Coachella: DiS' 2008 Review
From the archive... Powering through the desert at as close to 666mph as laws allow, DiS wonders exactly how this Coachella will surpass the mania of last year»
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Green Man 2008: DiS's festival highs (and lows)
A couple of weekends ago, DiS ventured to Wales to brave the incessant downpour for the sixth annual Green Man Festival. Here's some of what we saw»
Green Man 2008: Q&A with festival founder
Held on August 15-17, the Green Man Festival features one of the best bills of any of the summertime weekenders. Founder Jo Bartlett speaks to DiS»
Hove Festival 2008: DiS's final word(s)
While some did Glasto, a handful of adventurous sorts headed to Norway's Hove Festival. Here: DiS's final thoughts, plus exclusive interviews»
Father's Day buyers guide: five records for the (old) man in your life
It's Father's Day on Sunday. You're wondering what record to buy pops. Coldplay's latest? Try harder. DiS offers some pointers. Do suggest yours»
Black Mountain on tour: tea, Marmite and more
Black Mountain are riding a wave of critical acclaim following the release of second LP, In The Future. DiS catches up with them on their current tour»
Singles Round-up (19/05/08)
In an age of flapping flibbertigibbets Johnny Flynn is a solid rock worth clinging on to; 'Tickle Me Pink' is our Single of the Week»
The Great Escape 2008: the DiS preview
It’s Thursday! It's time for The Great Escape! Here we present our top ten must-see acts at the seaside festival, including DiS's own awesome line-up»
A Month In Records: January 2008
A strange first month: high-profile passings in the media, the axing of a national icon, real life snow; plus much-hyped albums falling wide of the mark. But let's not dwell: here DiS picks its favourite LPs of January , featuring anticipated debuts, rewarding follow-ups, and an ambitious fourth from a prog-rock super-power»
It's great in 2008, yeah: DiS's Certifiable Successes picks
Elementary: these acts, says DiS, will be big news in 2008. Some will top charts; others will experience the times of their lives like never before. All will win over new friends ‘til the doubters swarm, rubbing eager palms above poison pens. For now, let’s embrace the new, and wish them well»
Le Guess Who 2007: the DiS review
DiS heads to Utrecht for the two-day Le Guess Who festival. Among the Canadian-centric acts to be seen: Black Mountain, Caribou, Miracle Fortress and Hot Hot Heat. Something for everyone, basically»
It's great in 2008, yeah: DiS's anticipated albums
There was us thinking that 2007 was a pretty splendid year for albums, and then we get a look at this little lot. Ahead of feature pieces outlining our acts of the year (to be), here DiS scans a number of upcoming releases»
Portishead's Nightmare Before Christmas: the DiS review
In Minehead for the third time this year, DiS is freezing cold, fighting against an evil wind, a bitter breeze, to get to ATP on time. The clock's ticking... through the doors, into the Skyline, eyes front. What? The Horrors? Not even the biggest Portishead fan saw that coming»
Primavera Sound 2007: the DiS Review
Don’t want to read everything? Fair enough. In short, Primavera Sound ‘07 featured sun, sea, and almost no sand at all. There was some grass, and concrete, and a number of stages. Bands and DJs performed on them, and DiS danced. Yes, yes we did. And we didn’t get sunburned...»
The United Sounds of ATP, weekend one, a preview
It’s that time of year – the sun’s peekin’ its way past the outer fluff of the clouds, and pale-faced indie boys are thinking about takin’ off their tops. They won’t, of course – we’re too shy for that. Festival-wise, there is but one event that truly whets the insatiable appetite of the indie boy: All Tomorrow’s Parties...»
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