i concur: New single, tour and DiS Nottingham show
Hotly-tipped Leeds four-piece i concur release their new single, a newly recorded version of live favourite 'Oblige' on Monday 6th October via Brew Records.»
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domgourlay has written the following articles:
Indietracks 2008: the DiS review
Indietracks is like no other festival DiS's experienced, with Los Campesinos!, Darren Hayman and The Wedding Present on the bill»
Vessels - White Fields And Open Devices
Some will dismiss instrumental experimental rock albums, but because Vessels are among them their debut comes highly recommended»
The Brian Jonestown Massacre at Nottingham The Rescue Rooms, Thu 10 Jul
For once, The Brian Jonestown Massacre actually let the music do the talking, which I suppose could be deemed as a matter of controversy in itself»
Darren Hayman - Great British Holiday EPs
Darren Hayman is fast becoming as much of a great British institution as Queen Victoria, afternoon tea and single mums»
When Darren met Dave: indie legends head to head
David Gedge's The Wedding Present and ex-Hefner man Darren Hayman play next weekend's Indietracks festival. The pair interview each other for DiS»
Vetiver, Birds Of Avalon at Nottingham Bodega Social Club, Mon 02 Jun
Let's hope Vetiver find their feet soon, as when they switch to rock-out mode over formulaic country, their potential live and on record is immense»
White Denim at Nottingham Bodega Social Club, Mon 07 Jul
On a most wretched Monday night, The Bodega is a hive of anticipation for White Denim; this despite their debut album Workout Holiday only being out a week»
Black Kids at Nottingham The Rescue Rooms, Wed 02 Jul
Florida's white-hot-hyped quintet Black Kids have potential, that's for sure. But the finished article? Ask me in another 18 months»
Oceanskiving: rhythm section release debut Kong single
Kong, the new project of Oceansize rhythm section Mark Heron and Steven Hodson, release their debut single later this month.»
Camper Van Beethoven - Popular Songs Of Great Enduring Strength And Beauty
If you aren't totally aware of Camper Van Beethoven then Popular Songs... is the perfect place to broaden those horizons. You won't be disappointed»
Glissando: album, tour with Her Name Is Calla
Glissando and Her Name is Calla go out on a co-headlining tour in July»
Sonic Cathedral turns ten courtesy of The Early Years
Ace London independent label and clubnight Sonic Cathedral turns ten in July - in terms of single releases that is, rather than years of existence»
Her Name Is Calla - The Heritage EP
While the uneasiness of The Heritage may not be to everyone's taste, there's no denying Her Name Is Calla are one of the most daring bands in the UK right now»
The Sleeping Years - We're Becoming Islands One By One
With We're Becoming Islands One By One, The Sleeping Years have a record full of timeless melodies that only Bon Iver's For Emma, Forever Ago can rival»
Oppenheimer - Take The Mid-Range And Boost It
Belfast duo Oppenheimer's second LP Take The Mid-Range And Boost It is as near to twisted pop perfection as you could hope for»
Beth Rowley - Little Dreamer
Before publicists start harping on about soul, one would advise them to find a pulse in their artists first»
Before the storm: Exit Calm tour, single and album imminent for Barnsley shoegazers
South Yorkshire's soon-to-be-massive shoegaze-tinged quartet Exit Calm head out on their biggest tour to date this month as guests of The Music. »
Swervedriver announce first London show for 10 years
Noteworthy Creation Records noiserockers Swervedriver have today confirmed their first London show in a decade»
The Music - Strength In Numbers
With a little perseverance, there is still a modicum of hope that The Music's best work is yet to come, as Strength In Numbers is a lot better than expected»
Rotary Ten - These Are Our Hands
Sheffield-based Rotary Ten's These Are Our Hands is one of the perkiest debuts to land in 2008 so far»
Glasvegas at Derby The Royal, Wed 11 Jun
Six months on from the excitement that followed Glasvegas' every move, the doubters are raising their disconsolate heads»
Sparks - Exotic Creatures of the Deep
Exotic Creatures Of The Deep may open up a whole new fanbase for Sparks, as the album features many radio-friendly moments to savour»
Feeder - Silent Cry
Silent Cry is light years ahead of the dreary sludge Feeder have produced on their previous few albums. It's a record to be proud of»
Delays - Everything's The Rush
Delays don't do awful; they just do okay, and okay might as well be called forgettable, because that's what the first part of this album is»
The Golden Dogs - Big Eye Little Eye
The Golden Dogs fuse the best bits of their parents' record collections into an experimental pop whole that's eclectic and grand»
Grammatics, Solus Locus at Leeds Cardigan Arms, Fri 23 May
Grammatics' performance retains a grandiose charm which, to these ears at least, they haven't quite yet captured on record thus far»
Vetiver - Thing Of The Past
Despite the odd misguided foray into redneck country, this is a comprehensive collection that makes Vetiver's identity crisis a Thing Of The Past»
DiScover: A Place To Bury Strangers
They're the loudest band in New York, apparently, but hyped trio A Place To Bury Strangers have more to offer than pure volume, as we DiScover»
Mint Ive, A Place To Bury Strangers at Nottingham Bodega Social Club, Tue 20 May
A Place To Bury Strangers' show isn't just about South by Southwest-induced media hype; it's about Total Sonic Annihilation»