As 2011 groans to a close, our In Photos editor has picked his favourite photos of the year. It isn't so much a numerical list, more a visual sample of some of the great shots we've run last year. And once you make it to the bottom, you'll see a little competition.»
Four is better than three is better than two is better than one is better than none.»
As you probably know by now, on June 6th, them Battles chaps what make mathy-spazzy-dancey-space-prog are back with a new album entitled Gloss Drop. And such is the way of the world, they - or rather the folks at Warp records - are releasing a single to market the release and they have a video to promote the single. »
It is Friday. It is the end of a fantastic week. Here is our Spotify playlist which soundtracks all of what has been on the site this week... »
New Battles stuff, obviously. »
Electro-spaniards Crystal Fighters have made us a mixtape of some of their favourite tracks, ranging from Spanish punk to whirring electronica...»
Back at the beginning of the month it was announced that a triumvirate of the most excellent broadly indie-styled bands were to curate and headline a day each at ATP's Nightmare Before Christmas. Now the first curators' picks have been unveiled. »
The first bunch of bands, acts and artists to play the 2011 edition of Standon Calling Festival have just been announced. Well, like yesterday, which is now enough for me. As ever there is probably a band or two in the list you might fancy seeing.»
Yesterday Battles were unveiled as one of the curators for ATP's Nightmare Before Christmas along with Les Savy Fav and Caribou. You should probably also know (although not from us...) they they have a new album out, called Gloss Drop, which hits shelves on June 6. »
Right, we all know ATP love a ghoulish party or two what with the whole Nightmare Before Christmas thing. And then of course there's the Halloween party they put on every year called Release The Bats. It is just that edition which concerns us now, as they've announced the full line-up and ticket details and a few other bits and bobs.»
The soundtrack to the new movie in the ever-extending Twilight franchise, Eclipse, reads like a who's who of current indie bands and artists, much like its predecessors. With new and original tracks from Muse, Metric, The Black Keys and a duet between Beck and Bat For Lashes, it means there is at least something to like about the film.»
Prepare for Battles.»
Listen to Battles guitarist Tyondai Braxton's 'Platinum Rows'.»
Legendary Sheffield label Warp have announced a rip-roaring, barnstorming birthday celebration in the city of its birth, continuing the festivities around the world during the year of its 20th anniversary.»
Oh man! You guys that were pissed when they announced this festival are going to be furious. The line-up for December's 10 Years Of ATP just got real, real good. Joining in on the Christmastime fun will be: Battles, Sunn O))) J Mascis & The Fog Aps»
Tyondai Braxton, he of Mathletic prodigies and now car-commerical-soundtracking Battles, has been working very hard recently. The reason: he's got an album, and it's going to be released in the UK on September 14, though Warp. That's one day before it's released in the US, as it happens. SUCKERS!»
Yesterday And Today the follow-up to From Here We Go Sublime will include the drummer from Battles.»
First Björk pulled out, then Battles pulled out, and now the whole thing's off: this weekend's Wild in the Country festival has gone the way of Tapestry and been cancelled»
They're not playing, but Soulwax are: confusion cleared right up here, after so much umming and ahhing»
Following yesterday's news that Björk has pulled out of the day-long event, held on July 5 at Knebworth Park, word reached us that two more bands would pull»
This year's Supersonic Festival - named Festival of the Year by our friends at Plan B - is only two weeks away»
DiS's friends at the annual Dour Festival, Belgium - celebrating its 20th anniversary - have given us a number of tickets to give away to the four-day festival, held July 17-20»
“Midlands promoters and tireless cultural ambassadors” Capsule have doled out days to the bands playing their Supersonic Festival this year»
First it was Liars, then it was Prefuse 73 and, finally, it’s Dirty Projectors who will join Battles and Fuck Buttons for their ATP-organised London show next month»
Tickets for this summer's DiS-sponsored Supersonic Festival are on sale now»
The T in the Park have been back at the Benzedrine, announcing Will Young and Battles on the same day»
Supersonic organisers Capsule have confirmed new names for 2008's three-day festival in Birmingham, held on July 11-13»
Liars have pulled their May appearances at the Explosions in the Sky-curated ATP and the London Astoria after landing the main support slot for Radiohead’s US tour»
The latest acts have been confirmed for this year’s Melt! Festival in Ferropolis, Germany»
The initial line-up for this year’s Drowned in Sound-sponsored Supersonic festival in Birmingham has been announced»
Exciting news, ATP fans: both Battles and hip-hop legends De La Soul have been confirmed for the Explosions in the Sky-curated weekend of May 16-18»
Battles have announced details of a new release, featuring remixes from some interesting guests.»
