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Apr 8, 20224 min read

Wet Leg: Debut album from 2022's most hyped band is a whole load of fun

A review of the debut album from Isle of Wight indie rock duo Wet Leg - the end result of a year's worth of fever pitch acclaim.

Josh Robinson

Apr 6, 20226 min read

Sea Girls: ‘Homesick’ review

The London indie-pop band's second album is a modern soundtrack to teenage nights out and romantic endeavours.

Interview: Mount Famine talk dream festivals, lockdown challenges and new single 'Distance'

Matthew McLister

Mar 31, 20223 min read

Interview: Mount Famine talk dream festivals, lockdown challenges and new single 'Distance'

We caught up with Martin Stanier, the frontman of Derbyshire indie synth-pop band Mount Famine.

The Shed Project: The Curious Mind Of a Common Man (first mix) review

Nick Dale

Mar 17, 20223 min read

The Shed Project: The Curious Mind Of a Common Man (first mix) review

The middle-aged Boltoners go against the rock 'n' roll grain to produce a debut that ought to be given a lot of exposure.

The output of female bands is the best it's ever been

Matthew McLister

Mar 10, 20226 min read

The output of female bands is the best it's ever been

The experiences of female indie bands in the 1990s/2000s make for grim reading, thankfully a lot of progress has been made since.

February indie review: alt-J, Gang Of Youths, White Lies, Sea Power & more

Matthew McLister

Mar 1, 20226 min read

February indie review: alt-J, Gang Of Youths, White Lies, Sea Power & more

A look at the best albums released in February 2022 from Bastille, Sea Power, SPINN, Mitski, NewDad, Black Country New Road and more.

Josh Robinson

Feb 23, 20224 min read

Bastille: ‘Give Me The Future’ review

The London indie-pop band's fourth studio album has the ability to win over those previously lukewarm to them

Wet Leg: Viral singles, quirky songs and BBC Sound of 2022 predictions

Matthew McLister

Feb 21, 20225 min read

Wet Leg: Viral singles, quirky songs and BBC Sound of 2022 predictions

The Isle of Wight indie-rock duo’s carefree sounds have seen them reach levels of unimaginable hype. Is 2022 their year?

Black Country New Road: 'Ants From Up There' is a chaotic masterpiece

Neil Renton

Feb 17, 20223 min read

Black Country New Road: 'Ants From Up There' is a chaotic masterpiece

Stacked with poignancy, the Cambridgeshire band have delivered a beautifully messy album far more accessible than their debut.

Alt-J: Fourth album 'The Dream' sounds like a hopeful nightmare

Matthew McLister

Feb 15, 20223 min read

Alt-J: Fourth album 'The Dream' sounds like a hopeful nightmare

The Leeds band's new album is American-focused and ambitious, proving, again, why they're one of the most unique bands around.

Five hot takes from the BRIT Awards 2022

Matthew McLister

Feb 9, 20225 min read

Five hot takes from the BRIT Awards 2022

From the banality of Adele to the class of Sam Fender, here's a look at the awful and the good from Tuesday night's music ceremony.

Liam Gallagher: 'Everything's Electric' is Oasis singer's best single yet

Matthew McLister

Feb 8, 20223 min read

Liam Gallagher: 'Everything's Electric' is Oasis singer's best single yet

Co-written with Dave Grohl, Liam's new song is a majestic, swagger-filled highlight of his solo career to date.

Yard Act: Leeds band fall short on highly anticipated debut

Josh Robinson

Feb 2, 20226 min read

Yard Act: Leeds band fall short on highly anticipated debut

The post-punk band's debut The Overload may have charted at number two, but there's too much that disappoints.

January indie review: Yard Act, The Wombats, Miles Kane, Fontaines D.C. & more

Matthew McLister

Jan 31, 20226 min read

January indie review: Yard Act, The Wombats, Miles Kane, Fontaines D.C. & more

A look at the best albums and singles released from The Sherlocks, Bloc Party, White Lies, The Smile and more.

Miles Kane entertains on 60s-inspired 'Change the Show'

Neil Renton

Jan 28, 20223 min read

Miles Kane entertains on 60s-inspired 'Change the Show'

The Merseyside Last Shadow Puppet man's fourth solo album is a retro effort full of soul and fun.

The Sherlocks: Third album has South Yorkshire indie anthem makers finally reach their potential

Matthew McLister

Jan 26, 20224 min read

The Sherlocks: Third album has South Yorkshire indie anthem makers finally reach their potential

World I Understand sees The Sherlocks unveil their best album yet, one that should win over the doubters.

The Wombats: Noughties indie dancefloor heroes deliver on their fifth studio album

Matthew McLister

Jan 18, 20225 min read

The Wombats: Noughties indie dancefloor heroes deliver on their fifth studio album

The Liverpool trio's Fix Yourself, Not The World is an early year treat full of upbeat tunes and big hooks.

Review: Fontaines D.C. provide a welcomed shock with new single and album announcement

Neil Renton

Jan 12, 20222 min read

Review: Fontaines D.C. provide a welcomed shock with new single and album announcement

The info and verdict on the Dublin post-punk band's new single 'Jackie Down the Line' and third album announcement.

Matthew McLister

Jan 9, 20229 min read

Most anticipated indie albums of 2022

A look at 18 exciting album releases we're expecting this year from Wet Leg, Arctic Monkeys, Foals and more.

Neil Renton

Jan 4, 20223 min read

My favourite gigs of 2021 by Neil Renton

Neil Renton takes us through his favourite concerts of the year. Featuring The Specials, The Courteeners, beabadoobee and more.