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Josh Robinson
Jan 3, 20243 min read
The best lyrics of the year from indie songs
Josh Robinson takes us through his favourite lyrics from five indie songs that he couldn't get enough of this year.
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Blinded By The Floodlights
Jul 25, 20239 min read
Albums of the year of 2023...so far
Covering the first half of the year, here are our favourite albums of the year so far. Featuring Shame, Grian Chatten and The Lathums.
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Matthew McLister
May 25, 20234 min read
Arlo Parks: South London singer impresses again with the soothing ‘My Soft Machine’
The 22-year-old artist continues her journey to becoming one of the UK's most compelling indie pop stars on her second album.
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Matthew McLister
Dec 29, 20217 min read
Top 10 songs and albums of 2021: Contributors and partner lists
The top 10 songs and album lists from Blinded by the Floodlights contributors and partners.
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Matthew McLister
Dec 22, 202112 min read
Blinded by the Floodlights best songs of 2021
The 50 best songs from the world of indie and alternative.
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Matthew McLister
Dec 9, 202113 min read
Blinded by the Floodlight's best albums of 2021
The 30 best albums of 2021 from the world of indie and alternative.
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Matthew McLister
Aug 13, 20219 min read
10 best indie albums of 2021 so far
From January to August, here's a list of my top 10 indie albums of 2021. Featuring Wolf Alice, The Snuts, Arlo Parks and more!
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Matthew McLister
Feb 26, 20215 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.
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Matthew McLister
Feb 2, 20215 min read
Arlo Parks: Why Collapsed in Sunbeams is a near-perfect debut
Arlo Park's debut is beautifully easy-going, an exploration of mental health and youthful lust.
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