domgourlay has written the following articles:
LuvU4Lyf is a pristine introduction to the darkly perverse world of Manchester's Pins. »
If you hadn't already guessed, A Place To Bury Strangers are in town and judging by the startled expressions on the faces of the Harley's bar staff, their soundcheck has already left a lasting impression.»
Mention the name Ringo Deathstarr and it's fair to say the words 'My', 'Bloody' and 'Valentine' won't be far behind.»
All of us here at Drowned In Sound have engaged in something of a love-love relationship with Brooklyn sonic nihilists A Place To Bury Strangers ever since their self-titled first record landed on the doormat some five years ago. »
Last weekend, DiS headed across the channel to the virtually tax-free haven that is Jersey. Here's what we saw and heard for our sins...»
What makes Stealing Sheep so appealing is the timeless nature of their music.»
As a contestant on The X Factor in 2010, Aiden Grimshaw lasted six weeks...»
Anyone expecting or at least wanting Gemini part two shouldn't be too disappointed.»
Livers barely in tact and sleep a forgotten pastime, Drowned In Sound's Daniel O'Dell and Dom Gourlay bring you their hits and misses from the final day at this year's Leeds Festival. »
Having survived day one of this year's Leeds Festival, Drowned In Sound's men on the frontline Daniel O'Dell and Dom Gourlay are back with a round-up of the good and not so good happenings from the second day. »
It's August Bank Holiday weekend and it's raining, which can only mean one thing: Leeds Festival. While this year's line-up can best be described as a mixed bag, it hasn't deterred DiS from turning out in force. Here, Daniel O'Dell and Dom Gourlay describe some of the highs and lows from the first day's festivities. »
One of the annual highlights of the DiS festival calendar is the Summer Sundae Weekender. Held in the grounds of Leicester's De Montfort Hall and surrounding gardens, it's now firmly established itself as one of the UK's leading "boutique" festivals. »
Having just played Montreal's Osheaga Festival over the first weekend in August, DiS caught up with Sune Rose Wagner via telephone in his New York apartment.»
An essential addition to anyone's collection...»
Given time, and with a bit more focus on quality control, Spector may just realise their obvious potential. »
Stockholm based duo I Break Horses are a bit of an anomaly when it comes to talking about themselves in public.»
In a climate of clones and copyists, it makes a refreshing change to highlight a collective of artists creating something truly unique at every turn. Step forward Origamibiro»
As one of the original members of Belle & Sebastian's transition from being a solo project for Stuart Murdoch to the bonafide group that's existed for the best part of two decades, Stevie Jackson has experienced more ups than downs despite the fickle nature of the music industry. »
While not perfect, Leisure far outweighs the "clumsy" and "unfocused" tags it found itself saddled with upon release, and indeed has actually stood the test of time better than some of Blur's most celebrated works, Parklife included...»
Naming your band after an undertaker in a Dylan Thomas radio drama probably draws several preconceptions as to what said band may sound like. Which is why it's something of a mystery London-based five-piece Evans The Death - their moniker shared with the aforementioned grave digger in 'Under Milk Wood' - find themselves associated with the C86 revival/twee scene.»
The summer may have been a complete washout but that still hasn't curtailed the musical treats that continue to engulf Nottingham's fair city. Here, Drowned In Sound's man around Nottingham and the East Midlands takes a look at the latest releases and happenings within the region over the coming weeks... »
A black celebration of Ceremony's own making...»
Better late than never, here's Drowned In Sound's best bits from Sunday's (at long last) final day sunfest at Latitude festival courtesy of Dom Gourlay. »
As the most unique festival of its kind on these shores, Indietracks continues to go from strength to strength.»
It may have rained all day and most of last night here in not-so-sunny Suffolk, but that didn't dampen Drowned In Sound's collective spirits. Here with the highs and lows of Saturday's busy schedule at Latitude festival, Andrzej Lukowski and Dom Gourlay relive their best and worst moments from day two. »
Drowned In Sound are media partners at this year's Latitude festival, bringing you interviews, sessions and daily updates from the site. Here, DiS editor Sean Adams and DiS veteran Dom Gourlay relive their highs and lows from Friday's bill. »
Left to their own devices, O Children may well deliver that timeless classic they so dearly desire to make. That Apnea just falls short is nothing to be ashamed of. »
As the classically-inspired instrumental 'Cavern Worship' brings Julian Plenti Lives... to a close; all shuffling pianos and dense, cavernous drumbeats; we're still no closer to discovering what really makes Paul Banks tick.»
As reunion shows go; and let's be honest, there've been so many these past few years; this is up there with the best of them, which considering DiS walked in fearing a car crash of epic proportions and walked out pleasantly surprised, is no mean feat. »
With Canines Shrag have delivered a more mature record than either of its predecessors...»
