In Depth
Øya 2011, Norway - The DiS review Part II
After a superb, mostly sunny and varied Wednesday and Thursday at Oslo's Middelalderparken, our attentions turned to the final two days. Tired, worn down but not exhausted there was even more to come. Looking at the program, it could have been overwhelming, especially if you had feet the state of mine at this point. But in reality you can't do anything else but open the sun-baked festival with massively open arms.»
This Week's Singles: 28/02/11
This week's column is about age, MORRIS DANCING, singles that sound like British Airways adverts and old lady fragrances.»
Spotifriday #14 - This Week on DiS as a playlist
This week on DiS as a Spotify playlist featuring Michael Jackson, Efterklang, Richmond Fontaine, Daniel Johnston, Paramore and Cougar.»
Green Man 2009 - A Preview & Spotify Playlist
This weekend sees DiS hotfoot it to Wales for 2009's Green Man Festival and boy, we can't wait. Here's a Spotify Playlist celebrating some of the festival's finest, as well as a few words on some acts you might do well to take a punt upon and the festival itself...»
Lightspeed Champion & London's Alt Country Scene
What is it about the country and folk modes that make them prime conduits for the disaffection and heartbreak of our nation's youth? What's made our kids put down the neon pink guitars and drum machine triggers and pick up banjos, ukes and washboards? Chris Nicholls takes a look at Alt Country UK...»
In Photos: DiS Stage @ Summer Sundae 2008 Weekender
DiS popped along to the annual Summer Sundae Weekender last weekend, held in Leicester, and curated Friday's Rising Stage line-up»
Singles Round-up (04/08/08)
Ingredients: Sparks, synths, glitter, neon. Actions: stir, roast, cool. Result: Late Of The Pier's 'Heartbeat' is our Single of the Week»
Summer Sundae 2008: the DiS (stage) preview
The annual Summer Sundae weekender takes place at De Montfort Hall and Gardens, Leicester, on August 8-10. Here's the DiS preview»
Truck 2008: DiS's Festival Diary
Evan's here, in body, and so is DiS, bringing you highlights from this year's Truck. Featured: Rolo, JoFo, YoMo (?!) and The Lemonheads»
DiScover: Noah And The Whale
In a revealing interview, Noah And The Whale's Charlie Fink says how the band's sound was shaped, and the confusion commercial success brings»
Dot To Dot 2008: the DiS review
DiS heads to Nottingham for the third annual Dot To Dot festival; proceeds to pick its best, and worst, bands of the weekend»
Latitude Festival 2007: the DiS review
Latitude has swiftly become a deep-rooted fixture on an ever expanding festival circuit, offering weary Glastonbury revellers an opportunity to recharge under the Suffolk sun and various meeejia folks the chance to check out a series of fine 'adult-orientated' headliners. DiS dispatched a handful of critical sorts to Henham Park, in Southwold, and asked them to select their personal standouts and new DiScoveries...»












