Crystal Fighters - 'LIGHT+' review
Brightness reigns supreme on the Basque-inspired electronic band's fifth album, a record brimming with positive vibes and tranquilo.
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Matthew McLister
- Oct 30
- 4 min
Bombay Bicycle Club further explore stylistic experimental ground on 'My Big Day'
The London indie icons sixth studio album is an eclectic collection of tracks that further removes them from their guitar rock origins.
Matthew McLister
- Oct 18
- 4 min
Sadness reigns on Bleach Lab's delightful debut 'Lost In A Rush Of Emptiness'
Bleach Lab's debut is one of 2023's most emotional and captivating listens.
Matthew McLister
- Oct 10
- 3 min
Slowdive progress again with 'Everything Is Alive'
The Reading shoegaze icon's second album since their 1995 hiatus isn't afraid to explore new ground.
Matthew McLister
- Sep 13
- 9 min
Why AM is Arctic Monkeys career-defining masterpiece
The Sheffield band's fifth studio album reversed their cultural decline and proved they weren’t just a flash in the pan.
Blinded By The Floodlights
- Jul 25
- 9 min
Albums of the year of 2023...so far
Covering the first half of the year, here are our favourite albums of the year so far. Featuring Shame, Grian Chatten and The Lathums.
Neil Renton
- Jul 13
- 3 min
Grian Chatten flies high with excellent solo debut
The Fontaines D.C. singer's solo album earns its place amongst the material he's produced with his bandmates. Neil Renton reviews.
Matthew McLister
- Jul 3
- 8 min
Arctic Monkeys: 'AM' songs ranked from worst to best
On Arctic Monkey's iconic record's tenth birthday year, we rank the tracks on 'AM' from worst to best.
Matthew McLister
- May 25
- 4 min
Arlo Parks: South London singer impresses again with the soothing ‘My Soft Machine’
The 22-year-old artist continues her journey to becoming one of the UK's most compelling indie pop stars on her second album.
Neil Renton
- May 4
- 3 min
Temples prove they’re worth worshipping with 'Exotico'
A bit out there. A bit unconventional. A bit Temples. On the basis of Exotico, they deserve to be worshipped in the highest regard....
Matthew McLister
- Apr 11
- 3 min
Daughter: 'Stereo Mind Games' provides a reminder of how essential this band are
Despite being an album of two halves, the London-formed indie folk trio do enough to remind us of their beauty and importance.
Josh Robinson
- Mar 31
- 6 min
7 reasons why you should listen to Slowthai’s new album 'UGLY'
A deep dive into the career of Northampton artist Slowthai - his third album marks him as one of the most exciting talents in recent years.
Matthew McLister
- Mar 22
- 4 min
Black Honey: ‘A Fistful Of Peaches’ is loud, emotive and slightly one note
A review of the Brighton band's third album which is worth persevering with if you don't get it at first. Two albums down and fast...
Matthew McLister
- Mar 10
- 4 min
The Lathums strike gold again on the sadder tones of ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’
The Wigan bands second album reveals their more sensitive side without losing their everyman appeal. Of all the indie bands to rise...
Neil Renton
- Mar 3
- 3 min
Shame release an early album of the year contender with 'Food for Worms'
The South London post-punk band gave us one of the best albums of the year in 2021 and they've done it again with Food For Worms.
Neil Renton
- Feb 3
- 3 min
The Murder Capital: Gigi’s Recovery lacks momentum
Heralded as the first great guitar album of the year, the Dublin band's second album lacks momentum.
Matthew McLister
- Jan 26
- 4 min
We Are Scientists: underrated '00s indie heroes charm with late-night vibes on 'Lobes'
The underappreciated New York band mix it up for their synth-heavy eighth album.
Blinded By The Floodlights
- Jan 13
- 7 min
12 albums we’re looking forward to in 2023
The indie and alternative albums we’re looking forward to most this year: confirmed, rumoured and wishful thinking.
Matthew McLister
- Dec 16, 2022
- 14 min
Blinded by the Floodlights best albums of 2022
From January to December, here are our thirty favourite albums of the year. Featuring Foals, Arctic Monkeys, Alvvays and more!
Matthew McLister
- Nov 22, 2022
- 8 min
Blinded by the Floodlights best debut albums of all time
Four Blinded by the Floodlights contributors reveal their favourite debut albums.
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