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Matthew McLister
Nov 17, 20215 min read
IDLES overcome previous social class controversies with reflective new album CRAWLER
Addiction problems and near-death experiences; the Bristol band’s fourth record sees them change their focus.
Josh Robinson
Nov 1, 20219 min read
Sam Fender: 'Seventeen Going Under' track by track guide
Josh Robinson dives in deep to give us a track by track guide on the themes behind Sam Fender’s ‘Seventeen Going Under’. It’s finally...
Matthew McLister
Oct 28, 20217 min read
September/October indie review: The Lathums, Sam Fender and more
Featuring The Vaccines, The Lathums, Sam Fender, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Lana Del Rey, The Institutes and more.
Josh Robinson
Oct 20, 20215 min read
Bo Burnham’s INSIDE – The Perfect Music-Comedy Crossover
Bo Burnham's Netflix comedy special 'Inside' is an addictive and authentic commentary on social issues.
Matthew McLister
Oct 13, 20217 min read
'Seventeen Going Under' has Sam Fender fulfil his potential in an album of the year contender
The Geordie singer's coming of age second album is a refreshingly honest, substance-filled record which takes him levels above his debut.
Matthew McLister
Sep 24, 20213 min read
10 things you probably didn't know about Nirvana's 'Nevermind'
The Seattle grunge band's second album turns thirty in 2021 and there's a lot to the iconic record that you probably didn't know.
Matthew McLister
Sep 17, 20214 min read
The Vaccines prove they're still in their peak with 'Back In Love City'
Why the West London indie band's fictionalised city concept fifth studio album is up there with their best work a decade into their career.
Matthew McLister
Aug 30, 20217 min read
August indie review: The Killers, Swim School, DMA's, Jake Bugg, Vistas and Bleachers
A review of the best indie music released in August 2021. Featuring The Killers, Swim School, Bleachers, DMA's, Jake Bugg and Vistas.
Matthew McLister
Aug 25, 20216 min read
Have The Killers regained their credibility?
With their new album 'Pressure Machine' receiving critical acclaim, the Las Vegas band have given themselves a new lease of life.
Matthew McLister
Aug 20, 20213 min read
Swim School's 'making sense of it all' EP is one of 2021's best
The Edinburgh band's debut EP features roaring rock anthems with plenty of punch that should have them travelling places.
Matthew McLister
Aug 13, 20219 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
Jul 30, 20216 min read
July indie review: What were the best releases?
A review of the best indie music released in July 2021. Featuring Inhaler, The Shop Window, Sam Fender, Leon Bridges, and Sunstinger.
Josh Robinson
Jul 27, 20216 min read
Why you should be excited for Sam Fender’s second album
A look at the rise of the Geordie singer-songwriter and the excitement for his new album after the release of 'Seventeen Going Under'.
Matthew McLister
Jul 23, 20215 min read
Inhaler: The blessing and the curse of being Bono's son's band
Their debut album is a confident record that should do enough to sweep away the obvious U2 comparisons.
Matthew McLister
Jul 16, 20213 min read
The Shop Window's debut: Addictively brilliant and nostalgic jangle-pop
An introduction to the indie jangle guitar sounds of The Shop Window, a DIY band who've delivered one of the debuts of 2021.
Matthew McLister
Jul 7, 20213 min read
Why beabadoobee's collab with The 1975 is her best work yet
The 21-year-old singer has released her new EP Our Extended Play and it's a super fun piece of indie-pop.
Matthew McLister
Jun 30, 20217 min read
June indie review: What were the best releases?
A review of the best indie albums released in June 2021. Featuring Wolf Alice, beabadoobee, Quivers, Noel Gallagher and more.
Matthew McLister
Jun 25, 20213 min read
The Rah's are the best new band I've heard in a long time
The debut album from the East Lothian band is full of rock 'n' roll swagger and indie bangers. Here's why you should be listening.
Matthew McLister
Jun 9, 20215 min read
Wolf Alice's Blue Weekend is a modern-day indie masterpiece
Why the London alternative rock band are in a league of their own after the release of their third album Blue Weekend.
Matthew McLister
Jun 3, 20214 min read
Why Van Weezer is one of the most fun guitar records of 2021
Weezer's hard-rock inspired fourteenth studio album is their best in years. Here's how I was won over.
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