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?
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Matthew McLister
Nov 25, 20206 min
How The Cribs overcame personal hell to produce a great indie rock return
A look at why The Cribs are the quintessential indie cult band, the difficulties they've had to overcome and a verdict on Night Network.
Matthew McLister
Nov 20, 20202 min
'Chinatown' by Bleachers and Bruce Springsteen is the best song I've heard in a long time
Review: New Jerseyans Jack Antonoff and Bruce Springsteen in Bleachers first new music in three years. Watch the brilliant new video.
Matthew McLister
Nov 18, 20205 min
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.
Josh Robinson
Nov 10, 20204 min
Wallows: Remote EP Review
The LA indie-pop trio's new EP is a super catchy, fun collection of songs from a care-free band with a Netflix star as their co-lead singer.
Matthew McLister
Nov 4, 20202 min
Watch Arcade Fire debut new song 'Generation A'
The band marked their return with a political song on Colbert's Election Night 2020 Special on SHOWTIME. Here's the lowdown on the new song.
Josh Robinson
Oct 31, 20205 min
Why Declan McKenna's Zeros is my album of the year | Josh Robinson
Declan McKenna's banger filled, critically acclaimed second album Zeros sees the 21-year-old artist provide a nod to 1970s glam rock....
Matthew McLister
Oct 28, 20204 min
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 21, 20204 min
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 14, 20206 min
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 1, 20206 min
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
Sep 24, 20203 min
Fleet Foxes: Shore new album first look | Best songs | 'Can I believe you'
A first look at Fleet Foxes new album Shore and why the addictive third track 'Can I Believe You' is the best newly released song this week.
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