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Eight Staff Mixtapes For '08
DiS asked eight contributors to put together a ten track mix of favourite songs from 2008. Being awful nerds, they did so almost immediately... Plus we want to know: What's on your 2008 mixtape? »
DiS meets Okkervil River's Will Sheff (Part Two)
In Part Two of our interview with Will Sheff, we delve further into the Okkervil River frontman's thoughts on the turning tide in the US, what he meant by deciding to become a "professional failure" and whether he considers himself an optimistic lyricist or not.»
DiS meets Okkervil River's Will Sheff (Part One)
Tucked away in Shepherd's Bush Empire's green room, Okkervil River's Will Sheff is ebullient and inviting as we discuss the band's hectic touring schedule, the concept behind the two latest full-lengths, and a certain American President-elect.»
A Month in Records: October 2008
The cream really did rise to the top last month. These five records stood head and shoulders above the rest of the stuff reviewed by DiS.»
Mixtape #23: Okkervil River
Our latest mixtape comes courtesy of Okkervil River's Will Sheff. Much like his songs, it's steeped in musical knowledge, history and depth – from Jay-Z through Lou Reed and Nina Simone, let the man himself walk you through his choices – he's plenty to say... »
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»
Truck Festival 2008: the DiS preview
Truck Festival celebrates its eleventh birthday this weekend and DiS will be there, rocking about the place to the sound of our must-see acts»
Okkervil River: questioning what's really genuine
Okkervil River’s music is meant to be grappled with, questioned and reflected upon; never to be taken at face value or with assumptions. DiS sits down with songwriter Will Sheff ahead of the band's UK tour»
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