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Reviews and Features

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

The Snuts live up to the live hype in Edinburgh

Fresh from releasing their second album Burn The Empire, The Snuts smash out anthem after anthem at Edinburgh's Usher Hall.

The Snuts set fire to the curse of the difficult second album

On Burn The Empire, the Snuts have a message to deliver and they’re doing it with the conviction of a band that actually cares.

Blinded by the Floodlights best songs of 2021

The 50 best songs from the world of indie and alternative.

Blinded by the Floodlight's best albums of 2021

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

Dictator: The stunning Scottish band with A-list shoutouts, a new record deal and award nominations

The progress in 2021 of West Lothian electro-pop band Dictator has ensured they're an artist to keep your eye on.

The appetite for guitar music is as strong as it’s been in years

How the tide is turning for bands in the mainstream following the recent success of The Lathums, The Snuts and Fontaines D.C.

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!

The April indie review: What were the best releases?

A review of the best indie released in April 2021. Featuring The Snuts, Dry Cleaning, London Grammar, Dinosaur Jr., and more.