Blinded by the Floodlights

Indie and alternative new music reviews, features & opinion.

1 day ago4 min read

We Are Scientists offer night of joyful nostalgia in Glasgow’s West End

Touring 2008’s ‘Brian Thrust Mastery’ at Oran Mor, Keith Murray and Chris Cain provide a fun-filled evening of throwbacks and laughter.

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6 days ago4 min read

IDLES justify Hydro upgrade in storming Glasgow set

Neil Renton shrugs off Storm Bert to report on the Bristol band’s return to Scotland’s largest city.

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Nov 252 min read

Kim Deal: Debut LP from ex-Pixies bassist is an elegant showcase from an alt-rock icon

‘Nobody Loves You More’ is a solo record 14 years in the making and one both gorgeously mellow and sonically adventurous.

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Nov 194 min read

Courteeners thrill Glasgow’s OVO Hydro with sensational set of old and new hits

A review of the Glasgow leg of the indie favourite’s sold out tour in support of new album ‘Pink Cactus Cafe’.

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Nov 176 min read

Indie review October 2024: The best albums

Our seven favourite indie albums released in October 2024 - featuring The Smile, Courteeners, Amyl & the Sniffers and more. Welcome to...

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Nov 123 min read

Amyl and the Sniffers: ‘Cartoon Darkness’ - their most rounded and accessible record yet

The Melbourne punk outfits third album widens its sonic influences without losing the band’s distinct raucousness.

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Nov 93 min read

Time For Heroes and time for The Libertines to prove they’ve still got it

Neil Renton makes the case for big bands playing smaller venues after watching The Libertines intimate show at Glasgow’s Assai Records.

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