Mike_Diver has written the following articles:
In addition to the earlier news that we are to sponsor Dead Meadow's show at London's Scala, dropping beats 'tween bands and the like, DiS is super chuffed to confirm our sponsorship of the forthcoming tour by Canada's Islands»
Dead Meadow are to release their fifth studio album, Old Growth, on February 4, and DiS is pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring the band's London show to support the new LP, at the Scala on March 2»
While the most remarkable thing about Underworld nowadays is their longevity rather than anything the pair commit to disc, there’s no doubting their superlative talents within studio confines»
Listen closely and Charlie Fink’s wordplay is pretty special – like Eugene McGuinness, he has a way of twisting what should be wholly mundane into lyrics that impress – but the tone of his voice is too boggy, too muddy, to have you caring about what he’s expressing»
His life's been funny - not 'ha ha' funny - but Mark 'E' Everett and his Eels band have turned ten (two years ago, actually) and are releasing an Essential collection, and a b-sides compilation, to celebrate. DiS talks to Everett about these new discs, his recent memoirs and more»
The official video to Saul Williams' faithful cover of U2's 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' has found its way into the public eye»
That’s them, lurking, cluttering the horizon line, destroying your credit limit: festivals, assembling line-ups to die for, and just as many to run a mile from. This summer’s one weekend of sunshine will have a pre-determined soundtrack, folks. DiScuss it here»
Black Mountain – the most public face of the Vancouver based ‘Army’ of the same name – have been busy since the release of their 2005 debut in 2005. Yet no side project has captured on record the magnificence of In The Future. It's heady, heavy, stuff»
Vessels’ 2008 seems set to be one of evolution to a zenith point; coincidence with the debut’s release would be beneficial, but watching their shows become word-of-mouth events of local-scene legend is going to be a wondrous adventure»
San Francisco's Enablers are among this writer's favourite bands of all time, so it's with a big smile across my face and a glint in my eye that I can announce not only a UK tour but a DiS show in London»
From industry-spinning contempt for convention to standard-issue racked-out release in the blink of an eye: Radiohead’s comeback has been the subject of many column inches, from the industry press through to the tabloids, but as yet words have not morphed into meaningful radio play»
Exciting news, ATP fans: both Battles and hip-hop legends De La Soul have been confirmed for the Explosions in the Sky-curated weekend of May 16-18»
Likeably rambunctious, Glasgow’s Sons And Daughters’ latest might lift a trick or two from a certain grizzled punk – think Trainspotting if you’re struggling – but it’s a stomping good tune nonetheless»
Dev Hyne’s sweet assault on the nation’s tender underbelly continues with his third single, ‘Tell Me What It’s Worth’, a precursor to the forthcoming debut album Falling Off The Lavender Bridge»
With nothing on the box between lunchtime and The Simpsons on Channel 4, and nobody to stroll to the local with, DiS's editor spends a Sunday afternoon catching up with some of 2007’s best overlooked LPs – records that found love on his home stereo but never frequented DiS’s review pages»
Nepotism is a look no critic wears well, so it’s with a degree of reluctance that I turn attentions of musical assessment the way of Andy Jackson’s House Of Brothers project»
Last month, Yannis Philippakis was up the road from here, fronting Foals before an Ally Pally crowd anticipating Bloc Party. 'Here', in a north London pub, he's with Youthmovies' Andrew Mears to talk tips, debuts, and odd presents from peers»
London-based twitch-rawk oiks Down I Go are to take their Tyrantcore north of the border next month for a trio of dates alongside Carlisle-spawned sludge barons Manatees»
Elementary: these acts, says DiS, will be big news in 2008. Some will top charts; others will experience the times of their lives like never before. All will win over new friends ‘til the doubters swarm, rubbing eager palms above poison pens. For now, let’s embrace the new, and wish them well»
Yesterday we ran through our picks to break through at a low-ish level in 2008, to tickle the fancy of those with taste. Here, we’re upping the commercial ante: these acts are in with a shout of crossing over – brighter tomorrows, bolder ambitions, bigger budgets. Next-Steppers we are calling them»
One thing that DiS has proven itself very good at over the past couple of years is predicting what bands are going to matter a year ahead of schedule. With this in mind we’ve divided our 'Bands For 2008' into three articles, Early Doors representing the newest kids on our check-'em-out block»
Charming and pleasingly understated, ‘Toothpaste Kisses’ brings The Maccabees current album cycle campaign to an end (presumably) in an unexpectedly lovely fashion»
No-brainer good-times dance from 22-year-old Australian Muscles (aka DJ Flex), newly signed to Modular, ‘Sweaty’ is a classic sounds better in a club effort»
It’s the one with the sex noises, about the paparazzi and reality television talent shows and trash-talkin’ gossip-mongers, or something»
If Broken Records haven’t a trail of record labels pursuing their services come their DiScover Club show in April, I’ll roll up with a bank loan in place and do the dirty myself. The septet exhibit genuinely massive commercial potential on this EP»
Ahead of the release of The Bedlam In Goliath, The Mars Volta's founding members Cedric and Omar sit down to discuss their continued success against conventional commercial odds, mixing it up with charros at high school, and possibly learning to duck flying axes in the near future»
This time last year DiS was outlining its tips for the following twelve. Next week we’ll be doing similar – bringing to your attention the bands we think will matter in 2008 – but before we get stuck into the future, let’s dwell upon the past a little»
New York's Yeasayer return to the UK in March for a series of DiS-sponsored dates to promote their most-excellent All Hour Cymbals LP of last year»
Perhaps they’re a band you have to see live to ‘get’, but Foxy Shazam are the sort of on-record proposition that splits opinion faster than fat-bottomed girls toss their oversize knickers at Mika»
It has emerged that Sir Paul McCartney underwent heart surgery in the autumn of 2007 following consultation with a Harley Street doctor»
