Release Reviews
The Men - New Moon
If you’ve ever wondered what an abridged version of Double Nickels on the Dime would sound like, here’s your opportunity to discover how D.Boon and Mike Watt averted disaster. »
Palma Violets - 180
Palma Violets get a pass this time, their lack of focus and their naivety balanced by their charm.»
Bastille - Bad Blood
Fans of the big pop chorus and powerful male lead vocal should snap this up.»
Young Dreams - Between Places
The Young Dreams formula thrills, but only once.»
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Dawn McCarthy - What the Brothers Sang
What The Brothers Sang plays like a lovingly-made mixtape taken to the extreme: material so beloved that Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and Dawn McCarthy share it with you by actually performing it.»
Gnod - Chaudelande
Chaudelande is what it is - it asks questions and doesn't expect answers.»
Girls Names - The New Life
At times, The New Life feels like a concept. The sound of isolation and despair. Even visually mirrored and depicted by Rob Peart's monochrome sleeve photo.»
Atoms For Peace - Amok
Amok is, above all, a very pleasurable listen, basically just the sound of some talented middle aged dudes enjoying themselves. Let it wash over you, and you’ll enjoy it too. »
Post War Years - Galapagos
Galapagos will definitely keep the party going, though it might not do much more than that.»
The Cribs - Payola 2002-2012
Grouping these songs together is a happy reminder of how consistently great The Cribs have been, and if you’re a newcomer this is the best possible introduction to a band that have been keeping indie-rock very much alive and kicking for a decade and counting.»
Mekon - Piece of Work
Mekon has managed the clever trick of staying true to his Nineties roots, whilst simultaneously sounding vital and relevant. In the mercurial ever-changing world of electro, that’s no mean feat.»
Raisa K - Feeder
What's most frustrating is that there is potential for interesting music here, it's just that that Kahn seems to have a tiny concentration span, and a vehement disgust for anything easy on the ear.»
Theme Park - Theme Park
Essentially, what we’re dealing with is a shameless indie pop record created by a shameless indie pop band.»
Jon Brooks - Shapwick
These are precisely the kind of tunes you want fizzing in your ears if you’re walking through dark countryside.»
Johnny Marr - The Messenger
The one indelible impression that The Messenger leaves you with is an obvious one – that Johnny Marr needs a foil.»
Kavinsky - Outrun
The passing of time and the Drive soundtrack success of that song (‘Nightcall’) has done little to phase Kavinsky’s phazers. The rhythms remain ominous and the bass still bathes in the shadow of the synths neon glow. »
Mogwai - Les Revenants
Like Zidane, Mogwai’s second soundtrack is one of their most vital releases in years; a collection of fully realized pieces that could be the closest they’ll come to an unplugged album.»
Golden Grrrls - Golden Grrrls
It wouldn't be unfair to say any band that goes by the name of Golden Grrrls are likely to have been influenced by the likes of Bikini Kill, Huggy Bear and Bratmobile. »
Concrete Knives - Be Your Own King
The earnestness and warmth of Be Your Own King succeeds in making the record almost as addictive and loveable to hear as it clearly was to perform.»
Caitlin Rose - The Stand-In
A record bridging the gap between country music and popular music’s less derided genres perfectly.»
Justin Velor - 2013
One of those albums that will be a gift to other artists. Take me, remix me, sample me, break me apart.»
Mnemotechnic - Awards
Awards is a hydrogen bomb of an album.»
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Push the Sky Away
Nick Cave’s schtick these days is less demonic preacher, more old guy railing self-mockingly against the dying of the light.»
Apparat - Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre)
Apparat has always approached music from interesting angles, combining styles and modes into electronic music with deft and rewarding vigour. But his work until now can only be seen as preparing the ground for this body of work, an album so satisfying, accomplished and beautiful.»
"More bands should split up" - Brett Anderson opens up to DiS about the return of Suede
Drowned in Manchester #15 – May 2013
armchair dancefloor 39: Mount Kimbie interview, Bobby Browser, Powell, Move D, Leon Vynehall...
DiS meets John Lydon - Part 1: The Man
DiS Does Singles 20.05.13: Paramore, Laura Marling, The Replacements
DiS joins the Music Alliance Pact + May 2013's global MAP compilation
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