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Reviews and Features

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

The April indie review: What were the best releases?

A review of the best indie released in April 2021. Featuring The Snuts, Dry Cleaning, London Grammar, Dinosaur Jr., and more.

Matthew McLister

Apr 29, 20218 min read

Why has London Grammar's 'Californian Soil' been so divisive?

A review of London Grammar's stunning indie-pop third album Californian Soil. Are the mixed reviews justified?

Matthew McLister

Apr 22, 20213 min read

The Snuts: Does W.L. justify the hype?

A review of The Snuts debut album W.L., an album hyped as one to bring indie rock back to the masses. Do the West Lothian band deliver?

Matthew McLister

Apr 8, 20217 min read

Why Lana Del Rey's new album is her best yet

A review of Lana's seventh studio album Chemtrails Over the Country Club and why I feel it is her best album yet.

Matthew McLister

Apr 5, 20215 min read

The March indie review: What were the best releases?

A review of the best indie released in March 2021. Featuring Lana Del Rey, Kings Of Leon, Arab Strap, NewDad, Black Honey and Maximo Park.

Matthew McLister

Mar 28, 20219 min read

Are Kings Of Leon still worth listening to?

A review of Kings Of Leon's eighth studio album When You See Yourself. Is it enough to pull back those who've deserted the band?

Matthew McLister

Mar 24, 20216 min read

Maximo Park: Nature Always Wins review

A review of Maximo Park's seventh studio album, an infectious record that proves why they're as relevant in 2021 as the 2000s.

Matthew McLister

Mar 4, 20214 min read

Pale Waves: Who Am I? album review

The verdict on the Manchester band's second album. Josh Robinson explains why - despite its cliches - it's still an enjoyable record.

Josh Robinson

Mar 2, 20215 min read

The February indie review: What were the best releases?

A review of the best indie released in February 2021, featuring Wolf Alice, Mogwai, Arlo Parks, Django Django and more.

Matthew McLister

Feb 26, 20215 min read

Arlo Parks: Why Collapsed in Sunbeams is a near-perfect debut

Arlo Park's debut is beautifully easy-going, an exploration of mental health and youthful lust.

Matthew McLister

Feb 2, 20215 min read

Shame: Drunk Tank Pink review | How do they compare to their post-punk rivals?

The South London band's second record is loud, abrasive and anxious. Can it follow last years success of their post-punk peers?

Matthew McLister

Jan 20, 20215 min read

New indie 2021 | Rumoured album releases!

The evidence of new albums from your favourite indie artists. Featuring The Cure, Arcade Fire, Radiohead & more.

Matthew McLister

Jan 13, 20216 min read

Albums to look forward to 2021 | Confirmed releases

15 confirmed album releases we're looking forward to from indie and alternative artists this year.

Matthew McLister

Jan 4, 20216 min read

YUNGBLUD: weird! review

A review of weird!, the second album by erratic pop-punk Yorkshire singer YUNGBLUD.

Josh Robinson

Dec 22, 20206 min read

Best albums of 2020

Blinded by the Floodlights favourite 30 albums of 2020. Mostly indie with a couple of surprises.

Matthew McLister

Dec 18, 202012 min read

Sundara Karma: Kill Me EP Review

After two critically acclaimed albums, Reading indie-pop band Sundara Karma have released their new EP Kill Me. Here's the verdict....

Josh Robinson

Dec 4, 20203 min read

How The Cribs overcame personal hell to produce a great indie rock return

A look at why The Cribs are the quintessential indie cult band, the difficulties they've had to overcome and a verdict on Night Network.

Matthew McLister

Nov 25, 20206 min read

Why 2020 has felt like the best year yet for women in indie

Women have led the way in the indie rock scene in 2020. Who have been the biggest players this year? Featuring Phoebe Bridgers and more.

Matthew McLister

Nov 18, 20205 min read

Wallows: Remote EP Review

The LA indie-pop trio's new EP is a super catchy, fun collection of songs from a care-free band with a Netflix star as their co-lead singer.

Josh Robinson

Nov 10, 20204 min read

Why Declan McKenna's Zeros is my album of the year | Josh Robinson

Declan McKenna's banger filled, critically acclaimed second album Zeros sees the 21-year-old artist provide a nod to 1970s glam rock....

Josh Robinson

Oct 31, 20205 min read