Originally written by Sean Adams · 9 March 2003
We've another packed few months ahead of DiS-gigs in London. Already this year we've had some rammed shows featuring the likes of Span, Kinesis, Reuben, Colour of Fire, Winnebago Deal, Miss Black America, Four Day Hombre, Jarcrew, Seachange, Engerica, Plans and Apologies, Redjetson and many, many more.. Lots more goodness ahead this month, come along, discover some new music. Bands with reviews on the site are linked in blue.
MAR 12 @ Windmill, Brixton SMILING POLITELY Norwich rock scamps. website THE NEEDLES scot bubblegum rock'n'roll UNION the strokes meets the cure. or something. only been going 6 months website 3 quid. Doors 8pm.
MAR 25 @ Dublin Castle, Camden..in conjuction with 'Club Fandango' RAZORLIGHT - New Wave rock n roll four-piece with cheekbones as sharp as their tunes REPAIRMAN Lavishly lo-fi instrument-swapping duo. fierce panda signings. toured with Gomez WEED craaazy rock guys from denmark. london debut. be afraid STARFIGHTER-X played our first gig of 2003 down the windmill and they ROCK! 5 quid or 4 quid concessions. First band on 8.30pm
MAR 26 @ Windmill, Brixton OUR LADY OF MIRACLES girl-fronted powerrockin' rather great band fronted by a not so distant relation to Daisy Chainsaw/Queen Adreena X-TIGERS a casulty of last month's bad weather.. turned up too late for their london gig and couldn't play.. so they return tonight for us. sonic youth sorta thing. from edinburgh. one of the best bands at last year's 'T in the park' festival. debut london gig (weather permitting!) THE CHINATOWNS another london debut. newcastle 3-piece spikey poprock 3 quid. Doors 8pm.
APR 9 @ Windmill, Brixton THEY CAME FROM THE STARS, I SAW THEM almost as many band members as the polyphonic spree.. experimental pop KATE ST. CLAIRE from legendary grrrrl pop band THE LOLLIES. doin' her solo beatbox'n'guitar thing ACARINE the streets/eminem type duo from oxford, who chris moyles has been playing. y'know, those guys who built a rap over the 'minder' theme tune... 3 quid. Doors 8pm
APR 18 @ Windmill, Brixton Oh goodie! Another Christian holiday/Skive-off Day! Good Friday Alldayer! BBQ! Bands TBA nearer the time.
APR 29 @ Dublin Castle, Camden..in conjuction with 'Club Fandango' FIGHTING GHANDHIS the ace band formerly known as dustball MALOWSKI early-idlewild styled essex boys YOUTH MOVIE SOUNDTRACK STRATEGIES A screaming stopstart spastic rock band + tbc 5 quid or 4 quid concessions. First band on 8.30pm.
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If you're interested in playing a Drowned in Sound night in London please contact bands@drownedinsound.com and Adie, Gareth or Sean will get back to you.