The Cribs: Six Steve Albini Produced Albums
As part of their week-long takeover of the site, The Cribs talk us through their six favourite albums produced by Steve Albini.»
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The Cribs' 80s mixtape
We asked the twins from The Cribs to make a mixtape for us and set the theme: The Year You Were Born. The year was 1980 and it was a time of great upheaval, as the tectonic plates of DIY punk culture began to grind against the upper echelons of the mainstream. It was a time of great music, and bad hair. Not that any of these things are reasons why we set this mixtape theme for The Cribs, but they ran with it all the same... »
The Cribs - Seven Bands You Need to Hear Now
As part of their week-long takeover of the site to celebrate the release of new album In the Belly of the Brazen Bull, The Cribs have compiled us a little list of seven bands you need to hear now.»
10 Years On: James Yorkston & The Athletes' Moving Up Country Track by Track
Back in 2002, Domino released James Yorkston & the Athletes’ debut, Moving Up Country. Adored by both critics and discerning listeners at the time, it has attracted many new fans over the intervening decade with its timeless sound and careful songcraft. To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of its release, Domino is reissuing the album and James Yorkston will be playing the record in full at a number of venues across the UK. »
Planet Gear: Sleep Party People
'Planet Gear' is an irregular feature on DiS, in which we ask musicians to get a bit geeky and talk us through the equipment that makes the 'magic' happen... Here, Brian from Sleep Party People talks us through his recording process.»
Planet Gear: Sweet Billy Pilgrim on his dishwasher and Indian harmonium
Ahead of the release of their new album, Crown & Treaty, Tim from Sweet Billy Pilgrim reveals the secrets of his recording process, including recording the door of a dishwasher...»
Planet Gear: Pulled Apart By Horses on making Tough Love
'Planet Gear' is an irregular feature on DiS, in which we ask musicians to get a bit geeky and talk us through the equipment that makes the 'magic' happen... Here, Pulled Apart By Horses talk us through their live and studio rigs and the gear that went in»
Planet Gear: Soap&Skin's Harmonium, Piano and Aero-Organ
'Planet Gear' is an irregular feature on DiS, in which we ask musicians to get a bit geeky and talk us through the equipment that makes the 'magic' happen... On 19th March 2012 Soap&Skin (aka the intense Austrian 21-year-old Anja Plaschg) will relea»
Planet Gear: David's Lyre on his WEM CopyCat, Marxophone & Autoharp
'Planet Gear' is an irregular feature on DiS, in which we ask musicians to get a bit geeky and talk us through the equipment that makes the 'magic' happen... Here, David's Lyre (aka multi instrumentalist and producer Paul Dixon) talks us through some of »
Mixtape Monday: Errors ft Jean Michel Jarre, Sun Araw + more
Ahead of the release of their new album Have Some Faith In Magic, Errors compiled a mixtape of their favourite tunes...»
Planet Gear: Gotye on the Lowrey Cotillion organ and Making Mirrors
Gotye talks us through some of the equipment and instruments he used to record the album Making Mirrors....»
"Dying now would be bad" - Fink : A Tour Diary
The award-winning 59 Productions - the visionary show designers behind West End and Broadway productions like War Horse - teamed up with Fink to design a custom-made lighting and projection installation and set for his Autumn tour. Fink drummer, Tim Thornton, penned us a little tour diary detailing their adventures and near death experience...»
Blanck Mass' Favourite Soundtracks
The idea of the soundtrack is important to me when working on the music of Blanck Mass. Individual components that collectively amass and the ebb and flow between them is an integral part when constructing the worlds which they inhabit. The relationship b»
Mixtape Monday: First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit compile a mixtape of their current musical favourites for your listening pleasure...»
Memphis Industries Takeover: Field Music: All Downhill From Here
As part of the Memphis Industries takeover, Field Music discuss the trials and tribulations of building a long term "career" in the music industry...»
Memphis Industries Takeover: Dutch Uncles Tour Diary
As part of the Memphis Industries takeover, Dutch Uncles have compiled a beautiful looking tour diary just for DiS...»
Memphis Industries Takeover: The Go! Team's Top Ten Girl group songs
As part of the week long Memphis Industries takeover, The Go! Team have compiled their 'Top Ten Girl group songs'. »
Memphis Industries 'Hidden Gems' Spotify playlist
As part of their week long takeover of the site, Memphis Industries label owners, Matt and Ollie Jacob, take us on a musical tour of some hidden gems in the MI back catalogue....»
Listen to two exclusive demo tracks from My Brightest Diamond
My Brightest Diamond shares two exclusive demos tracks inspired by her grandparents' love letters...»
Johnny Foreigner vs. Everything track-by-track
Johnny Foreigner return with their third album proper, Johnny Foreigner vs. Everything, released through Alcopop! on November 7th. Guitarist and singer Alexei talks DiS through their latest offering... "Some technical stuff cos I know people like that »
My Brightest Diamond on her Detroit Garden
As part of her site takeover to celebrate the release of new album All Things Will Unwind, My Brightest Diamond (aka Shara Worden) talks about her Detroit Garden.»
My Brightest Diamond on Matthew Barney's Khu
As part of her site takeover to celebrate the release of new album All Things Will Unwind, My Brightest Diamond (aka Shara Worden) shares her experience of working with film maker and artist Matthew Barney.»
My Brightest Diamond's recipe for Galina's Ukrainian Borsch
As part of her site takeover to celebrate the release of new album All Things Will Unwind, My Brightest Diamond (aka Shara Worden) shares her very own recipe for Galina's Ukrainian Borsch.»
A Guide to Newcastle Upon Tyne by Lanterns On The Lake
Lanterns On The Lake take us on a trip through their favourite haunts in their hometown Newcastle Upon Tyne.»
Beirut: A Sleep Diary
As part of their takeover, Beirut have selected a few of their favourite dreams from their touring sleep diary...»
Electrelane Takeover: Ros' Top Ten Records
Ros from Electrelance talks about her top ten favourite records...»
Electrelane Takeover: Verity on Stylophone orchestras and mono instrument groups
Verity from Electrelane on her favourite mono instrument groups...»
Electrelane Takeover : Emma's Favourite Blogs and Websites
Emma from Electrelane talks us through her favourite blogs and websites...»
Electrelane Week: Ros' Recipe Corner
As part of their takeover week, Ros from Electrelane shares some of her Spanish picnic recipes with us...»
Electrelane Takeover: Emma's Tour Suitcase
As part of their takeover week, Electrelane's Emma talks us through the contents of her suitcase..»