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Reviews and Features

New song and album reviews, featured articles and opinion from indie and alternative.

Nov 93 min read

Time For Heroes and time for The Libertines to prove they’ve still got it

Neil Renton makes the case for big bands playing smaller venues after watching The Libertines intimate show at Glasgow’s Assai Records.

Jul 2510 min read

Albums of the year 2024 so far

From January to June, a list of our favourite 20 indie albums of 2024 so far. Featuring DIIV, The Last Dinner Party and more.

Jun 134 min read

Disney+ documentary ‘Camden’ is a shallow look at the area’s music history

Shallow, ignorant and pop star focused, we’re left to look elsewhere for a proper deep dive into the musical history of Camden.

Apr 3012 min read

Indie review April 2024: The best songs and albums

Our 11 favourite indie albums and six favourite indie songs released in April 2024 - featuring Vampire Weekend, English Teacher and more.

Apr 252 min read

Libertines: All Quiet On the Eastern Esplanade review

Mixing maturer sounds with familiar playfulness, The Libertines prove there’s life in the old dog yet.

Nov 1, 20234 min read

The seven best indie songs of October 2023

Our favourite tracks from October 2023, featuring: The Vaccines, IDLES, Yard Act and more.

Dec 6, 20213 min read

The Libertines put two fingers up to the doubters during breathless Edinburgh set

Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's band roll back the years with a raw and explosive set at the Usher Hall (1/12/21).

Nov 12, 20211 min read

Podcast: The impact of The Strokes 'Is This It' on the UK music scene (ft. Gordon Raphael)

How The Strokes changed the UK guitar scene, with contributions from 'Is This It' producer Gordon Raphael and indie music bloggers.