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The Vaccines prove they're still in their peak with 'Back In Love City'
Why the West London indie band's fictionalised city concept fifth studio album is up there with their best work a decade into their career.
Matthew McLister
Sep 17, 20214 min read
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August indie review: The Killers, Swim School, DMA's, Jake Bugg, Vistas and Bleachers
A review of the best indie music released in August 2021. Featuring The Killers, Swim School, Bleachers, DMA's, Jake Bugg and Vistas.
Matthew McLister
Aug 30, 20217 min read
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Have The Killers regained their credibility?
With their new album 'Pressure Machine' receiving critical acclaim, the Las Vegas band have given themselves a new lease of life.
Matthew McLister
Aug 25, 20216 min read
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Swim School's 'making sense of it all' EP is one of 2021's best
The Edinburgh band's debut EP features roaring rock anthems with plenty of punch that should have them travelling places.
Matthew McLister
Aug 20, 20213 min read
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10 best indie albums of 2021 so far
From January to August, here's a list of my top 10 indie albums of 2021. Featuring Wolf Alice, The Snuts, Arlo Parks and more!
Matthew McLister
Aug 13, 20219 min read
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July indie review: What were the best releases?
A review of the best indie music released in July 2021. Featuring Inhaler, The Shop Window, Sam Fender, Leon Bridges, and Sunstinger.
Matthew McLister
Jul 30, 20216 min read
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Why you should be excited for Sam Fender’s second album
A look at the rise of the Geordie singer-songwriter and the excitement for his new album after the release of 'Seventeen Going Under'.
Josh Robinson
Jul 27, 20216 min read
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Inhaler: The blessing and the curse of being Bono's son's band
Their debut album is a confident record that should do enough to sweep away the obvious U2 comparisons.
Matthew McLister
Jul 23, 20215 min read
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The Shop Window's debut: Addictively brilliant and nostalgic jangle-pop
An introduction to the indie jangle guitar sounds of The Shop Window, a DIY band who've delivered one of the debuts of 2021.
Matthew McLister
Jul 16, 20213 min read
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Why beabadoobee's collab with The 1975 is her best work yet
The 21-year-old singer has released her new EP Our Extended Play and it's a super fun piece of indie-pop.
Matthew McLister
Jul 7, 20213 min read
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June indie review: What were the best releases?
A review of the best indie albums released in June 2021. Featuring Wolf Alice, beabadoobee, Quivers, Noel Gallagher and more.
Matthew McLister
Jun 30, 20217 min read
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The Rah's are the best new band I've heard in a long time
The debut album from the East Lothian band is full of rock 'n' roll swagger and indie bangers. Here's why you should be listening.
Matthew McLister
Jun 25, 20213 min read
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Wolf Alice's Blue Weekend is a modern-day indie masterpiece
Why the London alternative rock band are in a league of their own after the release of their third album Blue Weekend.
Matthew McLister
Jun 9, 20215 min read
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Why Van Weezer is one of the most fun guitar records of 2021
Weezer's hard-rock inspired fourteenth studio album is their best in years. Here's how I was won over.
Matthew McLister
Jun 3, 20214 min read
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The May indie review: What were the best releases?
A review of the best indie albums released in May 2021. Featuring the Black Keys, girl in red, Weezer, St. Vincent, The Coral and more.
Matthew McLister
May 28, 20218 min read
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Why Coral Island is The Coral's masterpiece
Here's why the seaside themed tenth album from Liverpool's indie veterans could be their career-defining record.
Nick Dale
May 26, 20213 min read
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Does girl in red's debut deliver on the hype?
An introduction to the Norwegian indie singer-songwriter and a verdict on If I Could Make It Go Quiet.
Matthew McLister
May 21, 20216 min read
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Saint Raymond: ‘We Forgot We Were Dreaming’ album review
The Nottingham singer-songwriter has just released his second studio album after six years. How does it compare to his acclaimed 2015 debut?
Josh Robinson
May 18, 20214 min read
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The lasting legacy of Frightened Rabbit's 'The Midnight Organ Fight'
Frightened Rabbit's legendary second album is full of emotion and honesty. Here's a look at why it still carries so much weight.
Matthew McLister
May 14, 20216 min read
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What are the best albums being released over summer 2021?
Everything you need to know about the best 15 albums being released this summer. Featuring The Black Keys, The Lathums, Wolf Alice and more.
Matthew McLister
May 7, 20219 min read
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