Blinded by the Floodlights

Indie and alternative new music reviews, features & opinion.

Wunderhorse thrill on purposely raw second outing ‘Midas’

It may be filled with disillusionment and a raw sense of imperfection, but Midas is rarely anything but perfectly enthralling.

Album review: ‘Another Day’ by F*cked Up

Seventh album Another Day proves the Toronto band have plenty of freshness still to offer, returning to their early brash sound.

Indie review July 2024: The best songs and albums

Our seven favourite indie albums and seven favourite indie songs released in July 2024 - featuring SOFT PLAY, Kasabian and more.

SOFT PLAY return with typical punk charm on ‘HEAVY JELLY’

The Royal Tunbridge Well duo’s four album is a solid return, featuring a heavy, abrasive punk-metal sound that lacks sugar coating.

Album review: Cigarettes After Sex - X's

With a musical formula this pleasurable on the ears, Greg Gonzalez and co will seduce you all over again third time round.

Albums of the year 2024 so far

From January to June, a list of our favourite 20 indie albums of 2024 so far. Featuring DIIV, The Last Dinner Party and more.

Kasabian: Happenings album review

The Leicester band’s eighth album is 28 minutes of exhilarating energy, aided by Serge Pizzorno’s hype-man enthusiasm.

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