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The Sheffield band's fifth studio album reversed their cultural decline and proved they weren’t just a flash in the pan.
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Matthew McLister
Jul 3, 20238 min read
Arctic Monkeys: 'AM' songs ranked from worst to best
On Arctic Monkey's iconic record's tenth birthday year, we rank the tracks on 'AM' from worst to best.
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
Dec 23, 20229 min read
Blinded By The Floodlights best songs of 2022
Our 20 favourite songs of the year featuring Arctic Monkeys, Pastel, Foals and a few surprises thrown in for good measure!
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!
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.
Matthew McLister
Jun 23, 20224 min read
Eight of the best: Glastonbury headline moments
From Jay-Z's retort to Pulp's era-defining Britpop anthem, here's a look at the best Glastonbury headline performances.
Matthew McLister
Apr 19, 20222 min read
'Favourite Worst Nightmare': Arctic Monkeys underappreciated second album
How can an album that gave us so many classics not have the same respect as other AM records?
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.
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.
Matthew McLister
Nov 12, 20211 min read
Podcast: The impact of The Strokes 'Is This It' on the UK music scene (ft. Gordon Raphael)
How The Strokes changed the UK guitar scene, with contributions from 'Is This It' producer Gordon Raphael and indie music bloggers.
Matthew McLister
Apr 8, 20217 min read
The Snuts: Does W.L. justify the hype?
A review of The Snuts debut album W.L., an album hyped as one to bring indie rock back to the masses. Do the West Lothian band deliver?
Matthew McLister
Dec 9, 20202 min read
6 new songs you need to hear this week (9th December 2020)
Our favourite new indie and alternative tracks on repeat this week, featuring The Cribs, Sam Fender, Sea Girls, Another Sky, Glasvegas...
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