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THE DEARS

The Dears: "A tragic comedy"

In Depth by Dean Samways

In this second part of our The Dears double feature, they talk in-depth about new album Missiles...

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the dears

No Dears left: Murray Lightburn discusses 'split'

In Depth by Dean Samways

Married couple and recent parents Murray Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak are the only surviving members of The Dears as it was before recording sessions for third album Missiles began. We ask: what happened?»

futureheads

The Futureheads wave 2008 goodbye with bootlegs and live dates

News by Dean Samways

Sunderland’s finest four-piece, The Futureheads, top off a fantastic major-label-free twelve months with a full UK tour. Not only are they touring, but in a Pearl Jam fashion, the Futureheads are releasing a number of live shows which fans will be ab»

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Cocker preaches In The City

News by Dean Samways

Former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker is to appear at the international music convention founded by Tony Wilson, which takes place in Manchester over October 5th, 6th and 7th»

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Foo Fighters to take ten year hiatus from UK

News by Dean Samways

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl today sugggested that that the band may not be returning to UK shores for ten years. His dramatic statement comes after the band played two stonking summer shows at Wembley Stadium. Unfortunately, this means Grohl an»

bjork

Watch: Björk & Antony 'Dull Flame Of Desire'

News by Dean Samways

The video for Björk’s next single, 'Dull Flame Of Desire' is now online Taken from Volta (reviewed) and out on the 22th September the song is a collaboration with Antony & The Johnsons front man Antony Hegarty. As with everything associated with »

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Doherty & Barat impromptu reunion

News by Dean Samways

Former Libertines band mates and likely lads Pete Doherty and Carl Barat joined forces once again last night when they performed an impromptu set in London town»

The Rapture - DJ Kicks - Tapes

The Rapture make mix album

News by Dean Samways

New York post-punk partiers The Rapture are releasing a compilation LP of inspiring tracks gummed together with their own finest DJ glue. Released on October 20th Tapes is the latest in the DJ Kicks series which has seen contributions from Hot Chip and»

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The Weekly DiScussion: How great is the BBC?

In Depth by Dean Samways

The BBC are going make their vast archive of music history available online. What are you looking forward to seeing/hearing? DiS has picked five to get you thinking»

To The Bones

To The Bones do it themselves (with help from ex-Kinesis man)

News by Dean Samways

Leather-clad Bolton rockers To The Bones are to release single 'Rex' through Medici Records - a truly DIY label»

The Stills

The Stills hit UK with new album & tour

News by Dean Samways

Glorious Canadian pop rockers The Stills have announced a handful of UK live dates for November this year. The tour will coincide with the UK release of the quintet's third LP Oceans Will Rise. In shops on 20 October through Arts & Crafts the statement»

elbow

Elbow React To Mercury Victory

News by Dean Samways

As already reported Elbow triumphed in the race to become the Mercury Music Prize winners last night during a swanky ceremony in London town.»

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The Little Ones - Morning Tide

Review by Dean Samways

Every one of The Little Ones' songs on Morning Tide seems laced with a smile so fake you want to punch it until it bleeds something real»

trail of dead

Trail of Dead talk evolution and misfortune ahead of new LP

In Depth by Dean Samways

As …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead piece together their sixth album, frontman Conrad Keeley talks to DiS»

Conor Oberst

Oberst streams entire new album on official site

News by Dean Samways

Bright Eyes star Conor Oberst has made his new, self-titled solo album available to all via a stream on his website»

Ben Folds

Ben Folds announces new album

News by Dean Samways

Ben Folds is going to unleash his rock side with his new long-awaited album»

The Hoosiers

The Hoosiers blast Kings of Leon's dancing abilities

News by Dean Samways

The Hoosiers (pictured) have attacked Kings of Leon for ‘not putting on a show’ when they headlined the Glastonbury Festival last month»

Future Of The Left

Future Of The Left extend their summer road trip

News by Dean Samways

Angry Welsh rockers Future Of The Left have expanded their upcoming UK tour by adding two new dates in London and Newcastle»

Carlos Barat

Dirty Libertine Chav: busy bee Barat

News by Dean Samways

Pushing aside the ever renewing hype about possibly joining forces once again with loveable rogue Doherty, Carl Barat has revealed details of another side project he’s got as The Chavs»

Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan

'I'm Not There' DVD giveaway

News by Dean Samways

The much celebrated Bob Dylan film ‘I’m Not There’ is released on DVD today (July 14) and to celebrate its launch Drowned in Sound is giving you the chance to bag a copy of the film and soundtrack»

The Mighty Boosh

Boosh Fest "a success" say organisers

News by Dean Samways

Despite reports in The Guardian that fans were left “bemused”, the organisers of The Mighty Boosh Festival have deemed it an overwhelming success»

lil wayne

You're the next Lil Wayne? Barack Obama doesn't think so

News by Dean Samways

US President in waiting Barack Obama today name checked Lil Wayne during a speech intended to encourage young people to stay in school»

howling bells

Capital return: Howling Bells in London tonight

News by Dean Samways

Australian four-piece Howling Bells are set to make their return to the London live scene tonight (July 9) when they roll up to The Hoxton Bar and Kitchen»

metallica

Is professional music opinion now worth nothing?

News by Dean Samways

Metallica (pictured) might yet be spared their blushes as it turns out most people are looking elsewhere for their music criticism and reviews»

The Kills

Stage shakes off alcoholism: Reading and Leeds re-branded

News by Dean Samways

With the cleaning up and rebranding of the Reading and Leeds Festival sans-rubbish dish water alcohol, the new bands tent has gone through somewhat of a metamorphosis»

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Calvin Harris frustrated with Dizzee number one

News by Dean Samways

A rift opened up in the masterly anthem-penning partnership that is Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris today»

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Sigur Rós find inspiration in Eurovision

News by Dean Samways

Iceland’s ambience mongers Sigur Rós have revealed their new single was heavily influenced by the politically potty Eurovision»

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This is Not the World

Review by Dean Samways

Let’s not kid ourselves: The Futureheads' This Is Not The World was almost the album that never happened»

The Futureheads @ Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms, 05/03

The Futureheads @ Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms, 05/03

Review by Dean Samways

Not quite down and out, in fact, not even down in the mouth. The Futureheads rise triumphant against all the odds after being dropped as they play their most exciting tour to date»

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The Go! Team @ Southampton University SU, 24/02

Review by Dean Samways

The hysteria isn’t born in the crowd but streams from the stage to infect the congregation as they feed on the energy. The Go! Team never tire - you’d think they’d need a sit down but a sip of water and they’re back on it»