This Week's Singles: 2/11/09
This week there is more on the thorny issue of bribery, more food-based analogising, a self-re-assessment after falling foul of some marketing gimmickry AND the mesmerically wondrous music (and face) of Annie Clark. »
In Depth
Spotifriday #22 - This Week on DiS as a Spotify Playlist
As you've hopefully come to expect, DiS ends each week with a little audio interpretation of what was on the site this week. Some say it's a little like a website cover mount, whilst others have been heard asking whether we have shares in Spotify or something (no but considering 2million+ people are using it, we wish we did!). »
Swn 2009: The DiS Review
I lived in Cardiff for five years and I love the place. Swn, to me, encapsulates the best of what it has to offer: an independent spirit, a sense of immense self-belief, and a determination to get things done.»
Spotifriday: DiS does Hallowe'en - 50 Song Spotify Playlist
On this playlist we've mixed theme tunes from TV shows and songs from horror movie soundtracks with some ghoulishly titled tracks from some of DiS' favourite acts, plus some gothic ridiculousness from Cradle of Filth and found Burroughs reading some Edgar Allan Poe. »
DiS meets Gary Numan
Synth-pop’s man in black talks to us about the NIN collaboration, music so frightening it can give you a heart attack and why The Pleasure Principle is like Wall-E . . .»
CMJ Days 4 & 5: The DiS review
Read our coverage of Day 4 and 5 of CMJ festival.»
CMJ Days 1, 2 & 3: The DiS review
Our eyes are held open by matches and our ears have taken a hell of a pounding, but DiS has survived the annual five-day multi-venue reign of terror that is the CMJ Music Marathon 2009. This 29th incarnation of the festival was marked by the usual hype and rumors, and DiS fought off torrential rain, huge queues, and a brush with the NYPD to bring you this report. »
In Photos: Swn Festival Day Two
A selection of our photos from Day Two of Swn festival, Cardiff.»
Bauhaus re-issues: In The Flat Field and Mask Omnibus Editions reviewed
Bauhaus were one of the most influential, and dare I say it pivotal groups of their era, providing a launchpad for the movement subsequently known as goth...»
This Week's Singles: 26/10/2009
You shall be glad to hear there is no unnecessary preamblage from me today. We are just going to dive in like greedy sorts. »
Guy Garvey's track-by-track guide to Asleep in the Back (Deluxe Edition)
“We’re still incredibly proud of this record” says Elbow frontman Guy Garvey, having dissected the reissue of Asleep In The Back for Drowned In Sound. It’s easy to see why. Whilst 2008’s Mercury-bagging The Seldom Seen Kid may have sent the group truly stratospheric, it was merely a furthering of their wonderful ability to convey poise and grandiosity amidst the humdrum backdrop of a Northern town. The group’s 2001 debut album, in many ways, remains a template for the much loved five-piece. Re-released this week with added bells and whistles in the shape of 1998 EP Noisebox, some live recordings and Lamacq sessions, the band's avuncular leader here offers a track-by-track reminiscence on where it all began.»
In Photos: Swn Festival Day One
A selection of our snaps from Day One of Cardiff's Swn Festival.»
In Photos: Iceland Airwaves '09
A selection of our photos from 2009's Iceland Airwaves festival.»
Iceland Airwaves: The DiS review
Madness. This is what you’re in for here at Iceland Airwaves, which has become a yearly pilgrimage for many music enthusiasts, press and industry. Once you’ve been, the chances are that sooner or later you’ll be coming back. Late-night mash-ups, hip crowd, a cryptic language and most importantly an overdose of pretty damn good local and international bands. My recollections are scarce and a crushing hangover is imminent… »
Spotifriday #21 - This Week on DiS as a playlist
This week's content-related Spotify playlist, featuring Wavves, Jamie T, Copy Haho, Biffy Clyro, Atlas Sound, Sufjan Stevens, Rolo Tomassi, Eels and many more.»
In Photos: In The City - Day Three
A selection of our shots from Day Three of Manchester's In The City Festival.»
In Photos: The Long Count @ BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, New York City
In Photos: Brainwash Festival, Leeds
In Photos: Passion Pit @ The Leadmill, Sheffield
In Photos: GIRLS @ Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, London
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