In Depth
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In Depth
This Week's Singles: 07/03/11
This week's round-up of all things small and darling is about barbershops, razor blades, takeaway heart attacks and having a furious row about the Common Market when you really just want to snog them. »
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Interview
DiS meets Röyksopp
"Electronic music, especially dance music, has really benefited from technology, and it's so sweet for old sci-fi lovers like us to see how quickly people jump on technology and use it is in the "wrong" way." »
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Interview
DiS meets Tim Burgess from The Charlatans
When presented with the opportunity of firing some questions at iconic Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess about the impending re-issue and deluxe edition of 1999's Us And Us Only, DiS didn't need to be asked twice... »
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Interview
DiS meets Weekend
San Francisco three-piece Weekend first came to the attention of DiS late last year courtesy of their excellent debut long player Sports... »
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In Depth
Spotifriday #79 - This Week on DiS as a playlist
This week's content-themed Spotifriday playlist, featuring songs from Lykke Li, Razika, Beat Connection, Half Man Half Biscuit, Beady Eye and some more bands. »
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Interview
DiS meets Beth Ditto
“Can you give me a minute? I need to do a number two. You can put that in your article – Beth Ditto needs a poo!”. Kate Hutchinson tries to get some answers from the Ditto about going solo... »
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Artist-generated
Andrew from F*ck Buttons: “Why The Luminaire was important”
As 'Wake Week' kicks off at the soon to be defunct venue The Luminaire, we talked to Andrew Hung from Fuck Buttons about the venue's importance. »
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DiSection
Vessels Helioscope track by track
Vessels walk 'n' talk us through their fantastic new album Helioscope... »
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In Depth
by:Larm 2011 – Part 2, by Wendy Roby
DiS was lucky enough to go to by:Larm, Oslo's annual music festival and industry conference. It's basically SXSW except everyone is considerably better looking. Also, cold. »
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In Depth
by:Larm 2011 – Part I, by Luke Slater
We went to the freezing cold and icy streets of Oslo to check out some of the finest Nordic talent. We weren't disappointed. »
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Interview
DiS meets Gruff Rhys
When meeting Gruff Rhys it’s hard not to break out in a face-achingly large smile – this is, of course, a man responsible for some of the warmest melodies this side of the 21st century under a multitude of guises: Super Furry Animals, Neon Neon and his own solo caree... »
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Column
Drowned in Dublin #2
It’s been a vintage last twelve months or so for Irish music, so it’s no surprise that the shortlist for the upcoming Choice Music Prize (Ireland’s version of the Mercury, if you will) is one of the strongest in years. The live final takes place on March »
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In Depth
This Week's Singles: 28/02/11
This week's column is about age, MORRIS DANCING, singles that sound like British Airways adverts and old lady fragrances. »
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In Depth
Spotifriday #79 - This Week on DiS as a playlist
This week's Spotifriday playlist, created from the week's content and featuring tracks from Efterklang, Howlin' Rain, Wild Beasts, Neon Trees and a few more. »
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Interview
"A lot of the Western world is just mental": DiS meets British Sea Power
As one of the most unique and innovative bands to emerge from these shores, British Sea Power's status as a national institution is all but assured. They talked to DiS about recent album Valhalla Dancehall, JG Ballard and madness, and tourin... »
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Column
Drowned in Scotland - February 2011
In this month's Scottish oeuvre we talk South By South West, a missed opportunity bySound from the Cities, Detour Scotland's new You Tube venture and the start of the festival season... »
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In Depth
This Week's Singles: 21/02/11
Single of the Week! Cults - ‘Go Outside’ (In The Name Of / Columbia) Cults will make you listen to their glockenspiel if it kills them but they are nice about it; pinning you down with ribbons rather than nails. And though ‘Go Outside’ is sli »
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Interview
DiS meets Maps & Atlases
Before a recent show in Edinburgh we caught up with Maps & Atlases' guitarist Erin Elders to find out a little more about the band’s turn in sound, how they prepared for a less-than-welcoming reaction and the challenges of being successful in the... »
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Festival Preview
BLOC Weekend 2011: A DiS Preview
It’s fair to say that DiS is no stranger to Butlins, Minehead. Given that we try our hardest to attend as many editions of All Tomorrow’s Parties as possible each year. The faint edge of chaos that still runs through ATP, especially late at night, pales in insignific... »
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Column
Drowned in Leeds #5
Installment number five in our regular series of local scene guides from our DiS scribe in Leeds... »
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Takeover
Mogwai week: Five Myths About Being In a Band by Barry Burns
Barry Burns from Mogwai shares his 5 myths about being in a band. »
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Takeover
"You don't know Jesus, son!" - A Day in the Life of Martin from Mogwai
The day started well enough. I arrived at the show in the town hall in Paisley to help with the set up of the stage. I was amazed at the room, it's a lovely big hall with great ceilings, very grand and ornate. It's great to know that places with a bad reputation like... »
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In Depth
This Week's Singles: 14/02/11
Not one mention of Valentine's Day in the whole, darn column. Not a one. That's just COLD. »
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In Depth
Spotifriday #78 - This Week on DiS as a playlist
New one! »