A Month in Records: February 2009
The post-Christmas slump has well and truly subsided, or so it seems. February was a wonderful month for records, particularly in comparison to December and January's relatively meagre pickings.»
In Depth
In Photos: M. Ward @ Bush Hall, London
DiS sent Burak Cingi along to the Bush Hall to take some pictures of the smoky-voiced M.Ward playing bluesy ballads from his brilliant new album Hold Time. Here be the shots...»
DiS meets M. Ward - Part Three
In the concluding part of our serialized M. Ward interview we discuss President Obama, guitar-playing habits, and whether we're likely to see him hit the festival circuit this summer...»
DiS meets M. Ward - Part Two
Part Two of our interview with M. Ward sees us delve deeper into the interconnecting themes and ideas that inform his superb new album Hold Time, as well as discussing cover versions and collaborative efforts. Oh, and Bowie.»
DiS meets M. Ward - Part One
In the run-up to the release of M. Ward's terrific new album Hold Time, DiS felt it imperative we get the lowdown from the man himself. So, on a bright Monday morning in London, on the eve of his countryman Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration, we spoke to him about the themes and inspiration behind the new album, how it relates to his previous work, and his thoughts regards taking it on the road.»
South By Southwest 2008: the DiSummary
DiS trawls Austin looking for the Next Big Thing alongside fellow Brits abroad with the same intentions; settles for catching known highlights and a selection of buzz acts definitely worth the hype»
DiS is 6! Our 66, part 1
Let the DiScussing begin! We’ve been racking brains – prior to pulverising each other’s – at the DiSopolis these past few weeks to come up with our top 66 albums of the past six years; the very best records to see the light of day during DiS’s lifetime (yes, six years). Arguments have been won and lost, a handful of frankly incredible artists have improbably missed the cut through forgetfulness and space constraints, and we’ve all got quite, quite drunk along the way...»
Hold Time
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Transfiguration of Vincent
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