Deerhoof acting offensive on new album
We weren’t sure if you knew already, but Deerhoof have a new album out this autumn. It’s called Offend Maggie. Are you Maggie? Yes? Sod you»
Articles
TheBoyDeadly has written the following articles:
Cut Copy join bill for Loop Festival
Cut Copy have glided onto the bill for this year’s Loop Festival»
Britain's Got Talent winner makes record labels redundant as Mint Royale head to number one
Mint Royale's take on 'Singing in the Rain' is set to top the UK singles charts this weekend on downloads alone, becoming the first song to ever do so without any record company sweat whatsoever»
New Swan Lake record finished, according to Spencer Krug
Swan Lake, the project involving members of Frog Eyes, Destroyer, The New Pornographers, Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown, have finished recording their new album, according to Spencer Krug»
Joanna Newsom, Wild Beasts, Lykke Li and The Coral among new Latitude additions
A number of acts have been confirmed to appear at this year’s Latitude festival in Suffolk»
David Cronenberg's Wife ready new album
London grumps David Cronenberg’s Wife will release a new album this summer»
Those Dancing Days singer will kiss you for money
Salacious stuff from the DrownedinSound newsroom today as we bring you word that Linnea Jönsson, singer with jolly Swedish popsters Those Dancing Days, is auctioning off a KISS on popular internet site eBay»
Paul Weller in conversation: an influence and his own
Paul Weller was born 50 years ago last Sunday. Next month he releases his ninth solo album, 22 Dreams. DiS finds out what's still motivating him»
Crystal Castles in UK tour furore
Still haven’t realised that Crystal Castles transcend the narrow confines of Barley-boy hipsterdom? Get educated when the duo return to round up unbelievers on yet another set of UK dates»
Sea freaks: fancy dress theme for Bestival announced
As is customary, this year’s Bestival – held on the Isle of the Wight from the 5th ‘til the 7th of September – has at its devious core a fancy dress theme. What does Rob Da Bank want you to be in 2008? ‘30,000 Freaks Under the Sea’»
Jeremy Warmsley, Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man. and more for Transgressive's first Hot Summer Tour
Transgressive have announced the line-up to their first ever ‘Hot Summer Tour’, which will take place on the stages of venues across the UK»
Venn Festival announces pair of late additions
A couple of names have been tacked on to the bill for this year’s Venn festival at the last minute»
Scruffy hip-hop to blame for English gun crime, says Tricky - UPDATE: science agrees
Tricky has, unsurprisingly, spoken out against violent crime in England, adding that hip hop “has to take some responsibility for the gun culture we’ve got over here”»
Mystery Jets, White Williams and HEALTH inshops lead Pure Groove relaunch celebrations
Hooray! Pure Groove are opening their new shop on the 2nd of June. They will then proceed to spend the rest of the month celebrating that fact. Again, hooray»
A Week in Drowned in Sound: 23/05/08
Choicest cuts»
Sell outs Fleet Foxes add second London show
Fleet Foxes will play an extra London date next week after their co-headline show with Beach House at the ULU sold out»
Just what are Primal Scream up to?
As announced in the DiS office two minutes ago, there’s going to be a new Primal Scream album out this summer»
Readers! Elbow want to answer YOUR questions: any last requests?
Elbow want your questions for answering, curious DrownedinSound readers»
Munch Munch: tour more, record Radio 1 session
Munch Munch are touring a lot this summer - the band also recorded a live session for Huw Stephens' Radio 1 show last night (22 May)»
PWEI: David Byrne and Dirty Projectors link on new Red Hot comp
Two collaborative efforts from David Byrne and Dirty Projectors (pictured) will lead an all-star (indie) cast on a new charity compilation produced by The National’s Aaron and Bryce Dessner»
volcano! putting finishing touches to new album
volcano! are currently polishing off their second album it readiment for its release this summer»
Watch: new Weezer video plus exclusive single details
The video for Weezer's new single plus exclusive single details»
Gang of Four announce first new single for 13 years
They may’ve lost a pair of founding members earlier this month, but Gang of Four have already re-grouped and today announced the release of their first single in 13 years»
Creep: Liars reveal Radiohead tour demands, wax lyrical
Liars <3 Radiohead 4eva»
Wild Beasts, Archie Bronson, Lightspeed and Eugene: Domino are going to Green Man
A clutch of Domino recording artists have been tacked on to the bill for this year’s Green Man festival»
WIN! Signed reissue of Mogwai’s Young Team debut
Mogwai are reissuing a deluxe version of their seminal debut album Young Team on Monday (26 May). Win a signed copy in our comp, and find a free track at our Drownloads 'blog»
Gnarls Barkley announce London dates
Guess what? Gnarls Barkley will make up for dates lost to the scourge of personal problems with three newly-announced London shows»
Secret Garden Party: Saint Etienne, Lykke Li, El Perro del Mar and more added
Dozens of new names will be providing entertainment at this year’s Secret Garden Part»
Bon Iver, Richard Hawley and more for End of the Road 2008
Bon Iver and Richard Hawley are perhaps the biggest names to be added to the bill for this summer’s End of the Road festival»
Vetiver roll out on UK tour tomorrow ahead of new album
Vetiver are heading out on their UK tour tomorrow night, as they gear up for the release of new album Thing of the Past»