Calling All Music Photographers
As well as championing the most vital new music around, we will also be nurturing wider creative talents in 2012 with a competition to get your hands on a coveted Dot To Dot photo pass.
Are you the best new photographer around but just haven’t had the chance to show off your skills at a wider scale yet? Are you dying to get out there photographing the best new bands on the UK circuit at the moment? Then look no further, because our Photography Competition is here to save you!
We have a photo pass, which gives you access to Dot To Dot venue photo pits, for each city up for grabs, and all you have to do to enter is post the best live shot you’ve ever taken to Twitter with the hashtag #D2DFestPhoto or tag Dot To Dot Festival in your photo on Facebook. We’ll create a Facebook gallery of all entries so others can get involved by liking or sharing their favourites.
Three winners (one for each city) will receive a photo pass and the chance to get up close and personal with some of the most exciting acts around. This is a rare opportunity for you to get your foot in the door of the world of live photography, don’t miss it!
The competition ends on 29th May, so make sure you submit your photos asap.
RANDOM IMPULSE INTERVIEW
If Dot To Dot artist Random Impulse could play any other instrument in the world than he can already, he would play the triangle! Sound absurd? Find out why below! Catch the guitar playing rapper at Doto To Dot this June, and get to know him before that below!
Join the dots between two other bands to sum up your sound.
Would have to be Jay-X and Arctic Monkeys. Jay-z for his amazing guitar riffs (come on you saw Glastonbury right lol)
Tell us the story behind your name.
When I was younger I used always do mad stuff on impulse. And my friends just started calling me impulse. And the random just got added as the years went by.
If you had to choose any musician in the world ever to replace you, who would it be?
It would have to be Jack White, but with a tan. Guess he can get his fake tan on if need be.
What is your favourite thing about playing city based festivals?
You’re indoors so the worry of getting wet is gone, but to be honest I’m not sure.
Are there any other bands from the line-up flyer who you really want to see at Dot to Dot?
Yeah looking forward to seeing my good old pal Ryan Keen.
What is your fave item to take on tour and why?
That’s a tricky one….ummm Jagermeister, simply because it brings good times. Actually my loop pedal, I bought when I was on tour with Rizzle Kicks and I love messing around with it, I’m a sucker for gadgets and new technology.
If you could play any instrument that you can’t already, what would it be?
I would have to say the triangle, because it looks so simple, but is actually rather complex.
Watch the official, SBTV produced video for ‘On A Roll’ by Random Impulse here!
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Dot To Dot City by City Spotify Playlists!
Having such a diverse line-up of incredible new bands, we hope, and KNOW that you will enjoy every single act performing at Dot To Dot this year.
We don’t want all you music lovers to miss out on seeing acts that become your new favourite band in the whole universe because you didn’t know about them.
So, in order that you get the best day of music out of Dot To Dot, so that you can get VERY excited about it fasts approach, and also so that you can have a mini party in the comfort of your own home, we’ve put together these very special city by city Spotify Playlists just for you!
Scroll below to find your corresponding city and let the fun begin!
BRISTOL
NOTTINGHAM
MANCHESTER
THE INTERNET INTERVIEW
In light of this week’s amazing new line-up announcement, and the fact that it included the formidable partnership The Internet, comprising of Syd tha Kyd and Matt Martians from Los Angeles collective Odd Future, we thought we had better give you the next exciting installment in our Dot To Dot artist Q&A’s. Read below to find out what Matt Martians from The Internet had to say about their name and who they can’t wait to see at Dot To Dot!
Join the dots between two other acts to sum up your sound.
I’d say in between Jamiroquai and Erykah Badu. We both grew up on heavy doses of both and it bleeds through in our music
Tell us the story behind your name.
We all met on the internet in some way shape or form, so it made all the sense to name ourselves ‘Internet’.
If you had to choose any musician in the world ever to replace you, who would it be?
