source: Rollingstone
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