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Indie review September 2024: The best albums
Our seven favourite indie albums released in September 2024 - featuring Fat Dog, Jamie xx, The Dare and more.
Matthew McLister
Oct 16, 20246 min read


Maximo Park maintain lofty standards with eighth album ‘Stream of Life’
The Newcastle band’s unique charm, reflective spirit and uplifting nature makes for another highly pleasant listening experience.
Matthew McLister
Oct 9, 20242 min read


TRNSMT 2022 review: Poor planning, mad queues and great indie rock
A verdict on Saturday at TRNSMT in Glasgow, where a two-hour queue to get in was worth it to see The Strokes, Foals and more.
Matthew McLister
Jul 12, 20227 min read

Blinded by the Floodlight's best albums of 2021
The 30 best albums of 2021 from the world of indie and alternative.
Matthew McLister
Dec 9, 202113 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!
Matthew McLister
Aug 13, 20219 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 28, 20219 min read


Maximo Park: Nature Always Wins review
A review of Maximo Park's seventh studio album, an infectious record that proves why they're as relevant in 2021 as the 2000s.
Matthew McLister
Mar 4, 20214 min read
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