"It still genuinely surprises me when people say such nice things about us!"
... so says Pete Darrington, bassist of Hudson Super Six and ex-member of Cable. He talks about his new band, the rumours of Cable reforming and his NME death-wish!»
Articles
rubbafish has written the following articles:
Face For Radio (UK), Stories And Comets - Split 7"
Seven inches of vinyl, two great up-and-coming UK bands and one label taking the chances that all indie labels should... so how does it all add up?»
Empathy - Beyond Nucelus
Once in a while a band stands out in the local scene that restores your belief that maybe your area has something to offer that can contend with the big boys... and up step these Essex boys.»
Emma McGlynn - Kamikaze Birdie
In an urban folk scene which seemed to be dominated by the Irish and Americans, England's answer could well be from Cricklewood!»
Trademark - This Is Our Trademark
The eighties may have been and gone but electro-pop is living through a resurgence. Trademark could be among the pioneers of the new electro-pop generation.»
DiScover The Unknown - March 2004 Part II: The Kitchen, Face Tomorrow, The Vandals...
March rumbles on and so does the music news...»
S Club Singer = Serial Killer!
It's true! Former S Club 7 member Hannah Spearritt has admitted to being in cahoots with a world-renowned serial killer!»
South - Colours In Waves
They their latest album receiving plaudits worldwide, but what does a writer with no preconceptions of the band think of their new single?»
The Divine Comedy, Lauren Laverne - Come Home Billy Bird
So Neil Hannon is back again. But is his latest release a return to the pop high life, or a bargain bin liner?»
Sammo Hung - Stand Up And Swear
I waited a long time for this album because this band have the potential to break out Wales like McLusky before them... sadly it probably won't be with this debut album.»
One Unique Signal - Lowry
Some bands are overlooked by the masses through lack of promotion, lack of talent or just plain bad luck! DiS writer Colin Weston is on a one man mission to ensure this doesn't happen to One Unique Signal!»
DiScover The Unknown - March 2004: Erase Eratta, The Next Autumn Soundtrack...
With a quater of the year already gone, here is the latest news bubbling just under the surface...»
Age Of Jets - R.P.M.
After numerous member and band name changes, Hull’s Age Of Jets finally get their first proper release.»
DiScover The Unknown: February 2004: Jet, Dawn Parade, Age Of Jets...
We're back after an extended break with the lowdown on what's going down in music town...»
Boywithatoy - 4 Track Demo
The Squarepusher influenced side project of The Rock Of Travolta member Phill produces one of the early highlights of 2004.»
Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonda
The fantastic Fonda 500 are roaming around on tour in support of their new album.»
Limited Space For Space
Those cheeky scouse indie monkeys from the ninties, Space, are playing a special gig in our smoke filled capital!»
Electric Eel Shock: Services to Rent!
Electric Eel Shock update DiS on their future, their album and whoring out their services.»
Lovestock 2004: Details Announced
After last years succesful event, Cardiff indie-poppers The Loves has announced details this year's Lovestock event.»
Infest '04: First Bands Announced
Details of the annual Bradford University InFest have been announced.»
Red Pony - 4-Track Demo
Three weeks into 2004 and Wales produce another stunning band straight out of Cardiff... yet no band members are welsh!»
Ani DiFranco - Evolve
Her career may be turbulent but one thing can always be said for Ms. DiFranco; no matter what is going on in her life, her music is always of the highest quality. This album is no different.»
Blink182: Scott Not Dead
Ex-Blink dude is not dead.»
DiScover The Unknown: January 2004 Pt. I, Zutons, Countermine, Trademark...
So what's been shaking over the festive period? Here is the latest news...»
Skandinavia - Dark Days
Once upon a time there was this quirky little indie folk rock band from Iceland called Bellatrix who got signed to Fierce Panda, released one album on the label then vanished! But now singer Eliza Newman is back with her new band...»
DiScover The Unknown: November 2003 Part II
Another week or so has passed since our last delve into the less glamarous side of the music industry. News this week (or so) has been coming in thick and fast...»
MP3.com: Goodbye My Friend (But Is It The End?)
With the impending closure of MP3.com now just days away, a possible saviour has come out of the shadows to save its content.»
DiScover The Unknown: November 2003
Not content with just bringing you news on established acts, DiS now brings you a weekly round up of more underground goings on. Check these bands out...<»
Seriously Groovy: Supporting The Scene For Nearly A Decade!
After reading the article about how Domino Records have progressed and expanded over the last 10 years, it got me to thinking about other hard working, unsung labels who are toiling away, doing it just for the music, and generally keeping the scene alive. This is the story of one such label, Seriously Groovy.»
Ben Davis - Aided & Abetted
In the play 'The Twelfth Night', William Shakespeare said 'If music be the food of love, play on'. After hearing this album, it should be re-written to 'If music be the food of love, then the Ben Davis album is Romeo going to rescue Juliet with a rose between his teeth, reservations to go and see Phantom Of The Opera in the royal box having learned the poetry of Wordsworth for her and with a box of Milk Tray under his arm!'»