Features 6/9

Reviews and Features

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

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

My favourite gigs of 2021 by Neil Renton

Neil Renton takes us through his favourite concerts of the year. Featuring The Specials, The Courteeners, beabadoobee and more.

Neil Renton

Jan 4, 20223 min read

Blinded by the Floodlights best songs of 2021

The 50 best songs from the world of indie and alternative.

Matthew McLister

Dec 22, 202112 min read

10 best breakthrough bands of 2021

Indie radio host Soph (aka Purpl Mac) takes us through the best releases this year from under the radar artists.

Purpl Mac (Sophie)

Dec 14, 20213 min read

Blinded by the Floodlight's best albums of 2021

The 30 best albums of 2021 from the world of indie and alternative.

Matthew McLister

Dec 9, 202113 min read

The Libertines put two fingers up to the doubters during breathless Edinburgh set

Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's band roll back the years with a raw and explosive set at the Usher Hall (1/12/21).

Neil Renton

Dec 6, 20213 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

Podcast: The impact of The Strokes 'Is This It' on the UK music scene (ft. Gordon Raphael)

How The Strokes changed the UK guitar scene, with contributions from 'Is This It' producer Gordon Raphael and indie music bloggers.

Matthew McLister

Nov 12, 20211 min read

Dictator: The stunning Scottish band with A-list shoutouts, a new record deal and award nominations

The progress in 2021 of West Lothian electro-pop band Dictator has ensured they're an artist to keep your eye on.

Matthew McLister

Nov 9, 20213 min read

The verdict on Foals new single 'Wake Me Up'

The hot take on the Oxford band's dancefloor-friendly new single 'Wake Me Up'.

Neil Renton

Nov 4, 20211 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

The appetite for guitar music is as strong as it’s been in years

How the tide is turning for bands in the mainstream following the recent success of The Lathums, The Snuts and Fontaines D.C.

Matthew McLister

Oct 8, 20216 min read