In Depth by James Skinner
Twelve years ago Omaha natives Conor Oberst, Denver Dalley, Landon Hedges, Ian McElroy and Matt Baum decamped to a studio in nearby Lincoln, Nebraska to record a punk-rock record under the name Desaparecidos. The band broke up not long afterwards, only to release their first new material in a decade late last year. We sent some questions over to Conor on the reunion and his forthcoming solo dates among a bunch of other things.»
In Depth by Sean Adams
I love the idea of Detour, primarily because it puts the power back in the hands (and pockets) of music fans. It seems to me like the first time crowd-funding has made sense, and agree with Ian that it could just be the way all gigs will be booked in the distant future. I asked Ian a few questions about Detour...»
In Depth by Luke Slater
This week's Spotifriday playlist - one created with a mixture of bands and artists featured on our website this week. As is always the case. This week features the sensational Janelle Monae, Abe Vigoda, Grinderman, Pagan Wanderer Lu, Deer Tick, Barn Owl and much, much more»
In Depth by James Skinner
On August 4 Conor Oberst will release his new self-titled solo album, and as something of a preview DiS has dived into the man's Bright Eyes catalogue.»
In Depth by Tom Sykes
There are two unbearable things on the face of this planet. One - Pain, and Two - Hearing people fucking whining about it. For ages. And repeatedly. If arrogant Nebraskan teen (well, whatever, he acts like he’s still 15) Oberst was in a fucking concentration camp, being brutally beaten and tortured then I»