Ho Ho Ho... Xmas DVD round up
Looking firmly towards the festive period already, record companies have lined up announce a slew of music DVD releases... here are some of said treats.»
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SFA announce mad giggage. Win 12”s! Watch videos!
Super Furry Animals will be hosting a weekend of mind expanding pleasure at the start of October with a mini Furry festival followed by a presentation of their collected videos at the National Film Theatre the next day.»
The Thrills - Let's Bottle Bohemia
'...Unsurprisingly, 'Let's Bottle Bohemia' chooses not to deviate from the successful formula of 'So Much For The City'; once again heavy ennui is sugared by nagging, catchy choruses. Cannily however, the Dubliners have decided to take a new persona...'»
Maritime: Ex-Promise Ring duo hit the UK
Maritime, the new guise of Promise Ring singer-guitarist Davey von Bohlen, have announced a short UK tour in support of their recently-released album 'Glass Floor'.»
Super Furries: still don’t give a f**k
Welsh marvels, Super Furry Animals, are to celebrate the release of their singles collection by re-releasing the cult hit ‘The Man Don’t Give a Fuck’.»
Futureheads head over to FROG
Sunderland's majestic post punkers The Futureheads have announced that they will be performing live at London’s FROG night this weekend, Saturday 3rd September.»
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
Corporo-giants Mean Fiddler have agreed with fellow wonga-magnet Universal Records a deal to offer MP3 downloads of live performances from this year’s Reading/Leeds weekend.»
Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved
Six years ago, L.A.'s Kara's Flowers were a promising alternative band in the mould of Weezer who’d garnered modest radio play and positive reviews.»
Kings of Convenience - I'd Rather Dance With You, Than Talk With You
The second single from their quietly magnificent album ‘Riot On A Quiet Street’ sees speccy sex bomb Erlend Oye, explain how he’s going to go out and score some foxy chick via his dancefloor qualities.»
Goldie Lookin Chain - Guns Don't Kill People, Rappers Do
A fearful ideological battle rages across the British Isles - GLC: spleen-rupturingly funny, or an exasperatingly dull joke?»
V Festival preview: part 2 - Sunday Chelmsford, Saturday Staffs
Part 2 of our 'indispensible' walk through guide of V 2004 offers advice on what to see and why. In its own inimitable style...»
V Festival preview part 1: Saturday Chelmsford, Sunday Staffs
Tastemakers - don't you just hate them? telling you what's good and what's not... But who are we to go against every other music publication? Quite. Ergo, here is one person's guide on how to get the most out of your Saturday at Chelmsford / Sunday at Staffordshire.»
Bestival: Final festival fling of the year announced – win tickets!
The Isle of Wight is set to host the final festival of the year, with a three-day extravaganza hosted by Rob da Bank of Sunday Best.»
The Radio Dept. - Where Damage Isn't Isn't Already Done
Sometimes, a record comes along that seems to exist purely in its own little bubble; seemingly no history nor hype; just utter beauty. Three minutes of gossamer, hazy pop with that impeccable Swedish beauty the Scandinavians always manage to achieve.»
Art Brut: Top of the FROGs + massive Reading Fest shindig!
London heroes, Art Brut, has announced that they will be performing live at London’s FROG night this weekend, Saturday 14th August.»
Radio 4 hit London town for late night fun
Agit-f-punk warriors, Radio 4, have confirmed a pair of nightclub performances in the capital to bookend their Islington Academy date early next week.»
The Rapture - ...Is Live And Well In New York City
'...It is understandable that the many of crowd are initially taken aback; seeing the Rapture live can be a greatly different experience from donning a pair of headphones at home. Stripped down of much of their studio effects, the band are a much rawer concern. It moves far more towards – gasp – funk...'»
Interpol announce UK date and album tracklisting
Dark adventurers, Interpol have announced a sole UK date to preview upcoming tracks from their much-anticipated second album, due out at the end of next month.»
Hell Is For Heroes - One Of Us
Hell Is For Heroes are Hulk Hogan. They rip yellow crop tops of ROCK from their oiled, muscled chests. They don’t know when to quit. Every entrance is a spectacle. Every exit is a teary salute to the BASTIONS of what is RIGHT.»
Idlewild complete album recording and announce live dates - news exclusive!
Scottish Murmur-ers, Idlewild, have announced that their fourth LP has been completed. The band, who are back in the UK, recorded their new album in Los Angeles, with Producer Tony Hoffer who has previously worked with Beck and Air.»
Franz Ferdinand - Michael
'Mom! you're so... big!' Daring indie savours attempt to rescue the world from an eternal lifetime of slavery at Biff Travis' Rough Trade Auto Repair Shop.»
Ed Harcourt returns with album, single and tour; the usual.
Brighton troubadour, Ed Harcourt, has announced an autumnal return with a new single and album.»
Lucky? 'Help' album gets digital rebirth
War Child's legendary 'Help' album is set for a digital second coming. Recorded and released in a single week in September 1995, the record was put together by the War Child charity to raise money for the victims of the war in the former Yugoslavia.»
Air - Alpha Beta Gaga
A typical track from Air's fourth return-to-form LP 'Talkie Walkie'. And then MC Ryhmefest comes along a smashes the crap out of it on his co-hort Mark Ronson's Remix.»
Kasabian - L.S.F.
pulls tard face Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggg.»
dEUS: download available today plus LP update
Belgian alt-rock superheroes, dEUS, have revealed details of a new download-only track and summer festival tour, as well as an update on how their new studio album is coming along…»
Samsa - Quiet Places
Wrapped around downward spiralling a guitar line, and a Muse-esque bassline, 'Quiet Places' sounds like a deranged Supergrass, complete with infectious semi-falsetto chorus.»
Win a chance to see Soulwax at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
Belgium duo extraordinaire, Soulwax, return next week with the release of the first single from their second album. 'Any Minute Now' is released on 9th August, and will be followed by their sophomore long player of the same name on 23rd August.»
Slint: Not confirmed for ATP
Back tracking from a previous new story (now removed), we at DiS would like to set the story straight and inform you that Slint are definitely NOT confirmed for All Tomorrow’s Parties this Christmas.»
Redjetson hit Soldier Boy club TONIGHT
Tonight's a rather cool one in East London, as DiS' own Redjetson (fresh from a jaw-dropping set at the Truck Festival) prepare to embark on their national tour by playing a warm-up gig at the salubrious Soldier Boy night at the Medicine Bar.»