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Five of the best: British political songs of the last 20 years
Five of the best political songs of the past 20 years from British artists, featuring Stormzy, IDLES, Thom Yorke and more.
Matt Bull
Nov 12, 20204 min read
US election 2020: Six great American political songs
Here are six great songs which deal with American politics. Sometimes there's a fine line between political anthems and political criticism.
Matthew McLister
Nov 3, 20205 min read
Gorillaz: Why you should be listening to Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez
Gorillaz sixth studio album is a joyful and melancholic project. Here's the best songs, collaborations & why you should still be listening.
Matthew McLister
Oct 28, 20204 min read
Black artists in the world of Indie and Alternative | Black History Month
Matt Bull marks Black History Month by telling us about five black artists in the Indie/Alternative world that he's a fan of.
Matt Bull
Oct 27, 20204 min read
Matt Berninger: 'Serpentine Prison' review | Going solo from The National
The debut solo album from baritone-voiced frontman of The National is an intimate, heartfelt collaborative project. Just how did the...
Matthew McLister
Oct 21, 20204 min read
Fifteenth anniversary: 'I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor' | October 2005 revisited
Simply put, the success of '...Dancefloor' was built on explosive Garage Rock immediacy and sharp lyricism from Alex Turner.
Matthew McLister
Oct 17, 20204 min read
Future Islands: As Long As You Are review | Overcoming Letterman
An album to remind you that you still have emotions, feel uplifted and accept yourself. Future Islands are definitely more than a meme.
Matthew McLister
Oct 14, 20206 min read
Why I love...Cigarettes After Sex | Indie debut classic revisited
No, not the activity, the band! Why the 2017 debut album from Texas dream poppers Cigarettes After Sex is an unexpected Indie clas
Matthew McLister
Oct 8, 20204 min read
IDLES: Ultra Mono review | Social class 'controversy' | Clumsy or quirky?
Bristol Punks IDLES return with their brilliant third album Ultra Mono and it's not without controversy. Here's the verdict on it.
Matthew McLister
Oct 1, 20206 min read
Doves: The Universal Want review | 11 year absence | The return
Manchester Indie giants Doves have returned after 11 years with the release of the melancholic and nostalgic The Universal Want.
Matthew McLister
Sep 17, 20204 min read
Six songs from new Indie bands to get excited about | September 2020
Fresh sounds from upcoming Indie Rock artists destined for big things. Featuring The Snuts, THE GOA EXPRESS, The Skinner Brothers and more.
Matthew McLister
Sep 11, 20202 min read
Oasis vs. Blur | The Battle of Britpop 25 years later
A look at the hysteria caused by Oasis and Blur going head to head in the charts and the ridiculousness of the rivalry.
Matthew McLister
Aug 14, 20205 min read
Album of the Week: 'Purple Noon' by Washed Out
Washed Out's seductive sun-kissed sounds are beautifully produced, featuring a sense of romantic longing like no other.
Matthew McLister
Aug 12, 20204 min read
Fontaines D.C. 'A Hero's Death' | The best indie rock album of 2020
A raw, occasionally bleak, post-punk second album which furthers the Dublin band's indie rock saviour status.
Matthew McLister
Aug 5, 20206 min read
Whisper it, Taylor Swift’s new ‘indie’ album is pretty good
Opinion of an indie fan, 'folklore' is a beautifully constructed The National inspired indie-folk album. Bound to convert the disinterested,
Matthew McLister
Jul 28, 20205 min read
Focus On: The Return of The Streets
A look at the return of UK Garage favourites The Streets, the early success, highlights of the new album & the best lines.
Matthew McLister
Jul 22, 20208 min read
Return of protest songs | Police brutality and racism in America | June 2020
Since the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police last week, streaming numbers of protest songs have soared....
Matthew McLister
Jun 5, 20206 min read
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