Live Report: Live Transmission - Joy Division Reworked @ Colston Hall, Bristol 25/9/13
Touching something as treasured as the Joy Division back catalogue is a risky business but tonight's re-working is something of a different approach...»
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Lorde - Pure Heroine
Lorde has taken everything that's wrong with today's chart toppers and turned it on its head.»
The Growlers - Not. Psych!
Whilst 'Humdrum Blues' is a stand-out, pop fuelled track, the rest of the offerings on this EP are a little lacklustre.»
Drowned in Bristol #14: Autumn 2013 ft Rise Records, Trust Fund, Spectres and The Naturals
New acts, the return of The Croft, some great Rise Records in stores... it's going to be a busy autumn in Bristol, for sure! »
"Bigger questions are definitely circling" - DiS Meets Laura Veirs
Laura Veirs has had a crazy few years. After releasing Tumble Bee - an album of children's song covers - and Hello I Must Be Going - a delightfully instrumental movie soundtrack, her latest release sees her back to her roots.»
Laura Veirs - Warp & Weft
Warp & Weft may not be a huge leap forward, but what's wrong with sticking to what you know when it sounds this good? »
Drowned in Bristol #13 - Oliver Wilde, Henry Green, Hello Lazarus
In the midst of a heat-wave we can often forget about all the brilliant musical happenings going on. Most of us are busy with BBQs and pub gardens – plus, being crammed into a venue sweatbox isn’t the most ideal situation. Nevertheless, Bristol has some f»
Oliver Wilde - A Brief Introduction to Unnatural Light Years
As striking as it is beautiful, on A Brief Introduction to Unnatural Light Years Oliver Wilde has crafted something truly unique.»
Jimmy Eat World - Damage
Jimmy Eat World are a band that should be beyond mediocre offerings but sadly, there's just one too many on Damage. »
Drowned in Bristol #12
The twelfth installment of our local scene report from Bristol...»
Arcane Roots - Blood & Chemistry
Blood & Chemistry is a sound debut that despite its flaws, will whole-heartedly be welcomed by alternative rock fans. »
"'I'm a citizen of the world and I deal in emotions" - DiS meets Ghostpoet
Ghostpoet is a humble man. Despite the huge success of his Mercury nominated debut Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam back in 2011, he's firmly remained himself. His simple, stripped back and honest approach is unlike any other artist around, making his second album Some Say I So I Say Light a very anticipated release indeed. »
Drowned in Bristol: Record Store Day 2013 special
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when we all get up especially early on a Saturday morning and try to nab our favourite exclusive releases before the ebay-nit-pickers do; the time of year when indie record shops rejoice at their profits but »
Drowned in Bristol #11
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to the much-loved Si Truss, who has been taking care of all your Bristol needs for the past few columns. He has entrusted me with the DiS Bristol baton and I can only hope I’ll be able to fill his boots. So, here goes...»