Free Download: 'Killdozer' by Young Legionnaire
On the third day of DiSmas, the music gods gave unto us, one free download from a forthcoming EP by him out of Bloc Party and 'im what used to be in yourcodenameis:milo.»
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December 7th, 2011
Guided by Voices are not ATP-ing but is not RIP
There's talk on the DiS boards that Guided by Voices have split up (again!) and we've had some clarification from their PR folks, which reads thus: »
Watch: Phenomenal Handclap Band - 'The Unknown Faces At Father James Park'
A new video from PHB. Plus the meaning behind it.»
December 6th, 2011
Win: Tickets to The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo premiere + Trent Reznor soundtrack sampler
Win a pair of tickets to the London premiere of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. »
Shearwater confirm Euro tour, hear 'Breaking the Yearlings'
Shearwater's new record is released in February next year and it is one many people will be looking forward to, naturally. The band have just announced a tour in support of that record, Animal Joy, across Europe, including a handful of dates in the UK, see those here.»
Play This: DiS Editor's Songs of 2011
This mixtape-like selection is a failed attempt to try to sum up the sounds that have throbbed through me while I've worked, walked and woozed off to sleep. This is less of a playlist and more like the confetti of a year in music.»
Choir of Young Believers new album out in March, free track
This year has certainly been yet another vintage one for Ghostly International, not that they tend to have many bad years, if at all. Quite simply, it is one of the best labels out there. They've just announced another release on their roster for 2012 too, with Danes Choir of Young Believers adding to their back catalogue with Rhine Gold. »
Listen: Download Mark Lanegan - 'The Gravedigger's Song'
Last month Mark Lanegan announced the release of a new album, Blues Funeral, on February 6 through 4AD. It's his first since 2004, believe it or not. Now the opening track, 'The Gravedigger's Song' has been made available for free download and streaming here.»
Laura Marling plots UK tour for March
A ten-date jaunt around the UK.»
of Montreal announce the release of Paralytic Stalks
February, people. »
December 5th, 2011
Aidan Moffat releases Oh! What A Night Before Christmas
Released today, Oh! What A Night Before Christmas features a selection of festive numbers by the former Arab Strap man. Sadly this won't be out physically but as of today you can download it from his bandcamp page by bashing your mouse on this text which is a hyperlink. »
Introducing... The 12 Days of DiSmas
Before we announce our albums of the year, we thought we'd spend twelve days building up to it with lists and giveaways.»
Perfume Genius announces the follow-up to the DiS-adored Learning + Free Download
Following on from his ornate DiS 2010 year-end list bothering album Learning, heart-string snapping tearjerker Michael Hadreas aka Perfume Genius has a new record. His 'people' have confirmed that this new album'll be out on February 20th 2012 and it will be entitled Put Your Back N 2 It.»
Sound of 2012 - BBC Announces The 15 Names For Next Year
Yep, a whopping 180+ UK tastemakers voted for the three names of new acts they like (and think will do well in 2012). Can you imagine 180 people agreeing on anything? Especially a disparate bunch of music snobs? »
Mixtape Monday: First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit compile a mixtape of their current musical favourites for your listening pleasure...»
December 3rd, 2011
Listen: The Men Live at WFMU
WFMU is, if you don't know, one of the best radio stations out there, at least in terms of getting very good bands in to record sessions and whatnot. We'd like to take this opportunity to point out another one to you , as well, and it's from The Men, who recently released another full-length record, entitled Leave Home. The session is seven tracks long and you can have a listen to it here.»
Sleigh Bells to return with Reign of Terror
Noisy duo Sleigh Bells have announced the follow-up their debut album Treats, which was released in 2010. The new album is called Reign of Terror and we know very little about it, apart from the video that is on the RoT website. Anyway, you can also have a peek at that here.»
December 2nd, 2011
Watch: The Felice Brothers - 'Millionaire'/'Fire At The Pageant'
The wonderful Felice Brothers are on tour around Europe at the moment, stopping off in the usual places, including a few shows in the UK, all listed below. They've also just released a new video for 'Millionaire', which is released alongside (as a double a-side) 'Fire At The Pageant'. You can watch both videos here.»
Blondes confirm debut LP + Teengirl Fantasy remix
Throughout 2011 the Brooklyn based 'sigh-fi' duo Blondes put out a series of 12" singles on the New York label RVNG Intl., all of which unsurprisingly show up on their debut album, via the same label. They've also slung together a second CD of remixes by an enviable list of awesome sorts. RVNG Intl. will release Blondes (it's self-titled) digitally and as a double-CD on February 7th, 2012.»
December 1st, 2011
Listen: Download free Darren Hayman and Wave Pictures Xmas single
More free festive musical goods. »
PJ Harvey + Seamus Murphy's Let England Shake films to get DVD release
Many times this year we've listened to PJ Harvey's Let England Shake and almost each and every time we marvel at its brilliance. You may remember the films which were made for every track on the album by Seamus Murphy, we ran a few of them after all. Well, the good news for anybody who was or still is a fan of these is that they're going to be released on DVD together on December 12 through Island.»
Watch: 'Given To The Wild' - a short film from The Maccabees
A new short, preview film from The Maccabees. Contains bits of new material, too.»
Veronica Falls confirm European tour for Spring 2012
Following on from the release of their self-titled debut record, Veronica Falls are preparing to tour like mad in 2012, having just announced an absolute ton of dates for both the UK and mainland Europe, in March and April next year.»
Nordic Music Prize 2011 shortlist announced
Earlier this week the longlist for the second edition of the Nordic Music Prize was announced, with 50 entries from Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. Now they've announced the final 12 who will compete for the prize of Best Nordic album from 2011. The candidates are listed here.»
November 30th, 2011
Listen: Two tracks from Nils Frahm and Peter Broderick's Oliveray
Erased Tapes labelmates Nils Frahm and Peter Broderick have collaborated to form Oliveray, with the reason for the name being the pair's middle names are Oliver and Ray. So yeah, it makes sense. Their first release is an eight-track collection entitled Wonders, which is available from December 12. »
November 29th, 2011
Listen: Okkervil River give away mixtape
Back in 2007 Okkervil River released a free mixtape called Golden Opportunities, made up of songs recorded on the road, when touring their album The Stage Names. Now, four years later, they're releasing Golden Opportunities 2, also for free. You can download it in mp3 or lossless M4A format from the band's official website.»
Jonquil announce new album for March, listen to a track now
Though their various splinter and side-projects have been more prominent in the past couple of years, Oxford's Jonquil are returning with a new album next year, carrying on as a four-piece where before they were six. »
Wilco, Mudhoney, SBTRKT + more for Primavera Sound 2012
Every year we marvel when Spain's Primavera Sound announce their line-up, and many of us Brits flock to Barcelona to enjoy all that is has to offer during late May. Well, the festival have just confirmed the first batch of acts who will play in 2012. See below for who they've confirmed. No surprise, some big names are there.»
November 25th, 2011
Win: Efterklang's An Island on Limited Edition DVD
Win a wonderful Efterklang DVD.»
Friday Fun: Barack Obama vs. Ólafur Arnalds
This is weird.»
DiS joins the Music Alliance Pact + May 2013's global MAP compilation
Drowned in Bristol #12
DiS Does Singles 13.05.13: Swim Deep, These New Puritans, The National
Darkstar, Ed Harcourt, Halls, Wall +more for 3 DiS-curated nights at Great Escape 2013
Interview: Frank Turner on The Olympics, The Backlash, Thatcher and Black Flag
Drowned in Nottingham #14
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