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Blinded by the Floodlights albums of the year 2025
From Deftones to Wet Leg, our top 20 albums of the year from the world of indie and alternative.
Matthew McLister
Dec 31, 20255 min read
Review: White Lies - Night Light
‘Night Light’ stays true to the band’s template while revealing subtle, polished progression that leans into ‘70s synth textures.
Matthew McLister
Nov 21, 20252 min read
Review: The Hives – The Hives Forever, Forever The Hives
Seven albums in and The Hives still carry the same raw charm and witty bravado that made them a household name all those years ago.
Matthew McLister
Sep 11, 20253 min read
Review: Big Thief - Double Infinity
Double Infinity is so enthralling and impactful, by the end you won’t know whether to smile or cry.
Matthew McLister
Sep 9, 20252 min read
Review: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
Ellie Rowsell and co’s most accomplished and cohesive album yet.
Matthew McLister
Aug 28, 20252 min read
Review: The Black Keys - No Rain, No Flowers
Another exquisitely produced mainstream rock record from a duo at the top of their game.
Matthew McLister
Aug 14, 20253 min read
Review: Bleach Lab – Close to the Flame (EP)
Often bitter, often sad, the new EP from these London-based indie janglers wonderfully revels in both intensity and warmth.
Matthew McLister
Jul 30, 20252 min read
Review: Pulp – More
On More, we’re reminded of their enduring appeal, endless class and anthemic charm - this is a comeback well worth celebrating.
Matthew McLister
Jun 18, 20254 min read
Review: Matt Berninger – Get Sunk
The National singer’s second album is a record glowing in warmth and uplifting melancholia.
Matthew McLister
Jun 11, 20252 min read
Review: The Horrors – Night Life
‘Night Life’ is a superbly crafted sixth outing both expansive and empty, nocturnal and intimate.
Matthew McLister
Apr 7, 20252 min read
Review: Brian D’Addario – Till the Morning
An outstanding solo effort rivalling his brilliant work with The Lemon Twigs.
Matthew McLister
Mar 25, 20253 min read
Review: Architects – The Sky, The Earth and All Between
Another breathless assault on the senses by the Brighton band, matching aggressive metal energy, electro elements and soaring anthems.
Matthew McLister
Mar 18, 20252 min read
Indie review February 2025: The best albums
Our favourite indie albums and singles released in February 2025 - featuring Sam Fender, Doves, Inhaler and more.
Matthew McLister
Mar 13, 20257 min read
Sam Fender continues his ascent with ‘People Watching’
A beautiful, poetic and gut punching third record that will undoubtedly catapult the Geordie singer’s success to even new heights.
Matthew McLister
Mar 7, 20252 min read
The Murder Capital revolutionise themselves once more on ‘Blindness’
The Irish outfit continue to prove why they are so much more than the post-punk tag delivered to them all those years earlier.
Matthew McLister
Mar 4, 20251 min read
Indie review January 2025: The best albums
Our favourite indie albums and singles released in January 2025 - featuring Franz Ferdinand, Pastel, The Lambrini Girls and more.
Matthew McLister
Feb 6, 20256 min read
Mogwai: ‘The Bad Fire’ is another emotive masterclass of instrumental post rock
An utterly enthralling 11th studio effort from these Glaswegian post rock stalwarts.
Matthew McLister
Feb 4, 20253 min read
Review | Pastel: Madchester revivalists stun on swaggering debut ‘Souls in Motion’
Pastel prove anthemic British guitar pop isn’t just the past but very much the future too.
Matthew McLister
Jan 30, 20253 min read
Franz Ferdinand have audience eating out palm of their hand at Assai Records show
The Glasgow art rockers bring new album ‘The Human Touch’ to life live in Edinburgh.
Neil Renton
Jan 16, 20253 min read
Blinded by the Floodlights albums of the year 2024
Our 40 favourite albums of the year ranked - featuring Jack White, Fontaines D.C., Wunderhorse and more!
Matthew McLister
Dec 30, 202411 min read
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