Don’t really have one, I think everybody has their own sound for a reason and another musician replacing us would take away from their sound and audience as well.
What is your favourite thing about playing city based festivals?
This is our first festival performance!
Are there any other bands from the line-up flyer who you really want to see at Dot to Dot?
Summer Camp is really really dope. They did a few songs with my production partner Hal for their next project so I’m excited to see them.
What is your fave item to take on tour and why?
HA, on the first odd future US tour our favorite item was probably weed. It takes the stress out of being away from home for extended periods.
If you could play any instrument that you can’t already, what would it be?
I really want to learn bass guitar. It’s the soul of funk music.
Get your tickets to see The Internet at Dot To Dot here, listen to ‘Purple Naked Ladies’ by The Internet in the below Spotify player and watch a making of documentary of it here!
SHINIES INTERVIEW
Manchester’s own Shinies will be playing the Manchester leg of Dot To Dot this June, so go and see them! Although everyone around the world should listen to them, because they’re amazing! Especially their bass player…
Join the dots between two other bands to sum up your sound.
The Hover Lobsters, The Sticky Spaceships and Alan Key and the Flatpacks
Tell us the story behind your name.
The best football stickers. Everyone wanted a shiny didn’t they. Magpies love them too.
If you had to choose any musician in the world ever to replace you, who would it be?
Johnny Thunders
What is your favourite thing about playing city based festivals?
The close proximity to traffic lights and the convenient lack of cattle.
Are there any other bands from the line-up flyer who you really want to
see at Dot to Dot?
Willis Earl Beal and Wavves
What is your fave item to take on tour and why?
A guitar always comes in handy.
If you could play any instrument that you can’t already, what would it
be?
A washboard or the mouth comb probably. Although we could all do with guitar lessons, except our bassist he’s pretty good.
Shinies released new single, the double A side ‘Shola’ and ‘Pillow Talk’, watch the official video for ‘Shola’ here!
14+ ticket information
We’ll be announcing our full stage times very soon! Until then we’ve released some more details about the 14+ venues and a sneak look at some of the bands playing in them!
LATEST ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR DOT TO DOT 2012
With the countdown to Dot To Dot underway we’re very pleased to announce our next wave of acts.
Joining the bill will be Cloud Nothings, Friends (Nottingham), The Internet, 2:54 (Nottingham / Manchester), A Plastic Rose, All The Young, Doldrums, Two Wounded Birds, Here We Go Magic (Bristol / Nottingham), Hyde & Beast, The Dunwells, Eugene Francis Jr (Bristol / Manchester), The Men (Manchester), Last Dinosaurs, O Children, Olugbenga (Metronomy), Lewis Watson, Josh Kumra, Kwes, Mary Epworth, The Other Tribe (Bristol), Seasfire (Bristol), Sunless 97 (Nottingham / Manchester).
Tickets are currently on sale at alt-tickets.co.uk
PULLED APART BY HORSES
We had a chat with Lee, the tattooed drummer of our awesome co-headliners, Pulled Apart By Horses and he informed us of the acts he is going to be at the front for at Dot To Dot, as well why he would only ever let Ringo Starr replace him! Read on to get the low down on Pulled Apart by Horses before your face is blown off by them at Dot To Dot!
Join the dots between two other bands to sum up your sound.
Nirvana and Black Sabbath. I know one wouldn’t exist without the other anyway but we definitely ‘borrow’ from those two bands. Its all about multi-generational riffs.
Tell us the story behind your name.
James is heavily influenced by a man called Bob Geldof, and he had a song called ‘Pulled Apart By Horses’. I’m sure you can figure out the rest. ‘Just give us your fucking money!’
If you had to choose any musician in the world ever to replace you, who would it be?
Somebody shit otherwise they’d make what I’ve been doing for the last 4 years look pretty poor. Maybe Ringo Starr.
What is your favourite thing about playing city based festivals?
