alt-J | Matthew Mclister

Reviews and Features

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

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!

May 10, 20223 min read

Alt-J begin UK tour with stunning and intimate Edinburgh set

Fresh from playing New York's Madison Square Garden, the Leeds indie band prove their greatness no matter the size of venue (5 May 2022)....

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.

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.

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.

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.