7 reasons why you should listen to Slowthai’s new album 'UGLY'
A deep dive into the career of Northampton artist Slowthai - his third album marks him as one of the most exciting talents in recent years.
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Matthew McLister
- Mar 22
- 4 min
Black Honey: ‘A Fistful Of Peaches’ is loud, emotive and slightly one note
A review of the Brighton band's third album which is worth persevering with if you don't get it at first. Two albums down and fast...
Matthew McLister
- Mar 13
- 3 min
The Lathums celebrate number 1 album success with celebratory Glasgow performance
The Wigan jangle rockers prove why they're worthy of their status as one of the UK's brightest bands at Glasgow's 02 Academy.
Matthew McLister
- Mar 10
- 4 min
The Lathums strike gold again on the sadder tones of ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’
The Wigan bands second album reveals their more sensitive side without losing their everyman appeal. Of all the indie bands to rise...
Neil Renton
- Mar 3
- 3 min
Shame release an early album of the year contender with 'Food for Worms'
The South London post-punk band gave us one of the best albums of the year in 2021 and they've done it again with Food For Worms.
Matthew McLister
- Feb 24
- 4 min
We Are Scientists rock Glasgow with nostalgic tunes, fresh new sounds and comedic fun
A review of the underappreciated ‘00s indie legends return to Glasgow’s Oran Mor which has them provide a joyful set to an adoring West End
Josh Robinson
- Feb 9
- 2 min
Art rockers Youth Sector prove they're a new band to keep an eye on
The Brighton-based art rock band put on an assured and energetic show during Independent Venue Week to mark themselves as ones to watch.
Matthew McLister
- Jan 26
- 4 min
We Are Scientists: underrated '00s indie heroes charm with late-night vibes on 'Lobes'
The underappreciated New York band mix it up for their synth-heavy eighth album.
Blinded By The Floodlights
- Jan 13
- 7 min
12 albums we’re looking forward to in 2023
The indie and alternative albums we’re looking forward to most this year: confirmed, rumoured and wishful thinking.
Matthew McLister
- Dec 16, 2022
- 14 min
Blinded by the Floodlights best albums of 2022
From January to December, here are our thirty favourite albums of the year. Featuring Foals, Arctic Monkeys, Alvvays and more!
Matthew McLister
- Nov 22, 2022
- 8 min
Blinded by the Floodlights best debut albums of all time
Four Blinded by the Floodlights contributors reveal their favourite debut albums.
Matthew McLister
- Nov 14, 2022
- 5 min
Kaiser Chiefs answer their critics with exuberant Glasgow show
The Leeds band prove they're still a live act to be reckoned with and go a long way to redeeming recent criticisms.
Matthew McLister
- Nov 2, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
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.
Neil Renton
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
The Snuts live up to the live hype in Edinburgh
Fresh from releasing their second album Burn The Empire, The Snuts smash out anthem after anthem at Edinburgh's Usher Hall.
Neil Renton
- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
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.
Josh Robinson
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
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.
Matthew McLister
- Sep 28, 2022
- 4 min
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 17, 2022
- 4 min
Death Cab For Cutie - Asphalt Meadows review
Death Cab's tenth studio album is warm and bleak, their best work in years.
Josh Robinson
- Aug 10, 2022
- 4 min
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'.
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