In Depth by Robert Ferguson
Sunderland's much-loved art poppers Field Music are officially back from their nearly-three-year hiatus. The brothers Brewis are currently appearing in a venue near you and have a new double album - Field Music (Measure) - slated for release early next year on Memphis Industries. We phoned David from the band and he told us why he feels the time is right to come back, why he is sick of being labelled post-punk and why he is prone to ripping off Peter Gabriel. »
In Depth by Sean Adams
DiS chats with James Murphy about the forthcoming LCD album, Free Energy and a soundtrack he's been working on.»
In Depth by Wendy Roby
Two of this week’s best singles are available for free on the internet. Don’t never say I don’t do nothing for you, readers. »
In Depth by Dom Gourlay
The first time DiS saw Frightened Rabbit play in this venue two years ago, then as a three-piece, you could count the number of punters on the fingers of both hands...»
News
by Andrzej Lukowski
Kicking off our 2010 preview week, we are beyond thrilled to offer you this video postcard from the mighty Liars, who've been holed up for 2009 penning fourth album Sisterworld»
In Depth by Sean Adams
Welcome to the weekend, it has landed or somesuch e-talking nonsense. This playlist was made with a hangover and it probably shows.»
In Depth by kicking_k
Having made something of a habit of talking to Eleanor and Matt Friedburger in his tenure at the late lamented Plan B magazine, kicking k returns into action for DiS with something like his two billionth interview with The Fiery Furnaces. Matt has adorned»
In Depth by Wendy Roby
After the torrent of superlatives doled out to Animal Collective last time, I will admit to toddler-high expectations for this week’s singles. I thought it could only be a hopeless, pleather jacket shop-bought sort of rockness and disappointment; a glass of warm Lambrini served in Styrofoam compared to last week’s vintage bubbles in cut glass. [OH SHUT UP, WENDY.] But it turns out there are a few surprises, one of which * exclusively * reveals THE COLD HARD TRUTH about the XX. Oh yes, it do. »
In Depth by Andrzej Lukowski
DiS's occasional series of food and drink guides from popular musicians gambols on apace, as Miles Seaton - co-songwriter/bassist/vocalist with ecstatic post everything joy-bringers Akron/Family - serves up his guide to his favourite espressos IN THE WORL»
In Depth by The Insider
As we wind down to the end of the year and the music industry takes its traditional long view of what constitutes a Christmas break (normally December 1 marks the end of anything really meaningful) it is fair to say that 2009 has been a very confusing year indeed for anyone trying to equate the media and industry view of what has been good to the public view of what has been good musically.»
In Depth by Chris Power
The best electronic releases of recent times (well, last month) and a new and exclusive deep, sleek house mix from DJ and producer Lee Curtiss.»
In Depth by Wendy Roby
Sometimes, a song comes along that is so wonderful, even mentioning the competition seems wrong somehow; almost topsy-turvy. Guess what? This is one of those weeks. »
Review
by Thom Gibbs
Grandeur suits Biffy Clyro, and their overblown songs manage to tug effectively on heartstrings despite their foibles. »
In Depth by Luke Slater
This week's Spotifriday playlist, featuring Camera Obscura, Daniel Johnston, Four Tet, Liars, Kelpe, These New Puritans and a gaggle more.»
In Depth by Luke Slater
A review of a month in records on DiS, featuring Atlas Sound, Lightning Bolt, BEAK>, Russian Circles, Efterklang and more more more!»
In Depth by Jessica Holland
Fake encores, aging fans and spats with lo-fi indie royalty: as caustic country-rockers the Broken Family Band geared up for their last few dates ever, singer Steve Adams told Jess Holland why they decided to call it a day. »
Review
by Robert Cooke
Raditude is in no way unique in Weezer’s recent career. When it’s good, it’s a surprise; when it’s bad, it’s incomprehensibly atrocious. But for the most part, it is dull, empty and devoid of sentiment, and that is its greatest crime. »
Review
by Daniel B. Yates
[The following is a IMAGINING of the process that may have occurred at an IMAGINARY ad agency that led to Kelpe's 'Quick Broken Harp' to appear on a recent mobile phone advert. So nobody sue, yeah?]»
In Depth by Wendy Roby
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. »
Review
by Thom Gibbs
Unfortunately rather than evoking the thrill of Eighties experimentation, Phrazes For The Young smacks of a 1982 Tomorrow's World vision of The Future. »
In Depth by Kev Eddy
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.»
In Depth by John Doran
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 . . .»
In Depth by Simon Jay Catling
“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 Depth by Vasilis Panagiotopoulos
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… »
In Depth by Andrzej Lukowski
We genuinely can't recommend this enough for those who like their music Lynchian and lovely.»
In Depth by Neil Ashman
A couple of weeks ago, DiS's Brad Barrett added to the anticipation/trepidation ahead of Biffy Clyro's impending fifth album Only Revolutions with a first listen piece in which he kind of sort of came to the conclusion that the once barking Scots trio had more or less gone proper mainstream, like. With just three weeks to go until the record's release, Neil Ashman caught up with bassist James Johnston (one of the blurry figures in the background of the pic - sorry, his parents) to get the inside take on what looks to be their moment of crossover glory.»
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In Photos: Wolf Gang @ Hoxton Bar and Kitchen, London
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