Viva La ...Revolution! Pure Reason... to tour as Oceansize support
OMG! OMG! Take me to prog rock heaven baby 'cos Pure Reason Revolution have confirmed five shows with the frankly awesome Oceansize!»
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Do Me Bad Things - What's Hideous?
You may remember them rocking our birthday party last year. You may remember us tipping them for big things this year. And now, with the album due soon their assualt on pop world raises just one question for Anthony Gibbons "what exactly is hideous: this record or my hairy arse?"»
Doves at Cambridge Corn Exchange, Sat 12 Mar
What these people need is a damn good kick up the arse, and Doves deliver.»
The Explosion - Here I Am
Judging by the strident tone and pleading vocals of 'Here I Am' it's clear 'US underground rock band' The Explosion are angry, young men. Quite what irks them one isn't sure, after all they've just signed a mega bucks record deal, Zane Lowe likes them, and they can sleep sound at night knowing their own record label, Tarantula, gave a helping hand to The Distllers. Perhaps it could be the thought of touring with Good Charlotte, and let's face it, that would be upsetting enough.»
The National - Abel
'Abel' is essentially Johnny Cash singing with The Bad Seeds and there can be no higher praise then that. Yet, we'll praise it some more, not only because it sounds so damn good but also because it boasts a New Order style bass line which makes it forlon, and funky, all at once. Neat trick.»
Pure Reason Revolution, Fans Of Kate at Harlow The Square, Fri 04 Mar
Harlow provides location for Friday night fun and thrills. Who'da thunk it?»
The Modern - Eastern Bloc EP
The Modern, led by the unlikely named Chi Tudor-Hart, are supposedly from London's New Cross, look like a low rent 1980s tribute band, and sound like Younger Younger 28s but without the irony. Yes, that bad.»
New Order - Krafty
If one was indeed up at the break of day, trying to get to work before it got too late, and driving down a more-than-likely crowded road, this is NOT the sort of thing one would wish to hear on a freezing Monday morning in Farnborough.»
Stereophonics - Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
Stereophonics stay off the drugs, bring in the machines and 'do a U2'... or do they?»
"I've lifted enough amps in my life. I think I've suffered enough."
Nirvana. There we said it. Nine Black Alps will no doubt groan collectively at the very mention of the name. Yet, the influence of Seattle's finest infuses infectious new single 'Shot Down' with pure, punk rock adrenaline, an angry energy which fuels Nine Black Alps live, driving them on even when they are virtually on their knees with 'flu, as they were in Cambridge when DiS went to meet them at the run down local polytechnic.»
Phantom Buffalo - Shishimumu
Hailing from Portland, Maine, USA, Phantom Buffalo seemingly inhabit a dope-fuelled world illustrated by 'Mad' magazine listening to a downbeat, off kilter soundtrack recorded on an ancient two inch analogue tape.»
Visionstate - Demo
This is a band growing in confidence - on stage as well off - and creating their own sound which isn't so much a breath of fresh air, more like a force nine gale. God only knows what they'll sound like in another six months time.»
"We're a bit like The Monkees... but without being twats"
Birmingham’s Editors have been compared to Echo & The Bunnymen or - sigh, how obvious? - Joy Division. Don’t be fooled. Sure, Editors have their earnest side but these are not gloomy men moping about in long coats. No sir.»
Edwyn Collins very ill
'A Girl Like You' singer/songwriter, former Orange Juice member, and producer, seriously ill after suffering a brain haemorrhage.»
The Bravery announce UK dates. Honest!
Experts predict rush on hair gel ahead of Noo Yawk foursome's arrival in May.»
REM cancel Sheffield & Glasgow shows
EXCLUSIVE! Illness forces cancellation of Sheffield and Glasgow shows, their first in nine years.»
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds - Get Ready For Love
Frankly brilliant opening track to 'Abbatoir Blues' unleashed as kiddie scaring single.»
Hell Is For Heroes - Models For The Programme
Lyrically ambiguous yet breathlessly energetic new single from former major label employees.»
The House Of Love - Love You Too Much
A reunited Guy Chadwick & Terry Bickers make like it's 1989 on so-so new single.»
Engineers - Forgiveness
Shhh! Engineers at work.»
Towers... Cambridge gig chaos
EXCLUSIVE! 'London's most controversial band' cause thousands of pounds worth of damage, and face criminal charges, after Cambridge gig ends in chaos.»
Editors - Bullets
Timeless stuff from Birmingham's Editors»
The Dears, Ambulance Ltd at Norwich Waterfront, Tue 25 Jan
Can The Dears deliver in Norwich? Find out here.»
The 22-20s - Such A Fool
Lincoln lads re-release with added go-faster stripes & top Spiritualized remix.»
BSP get busy: album, single, shows announced
Brighton bird watching types go back to nature. Plus new single & album details (with new release dates) and - AND! - UK tour dates. Woof!»
Har Mar Superstar - Body Request
Shy, retiring, singer/songwriter reveals new folk direction. Nah, not really...»
Feeder - Tumble And Fall
Feeder's Grant Nicholas seen hanging out with Coldplay's Chris Martin and Travis' Fran Healey. Mmm wonder what their new single sounds like then?»
Long-View - Coming Down / When You Sleep
Winchester based songsmiths return with 'old' yet a very nice song and a half arsed 'newie'.»
Weddos, Wierdos & Welshies: Peel Night At Maida Vale
DiS gatecrashes the Peel party at BBC's Maida Vale studios and sees The Wedding Present's first live set in seven years, marvels at Belle & Sebastian, gawps at PJ Harvey and ogles Mary Anne Hobbs. Woof. Ahem... Plus Coxon & Albarn seen in same room together along with Hefner, Trencher, Melys and more. Read on.»
Maida Vale packed for Peel Night
Fans and bands pay tribute to the legend live from Maida Vale.»