Mondo.NYC 2016: The DiS Review
We hit the Big Apple to investigate the inaugural edition of a brand new event»
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Mondo.NYC 2016: The DiS Preview
There's a new kid on the block in NYC's festival scene.»
Live review: The Who, BST in Hyde Park, 26/06/15
It stood up as a fitting milestone in a 50-year career»
DiS meets Idris Elba: "I can’t call myself a musician really…I’m more of a curator of music"
James Atherton learns a little more about Idris the musician, Idris the actor, and his longer term plans in the two disciplines...»
John Grant on the ‘dream come true’ of contributing to the Elton John reissue
John Grant talks about his take on 'Sweet Painted Lady" on the forthcoming reissue of Elton John's classic album...»
John Grant on Timberlake, Bruno Mars and his BRITs 2014 nomination
DiS caught up with John to to talk about his BRIT nomination for International Male Solo Artist...»
Bill Callahan - Dream River
It would also be a loss should Bill Callahan fall into the role of respected institution, leaving that nagging doubt behind about just how much more could have been achieved. »
Coldplay - Live 2012
It’s fair to say that the fireworks, confetti canons and those infamous wristbands all attest to a group about as far removed from the dour Mercury nominees of yore as possible. »
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Meat and Bone
Against such a strong back catalogue, Meat and Bone looks set to go down as an addendum rather than a milestone..»
Martin Creed - Love to You
Martin Creed’s unfettered approach of ignoring the standard constraints one would normally ascribe to rock music has also led to something sufficiently different to be of note, and sufficiently well-executed to be worthwhile.»
Gaz Coombes - Here Come the Bombs
The mutton chopped wonder has pulled off quite a clever trick; deploying enough of the Supergrass sound to keep the die-hard fans happy, but also mixing in sufficient experimentation to keep things fresh and interesting.»
Hanne Hukkelberg - Featherbrain
Unlike the recent offering from the Nordic’s most famous musical export there is no technical wizardry at work here, no apps and no iPads, just heartfelt song-writing grounded in honesty and intimacy. And that voice.»
Craig Finn - Clear Heart Full Eyes
Despite its flaws this first solo offering is a human record; brave and honest, both in content and purpose. »
"I never had a strategy": Leonard Cohen launches new album
Leonard Cohen was in fine form on Wednesday night when he chatted with Jarvis Cocker in front of a theatre crammed full of what seemed like every music and cultural editor going. »
Emmy the Great, Tim Wheeler - This Is Christmas
It’s difficult not to feel a little Scrooge-like when dismissing a Christmas album, particularly one made by a likeable pair of talented musicians clearly out to have fun over and above creating something that will last through the ages.»
The Chap - We Are the Best
For all the efforts made by The Chap to downplay their achievements, the reality is that they have written some fantastic songs. »
Golden Filter - Syndromes
If The Golden Filter wanted the music to stand separately from the film, then more guidance was needed from the band rather than the director.»
The Kooks - Junk of the Heart
In the grand scheme of things, The Kooks are making decent cash and doing a job that, whilst potentially unedifying and morally questionable, is still eminently more enjoyable than your average. Whatever the case, there’s no doubt we all know they could have done more. »
Mara Carlyle - Floreat
A more than respectable artefact, seven year gap or otherwise.»
The Felice Brothers - Celebration, Florida
While individual sections and tracks can be satisfying, when combined as an album the experience is confusing and ultimately slightly frustrating.»
13&God - Own Your Ghost
It’s impossible not to admire the dedication and commitment to an aesthetic that both parties clearly believe in. »
Agnes Obel - Philharmonics (deluxe edition)
This re-release will hopefully serve to give an assured and richly textured debut the additional attention it deserves.»
Miles Kane - Colour of the Trap
The sound of a confident yet respectful songwriter.»
UNKLE - Only the Lonely
There is a tendency to feel that UNKLE are an outfit trading on past glories, garnering critical and public attention as a result of their collaborators rather than artistic merit. »
Cornershop - Cornershop & The Double-O Groove Of
A labour of love, and a record that that deserves more exposure than it’s probably going to get.»
Luke Rathborne - Luke Rathborne
There is clear potential within this eponymous release, but whilst Rathborne can sing well and pen some half-decent tunes, he will need to work harder at the latter, and apply more rigorous quality control to the former, before he can legitimately stand amongst those whose music he seems set to emulate. »
Holton's Opulent Oog - Love in the Mist
Fans of Holton's Opulent Oog’s first album, allegedly made for £100, might be content with this second offering, albeit a little disappointed.»