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Drowned in Thursday: Child? Forever? Eno?

DiS likes to think of Thursday as the day before festivals start or the night most of the best gigs take place in London. Thursday of course has a popular emo band named after it and is yet another day that Bowie has put in a song title. Of course, 'Thursday Afternoon' is one of those wondrous must-listen pieces of magic which Mr Eno put together. Is it better than Music for Airports? We can't decide but it's certainly as lush and lovely to drift off to, especially after the odd adventure that is 'My Sister = My Clock'. »

2009: Ten Writers' Tips

In Depth by Rob Webb

So we're a bit early, but let's face it, there's not much else to do at this time of year other than think about which acts we're going to be celebrating come 2009, is there?»

DiS in London: three shows this week

In Depth by Mike Diver

DiS is pleased to present no fewer than three gigs for your consideration this week, starting with TONIGHT'S Winter Warmer show headlined by The Mae Shi (pictured), rolling on to Thursday's Wild Beasts-topped bill, and ending with Johnny Foreigner at our once-monthly DiScover Club. Good times, for sure»