Youthmovie Touring Strategies
DiS faves Youthmovie Soundtrack Strategies, who've just released their debut mini album on Oxford's Quickfix Recordings, are out on an equally mini tour with The Edmund Fitzgerald.»
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Weezer Side Project Ink Deal
Weezer drummer Pat Wilson's 'side project' band of whom he's the frontman, The Special Goodness, have signed to Epitaph.»
The Jam to Reform? Rumour Mill Gathers Momentum
Wagging tongues by excited mod types suggest they will be playing anything between three and five nights at Knebworth.»
The Toilet Circuit Diaries #2: Jim Bob, Karmakops, Drat, Bloc Party
Here is a VERY small handful we can remember from hazy nights and hungover mornings, over the last month and a bit… Franz Ferdinand, Karmakops, Bloc Party, Silver Sun, Drat, and Jim Bob.»
TOTP to Relaunch With Rock/Indie Spinoff
Ailing 40-year-old BBC1 show ‘Top Of The Pops’ is getting yet another revamp late next month, as new producer Andi Peters takes over.»
No Doubt - It's My Life
Chances are, the influx of young fans No Doubt gained with the irritable ‘Don’t Speak’ won’t know the original version of this.»
6x7: London + Northampton Gigs Postponed
Six By Seven have been forced to postpone their London gig, which was due to take place this Wednesday (tomorrow! Erk) at Lock 17 (the venue formerly known as Dingwalls), as well as the Northampton Soundhouse show the following night. >:(
Silver Sun: The Return!
Silver Sun have just played their first gigs in four years. Their official return at the Camden Barfly last night was pre-empted by a sneaky secret warmup at the King’s Head in Crouch End on Friday.»
Alabama 3 Take the Last Train to Mashville on Tour
South London electro country stars Alabama 3 are supporting the release of their acoustic album, 'Last Train to Mashville', by heading on the road.»
The Fire Theft: First European Tour
The Fire Theft, the three-piece containing the founding members of Sunny Day Real Estate (and one fulltime Foo Fighter), have confirmed dates of their first European tour.»
Torqamada Singer Quits
Al Foxx, lead singer/guitarist of teenage hard riffing, Glasgow-based hair metallalers Torqamada, has left the band.»
The Robocop Kraus - Living With Other People
If they had a band, this is what Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker from ‘The Muppet Show’ would sound like.»
Turn, My Red Cell at London Camden Barfly, Thu 16 Oct
This band meant everything to me. Had I ever had any money, I would’ve crossed the land afar to see Turn.»
DiS London: More Giggage on Oct 28th
TONIGHT is the night of the last Club Fandango/DiS joint effort, as from December the DiS-London monthly 'showcase' affair upgrades to the Barfly...
Tues 28th October @ Dublin Castle: BOUVIER + THE FAVOURS + KARMAKOPS + GOLD CASH GOLD
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The Thrills at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Sun 12 Oct
The Thrills are a curious bunch. Naff, repetitive, whimsical pop one minute with ‘Santa Cruz’, jingly jangly Supernaturals styled Britpop the next. But for the people here tonight to see the band on their second sellout London date on the tour, it appears to be just what the doctor ordered.»
Still A Sunny Day?
It's the new chapter in the life of Jeremy Enigk, William Goldsmith and Nate Mendel. As founders of Sunny Day Real Estate, they’d recorded five albums, including the second-biggest seller on Sub Pop. After a rocky ten-year on-and-off relationship, they split for good. Out of the ashes rises The Fire Theft, and their self-titled debut album.»
Universal Jumps Into Bed With eBay
Universal Music Group yesterday announced they were teaming up with popular internet auction site, eBay, which has 75 million registered users.»
Bouncing Souls in the UK
Highly underrated punkers, Bouncing Souls, are coming back to the UK for some rare gigs.»
The Rock Of Travolta - Everything's Opened Up
Good lord! A Rock Of Travolta song with SINGING! Sellouts!»
F*cking Hell! It's Duran Duran!
Duran Duran will make their comeback this Tuesday at London Kentish Town Forum.»
Dogs Die Sign Deal, Tour
Glasgow popsters Dogs Die In Hot Cars have signed to V2, the label which has broken acts such as Elbow, Liberty X and Stereophonics.»
Pete Doherty: Free Man
Pete Doherty was released from Wandsworth Prison earlier today.»
Ikara Colt Lose a Member
Bass player Jon Ball has left noize rockers Ikara Colt. He has been replaced by Tracy Bellaires.»
The Strokes: In at Number...
The Strokes look set to claim the highest new entry in the UK singles chart this Sunday, nabbing the No. 2 slot.»
Father Seb(astian): Sitcom Creator Directs Video
The video for Belle & Sebastian's next single, 'Step Into My Office, Baby', has been written and directed by Graham Linehan - co-creator of cult sitcoms 'Father Ted' and 'Black Books'.»
Domino Is Ten: DiS Chats to One of the UK's Most Fiercely Independent Labels
It started with a man sat on the floor with nothing but a phone and fax machine for company. Ten years later, the label is one of the most respected round the world.»
thisGIRL: Gigs Postponed
thisGIRL have postponed four dates on their tour due to A Very Exciting Thing they have to go to LA to ‘do’.
Six By Seven - Bochum (Light Up My Life)
Herein lies the battered shell of Nottingham’s finest sons, two members down, three albums up...»
Robocop Kraus Tour Cancelled :-(
We've just been informed by the management of The Robocop Kraus that the remaining dates of the tour have been pulled.»
DiS London: Last-Minute Lineup Changes for Burfday Alldayers
DIS Third Birthday weekender has a few changes.
Out: The Suffrajets, TODD, The Next Autumn Soundtrack
In: The Barbs, C-Jags, Gunnbunny.
Plus, special guests announced herein!»