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Articles
derekrocks has written the following articles:
DiS Meets Le Guess Who's Bob van Heur
We speak to the co-founder of one of Europe's best, most acclaimed festival.»
Le Guess Who? Preview - Ones To Watch
DiS' bands to watch at the forthcoming Le Guess Who? festival.»
DiS Meets Reichenbach Falls
Abe Davis talks about the graft behind his craft, the realities of being independent, and being big in Japan.»
21 Song Salute: Lee Hazlewood
Ahead of a tribute concert at the Barbican, biographer Wyndham Wallace picks Hazlewood's finest moments.»
Lee, Myself & I: America's Lost Legend
Wyndham Wallace's loving memoir brings one of America's lost legends back to life.»
DiS partners with Le Guess Who? - Final Line-Up Announced
DiS is proud to announce a partnership with one of Europe's most acclaimed, diverse music festivals.»
DiS Meets Ronnie Vannucci, Jr.
The Killers' drummer talks about his second solo outing as Big Talk, and the restless spirit that keeps him busy.»
Northern Exposure: DiS Does Træna Festivalen 2015
Derek Robertson heads to the most remote music festival in the world.»
Beach House - Depression Cherry
The cumulative effect is to lure the listener into a sense of bliss»
My Secret World: The Story of Sarah Records
The Field Mice, Another Sunny Day... the list of talented and influential bands who called Sarah Records home is long and distinguished...»
Chastity Belt - Time to Go Home
Four women growing up, finding their voice, and confronting the world unflinchingly on their own terms.»
This Boy Still Shouts: DiS Meets Paul Weller
Derek Robertson discussed the Modfather's new record, and found the fires raging as fiercely as ever.»
Hot Fuzz: DiS Meets Hinds
Spend any time in their company, and one thing becomes clear; Hinds are determined to make 2015 their year.»
Collectible Capitalism: Vinyl in the Age of Narcissism
The “vinyl resurgence” and any growing interest in supporting music with hard cash is to be applauded, but art and commerce are rarely happy bedfellows.»
Eastern Delights: DiS Meets Pinkshinyultrablast
Derek Robertson chats to the Russian quintet who have forged their own path of “researched spaces between ambient, heavy guitar and pop music”.»
People Change: Future Islands are just getting started
There’s nothing forced or fashionable about it; it’s exceptional well-crafted pop, full of joyous melodies and rich soul grooves.»
Hard to Explain: DiS Meets Julian Casablancas + The Voidz
Notoriously reluctant to talk about himself, his life, or his music, Derek Robertson attempts to get Julian Casablancas to open up about his new musical project, The Voidz.»
Peace - Happy People
Happy People should be the final nail in the coffin in the idea that quirky, photogenic outsiders who surround themselves with easily impressed teenage fans can automatically be moulded into something worthwhile.»
dEUS - Selected Songs 1994-2014
As always with dEUS, the best thing is to let yourself be swept along, not question too much, and just enjoy the ride.»
Think of the children: Do we need age ratings for music videos?
Jude Clarke and Derek Robertson discuss the pilot scheme to add age ratings to music videos...»
Don't Touch That Doyle: East India Youth on his Mercury nominated debut LP
From his Southampton bedroom to his televised Mercury prize performance: William Doyle chats about the influence of Factory Floor, his almost ready second album and more.»
Portugal's Semibreve Festival 2014: The DiS Review
Thirteen artists, some pioneers in their field, all critically lauded. It’s a bold move to hang the appeal of an international festival on such a narrow stratum of music but Braga, Portugal’s Semibreve shows no sign of compromise»
Ace of Bass: DiS Meets Royal Blood
Derek Robertson talks to the duo about a year of highs, top secret pedals, and the release of their debut album...»
Royal Blood's track by track guide to their debut album
Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher give us an exclusive track by track guide to their debut album..»
DiS Meets Karen Gwyer: "My child is my child, but he did not make the record"
Dark, swirling, moody. There are many adjectives that could be used to describe Karen Gwyer’s intensely layered electro...»
DiS meets Luke Sital Singh: "I’m a big worrier and people-pleaser"
Derek Robertson talks to Luke Sital Singh about dealing with criticism, definitions of success, and what makes covering David Bowie so difficult...»
The Vines - Wicked Nature
At this point they’re just grinding metal.»
The Kooks - Listen
Quite possibly the worst thing you’ll hear all year.»
Album Stream: dEUS' Tom Barman and CJ Bolland's 2nd Magnus LP
Elegant dance music with a twist. Where Neon Goes to Die also features a guest appearance from Editors' Tom Smith.»