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Reviews and Features

New song and album reviews, featured articles and opinion from indie and alternative.

Matthew McLister

Jun 29, 20234 min read

The eight best indie songs of June 2023

My favourite tracks from the month of June 2023, featuring: STONE, Foo Fighters, Slowdive and more.

Arctic Monkeys redeem their Glastonbury criticism with faultless Glasgow performance

Matthew McLister

Jun 27, 20234 min read

Arctic Monkeys redeem their Glastonbury criticism with faultless Glasgow performance

Read our five-star review as the Sheffield icons dazzle the Bellahouston Park crowd following an online slaughtering.

Matthew McLister

Jun 1, 20233 min read

The eight best indie songs of May 2023

My favourite tracks from the month of May 2023 - featuring Queens of the Stone Age, Blur and more.

7 reasons why you should listen to Slowthai’s new album 'UGLY'

Josh Robinson

Mar 31, 20236 min read

7 reasons why you should listen to Slowthai’s new album 'UGLY'

A deep dive into the career of Northampton artist Slowthai - his third album marks him as one of the most exciting talents in recent years.

Black Honey: ‘A Fistful Of Peaches’ is loud, emotive and slightly one note

Matthew McLister

Mar 22, 20234 min read

Black Honey: ‘A Fistful Of Peaches’ is loud, emotive and slightly one note

A review of the Brighton band's third album which is worth persevering with if you don't get it at first. Two albums down and fast...

The Lathums celebrate number 1 album success with celebratory Glasgow performance

Matthew McLister

Mar 13, 20233 min read

The Lathums celebrate number 1 album success with celebratory Glasgow performance

The Wigan jangle rockers prove why they're worthy of their status as one of the UK's brightest bands at Glasgow's 02 Academy.

The Lathums strike gold again on the sadder tones of ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’

Matthew McLister

Mar 10, 20234 min read

The Lathums strike gold again on the sadder tones of ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’

The Wigan bands second album reveals their more sensitive side without losing their everyman appeal. Of all the indie bands to rise...

Shame release an early album of the year contender with 'Food for Worms'

Neil Renton

Mar 3, 20233 min read

Shame release an early album of the year contender with 'Food for Worms'

The South London post-punk band gave us one of the best albums of the year in 2021 and they've done it again with Food For Worms.

We Are Scientists rock Glasgow with nostalgic tunes, fresh new sounds and comedic fun

Matthew McLister

Feb 24, 20234 min read

We Are Scientists rock Glasgow with nostalgic tunes, fresh new sounds and comedic fun

A review of the underappreciated ‘00s indie legends return to Glasgow’s Oran Mor which has them provide a joyful set to an adoring West End

Art rockers Youth Sector prove they're a new band to keep an eye on

Josh Robinson

Feb 9, 20232 min read

Art rockers Youth Sector prove they're a new band to keep an eye on

The Brighton-based art rock band put on an assured and energetic show during Independent Venue Week to mark themselves as ones to watch.

We Are Scientists: underrated '00s indie heroes charm with late-night vibes on 'Lobes'

Matthew McLister

Jan 26, 20234 min read

We Are Scientists: underrated '00s indie heroes charm with late-night vibes on 'Lobes'

The underappreciated New York band mix it up for their synth-heavy eighth album.

12 albums we’re looking forward to in 2023

Blinded By The Floodlights

Jan 13, 20237 min read

12 albums we’re looking forward to in 2023

The indie and alternative albums we’re looking forward to most this year: confirmed, rumoured and wishful thinking.

Blinded by the Floodlights best albums of 2022

Matthew McLister

Dec 16, 202214 min read

Blinded by the Floodlights best albums of 2022

From January to December, here are our thirty favourite albums of the year. Featuring Foals, Arctic Monkeys, Alvvays and more!

Blinded by the Floodlights best debut albums of all time

Matthew McLister

Nov 22, 20228 min read

Blinded by the Floodlights best debut albums of all time

Four Blinded by the Floodlights contributors reveal their favourite debut albums.

Kaiser Chiefs answer their critics with exuberant Glasgow show

Matthew McLister

Nov 14, 20225 min read

Kaiser Chiefs answer their critics with exuberant Glasgow show

The Leeds band prove they're still a live act to be reckoned with and go a long way to redeeming recent criticisms.

Arctic Monkeys: The Car is dramatic, lush and proof of their greatness

Matthew McLister

Nov 2, 20224 min read

Arctic Monkeys: The Car is dramatic, lush and proof of their greatness

It’s time to embrace new Arctic Monkeys rather than bemoan how they’ve changed - their seventh album is wonderful.

Pastel: Manchester's hottest new band whet our appetites with latest EP Isaiah

Matthew McLister

Oct 26, 20223 min read

Pastel: Manchester's hottest new band whet our appetites with latest EP Isaiah

Championed by Liam Gallagher and fresh from appearing on Soccer AM, Pastel channel the sound of Manchester on their brilliant second EP.

The Snuts live up to the live hype in Edinburgh

Neil Renton

Oct 20, 20223 min read

The Snuts live up to the live hype in Edinburgh

Fresh from releasing their second album Burn The Empire, The Snuts smash out anthem after anthem at Edinburgh's Usher Hall.

The Snuts set fire to the curse of the difficult second album

Neil Renton

Oct 13, 20222 min read

The Snuts set fire to the curse of the difficult second album

On Burn The Empire, the Snuts have a message to deliver and they’re doing it with the conviction of a band that actually cares.

September's snapshot indie review ft. The 1975, Jockstrap & more

Josh Robinson

Sep 30, 20223 min read

September's snapshot indie review ft. The 1975, Jockstrap & more

A snapshot review of the best new music from September 2022 featuring The 1975, Red Rum Club, Jockstrap, Yungblud and more.