After much chat and conjecture, Battles have finally revealed the lyrics to their hit single 'Atlas'.»
Following up board posts you can find here and here, DiS went to Field Day organiser Tom Baker with your grievances...»
Everyone loves Battles. Which is why everyone should love me. Because I'm writing this story, about Battles, coming here and doing gigs.»
A whole new breed of festival has emerged in Cologne. One that does not have many UK bands, still focuses on music resting on the fringes of indie and pop and, most importantly, does not suck. Seriously...»
You might not know this, what with all our adventures at festivals in foreign lands, but DiS is actually a sponsor at this summer's first-ever Field Day event, a one-day festival held at London's Victoria Park, Hackney. And now you do know, how's about a little treat to celebrate...»
Yeah, yeah - there will be some music. But, more excitingly, bands will battle each other at Tug of War at this August's Field Day festival, held on August 11 at London's Victoria Park...»
Following the announcement HERE earlier today regarding their new LP, Liars appear to have casually joined the Field Day Festival line-up...»
The line-up for the Carling Stage at this summer's Reading and Leeds festivals has been announced, and some of it has made DiS go all wobbly at the knees. That said, we're thinking that might have more to do with the almost complete lack of sleep we had last night...»
Seriously, are you as excited as we are? I doubt it - the DiS office is stinking, what with all the wet pants littering the place...»
A new one-day festival, to be held in London's Victoria Park, has been announced...»
Loveable NYC four-piece Battles - featuring none other than John Stanier from Helmet - are to tour some the UK this coming May in support of their forthcoming album...»
The NYC four-piece have announced details of their debut album, the follow-up to the album-of-sorts EP C/B EP, which was released on two discs by Warp last year...»
Despite the Belgian keyboard layout being one of the most difficult things to master in the world, DiS is here, safe and sound in Western Belgium.»
So, how's about this then? The somewhat arousing 'crew' at Eat Your Own Ears came up to me in a discrete Kilburn, North London, venue last Thursday, thrust a knife in my face and said, "if you don't give your sexy readers a pair of tickets as a competition prize, I'll tear you a new face."»
Running from July 13th-16th, the Dour Festival, Belgium encompasses seemingly every genre in the world, inviting the best artists, DJs and performers from each to one 4-day festival, all totalling £50.»
The line up for the sixth Triptych Festival, held in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh from April 26-30, has been announced...»
Battles' multi-instrumentalist Tyondai Braxton is to release a solo record through Warp towards the end of this year...»
Kilburn, North London. No, it's not one of the 'fashionable' parts of London and if you've ever lived on one of the council estates off the main road, you'll know it can often be mildly hostile. It does however contain a DiS-favourite venue that has now been proclaimed the Time Out Live Venue of the Year!»
DiS Radio No. 3 brings a 65daysofstatic exclusive, news on DiS Recordings' latest signings, great new music from the States and Britain, as well as a couple of contemporary classics.»
Avant-garde NYC dance-rock loons Battles - they of John Stanier and Ian Williams membership, formerly of Helmet and Don Caballero respectively - are to release all of their recordings to date as a double-disc set through Warp Records...»
DiS isn't usually one to get in a frothy-mouthed frenzy a good fortnight before an event, but ATP's The Nightmare Before Christmas has got us all doo-lally and desperate to spread JOY and SUNSHINE and, um, sweets. D'ya like Skittles? Tough, cos we don't have any...»
Battles. Archie Bronson Outfit. Liars. Electrelane. Four Tet. Bat For Lashes. Foals. Justice. Vetiver. Glastonbury line-up has apparently leaked but this opening line of acts somewhat trumps that Sunday Pyramid stage at Pilton. We’d rather update you»
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