Comets On Fire confirm UK date
Epic rockers Comets On Fire are coming to the UK in 2005.»
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Mars Volta to release one-track album
The Mars Volta go super prog...»
The Reign begins here: Jonson Family FREE showcase
Jonson Family showcase, Reigns' debuts show, COME ALREADY.»
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead at London ULU, Thu 02 Dec
The naysayers can keep their false idols glamorised in the gutter press; the true believers can toss the deceivers onto the pyre and scatter their ashes over town from the peak of King’s Reach Tower – this is rock and mtherfcking roll.»
Win tickets to The Dillinger Escape Plan's London show
Winning tickets to DEP is a piece of p*ss with DiS...»
65daysofstatic - Retreat! Retreat!
Call this music what you will - a blend of (Aphe)X and (Mog)Y - as it's already been said, here and in other likeminded websites and publications. Music like this doesn't need such pigeonholing; it just needs to be heard. It'll turn the tide, eventually...»
It's an Ordinary world, again, for Boys drummer Charlie
The Ordinary Boys have confirmed that founding drummer Charlie Stanley has left the band. They'll now be auditioning for a replacement»
Do the 'Dog - Irish rock monsters reform!
Kerbdog have reformed. Really...»
Whose TEAM are you on, anyway? UK rockers tour...
TEAM tour. Go, fools.»
Midnight Movies - Persimmon Tree
Any band that can stir thoughts of Spiritualized and My Bloody Valentine is alright by Mike Diver.»
The Chalets at London Buffalo Bar, Tue 23 Nov
When pop music's as catchy, addictive and as downright brilliant as that purveyed by The Chalets, how can it fail? If it's pop-rockin' X Factor that you want, without having to resort to an evening in with a parasitical rock-star wife and her wannabes, then this is it.»
Rocky Votolato - Suicide Medicine
Sure, love hurts, but when the medicine’s as sweet as this we'll take all that you can spare.»
Desert Hearts - Gravitas/Hammer & Frogs
It leave you utterly breathless, and gasping for more. Please, give me more.»
G-Unit member charged with Vibe awards stabbing
G-Unit member Young Buck has been charged with the stabbingthat took place at last week's Vibe awards.»
The Blood Brothers at London Camden Underworld, Sun 21 Nov
I should be doing so much more that standing, static, by a mixing desk cradling a half-pint of pee-flavoured continental lager. I should be losing myself in the moment.»
The Vines' Craig Nicholls diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
One-time indie rock cover star Craig Nicholls has been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a brain disorder.»
Now booking: Hives and Chems springtime tours
2005's calendar is filling up already.»
Norway Vs Bush - hip hoppers fight the power
Norwegian hip-hoppers are fighting the power. Problem is, the power doesn't like it.»
Eighties Matchbox, Liars and Wolf Eyes announce gigs
Eighties Matchbox are to play a couple of gigs in December, their last of 2004.»
Wanna see Eminem? Better retune that radio...
Eminem. Secret show. London. Etc...»
Dylan tops all-time poll
Bob Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone' has topped, um, Rolling Stone's poll of the greatest songs ever.»
Proudhon - The Joy Of Sex
Proudhon have potential for sure, and these four tracks pack punch enough to set them above so many of their UK peers.»
ATP's The Nightmare Before Christmas Preview #1: The Chapman Brothers
In the first of two ATP previews, DiS meets the Chapman Brothers, curators of December's The Nightmare Before Christmas festival. Will we receive a warm welcome, or burn in Hell? Read on...»
The Blood Brothers at London Forum, Tue 16 Nov
I can count them on one hand – people that know what the f*ck is going on.»
Ol' Dirty autopsy: inconclusive
An initial autopsy on Ol' Dirty Bastard, who died on Saturday, has proved 'inconclusive'.»
Yeah Yeah Yeahs at London Brixton Academy, Mon 15 Nov
DiS isn't here for style tips – everyone on the planet is aware that Karen O is the spoilt child at every school, blessed with a dress-up box too large and an attention span too short. We're here for the rock, and the only rockers we were told to swallow that didn’t stick in the throat provide it by the bucket load. Mostly...»
The Chalets - Nightrock EP
It's ace. With bells on. This is perfect pop. End of.»
Emetrex - The Sun Makes Me Move
Emetrex are likely to get mentioned in the same breath as Sebadoh and Sonic Youth - this is a mid-90s racket and no mistake.»
Princess Headbutt - The Emerald Beak EP
These songs are damn near essential, as they're both accessible and challenging.»
Polly Jean's a mummy's and daddy's girl
PJ Harvey's mum and dad don't like her swearing.»