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Matthew McLister
May 12, 20225 min read
Arcade Fire: New album 'WE' is worth the five-year wait
WE is bookended by anxiety and positivity, a journey through isolation, claustrophobia, euphoria and landing on hope.
Matthew McLister
May 9, 20222 min read
Bloc Party: 'Alpha Games' has London band at their boldest and most coherent in years
A review of Bloc Party's sixth studio album - a story of anger, energy and redemption.
Matthew McLister
May 5, 20225 min read
Fontaines D.C.’s 'Skinty Fia' rights the wrongs of 'A Hero’s Death'
The Dublin post-punk band’s third album progresses the unease and bleakness of their last, though the end result is far greater.
Matthew McLister
Apr 19, 20222 min read
'Favourite Worst Nightmare': Arctic Monkeys underappreciated second album
How can an album that gave us so many classics not have the same respect as other AM records?
Matthew McLister
Apr 8, 20224 min read
Wet Leg: Debut album from 2022's most hyped band is a whole load of fun
A review of the debut album from Isle of Wight indie rock duo Wet Leg - the end result of a year's worth of fever pitch acclaim.
Josh Robinson
Apr 6, 20226 min read
Sea Girls: ‘Homesick’ review
The London indie-pop band's second album is a modern soundtrack to teenage nights out and romantic endeavours.
Nick Dale
Mar 17, 20223 min read
The Shed Project: The Curious Mind Of a Common Man (first mix) review
The middle-aged Boltoners go against the rock 'n' roll grain to produce a debut that ought to be given a lot of exposure.
Matthew McLister
Mar 1, 20226 min read
February indie review: alt-J, Gang Of Youths, White Lies, Sea Power & more
A look at the best albums released in February 2022 from Bastille, Sea Power, SPINN, Mitski, NewDad, Black Country New Road and more.
Josh Robinson
Feb 23, 20224 min read
Bastille: ‘Give Me The Future’ review
The London indie-pop band's fourth studio album has the ability to win over those previously lukewarm to them
Neil Renton
Feb 17, 20223 min read
Black Country New Road: 'Ants From Up There' is a chaotic masterpiece
Stacked with poignancy, the Cambridgeshire band have delivered a beautifully messy album far more accessible than their debut.
Matthew McLister
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Alt-J: Fourth album 'The Dream' sounds like a hopeful nightmare
The Leeds band's new album is American-focused and ambitious, proving, again, why they're one of the most unique bands around.
Josh Robinson
Feb 2, 20226 min read
Yard Act: Leeds band fall short on highly anticipated debut
The post-punk band's debut The Overload may have charted at number two, but there's too much that disappoints.
Matthew McLister
Jan 31, 20226 min read
January indie review: Yard Act, The Wombats, Miles Kane, Fontaines D.C. & more
A look at the best albums and singles released from The Sherlocks, Bloc Party, White Lies, The Smile and more.
Neil Renton
Jan 28, 20223 min read
Miles Kane entertains on 60s-inspired 'Change the Show'
The Merseyside Last Shadow Puppet man's fourth solo album is a retro effort full of soul and fun.
Matthew McLister
Jan 26, 20224 min read
The Sherlocks: Third album has South Yorkshire indie anthem makers finally reach their potential
World I Understand sees The Sherlocks unveil their best album yet, one that should win over the doubters.
Matthew McLister
Jan 18, 20225 min read
The Wombats: Noughties indie dancefloor heroes deliver on their fifth studio album
The Liverpool trio's Fix Yourself, Not The World is an early year treat full of upbeat tunes and big hooks.
Neil Renton
Jan 12, 20222 min read
Review: Fontaines D.C. provide a welcomed shock with new single and album announcement
The info and verdict on the Dublin post-punk band's new single 'Jackie Down the Line' and third album announcement.
Matthew McLister
Jan 9, 20229 min read
Most anticipated indie albums of 2022
A look at 18 exciting album releases we're expecting this year from Wet Leg, Arctic Monkeys, Foals and more.
Matthew McLister
Dec 29, 20217 min read
Top 10 songs and albums of 2021: Contributors and partner lists
The top 10 songs and album lists from Blinded by the Floodlights contributors and partners.
Matthew McLister
Nov 26, 20213 min read
The Institutes have delivered one of the best guitar debuts of 2021
The Coventry band’s debut album Colosseums is full of warm, 90s inspired rock anthems and shoegaze tunes.
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