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Vinny Peculiar, The Brights at Chelmsford The Bassment, Wed 10 Nov

Review by Colin Weston

Another Bitterscene night it may be, but with a few megastars due to grace the venue we thought we'd best check it out...»

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Ray LaMontagne - Trouble

Review by Colin Weston

As we step further into the 21st century we are reminded that soul is very much still alive.»

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21gunsalute - Cracks (And Other Breaks In The Surface)

Review by Colin Weston

Captains Of Industry have released one of the albums of the year in the form of the Peace Burial At Sea album but is this a contender for single of the year as well?»

ODB

O.D.B. R.I.P

News by Colin Weston

Ol' Dirty Bastard, a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan has died aged 35.»

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Theres A Party Over Here: Terrorvision Are Back!

News by Colin Weston

The boys from Bradford are back on tour next year...»

Best of 2004 - five for 2005

In Depth by Colin Weston

DiS's writer community has a variety of opinions and ideas as to what makes a great band. Here, one of our writers, head of e-content Colin Weston, highlights his picks of 2004, all of whom could go on to bigger, brighter things in the new year...»

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DiScover The Unknown - November 2004

News by Colin Weston

A new month and the news just keeps coming...»

Piney Gir @ Chelmsford

Piney Gir at Chelmsford The Bassment, Wed 27 Oct

Review by Colin Weston

Like another young lady from Kansas, one click of her ruby red slippers and you are enthralled by the presence of the artist known as Piney Gir!»

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DiScover The Unknown - October 2004

News by Colin Weston

Autumn's end is looming and winter's drawing in fast, but the music news just keeps bubbling up from the underground...»

Manics Lifeblood

Manic Street Preachers - Lifeblood

Review by Colin Weston

It has been 3 years since the bands last album. Do they still matter in the UK music scene and will this album endear them back to their diehard fans?»

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Iain Archer - Summer Jets

Review by Colin Weston

From being on the verge of giving it all up to being on the verge of something special? This could be the single to break the man of illustrious support slots into the limelight.»

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Arco - Restraint

Review by Colin Weston

The ethereal beauty returns after a four year absence, but have these lads from London still got it?»

Helen Love

Helen Love - Debbie Loves Joey

Review by Colin Weston

The glitter queen herself returns after a long absence but has she lost her sparkling kitsch touch?»

Mooney Suzuki Colchester 2004

The Mooney Suzuki, Read Yellow at Colchester Arts Centre, Tue 07 Sep

Review by Colin Weston

Two American bands. One Essex venue that expects. What was the outcome?»

Serafin Gain A Razorlight Christian!

News by Colin Weston

It's true, the drumming prodigy known as Christian is back playing with his brother again...»

Pete Doherty

Doherty endures teenage kicks

News by Colin Weston

Ex Libertines man Pete Doherty in 'unprovoked' London attack...»

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Mercury Tilt Switch, The A Forest - Get Ready For The Trench Run/Dans L'aide Du Levrier Retraite

Review by Colin Weston

The tenacious rock of MTS with the lullaby-esque tunage of The A Forest... but does it work?»

Lina Edmund Fitzgerald

The Edmund Fitzgerald, One Unique Signal, *Teevo at Arts Centre, Colchester, Thu 19 Aug

Review by Colin Weston

With arguably the best line up Colchester has seen in an age, the Arts Centre is about ready to explode. But will the local cool crowd be here to see it? Colin Weston surveys the scene...»

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The Schla La Las - The Schla La Las

Review by Colin Weston

They are gonna show you what the girls can do... and how!»

Don't Trust The DJ

Antihero - Don't Trust The DJ

Review by Colin Weston

These boys have come a long way since we first saw them and we don't mean miles from their home town of Stratford either...»

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TMF: Last Minute Alterations

News by Colin Weston

It has been swings and roundabouts but we are here to keep you updated on all the changes!»

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DiS @ TMF: Line Up Confirmed!

News by Colin Weston

We been threatening to hit a festival for a while and it is South Essex that is to be the start of it...»

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Trademark - Want More

Review by Colin Weston

Eighties synth-pop revitalisation is happening right now, and hiding in the darkness, waiting to hit the world, are three young men wearing labcoats!»

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The Shins at Colchester Arts Centre, Thu 15 Jul

Review by Colin Weston

New Mexico hits old Essex... whatever will the outcome be?»

TROT

(Not) As Solid As A Rock (Of Travolta)

News by Colin Weston

Oxford band Rock Of Travolta have decreased their numbers somewhat...»

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The Hives - Walk Idiot Walk

Review by Colin Weston

After a short absence, the Swedes are back to remind us of their existence. But has the money and fame mellowed the boys?»

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DiS Hits TMF!

In Depth by Colin Weston

DiS makes a raid on a summer festival...»

Random Festival

DiS Goes Camping: Festival Round Up

In Depth by Colin Weston

With festival season fast approaching we thought we would go around the country and highlight a few of those festivals that don't have massive sponsorship backing, but great line-ups for you to check out.»

Clearfall

Clearfall - Howlateitwas EP

Review by Colin Weston

Glasgow is becoming a veritable hotbed of talent at the moment and here is yet another of the hordes set to invade south of the border.»

Story Of The Year Get Godsmack-ed!

News by Colin Weston

Two american bands with egos, one stage, one set of fans... sounds like Pimms o clock!»