Some of you may know Didz Hammond as the former bassist and unofficial spokesman for The Cooper Temple Clause, and many of you may be aware that when he departed the band, he joined Carl from The Libertines' band, Dirty Pretty Things. So, we thought, who better to send along to review a new documentary about The Libertines than the man himself...»
As part of our 10-week “DiS is 10!” celebration, we’ve asked 50 of our favourite people to tell us about one of their favourite albums of the past 10 years (please note: this is not a best or "top" list but personal selections). Here, DiS contributor Dom Gourlay shares his choice... »
It’s funeral season, and another band dies in the summer of our discotheque. These are dark times for music; even pretending the emperor’s new day-glo wardrobe isn’t a walking obscenity is becoming an increasing challenge. ‘Nu-rave’ may be all well and good every other Friday night, but if you think anything of substance is being created you’re dancing in the dark. But every band the cited as ‘the problem’ is not the problem...»
January was cold. But for a few days it wasn’t, and we all feared London would flood when the rising sea level overpowered the wonder of modern technology that is the Thames Barrier. Then it got colder, still, and we remembered that The Netherlands will drown way before us. But all this talk of evolving into a race of webbed-limbed freaks is totally off the subject at hand, which is January’s finest long-play releases...»
It does precisely what it says in the title: this is the DiS guide to some of the finest records coming your way in the first quarter of 2007. January, February and March: each will bear witness to some ace-o-rama releases, and here are just some of them...»
2006: twelve whole months of DiS running about the country, up stairs and down basements, into hotel rooms and outside into pub gardens, chasing bands. It's what we do, so that you don't have to.»
2006 has been a year that’s lived up to and exceeded all expectations. With enough fantastic albums to treble the length of my Albums of the Year list, and a gig list long enough to frighten even the hardiest tour manager, I’ve seen plenty of goodness this year. Luckily we’re on hand to jog those memories and help you reminisce about the good times and the couple of sad moments which brought us all back down to Earth with a big bump. This is 2006...»
So Muse have only gone and sold out Wembley Stadium, before the thing's even open! Now they've added a second show for June 2007. Shitting crikey! Congratulations... now, can we suggest some support acts...»
DiS is taking a veritable troupe of badness down to Brighton in just a few days to frolic in the surf and eat whelks and other minging seafood. The task in hand is to see at least three bands at the Great Escape – part of the Brighton Festival Month. Handily, you will find The Drowned In Sound Top SIX Bands To Go Rock Out To just below to help YOU see more than three bands over the three-day festival. How amazing?? Yes, quite. Additionally, there are all also all the details you’ll ever need to check out all your favourite Drowned in Sound Recordings bands.»
It's odd writing about a band you've grown up with. In my early years of music geekdom, moving out of the Manic Street Preachers obsession was never going to be easy, but I always craved something a little more... current? No, I'm not sure current was the correct description, I just think that I resented the fact that This Is My Truth, Tell Me Yours was, on the whole, a pile of toss... »
The Rakes, The Futureheads, Blood Brothers, Hot Hot Heat, Babyshambles, The Cribs, Death from Above 1979, Yourcodenameis: Milo, Editors, The Cooper Temple Clause, Maximo Park, The Duke Spirit, The Arcade Fire.»
CARLING WEEKENDER 2003: RADIO 1 STAGE REVIEWS
Getting lost and getting spaced out by invisible somersaulters in a smokey twin peaked thunderdome were:
Sean Adams (Sean)
Oliver Appleby (»
We got wasted, we saw REM, we came... to GLASTO! Even the best dreams have to end sometime and Glastonbury is no exception. Five days in a field with fine weather, finer music and copious amounts of liberating side-tracks. From the two Canadian guys balancing on each other’s necks, through the secre»
Can you hear that? The sound of empty promises and repetitive monotony. Well it’s 2003 and despite all those pledges of something new, majestic and utterly innovative, we’re stuck with the same old guitar bashing, tight t-shirt wearing, hair wankers that we’ve always had. You can picture it, can’t you? White middle cla»
Oh what a year! Sometimes it takes a half-cut hack to let you know what you missed, because you're bound to have not seen or done or even half-remembered everything, if anything. This is a run down of what made up the year that was, 2002, for the purpose of history or propaganda or maybe just for enlightenment as to wh»
virtual-court.com, june 2004, 9:52am. London.
Judge: Bring out the mp3s! Mister.pee-free, you are charged with the man slaughter of the music industry!
Compere: Let me hear a biiig ’Fuck yeah!
Judge: You are also charged with the murder of global cul»
Below is a message we'd love spread around the internet (use our send a link to this to a friend works wonders) to tell more people what we're about. We're run totally diy and your help and support to spread the word will benefit everyone. Thank you!
DROWNEDINSOUND.com
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The Vines are this year's best band. There is no band in existence - EVER - that will make you shit yourself with such unrivalled joy. This statement will apply until January 30th 2003 - after which point, you are advised to stand by for further announcements. Ye-e-e-e-e-e-e-es. Um... right. Hands up who r»
Its that time of year again - When the Glastonbury line up is revealed. So here it is, in full:
Fri 28th June
Pyramid Stage
Coldplay, Faithless, Ash, Nelly Furtado, Doves, Dandy Warhols, Bush, Alabama 3, Shibusashirazu Orchestra
Other Stage:»
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Yes, yet again, I'm back again, on the pooter! It's been a good week since the last time i rambled at you. It began with »
(for the sake of History) The Dictators Rules: Scale is Not Important. Music is Everything. Music should be a stable part of every culture and society. Music inspires, it entertains, it breeds energy and thought and morphs our emotions and..and...and.... I don't really have nor need any law»
I came home from work last night weary and tired as usual for the end of the week. The television flickered into life and I perched on a rather uncomfortable, if familiar, stool in the kitchen whilst the kettle bubbled away impatiently. I suddenly realised that I was watching Top Of The Pops. The reason this too»
Prior to a show in premiere toilet venue, the Manchester Hop & Grape, I am seated backstage with an articulate and well spoken, yet infinitely unkempt young man from Berkshire, answering to the name of Didz. We sit and we don’t talk about dogs or tell bad jokes, no not at all; we do discuss the immi»
The festival has gone for another year but some people live there all the time... Reading is a funny place, it has a young population, 'city' status, it's very own annual festival, huge shopping centres and loads of bars - but is it too close to London to have its own identity? Next year Rea»
It feels like there are too many bands playing, well, kinda.. isn’t it annoying that last year you missed half the bands who’ve changed your world in the past year? Maybe. Maybe not. Anyway, here’s a guide to bands that Sean(who likes his live stuff loud, proud and entertaining), editor of Drownedinsound.com will hopef»
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