They usually have good drink sponsors and nice food. I remember I got to fill up my bag with Crabbies alcoholic ginger beer after one, that was a good day. A ‘festival’ line up of bands without festival toilets is nice too.
Are there any other bands from the line-up flyer who you really want to see at Dot to Dot?
I’ll hopefully get to catch Turbowolf and everyone else should too. Maybe Summer Camp too. Maybe Queen with that guy from X Factor too.
What is your fave item to take on tour and why?
Macbook. Having 6 seasons of The Sopranos to plow through certainly makes long drives and flights more bearable.
If you could play any instrument that you can’t already, what would it be?
The harmonica. I seriously can’t even get my head around how someone else plays one, let alone me!
‘Wolf Hand’ is Pulled Apart By Horses’ most recent single, and you can watch the video here!
SCOUNDRELS INTERVIEW
We posed some questions to the London based four piece Scoundrels in the latest of our Dot To Dot Festival artist Q&A’s - if you ever wondered the best instrument to learn with the aim of attracting potential future spouses, read on!
Join the dots between two other bands to sum up your sound.
That’s a toughy. A vicious groove, riff and soul sexing of Cliff Richard and Lawrence Welk most probably.
Tell us the story behind your name.
We did in quite a boring, methodical way really. There was no epiphany or strangely shaped egg yolk involved disappointingly. We literally wrote names down and voted through a series of knockout rounds which names went through. “Scoundrels” came tenth but the nine before were all too explicit to mention.
If you had to choose any musician in the world ever to replace you, who would it be?
I think that’s actually a great idea. I’ll tell the lads immediately. They’ll be ready to roll and rehearsing up Barbara Streisand by Monday mark my words.
What is your favourite thing about playing city based festivals?
The high carbon levels in the air add a certain potency to live performances I’ve always thought.
Are there any other bands from the line-up flyer who you really want to see at Dot to Dot?
Vadoinmessico. Good friends of ours, we used to run nights with them. They are an amazing band.
What is your fave item to take on tour and why?
I have this kind of spray that helps you not lose your voice amidst the daily rigors of singing every night on a long tour. It’s amazing stuff but I do feel a wee bit diva-ish using it. Like a kind of 6’3”, pasty, bowl cut, knock kneed Mariah Carey.
If you could play any instrument that you can’t already, what would it be?
My dad’s amazing at the spoons. It’s not a hugely glamorous instrument but it won him my mum so I’m eternally grateful. Thank you spoons.
We can’t wait to see Scoundrels at Dot To Dot this June, especially after seeing this incredible video of them playing with Lewis of Kitty Daisy & Lewis at Riflemaker Studios!
PEACE INTERVIEW
We’re back with our Dot To Dot Festival artist Q&A’s and this time round it’s the amazing Peace! Currently on tour with Mystery Jets, these are a band that you should not miss at Dot To Dot – read below to find out who they advise not to miss!
Join the dots between two other bands to sum up your sound.
I’d say ACDC & Ricardo Villalobos but last night someone said we we’re like Nirvana & Happy Mondays. Nothing ever makes sense.
Tell us the story behind your name.
It was a bit of a ‘why not’ moment. It all came together with the music & everything together & just made sense. It really sucked not being in a band called Peace so we made it happen.
If you had to choose any musician in the world ever to replace you, who would it be?
Elvis
What is your favourite thing about playing city based festivals?
We’ve never played a city based festival so I guess I’ll find out soon. I imagine it’s the atmosphere of everyone running around. Or the girls.
Are there any other bands from the line-up flyer who you really want to see at Dot to Dot?
I wouldn’t mind seeing Lucy Rose. She gorj.
What is your fave item to take on tour and why?
The Kid. He’s a cool guy but can’t come on our current tour because
he’s having a kidney operation. Sad news.
If you could play any instrument that you can’t already, what
would it be?
Some kind of brass. Brass is sick. Reeeeal Sick.
To get addicted to Peace, we advise you watch their new video, ‘Follow Baby’ and we promise there will be no going back!
