Courteeners thrill Glasgow’s OVO Hydro with sensational set of old and new hits
A review of the Glasgow leg of the indie favourite’s sold out tour in support of new album ‘Pink Cactus Cafe’.
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Matthew McLister
Oct 166 min read
Indie review September 2024: The best albums
Our seven favourite indie albums released in September 2024 - featuring Fat Dog, Jamie xx, The Dare and more.
Matthew McLister
Sep 136 min read
Indie review August 2024: The best albums
Our seven favourite indie albums released in August 2024 - featuring Fontaines D.C., Jack White, Wunderhorse, Yannis & the Yaw and more!
Blinded By The Floodlights
Jul 48 min read
Indie review June 2024: The best songs and albums
Our eight favourite indie albums and five favourite indie songs released in June 2024 - featuring POND, Been Stellar and more.
Matthew McLister
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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.
Blinded By The Floodlights
Jun 310 min read
Indie review May 2024: The best songs and albums
Our nine favourite indie albums and seven favourite indie songs released in May 2024 - featuring Kings Of Leon, DIIV, Dua Lipa and more!
Blinded By The Floodlights
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.
Blinded By The Floodlights
Apr 210 min read
Indie review March 2024: The best songs and albums
Our eight favourite indie albums and seven favourite indie songs released in February 2024 - featuring Yard Act, Elbow and more.
Neil Renton
Mar 183 min read
Five Glastonbury acts to get excited about
From K-pop to Post Punk, here's five artists Neil Renton is most looking forward to watching at Glastonbury Festival in June 2024.
Matthew McLister
Mar 153 min read
Liam Gallagher & John Squire: the album verdict
A solid, if unspectacular record, showcasing the talents of both Manchester legends without blowing the roof off.
Neil Renton
Mar 63 min read
The Snuts might be Scotland's hardest working band and best
What learned from watching the West Lothian band's Saturday afternoon slot in Assai Records in Edinburgh.
Matthew McLister
Feb 288 min read
Indie review February 2024: The best songs and albums
Our five favourite indie albums and nine favourite indie songs released in February 2024 - featuring IDLES, The Last Dinner Party and more.
Matthew McLister
Feb 92 min read
The Smile: ‘Wall Of Eyes’ review - Radiohead members side project just keeps getting better and better
If The Smile keep delivering music this great, maybe the desire for a Radiohead reunion will disappear completely.
Blinded By The Floodlights
Jan 307 min read
Indie review January 2024: The best songs and albums
Our six favourite indie albums and our seven favourite songs released in January 2024 - featuring SPRINTS, The Vaccines and more!
Neil Renton
Jan 243 min read
Most anticipated indie gig tours of 2024
Neil Renton picks the tours he's looking forward to the most in 2024, from English Teacher to The Snuts. 2023 was a cracking year for...
Matthew McLister
Jan 193 min read
The Vaccines: ‘Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations’ is fun and predictable effort from West London indie heroes
The Vaccines sixth record is full of nostalgic indie pop tunes that seek to overcome relatable themes of sadness and heartache.
Blinded By The Floodlights
Jan 107 min read
Most anticipated indie albums of 2024
11 albums the Blinded By The Floodlights team can't wait to hear this year - both confirmed releases and a few we're speculating about.
Josh Robinson
Jan 33 min read
The best lyrics of the year from indie songs
Josh Robinson takes us through his favourite lyrics from five indie songs that he couldn't get enough of this year.
Matthew McLister
Dec 30, 20234 min read
Blinded By The Floodlights best indie songs of 2023
From Bleach Lab to SOFT PLAY, our top 10 indie songs of the year from our favourite artists of 2023.
Blinded By The Floodlights
Dec 21, 202312 min read
Blinded By The Floodlight's indie albums of year 2023
Our top 30 indie albums of the year, featuring Grian Chatten, Young Fathers, The Hives and more...who will take the top spot?
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