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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
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
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 29, 20219 min read
Why has it taken 20 years for America to recognise The Strokes?
Twenty years of Grammy snubs finally came to an end in 2021. Here's how the success of The Strokes has differed in the UK and America.
Matthew McLister
Mar 18, 202111 min read
Bands in the mainstream: Is this the worst it's been in 25 years?
A look into Adam Levine's claim that bands are a "dying breed" and an investigation into the most popular songs of the last 25 years.
Matthew McLister
Mar 12, 202115 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
James Acaster: Perfect Sound Whatever book review
A review of the Perfect Sound Whatever book by James Acaster, where the comedian convinces us 2016 is the greatest year for music.
Josh Robinson
Feb 8, 20214 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
10 of the best lyrics of 2020
The 10 best indie and alternative lyrics of the year, featuring IDLES, Declan McKenna, The 1975 and more.
Josh Robinson
Dec 31, 20206 min read
Finding an escape in the indie Christmas song | Seven festive favourites
A look at the uneasy relationship between the indie music fan and Christmas pop songs, seven indie festive favourites.
Matthew McLister
Dec 23, 20205 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
Why Fontaines D.C's 'Televised Mind' is my favourite song of the year
Fontaines D.C's 'Televised Mind' being selected as our song of the year has been a controversial choice to some. Here's why it wins that acc
Matthew McLister
Dec 16, 20204 min read
Best songs of 2020
Blinded by the Floodlights has spoken, here's the list of our favourite 25 songs of what has been a crazy year!
Matthew McLister
Dec 11, 20208 min read
Why Liam Gallagher is an early favourite for Christmas number 1
A review of Liam Gallagher's 'All You're Dreaming Of'. Can the touching festive ballad be Christmas number 1?
Matthew McLister
Dec 1, 20203 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
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