September's snapshot indie review ft. The 1975, Jockstrap & more
A snapshot review of the best new music from September 2022 featuring The 1975, Red Rum Club, Jockstrap, Yungblud and more.
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Matthew McLister
- 2 days ago
- 4 min
It's taken me 30 years to finally appreciate Suede
Suede's new album Autofiction is so energetic and immediate, it's led me to re-evaluate the London art rock band and Britpop itself.
Matthew McLister
- Sep 17
- 4 min
Death Cab For Cutie - Asphalt Meadows review
Death Cab's tenth studio album is warm and bleak, their best work in years.
Matthew McLister
- Sep 7
- 3 min
Two Door Cinema Club: Keep On Smiling review
The Bangor band's fifth album does exactly what it says on the tin - it brims with light, hope and indie pop goodness.
Matthew McLister
- Aug 30
- 3 min
Julia Jacklin: PRE PLEASURE review
The 31-year-old Australian's third album is a beautifully contemplative listen from an authentic and big-hearted songwriter.
Josh Robinson
- Aug 10
- 4 min
Jamie T: The best lyrics on 'The Theory of Whatever'
Six of the best lyrics from the South London indie singer's new album 'The Theory of Whatever'.
Matthew McLister
- Aug 2
- 4 min
Jamie T: South London singer smashes return after six year absence
The Theory Of Whatever is a mix of raucous anthems and ballads that still sound delightfully quirky and uniquely Jamie T.
Matthew McLister
- Jun 12
- 3 min
Review: Foals reinvent themselves again with 'Life Is Yours'
The Oxford indie veterans have managed to reinvent themselves, delivering a consistently fun record to soundtrack summer 2022.
Neil Renton
- May 27
- 3 min
Is it now ok for indie fans to like Harry Styles?
Following the release of Harry's House, it's time to stop feeling guilty about liking the former One Direction singer.
Neil Renton
- May 24
- 2 min
The Black Keys stick to their winning formula on 'Dropout Boogie'
The Black Keys are never going to invent the wheel. What they will do though is make it go in a partially enjoyable direction. The Black...
Matthew McLister
- May 18
- 3 min
The Smile: Debut album sounds like a terrific Radiohead album
Thom Yorke's latest side project is enough to starve off the impatience of the Radiohead fanbase.
Matthew McLister
- May 12
- 5 min
Arcade Fire: New album 'WE' is worth the five-year wait
WE is bookended by anxiety and positivity, a journey through isolation, claustrophobia, euphoria and landing on hope.
Matthew McLister
- May 9
- 2 min
Bloc Party: 'Alpha Games' has London band at their boldest and most coherent in years
A review of Bloc Party's sixth studio album - a story of anger, energy and redemption.
Matthew McLister
- May 5
- 5 min
Fontaines D.C.’s 'Skinty Fia' rights the wrongs of 'A Hero’s Death'
The Dublin post-punk band’s third album progresses the unease and bleakness of their last, though the end result is far greater.
Matthew McLister
- Apr 19
- 2 min
'Favourite Worst Nightmare': Arctic Monkeys underappreciated second album
How can an album that gave us so many classics not have the same respect as other AM records?
Matthew McLister
- Apr 8
- 4 min
Wet Leg: Debut album from 2022's most hyped band is a whole load of fun
A review of the debut album from Isle of Wight indie rock duo Wet Leg - the end result of a year's worth of fever pitch acclaim.
Josh Robinson
- Apr 6
- 6 min
Sea Girls: ‘Homesick’ review
The London indie-pop band's second album is a modern soundtrack to teenage nights out and romantic endeavours.
Nick Dale
- Mar 17
- 3 min
The Shed Project: The Curious Mind Of a Common Man (first mix) review
The middle-aged Boltoners go against the rock 'n' roll grain to produce a debut that ought to be given a lot of exposure.
Matthew McLister
- Mar 1
- 6 min
February indie review: alt-J, Gang Of Youths, White Lies, Sea Power & more
A look at the best albums released in February 2022 from Bastille, Sea Power, SPINN, Mitski, NewDad, Black Country New Road and more.
Josh Robinson
- Feb 23
- 4 min
Bastille: ‘Give Me The Future’ review
The London indie-pop band's fourth studio album has the ability to win over those previously lukewarm to them