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Reviews and Features

New song and album reviews, featured articles and opinion from indie and alternative.

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.

Nick Dale

Mar 17, 20223 min read

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.

Matthew McLister

Mar 1, 20226 min read

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

Josh Robinson

Feb 23, 20224 min read

Black Country New Road: 'Ants From Up There' is a chaotic masterpiece

Stacked with poignancy, the Cambridgeshire band have delivered a beautifully messy album far more accessible than their debut.

Neil Renton

Feb 17, 20223 min read

Alt-J: Fourth album 'The Dream' sounds like a hopeful nightmare

The Leeds band's new album is American-focused and ambitious, proving, again, why they're one of the most unique bands around.

Matthew McLister

Feb 15, 20223 min read

Yard Act: Leeds band fall short on highly anticipated debut

The post-punk band's debut The Overload may have charted at number two, but there's too much that disappoints.

Josh Robinson

Feb 2, 20226 min read

January indie review: Yard Act, The Wombats, Miles Kane, Fontaines D.C. & more

A look at the best albums and singles released from The Sherlocks, Bloc Party, White Lies, The Smile and more.

Matthew McLister

Jan 31, 20226 min read

Miles Kane entertains on 60s-inspired 'Change the Show'

The Merseyside Last Shadow Puppet man's fourth solo album is a retro effort full of soul and fun.

Neil Renton

Jan 28, 20223 min read

The Sherlocks: Third album has South Yorkshire indie anthem makers finally reach their potential

World I Understand sees The Sherlocks unveil their best album yet, one that should win over the doubters.

Matthew McLister

Jan 26, 20224 min read

The Wombats: Noughties indie dancefloor heroes deliver on their fifth studio album

The Liverpool trio's Fix Yourself, Not The World is an early year treat full of upbeat tunes and big hooks.

Matthew McLister

Jan 18, 20225 min read

Review: Fontaines D.C. provide a welcomed shock with new single and album announcement

The info and verdict on the Dublin post-punk band's new single 'Jackie Down the Line' and third album announcement.

Neil Renton

Jan 12, 20222 min read

Most anticipated indie albums of 2022

A look at 18 exciting album releases we're expecting this year from Wet Leg, Arctic Monkeys, Foals and more.

Matthew McLister

Jan 9, 20229 min read

Top 10 songs and albums of 2021: Contributors and partner lists

The top 10 songs and album lists from Blinded by the Floodlights contributors and partners.

Matthew McLister

Dec 29, 20217 min read

The Institutes have delivered one of the best guitar debuts of 2021

The Coventry band’s debut album Colosseums is full of warm, 90s inspired rock anthems and shoegaze tunes.

Matthew McLister

Nov 26, 20213 min read

IDLES overcome previous social class controversies with reflective new album CRAWLER

Addiction problems and near-death experiences; the Bristol band’s fourth record sees them change their focus.

Matthew McLister

Nov 17, 20215 min read

Sam Fender: 'Seventeen Going Under' track by track guide

Josh Robinson dives in deep to give us a track by track guide on the themes behind Sam Fender’s ‘Seventeen Going Under’. It’s finally...

Josh Robinson

Nov 1, 20219 min read

September/October indie review: The Lathums, Sam Fender and more

Featuring The Vaccines, The Lathums, Sam Fender, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Lana Del Rey, The Institutes and more.

Matthew McLister

Oct 28, 20217 min read

Bo Burnham’s INSIDE – The Perfect Music-Comedy Crossover

Bo Burnham's Netflix comedy special 'Inside' is an addictive and authentic commentary on social issues.

Josh Robinson

Oct 20, 20215 min read

'Seventeen Going Under' has Sam Fender fulfil his potential in an album of the year contender

The Geordie singer's coming of age second album is a refreshingly honest, substance-filled record which takes him levels above his debut.

Matthew McLister

Oct 13, 20217 min read

10 things you probably didn't know about Nirvana's 'Nevermind'

The Seattle grunge band's second album turns thirty in 2021 and there's a lot to the iconic record that you probably didn't know.

Matthew McLister

Sep 24, 20213 min read