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Arctic Monkeys: The Car is dramatic, lush and proof of their greatness
It’s time to embrace new Arctic Monkeys rather than bemoan how they’ve changed - their seventh album is wonderful.
Matthew McLister
Nov 2, 20224 min read
Pastel: Manchester's hottest new band whet our appetites with latest EP Isaiah
Championed by Liam Gallagher and fresh from appearing on Soccer AM, Pastel channel the sound of Manchester on their brilliant second EP.
Matthew McLister
Oct 26, 20223 min read
The Snuts set fire to the curse of the difficult second album
On Burn The Empire, the Snuts have a message to deliver and they’re doing it with the conviction of a band that actually cares.
Neil Renton
Oct 13, 20222 min read
Alvvays: Blue Rev review
They've taken their time in creating a record that doesn’t scream for attention, hooking you in with its fuzzy textures and subtleties.
Matthew McLister
Oct 6, 20224 min read
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.
Josh Robinson
Sep 30, 20223 min read
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 28, 20224 min read
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 17, 20224 min read
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
Sep 7, 20223 min read
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.
Matthew McLister
Aug 29, 20223 min read
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'.
Josh Robinson
Aug 9, 20224 min read
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
Aug 2, 20224 min read
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.
Matthew McLister
Jun 12, 20223 min read
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 27, 20223 min read
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...
Neil Renton
May 24, 20222 min read
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 18, 20223 min read
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 12, 20225 min read
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 9, 20222 min read
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
May 5, 20225 min read
'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 19, 20222 min read
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.
Matthew McLister
Apr 8, 20224 min read
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