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.
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Matthew McLister
- Aug 23
- 2 min
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.
Matthew McLister
- Aug 9
- 2 min
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.
Matthew McLister
- Aug 8
- 2 min
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.
Blinded By The Floodlights
- Jul 4
- 8 min
Indie review June 2024: The best songs and albums
Our eight favourite indie albums and five favourite indie songs released in June 2024 - featuring POND, Been Stellar and more.
Matthew McLister
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Orlando Weeks leaps out of The Maccabees shadow with ‘LOJA’
Orlando Weeks third album steps him out of looming shadow of The Maccabees and into a limelight of his own.
Matthew McLister
- Jul 1
- 2 min
The Mysterines: ‘Afraid of Tomorrows’ review
Afraid Of Tomorrows is a more creative and well-rounded second effort by the Liverpool alt-rockers.
Matthew McLister
- Jun 20
- 1 min
Peggy Gou: ‘I Hear You’ - irresistible ‘90s-inspired dance debut
The South Korean DJ’s debut follows the success of ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana‘ and surprises in its variety and quality.
Blinded By The Floodlights
- Jun 3
- 10 min
Indie review May 2024: The best songs and albums
Our nine favourite indie albums and seven favourite indie songs released in May 2024 - featuring Kings Of Leon, DIIV, Dua Lipa and more!
Matthew McLister
- May 28
- 3 min
DIIV: ‘Frog in Boiling Water’ review
The Los Angeles’ shoegaze band’s fourth record is their gloomiest, moodiest and most beautiful yet.
Matthew McLister
- May 20
- 2 min
Kings of Leon: ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ review
The Nashville often thrill us on album number 9, but they haven’t fully committed to the “fun” premise.
Matthew McLister
- May 9
- 2 min
The Lemon Twigs: ‘A Dream Is All We Know’ review
The fifth album from the D’Addario brothers beautifully merges Beach Boys melody’s with the early experimental days of The Beatles.
Blinded By The Floodlights
- Apr 30
- 12 min
Indie review April 2024: The best songs and albums
Our 11 favourite indie albums and six favourite indie songs released in April 2024 - featuring Vampire Weekend, English Teacher and more.
Matthew McLister
- Apr 25
- 2 min
Libertines: All Quiet On the Eastern Esplanade review
Mixing maturer sounds with familiar playfulness, The Libertines prove there’s life in the old dog yet.
Matthew McLister
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Gossip: ‘Real Power’ review
The Arkansas band’s sixth effort is clean and accomplished while also lacking that killer touch.
Blinded By The Floodlights
- Apr 2
- 10 min
Indie review March 2024: The best songs and albums
Our eight favourite indie albums and seven favourite indie songs released in February 2024 - featuring Yard Act, Elbow and more.
Matthew McLister
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Real Estate: ‘Daniel’ makes for perfect Spring listening
The New Jersey dream pop band's sixth record draws strength in its familiarity.
Matthew McLister
- Mar 15
- 3 min
Liam Gallagher & John Squire: the album verdict
A solid, if unspectacular record, showcasing the talents of both Manchester legends without blowing the roof off.
Matthew McLister
- Feb 28
- 8 min
Indie review February 2024: The best songs and albums
Our five favourite indie albums and nine favourite indie songs released in February 2024 - featuring IDLES, The Last Dinner Party and more.
Matthew McLister
- Feb 26
- 2 min
How I was won over by The Last Dinner Party
Cynicism of the art rockers’ hype machine was easy, but the deeper moments on ‘Prelude To Ecstacy’ ensure the acclaim is warranted.
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