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As press releases for bands go, this is a classic! Before I even start the review I'll quote what I have received :- 'You remember Divine Brown don't you? Hugh Grant certainly does.' The band also have a rather odd connection to DiS as well :- i) The band's single 'Brown Got Da Power' »
Girls rock! I know, very monosyllabic but it is true and when it comes to girls with attitude, well that is even better. From the UK's capital via a mini adventure (check the band's profile) come Cheerleader and with their debut single comes the bile and vitriol missing from the punk rock scene at the mom»
The dust has settled and the bands are confirmed for the first Dis gig in Essex!
Drowned In Sound vs. Do Something Pretty
Thursday 20th March 2003
The Soundhouse, 25 Military Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1AD
Tel: 01206 562453 »
These are unashamedly one of my favourite bands, so when I was reliably informed they had gone a bit more 'pop' with their new stuff, to say I was a little preturbed would be an understatement. But I need not have worried. The new single has it all. Firstly it has a kick ass foottap-tastic tune with space age key»
The Jackass phenom has been quite amazing. I mean, look at the concept: several guys doing stuff that even the criminally insane (Marilyn fans), chemically imbalanced (Mansun fans) or socially retarded (Marilyn Manson fans) would not consider doing, especially as a 'bit of fun.' Now taking into con»
Serafin are infamous around London. Hard working, constantly touring and infectious tunes that rock like the proverbial female hound! I caught up with them on their latest tour, supporting chart raiding pop rockers Feeder, just as they came off stage to find out the truth about Dave Grohl, goldfish and M»
The Drownedinsound version of Care In The Community is to spread even further, this time infecting North Essex with a regular night at the Colchester Soundhouse! The newly renevated venue formerly known as The Twist and top bloke Sean »
Those loveable indie-pop scamps The Bluetones are back with a new single, album, nationwide tour and a brand new track free for downloading! The band hit the road in mid-March and finish off on the 22nd May in London with a tour that goes to almost all venues a band possibly could go to! The band will rele»
You had thought they had gone away but oh no, the 'sexiest all girl punk band' from Yorkshire are back with another 5 track CD. 'Pretty In Punk' has the girls back in 2-3 chord action with those sickly sweet vocals but, unlike the debut, it looks like Amanda (vox and guitars) has sat down and actual»
It appears that opinions of InMe are very much divided. But in this writer's opinion, the chart-raiding band from Essex are the best rock act this island has produced in fucking ages. From the opening strains of 'UnderDos»
The DedBeat Weekender has been rescheduled from November 2002 and the new date and location are now confirmed. The DedBeat Weekender is now taking place between Friday February 28th and Sunday March 2nd in the ultra-rockin location of the Pontin's Holiday Village at Hemsby. »
US punkers Ozma (who sound just a bit like the mighty Weezer) are back with their third album later in the year. Titled 'Spending Time On The Borderline', it was produced by Chris Fudurich (who has worked with Finch & Nada Surf) and will be the bands first exclusive release on Kung Fu Records. It's »
Colchester's 'second' venue has undergone a name change and has a new guy in charge with big plans. The Twist has now been renamed to The Soundhouse and Sean Hudson has been bought in to take charge of the venue. Sean was previously working at the recently closed Army & Navy in Chelmsford and carries behin»
As a general rule of thumb, Christmas singles are all naff, right? With the exception of The Pogues, Santa Claus Is On The Dole by the Spitting Image team, and maybe (at a push) Mel & Kim's adaptation of Rocking Around The Christmas Tree, there have been some real stinkers (see Clif»
I differ from the other writers on the site slightly or so I feel. It seems most are influenced by Nirvana, Pavement, Joy Division etc, you know, bands who most class as an influence, the ones that are diverse enough from the mainstream to be changing. When it comes to me however, I was influenced by Erasure,»
Contrary to popular belief, Vanessa White (ex-Twist) has not joined Hyper Hyper Girl Lover on a permenant basis yet. Despite helping on the bands last single/video and appearing live with them at The Garage earlier in the week and the announcement on the »
Old school rapper Coolio is playing 3 UK shows including one in Colchester, of all places! Famous for hits such as '1,2,3,4 Sumpin New' and the classic 'Gangstas' Paradise', the dreadlocked superstar has been kinda quiet recently but it would appear he is gearing up for a return in 2003 with »
Watching a band progress is an adventure. Whether it be your mates getting a support slot with a semi-name indie band in Camden to a band you saw at a dingy club in Romford getting signed by Sony, it goes to show that sometimes, just sometimes, the bands you have belief in can make it! The band is Jesse James, a»
Remember back when I did my Outkast review and I said it would take something special to beat that for being my single of the year? Well that was destroyed in just 1 minute and 26 seconds. Liam Lynch is a more or less unheard of in the UK. He created Sifl & Ollie (the talking socks on M»
"When we played Glasgow there were only ten people" - Conor (Kinesis) Lets start with some facts. Firstly, Kinesis fucking rule and are the future of UK rock whether you like it or not! Secondly, UK band The Beatings are not Americans - as advertised by the venue. So, who is here to see this»
Slough, not exactly the first place you would think of when asked about hotbeds of talent but something is stirring there, and they are called Sensus. Their new CD showcases the talent that has got people like Ronan Chris Murphy (produced Weezer & Tool) offering their services, hand over fist»
N.B. - This is an album review of every track which I feel is essential... sorry if it bores you to sleep! I am such a sucker for cover versions of songs. Some see it as a lack of originality, a purge of other's material but when you see bands like The Candyskins covering 'She Don't Use J»
Now, before I say anything, I have put all my sympathy for the band aside (that went at Leeds when the crowd gathered like a freak show which still makes my blood boil!) and I am going to review this for the song that it is. Diverting yourself from one sound to another is all fine and dandy, but when it makes you»
Dis towers is in mourning with the news that one of the founder writers, Rachelle Ansell, has been involved in a fatal car crash. Of French descent, Rachelle was there from the start with her opinionated style of writing and never looked back. From my first encounter with her on the net turning in to a bat»
This is possibly one of the longest times any band has had to wait for a review from my lame ass. Due to circumstances beyond my control (HONEST!!!), this review is nearly 5 months to the day in the making and I am almost ashamed I kept a band this good away from you this long! First off, if anyone tells »
Without DiS' 2nd birthday approaching on October 1st, we thought it was about time we went over things that've gone up on the site over the past year. So to kick us off, here's Colin's guide to the free streams, video's and mp3s that we've had in E-CONTENT... As you may or may not know, I am the head »
Eminems' days in the spotlight are set to continue with his forthcoming movie set to hit the big screen.
Titled '8 Miles' the film is a 'semi-autobiographical account of Eminem's rise to stardom' (although which half is true is up to you to decide!) »
Former lead singer of Rage Agsinst The Machine, Zack De La Rocha, is working with Nine Inch Nails driving force Trent Reznor on his new solo album. The album is being recorded in Trent's New Orleans studio, and despite now being 2 years in the making, there is still no details of a release date. Zac»
Kevin Bales, drummer with Spiritualized, is currently in hospital in Nottingham recovering from leukemia. After the band returned from a tour of Australia, Kevin fell ill and was admitted for tests, being diagnosed soon after. The band had to cancel a gig in Norway but will however still play Leeds»
Superb Scottish band The Magnificents are to play this weekend and have several great support slots upcoming. Following on from supporting Mogwai at the trail end of last year, the band will be performing live at Nice N' Sleazys in Glasgow as part of the Bunkdada Music & Arts Event. Th»
