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Courteeners thrill Glasgow’s OVO Hydro with sensational set of old and new hits
A review of the Glasgow leg of the indie favourite’s sold out tour in support of new album ‘Pink Cactus Cafe’.
Matthew McLister
Nov 19, 20244 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.
Blinded By The Floodlights
Jul 25, 202310 min read


Live At Leeds In The Park builds on early success
Josh Robinson reviews the second Live At Leeds: In the Park which sees headline sets from Two Door Cinema Club, DMAs and The Lathums. It’s summer, and festival season is now well underway. One of the earliest outdoor ones in the UK calendar is Live At Leeds: In the Park. After loving the inaugural one last year, I naturally made sure I was in Temple Newsam again this time around on Saturday 27th May. This is the location where Slam Dunk Festival was hosted the following day,
Josh Robinson
Jun 7, 20236 min read


DMA'S: 'How Many Dreams' wins us over with its ravey bangers and emotion
There's just something about the Sydney trio's fourth album that will have you hitting the repeat button. I joined the DMA'S party at the third time of asking. For a long while, I knew of the band's existence yet never felt compelled to give them a listen. For reasons I can't quite recall, I actively left the main stage at Glasgow's TRNSMT Festivla in July 2019 for a stint at the bar rather than watch their afternoon set ("shame!" I hear the most ardent DMA'S fan whisper). Th
Matthew McLister
Apr 26, 20235 min read


12 albums we’re looking forward to in 2023
The indie and alternative albums we’re looking forward to most this year: confirmed, rumoured and wishful thinking.
Blinded By The Floodlights
Jan 13, 20237 min read


September/October indie review: The Vaccines, The Lathums, Sam Fender and more.
A review of the best indie music released in August 2021. Featuring The Killers, Swim School, Bleachers, DMA's, Jake Bugg and Vistas.
Matthew McLister
Aug 30, 20216 min read
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