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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!
Blinded By The Floodlights
Jan 30, 20247 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...
Neil Renton
Jan 24, 20243 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.
Matthew McLister
Jan 19, 20243 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.
Blinded By The Floodlights
Jan 10, 20247 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.
Josh Robinson
Jan 3, 20243 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.
Matthew McLister
Dec 30, 20234 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?
Blinded By The Floodlights
Dec 21, 202312 min read
The Goa Express’ debut sparkles in brightness and youth
The Burnley five piece's record is an express journey experience to soundtrack sunny days and making memories with those closest to you.
Matthew McLister
Dec 14, 20232 min read
The Coral hit the perfect balance between new and nostalgia on opening night of UK tour
Showcasing the highlights of their two-decade career, the Merseyside band's 80-minute set rarely fails to thrill Glasgow's Barrowlands.
Matthew McLister
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Crystal Fighters - 'LIGHT+' review
Brightness reigns supreme on the Basque-inspired electronic band's fifth album, a record brimming with positive vibes and tranquilo.
Matthew McLister
Nov 8, 20233 min read
The seven best indie songs of October 2023
Our favourite tracks from October 2023, featuring: The Vaccines, IDLES, Yard Act and more.
Matthew McLister
Nov 1, 20234 min read
Bombay Bicycle Club further explore stylistic experimental ground on 'My Big Day'
The London indie icons sixth studio album is an eclectic collection of tracks that further removes them from their guitar rock origins.
Matthew McLister
Oct 30, 20234 min read
Sadness reigns on Bleach Lab's delightful debut 'Lost In A Rush Of Emptiness'
Bleach Lab's debut is one of 2023's most emotional and captivating listens.
Matthew McLister
Oct 18, 20234 min read
Slowdive progress again with 'Everything Is Alive'
The Reading shoegaze icon's second album since their 1995 hiatus isn't afraid to explore new ground.
Matthew McLister
Oct 10, 20233 min read
The seven best indie songs of September 2023
Our favourite tracks from September 2023, featuring: The Vaccines, Slowdive, The National and more.
Matthew McLister
Sep 28, 20234 min read
What we learned from The View's Q&A
The eight main talking points from The View's Q&A at The Caves in Edinburgh, which was hosted by Martin Compston.
Neil Renton
Sep 20, 20233 min read
Why AM is Arctic Monkeys career-defining masterpiece
The Sheffield band's fifth studio album reversed their cultural decline and proved they weren’t just a flash in the pan.
Matthew McLister
Sep 13, 20239 min read
Maisie Peters shows off her talent at Assai Records in Edinburgh
Maisie Peters proves she's set to rule over the music industry for quite some time.
Neil Renton
Sep 1, 20233 min read
The seven best indie songs of August 2023
Our favourite tracks from September 2023, featuring: The Vaccines, Slowdive, The National and more.
Matthew McLister
Aug 30, 20234 min read
Bands we'd love to see reform
Eight bands we’d love to see reform rated against the likelihood of it actually happening.
Matthew McLister
Aug 23, 20236 min read
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