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Sweden's Pirate Party - yes, Pirate - has won a seat in the European Union Elections. The party, which has campaigned against copyright laws, won 7.1% of the overall vote in the country, which has translated into a seat in the European Parliament.»
Quite popular among DiSers Canadian with a Dutch name, Chad VanGaalen has announced the release date of the début of his electronica alter-ego, Black Mold.»
Locomotive-themed indie-pop festival Indietracks have confirmed that their Sunday headliner will be none other than Scottish four-piece leg-ends, Teenage Fanclub. They'll play the outdoor - Elefant - stage. We all know lovely pop music and steam trains g»
This may be a complete coincidence, but it's a pretty striking one. From this evidence at least, it appears Ms Roux - that well known French surname - is drawing more than just an 'influence' from Monsieur Tellier.»
The Southbank Centre have announced the final additions and updates for the Ornette Coleman curated Meltdown Festival.»
Plenty of goodness to choose from this week, we've had a whole raft of albums reviews, mostly well received records and then the Brand Neu! compilation. Phoenix and Future Of The Left both scored 9s, as did Camera Obscura. Funny what a little sunshine does to people's moods, eh? Anyway, in the time honoured tradition of representation of DiS's content - both editorial and board-wise - here's the week in the form of a Spotify playlist. Get it here.»
In a move that is sure to break our front-page swear filter once more, ATP have added five new bands to the line-up for the Nightmare Before Christmas.»
Worriedaboutsatan's first LP is hour's worth of creepy, organic, nearly always-tension-building electronic ambience which certainly owes as much, if not more, to the hidden influences as the obvious ones.»
Ever since Handel's Water Music, the relationship between H20 and the musical form has been inseparable. Stick Aim's Cold Water Music on that list too. The tradition is all set to be continued with in the good ol' fashioned way of gigs on boats this summer.»
Rapper-cum-actor Mos Def has revealed all about his new album, something he seems pretty happy about.»
Leeds trio Sky Larkin recently went across the pond to the U.S.A and Canada. On their travels they met the legendary - no exaggeration - Nardwuar, AKA The Human Serviette. Here's what happened.»
Not-really-Welsh-but-went-to-University-in-Cardiff seven-piece, Los Campesinos!, have announced the departure of Aleks from the band.»
Sheffield Superstars the Arctic Monkeys have made good on their promise to release their new album before the Leeds and Reading festivals.»
We really have been spoilt for choice in May. I know, we (I) may have expressed very similar sentiments back for this same feature in April but that was over-enthusiasm at a decent-ish month for music. This month, however, has genuinely been filled with fantastic records. It's hard to narrow it down too much, but here's a pick of the best.»
Fever Ray alias Karin Dreijer Andersson is coming your way in the not-too distant future, playing festivals and headline shows alike.»
Click below for the trailer for Upside Down: The Story Of Creation Records starring The Jesus And Mary Chain, Oasis and some Scottish bloke called Alan.»
Fans of fiddling genius Patrick Wolf who invested in his new album, The Bachelor will see a portion of the albums profits, after the £100,000 target required was met reports BBC 6 Music.»
That Welsh champion of music that is both good and new often at the same time, Huw Stephens, is releasing an iTunes digital compilation featuring the likes of Calories, Copy Haho, Hjaltalin, Banjo Or Freakout and Tubelord.»
Wavves lead-fella Nathan Williams has apologised for his on-stage near, if not actual, breakdown at Primavera festival this weekend.»
A selection of video tasties from the last few days and weeks for you. Thankfully none of them involve F.C. Barcelona or North Korean rockets, though the Pendulum one may have you yearning for destruction on an unprecedented scale.»
Depeche Mode lead singer Dave Gahan has had a malignant tumour removed, whilst Morrissey continues to be plagued by illness, cancelling the remaining Brixton dates on his tour.»
Though Stith's approach to the construction of a musical piece is almost novel, a struggle against familiarity is the biggest battle he faces. On what is heard tonight, in fits and starts, it won't be hard for a man of Stith's calibre to win this one.»
Joyous times to be had, festival goers, as Truck have announced the second delivery of bands to be added to their already pretty damned good line-up.»
It's always good to share and we at DiS love to share, especially in the form of competitions. Here's YOUR chance to win a limited edition Gang Gang Dance t-shirt.»
Doom/Dirge/Drone pioneer Stephen O'Malley - of Sunn O))) - has joined with writer Dennis Cooper for Jerk - a collaborative play by director Gisèle Vienne, Cooper and actor Jonathan Capdevielle.»
Basildon electro synth-poppers Depeche Mode have cancelled this Saturday's (May 30) 02 Arena show due to band leader Dave Gahan's gastroenteritis.»
As you may have noticed, it's Grizzly Bear Week on DiS, and we've got tonnes of exclusive content from the awesome foursome. This feature is arguably one of the best things we've ever run. Guitarist Daniel Rossen - also of Department of Eagles - gives a little introduction to this unique feature below.»
Friendly Fires are set to play a gig with a difference next month - the difference being that it's taken place in pitch black. Like, complete darkness. No light. Nada.»
Mister Misery himself, Morrissey, has cancelled more shows due to further illness. »
Exciting times for all you Beastie Boys fans. Not only have they been re-releasing and remastering their old records this year, but they've also set the name for their new record. The new LP will be called Hot Sauce Committee and is due to be released in September.»
