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Of their second album, 'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Ghosts', M83's bio says that they "freed themselves of outside influences". If that's the case, French electronic wunderkind Anthony Gonzalez has dived back into the melting pot for this, their third adventure in interstellar soundscapes that evoke the silver screen as much as the many influences that pepper Before The Dawn Heals Us.»
The press release waxes lyrical about the odour of The Beat Up's "stinking" punk rock attitude. Attitude is easy to conjure. Where's the goods, the motive, the indignation and fury and arrogance to prompt all this? Punk, surely, was about crashing through boundaries and taboos, offending and innovating, and stapling yourself brashly on the map.»
'...Brimming over with potential, already Killing Moon may just be the best new band of next year.'»
Not for her crashing symphonies of angst and woe and regret; Stina Nordenstam's songs tell stories that are the sadder for their everyday, prosaic inevitability; the unavoidable crumbling of relationships, the daily struggle of people living on the street, and the quiet demons that lurk inside everyone.»
Fans and detractors alike may have wondered where Oceansize could possibly go after their staggeringly ambitious debut 'Effloresce', having already spliced together Tool, Muse, Slowdive, Radiohead and Mogwai's finest moments and sewn it all up with their own emotional, rhythmic charm.
The answer: they've gone me(n)tal.»
Aaahhhh, Reading. That glorious weekend where, for a few sunny [perhaps] days you can throw hygiene to the wind and rock out for the weekend, oblivious to the fact that by Sunday you probably smell like the underside of a pig's trotter. DiS however, presents a 'sensible' look at affairs of the hygenically-concerned...»
'Hot Fuss' indeed. With their gigs selling out all over the shop, and every indiekid worth his salt clamouring for a piece of The Killers, the Las Vegas fourpiece could scarely have picked a more apt title for their debut record. Fans won't be disappointed; they offer few surprises but pop pickings a-plenty.»
What's that? There ARE some real vocalists left out there? From the moment Le Tigre's Kathleen Hanna opens her trap, the quality level leaps about 4 notches in the right direction. What we're talking about here is conviction, and Le Tigre have it in spades.»
Right now nothing could be more refreshing than seeing this band's infectious, irreverent output spewed out of the nation's televisions.»
Already, there are people out there who hate this band.»
You f*ckin' hate us, don't you?" spits Colour Of Fire's wafer-thin vocalist/guitarist Owen Richards.
"...Give a sh*t."»
A malevolent, exhilarating, unrivalled force is at work here tonight. At approximately 9pm on a cold evening in January, Converge take to the stage, and set about raising the bar for every live show that will happen in the capital for the next twelve months.»
Lord, how I dislike this band. Remember when they emerged? Spazzy haircuts and some Incubus riffs. And yet... what's happened here? It seems we may have jumped the gun a little - those hours in the recording studio have produced something rather surprising and even better - rather good.»
This song is sex. 'New Resolution' utterly breaks from the fragile, acoustic-led songs they've become known for; all previous traces of prettiness or girlishness in the female duo's vocals are eradicated mercilessly in favour of a decidedly less innocent tone.»
Lather, rinse, repeat as required. That seems to be Mew's motto. Having blitzed the UK earlier this year to promote their album, they're back again to plug the Xmas single that they released this time last year. Well, if it ain't broke...»
The Cooper Temple Clause and The Music are to play a one-off charity gig for Shelter in London during the run-up to Christmas.»
Last time DiS glimpsed these tykes, they were entertaining the BBQ-gorged clientele at one of our Brixton alldayers. Back then Smother seemed a bright-eyed bunch with a blast of lively punk sketches. Such promising infancy has given way to a snarling creature with an impending and fearsome set of molars. Smother have grown teeth - and how.»
9:15pm: I feel dirty. I'm upstairs at the Astoria, watching Mogwai - fuckin' Mogwai. I'm sitting down. They just played 'Ratts Of The Capital', the bass doing something ungodly to the ribcages of every man jack in this here building, and I'm sitting down.»
The Red Chord have found themselves proclaimed as one of the brightest lights in the hardcore scene right now. Given the often unjustified hype that tends to surround any band endowed with such recommendations, one could be forgiven for trotting along to KBY tonight with some degree of cynicism. I mean, hot youn»
Following recent speculation, it seems to have been confirmed that the Pixies will reform and play a world tour in April 2004. According to MTV, the line-up will comprise the original four members, Frank Black, Joey Santiago, Kim Deal and David Lovering. The band originally spli»
Hardcore heroes Converge have cancelled their entire European tour, including UK dates. Gutted. The tour, due to take place in September, is being cancelled due to other commitments. The band issued the following statement: "Due to sch»
Forget everything you think you know. A year ago Oceansize were a sparkling prospect with a dull finish - a glittering future prize whose capabilities didn't quite match the praise and hyperbole heaped upon them. They were distinctly Nearly. Quite Nice. Small shows here and there and a Cooper Temple Claus»
The Cooper Temple Clause have released details of their forthcoming second record. The record, which includes new single 'Promises, Promises' and their ltd. edition release 'A.I.M.', is titled 'Kick Up The Fire, And Let The Flames Break Loose'. Set for release on September 8th, »
The-Wireless-Stores enter stage left to face a packed Garage. From the get-go, it's clear there's something special about them. Fronted by ex-Bivouac man Paul Yeadon, their sound is somewhat erratic, swinging between tender emo odes and riff-driven, surging rock [pitching their tents somewhere in the no-m»
Perennial underdogs Six By Seven have announced details of a new single. Following the departure of bassist Paul Douglas and the band's split from their label, the band are once again clawing their way back with the happy news that Fierce Panda are to release their new single, which will be accompanied by»
It's all systems go in the Spiritualized camp, as the band have announced not only details of their new record deal, but also the imminent release of their new album, as well as a brief UK tour to accompany it. The band have signed to Sanctuary Records, home of Ministry and Oleander. Their new album, title»
'I Am A Demon And I Love Rock & Roll' was clearly one of the best singles of the past year - a genius, snotty, ridiculous masterstroke, a musical act of God which in itself justified Sweatmaster's support slot with The Darkness at the tail end of last year. Unhappily, it looks like it might have be»
Rising stars of the Welsh/Brit post-hardcore scene Funeral For A Friend are going out on another tour-shaped jaunt.
The band are traversing the UK in support of their forthcoming single, 'Juneau', out on July 28th. Accompanying them throughout the end of July are Californian post-hardcore rockers
What can you say about a band that remind you of King Adora without kicking them in the proverbials where credibility is concerned?»
A much-awaited prospect, the debut opus from The Mars Volta sees the ex-At The Drive-In musical guerillas and their cohorts exceeding all expectations. Live performances have ranged from inspirational to inscrutable, as the group's music veered out in every direction, magnified by 20 minute encores and vo»
