The Coral | Matthew Mclister

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The Coral hit the perfect balance between new and nostalgia on opening night of UK tour

Showcasing the highlights of their two-decade career, the Merseyside band's 80-minute set rarely fails to thrill Glasgow's Barrowlands.

Blinded by the Floodlight's best albums of 2021

The 30 best albums of 2021 from the world of indie and alternative.

The May indie review: What were the best releases?

A review of the best indie albums released in May 2021. Featuring the Black Keys, girl in red, Weezer, St. Vincent, The Coral and more.

Why Coral Island is The Coral's masterpiece

Here's why the seaside themed tenth album from Liverpool's indie veterans could be their career-defining record.