Reviews and Features

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

Neil Renton

May 13, 20233 min read

Razorlight raise a finger to the haters with excellent greatest hits Edinburgh performance

Neil Renton

May 4, 20233 min read

Temples prove they’re worth worshipping with 'Exotico'

Matthew McLister

Apr 26, 20235 min read

DMA'S: 'How Many Dreams' wins us over with its ravey bangers and emotion

Matthew McLister

Apr 11, 20233 min read

Daughter: 'Stereo Mind Games' provides a reminder of how essential this band are

Josh Robinson

Mar 31, 20236 min read

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

Matthew McLister

Mar 22, 20234 min read

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

Matthew McLister

Mar 13, 20233 min read

The Lathums celebrate number 1 album success with celebratory Glasgow performance

Matthew McLister

Mar 10, 20234 min read

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

Neil Renton

Mar 3, 20233 min read

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

Matthew McLister

Feb 24, 20234 min read

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

Matthew McLister

Feb 16, 20234 min read

Will 'Heavy Heavy' finally gain Young Fathers the recognition they deserve?

Josh Robinson

Feb 9, 20232 min read

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

Neil Renton

Feb 3, 20233 min read

The Murder Capital: Gigi’s Recovery lacks momentum

Matthew McLister

Jan 26, 20234 min read

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

Blinded By The Floodlights

Jan 13, 20237 min read

12 albums we’re looking forward to in 2023

Matthew McLister

Dec 23, 20229 min read

Blinded By The Floodlights best songs of 2022

Matthew McLister

Dec 16, 202214 min read

Blinded by the Floodlights best albums of 2022

Matthew McLister

Dec 8, 20224 min read

Wunderhorse’s hazy debut delivers a late album of the year contender

Neil Renton

Dec 2, 20222 min read

Marcus Mumford goes back to where it all started with an intimate Edinburgh show

Matthew McLister

Nov 22, 20228 min read