Blood Red Shoes

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In Photos: Blood Red Shoes @ Manchester Academy 3

In Depth by Rob Webb

DiS snapper Paul Gregory got up close and personal with pop-rocking two-piece Blood Red Shoes at Manchester Academy 3 last night. Here's what he came back with»

Reading/Leeds 2008: what the bands thought

In Depth by Kate Hewett and Rob Webb

As well as watching bands at Reading and Leeds Festival this year, we spoke to some of our favourites too. Here's what Blood Red Shoes, Future Of The Left, Holy Fuck and Yeasayer had to say for themselves.»

DiS Missive: Can't we all just get along?

In Depth by Mike Diver

With the music industry on the shrink, it seems silly for certain magazines to be badmouthing peers working towards a common goal. No? Oh, okay»

Track-by-Track: Blood Red Shoes reveal their Box Of Secrets

In Depth by Mike Diver

Brighton duo Blood Red Shoes reveal the scenes and stories behind their debut album, Box Of Secrets, released on April 14. In the melting pot: heartache, headaches, hired hands and Hot Snakes»

Singles round-up (07/04/08)

In Depth by Mike Diver

Sheffield glitch-rockers romp home with this week's trophy, fending off stiff competition from Future Of The Left, Black Kids and Grammatics. 65days' 'The Distant And Mechanised Glow...' is our Single of the Week»

Eurosonic 2008: the DiS review

In Depth by Raziq Rauf

Eurosonic is apparently focussed on Swedish music this year. This is supported by the appearance of several Swedish artists in Groningen, in the northern region of The Netherlands, including the chart-topping Robyn. But DiS is in town to see Brits, too, such as a sensationally on-form Blood Red Shoes»

Slight return: DiS's tips for 2007 reprised

In Depth by Mike Diver

This time last year DiS was outlining its tips for the following twelve. Next week we’ll be doing similar – bringing to your attention the bands we think will matter in 2008 – but before we get stuck into the future, let’s dwell upon the past a little»

It's great in 2008, yeah: DiS's anticipated albums

In Depth by Mike Diver

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»

Truck 2007: the DiS review

In Depth by A bunch of drunk DiS writers

It’s the Truck that nearly never was: the tenth in a series, an anniversary to be proud of, but one so nearly ruined irreparably by the summer’s inclement weather (to say the least). Rescheduled, the Oxfordshire two-dayer battled on, staged over September 22-23, and DiS was there to catch the action...»

Label Focus #1: Drowned in Sound Recordings

In Depth by Gareth Dobson

Possibly, you are aware of Drowned In Sound Recordings; given that it’s the sister operation of this beloved website you read, adore and occasionally spam. Gareth Dobson checks in with founder Sean Adams to begin DiS' regular label features.»

DiS's Tips for 2007, Part One

In Depth by Mike Diver

Here we are, then: each of us a year older, and each of us a little wiser as to what’s great about music, and what sucks. 2007 holds within its twelve months many a musical treat; here, DiS exposes just a handful of them, with more to follow in Part 2. Foals, Gallows, I Was A Cub Scout and Youthmovies are detailed here, alongside many weird and wonderful more...»

A Review of 2006: DiS is what it's all about, yo

In Depth by Raziq Rauf

2006 has been a year that’s lived up to and exceeded all expectations. With enough fantastic albums to treble the length of my Albums of the Year list, and a gig list long enough to frighten even the hardiest tour manager, I’ve seen plenty of goodness this year. Luckily we’re on hand to jog those memories and help you reminisce about the good times and the couple of sad moments which brought us all back down to Earth with a big bump. This is 2006...»

Our 66, the slight return: bands (etc) list their favourites

In Depth by Raziq Rauf

Here's the last little tidbit tangent to DiS's favourite 66 albums of the past six years, Our 66. Here, we present to you a selection of personal top sixes (of the last six years) from an assortment of musicians and label folk, starring Alan McGee, Sparklehorse, Howling Bells, Kaiser Chiefs and more...»

DiS Radio: DiScover One

In Depth by Colin Roberts

DiScover is the Drowned in Sound podcast new music show, featuring tracks from upcoming DiScover bands playing our shows and featuring on the site. This show includes tracks from Youthmovies, Jeremy Warmsley, Foals and new DiS Singles Club signee, Adam Gnade.»

DiS Recommends: The best of February 2006

In Depth by Colin Roberts

Remember February? There's plenty to look back on, for sure - not least the absolutely splendid selection of albums and singles we were presented with.»

Reading/Leeds: what the bands thought

In Depth by Kate Hewett and Rob Webb

Blood Red Shoes Steven Ansell (drums) Did you enjoy your set today? I did, actually, I enjoyed it more than yesterday. Yesterday we made mistakes after we'd really been building it up, saying 'it's going to be amazing'. We're always hard on ourselv»