Reviews and Features

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

Neil Renton

Jan 4, 20223 min read

My favourite gigs of 2021 by Neil Renton

Neil Renton

Dec 30, 20213 min read

Stereophonics prove their enduring importance at Edinburgh's Usher Hall

Matthew McLister

Dec 29, 20217 min read

Top 10 songs and albums of 2021: Contributors and partner lists

Matthew McLister

Dec 22, 202112 min read

Blinded by the Floodlights best songs of 2021

Purpl Mac (Sophie)

Dec 14, 20213 min read

10 best breakthrough bands of 2021

Matthew McLister

Dec 9, 202113 min read

Blinded by the Floodlight's best albums of 2021

Neil Renton

Dec 6, 20213 min read

The Libertines put two fingers up to the doubters during breathless Edinburgh set

Neil Renton

Nov 29, 20212 min read

The Courteeners live in Edinburgh: Greatest hits set proves their growing legendary indie status

Matthew McLister

Nov 28, 202110 min read

November indie review: IDLES, The War on Drugs, Damon Albarn, Oasis, The Reytons and more

Matthew McLister

Nov 26, 20213 min read

The Institutes have delivered one of the best guitar debuts of 2021

Matthew McLister

Nov 17, 20215 min read

IDLES overcome previous social class controversies with reflective new album CRAWLER

Matthew McLister

Nov 12, 20211 min read

Podcast: The impact of The Strokes 'Is This It' on the UK music scene (ft. Gordon Raphael)

Matthew McLister

Nov 9, 20213 min read

Dictator: The stunning Scottish band with A-list shoutouts, a new record deal and award nominations

Neil Renton

Nov 4, 20211 min read

The verdict on Foals new single 'Wake Me Up'

Matthew McLister

Nov 3, 20215 min read

The War on Drugs continue their brilliance with ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’

Josh Robinson

Nov 1, 20219 min read

Sam Fender: 'Seventeen Going Under' track by track guide

Matthew McLister

Oct 28, 20217 min read

September/October indie review: The Lathums, Sam Fender and more

Josh Robinson

Oct 28, 20215 min read

Live At Leeds 2021 – talent shines across the city

Matthew McLister

Oct 22, 20214 min read

Live Review: Fontaines D.C. at Glasgow Barrowlands

Josh Robinson

Oct 20, 20215 min read