IDLES | Matthew Mclister

Reviews and Features

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

Nov 27, 20244 min read

Neil Renton shrugs off Storm Bert to report on the Bristol band’s return to Scotland’s largest city.

Jul 25, 202410 min read

From January to June, a list of our favourite 20 indie albums of 2024 so far. Featuring DIIV, The Last Dinner Party and more.

Mar 18, 20243 min read

From K-pop to Post Punk, here's five artists Neil Renton is most looking forward to watching at Glastonbury Festival in June 2024.

Feb 28, 20248 min read

Our five favourite indie albums and nine favourite indie songs released in February 2024 - featuring IDLES, The Last Dinner Party and more.

Feb 22, 20244 min read

Their fifth record is a perfect combination of their boisterous past and the experimental direction they’re moving in.

Nov 1, 20234 min read

Our favourite tracks from October 2023, featuring: The Vaccines, IDLES, Yard Act and more.

Nov 28, 202110 min read

IDLES, The War On Drugs, Courtney Barnett, Damon Albarn, The Reytons, Apollo Junction, Oasis, Nation of Language, Red Rum Band and more.

Jan 20, 20215 min read

The South London band's second record is loud, abrasive and anxious. Can it follow last years success of their post-punk peers?

Nov 12, 20204 min read

Five of the best political songs of the past 20 years from British artists, featuring Stormzy, IDLES, Thom Yorke and more.

Oct 1, 20206 min read

Bristol Punks IDLES return with their brilliant third album Ultra Mono and it's not without controversy. Here's the verdict on it.