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"Our own kind of universe of beats and melodies, sounds and lyrics"

In Depth by Matthew Pimm

Zea are a Dutch band who have their home on Transformed Dreams, a fantastic label that also has fellow Dutch band Seedling under it's wings. They are both heading to the UK for a joint tour ahead of a release of their debut album Kowtow To An Idiot on Transformed Dreams/Shellshock. But are they looking forwar»

Ladyfest Scotland and Ladyfest tour details confirmed

News by Matthew Pimm

After the first successful Ladyfest in the US last year the UK has set up it's own ladyfest in Glasgow at the 13th Note Cafe from 12th to 14th August. Sunday 12th August
Katastrophy Wife
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Witches of Oz, The Lollies, Kirby , Cria Cuervos & Lady! Die

Monday 13th »

The Rumours are true, Urusei Yatsura Split!

News by Matthew Pimm

After many rumours of an impending split, Urusei Yatsura have sadly confirmed these to be true with the following statement on their official website. "You have probably heard rumours about a U.Y. split and it is with real sadness that we have »

Cool baby, my hips go woo

In Depth by Matthew Pimm

Seedling are indie pop at it's finest. The Dutch band recently toured with Welsh band Melys and also released a split single with them on Mely's own label Sylem. They have released an single Sham Pain with the fantastic track William, Tell Me and an album Elevator Tourist which»

The sophistication of Echo & The Bunnymen with the angst of the Pistols

In Depth by Matthew Pimm

Drowned In Sound tracked down Susan Heyat who moved to the UK from the States formed Pillbox in which she produces, writes, sings, plays guitars and also set up her own label NYC Records. In-between all this she had time to give us an interview!

Matt: What are your influences music or othe»

Belle & Sebastian to tour!

News by Matthew Pimm

Belle & Sebastian announce a full Scottish tour.

After performing 2 small gigs earlier in the year Belle & Sebastian gave details of a full tour of Scotland with dates for England to be announced in the next few weeks. The gigs will be all ages apart from the 2 nights at Barrowlands »

Beta Band new single and album

News by Matthew Pimm

The Beta Band have released details of a new single and album.

The album Hot Shots II, a follow up to the eponymous Beta Band is released on 2nd July.

The track listing is:
1 - Squares
2 - Al Sharp
3 - Humanbeing
4 - Gone
5 - Dragon
6 - Bro»

Gorky's Tour Dates exclusive

News by Matthew Pimm

Gorky's Zygotic Mynci have announced their first live dates of 2001 which will be a short tour of Wales. They have now finished recording their new album and these gigs will be the first to feature ex-Topper drummer Peter Richardson as a full member of Gorky's.

May
16th - Yales Club, Wrexh»

Foo's and Feeder festival news

News by Matthew Pimm

Foo Fighters and Feeder to play the V festivals

It's that time of year when festival line-ups are revealed and here is some advance information on who will be playing at V2001 this year.

Faithless and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers have already revealed on their web sites that the»

Bellatrix are solo wannabes

News by Matthew Pimm

Eliza solo details and first gig

Eliza the lead singer of Bellatrix revealed her new solo project at a secret gig in front of a select audience. The band which is a 5 piece also features Richie the guitarist from Glitterbug.

Bellatrix decided to take a break in November and sin»

Happy Sad - Pizzicato 5 Split

News by Matthew Pimm

It has been revealed that Pizzicato 5 will be splitting at the end of March. Formed in 1984 they have treated us over the years with their own brand of experimental pop/dance. They will be playing a final gig on 31st March in Tokyo called Don't cry, no tears, no fears. Com»

Super Furry Remix

News by Matthew Pimm

Llwybr Llaethog the legendary Welsh rap and hip-hip pioneers who formed in the mid 80's have been asked to remix tracks from the Super Furry Animals next album for inclusion on SFA's forthcoming DVD (details of which where exclusively revealed on Drowned In Sound).


Llwybr-Llaethog who have »

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Mogwai - Travels In Constants Vol 12

Review by Matthew Pimm

This is Mogwai's instalment to the Travels In Constants singles club on Temporary Residence released last year. However they managed to get their hands on a limited number of copies for people who were not lucky enough to get it first time round. Track 1, simply called Untitled starts with drif»

V Mountain Men Anonymous a "Mutual admiration society"

In Depth by Matthew Pimm

Mountain Men Anonymous are Adam (bass), John (drums), Lorna (guitars), Sam (guitars). Teflon Monkey is Rhodri ("spiritual guru"). They both feature on a split 7" on Big Scary Monsters as the first edition of the As The Duck Bit Back singles club. Drowned in sound caught up with them before their gig at the Flapper &»

Donnas hit the UK

News by Matthew Pimm

The Donnas announce live dates in the UK

As part of their European tour The Donnas will be playing a number of dates in the UK.

The tour dates are:

May
21st - Wedgewood, Portsmouth
22nd - Fleece & Firkin, Bristol
23rd - ULU, London
25th - Hop & Grape, M»

Starsailor - don't believe the hype

In Depth by Matthew Pimm

As the year draws to an end it's that time again, time for the music press to find new darling to hype after getting bored writing about the likes of Coldplay. Already a name has emerged, many of you will not know them but believe me after months of force fed media you will. I turned up to watch Angelica innocent »


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