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.
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Matthew McLister
- Jun 13
- 4 min
Disney+ documentary ‘Camden’ is a shallow look at the area’s music history
Shallow, ignorant and pop star focused, we’re left to look elsewhere for a proper deep dive into the musical history of Camden.
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!
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.
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.
Neil Renton
- Mar 18
- 3 min
Five Glastonbury acts to get excited about
From K-pop to Post Punk, here's five artists Neil Renton is most looking forward to watching at Glastonbury Festival in June 2024.
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.
Neil Renton
- Mar 6
- 3 min
The Snuts might be Scotland's hardest working band and best
What learned from watching the West Lothian band's Saturday afternoon slot in Assai Records in Edinburgh.
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 9
- 2 min
The Smile: ‘Wall Of Eyes’ review - Radiohead members side project just keeps getting better and better
If The Smile keep delivering music this great, maybe the desire for a Radiohead reunion will disappear completely.
Blinded By The Floodlights
- Jan 30
- 7 min
Indie review January 2024: The best songs and albums
Our six favourite indie albums and our seven favourite songs released in January 2024 - featuring SPRINTS, The Vaccines and more!
Neil Renton
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Most anticipated indie gig tours of 2024
Neil Renton picks the tours he's looking forward to the most in 2024, from English Teacher to The Snuts. 2023 was a cracking year for...
Matthew McLister
- Jan 19
- 3 min
The Vaccines: ‘Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations’ is fun and predictable effort from West London indie heroes
The Vaccines sixth record is full of nostalgic indie pop tunes that seek to overcome relatable themes of sadness and heartache.
Blinded By The Floodlights
- Jan 10
- 7 min
Most anticipated indie albums of 2024
11 albums the Blinded By The Floodlights team can't wait to hear this year - both confirmed releases and a few we're speculating about.
Josh Robinson
- Jan 3
- 3 min
The best lyrics of the year from indie songs
Josh Robinson takes us through his favourite lyrics from five indie songs that he couldn't get enough of this year.
Matthew McLister
- Dec 30, 2023
- 4 min
Blinded By The Floodlights best indie songs of 2023
From Bleach Lab to SOFT PLAY, our top 10 indie songs of the year from our favourite artists of 2023.
Blinded By The Floodlights
- Dec 21, 2023
- 12 min
Blinded By The Floodlight's indie albums of year 2023
Our top 30 indie albums of the year, featuring Grian Chatten, Young Fathers, The Hives and more...who will take the top spot?
Matthew McLister
- Dec 14, 2023
- 2 min
The Goa Express’ debut sparkles in brightness and youth
The Burnley five piece's record is an express journey experience to soundtrack sunny days and making memories with those closest to you.
Matthew McLister
- Dec 5, 2023
- 3 min
The Coral hit the perfect balance between new and nostalgia on opening night of UK tour
Showcasing the highlights of their two-decade career, the Merseyside band's 80-minute set rarely fails to thrill Glasgow's Barrowlands.
Matthew McLister
- Nov 8, 2023
- 3 min
Crystal Fighters - 'LIGHT+' review
Brightness reigns supreme on the Basque-inspired electronic band's fifth album, a record brimming with positive vibes and tranquilo.
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