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Matthew McLister
May 28, 20218 min read
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.
Nick Dale
May 26, 20213 min read
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.
Matthew McLister
May 21, 20216 min read
Does girl in red's debut deliver on the hype?
An introduction to the Norwegian indie singer-songwriter and a verdict on If I Could Make It Go Quiet.
Josh Robinson
May 18, 20214 min read
Saint Raymond: ‘We Forgot We Were Dreaming’ album review
The Nottingham singer-songwriter has just released his second studio album after six years. How does it compare to his acclaimed 2015 debut?
Matthew McLister
May 14, 20216 min read
The lasting legacy of Frightened Rabbit's 'The Midnight Organ Fight'
Frightened Rabbit's legendary second album is full of emotion and honesty. Here's a look at why it still carries so much weight.
Matthew McLister
May 7, 20219 min read
What are the best albums being released over summer 2021?
Everything you need to know about the best 15 albums being released this summer. Featuring The Black Keys, The Lathums, Wolf Alice and more.
Matthew McLister
Apr 29, 20218 min read
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.
Matthew McLister
Apr 22, 20213 min read
Why has London Grammar's 'Californian Soil' been so divisive?
A review of London Grammar's stunning indie-pop third album Californian Soil. Are the mixed reviews justified?
Matthew McLister
Apr 8, 20217 min read
The Snuts: Does W.L. justify the hype?
A review of The Snuts debut album W.L., an album hyped as one to bring indie rock back to the masses. Do the West Lothian band deliver?
Matthew McLister
Apr 5, 20215 min read
Why Lana Del Rey's new album is her best yet
A review of Lana's seventh studio album Chemtrails Over the Country Club and why I feel it is her best album yet.
Matthew McLister
Mar 28, 20219 min read
The March indie review: What were the best releases?
A review of the best indie released in March 2021. Featuring Lana Del Rey, Kings Of Leon, Arab Strap, NewDad, Black Honey and Maximo Park.
Matthew McLister
Mar 24, 20216 min read
Are Kings Of Leon still worth listening to?
A review of Kings Of Leon's eighth studio album When You See Yourself. Is it enough to pull back those who've deserted the band?
Matthew McLister
Mar 4, 20214 min read
Maximo Park: Nature Always Wins review
A review of Maximo Park's seventh studio album, an infectious record that proves why they're as relevant in 2021 as the 2000s.
Josh Robinson
Mar 2, 20215 min read
Pale Waves: Who Am I? album review
The verdict on the Manchester band's second album. Josh Robinson explains why - despite its cliches - it's still an enjoyable record.
Matthew McLister
Feb 26, 20215 min read
The February indie review: What were the best releases?
A review of the best indie released in February 2021, featuring Wolf Alice, Mogwai, Arlo Parks, Django Django and more.
Matthew McLister
Feb 2, 20215 min read
Arlo Parks: Why Collapsed in Sunbeams is a near-perfect debut
Arlo Park's debut is beautifully easy-going, an exploration of mental health and youthful lust.
Matthew McLister
Jan 20, 20215 min read
Shame: Drunk Tank Pink review | How do they compare to their post-punk rivals?
The South London band's second record is loud, abrasive and anxious. Can it follow last years success of their post-punk peers?
Matthew McLister
Jan 13, 20216 min read
New indie 2021 | Rumoured album releases!
The evidence of new albums from your favourite indie artists. Featuring The Cure, Arcade Fire, Radiohead & more.
Matthew McLister
Jan 4, 20216 min read
Albums to look forward to 2021 | Confirmed releases
15 confirmed album releases we're looking forward to from indie and alternative artists this year.
Josh Robinson
Dec 22, 20206 min read
YUNGBLUD: weird! review
A review of weird!, the second album by erratic pop-punk Yorkshire singer YUNGBLUD.
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