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Blinded by the Floodlights albums of the year 2024
Our 40 favourite albums of the year ranked - featuring Jack White, Fontaines D.C., Wunderhorse and more!
Matthew McLister
Dec 30, 202411 min read


Time For Heroes and time for The Libertines to prove they’ve still got it
Neil Renton makes the case for big bands playing smaller venues after watching The Libertines intimate show at Glasgow’s Assai Records.
Neil Renton
Nov 9, 20243 min read


Albums of the year 2024 so far
From January to June, a list of our favourite 20 indie albums of 2024 so far. Featuring DIIV, The Last Dinner Party and more.
Matthew McLister
Jul 25, 202410 min read


Disney+ documentary ‘Camden’ is a shallow look at the area’s music history
Shallow, ignorant and pop star focused, we’re left to look elsewhere for a proper deep dive into the musical history of Camden.
Matthew McLister
Jun 13, 20244 min read


Indie review April 2024: The best songs and albums
Our 11 favourite indie albums and six favourite indie songs released in April 2024 - featuring Vampire Weekend, English Teacher and more.
Blinded By The Floodlights
Apr 30, 202412 min read


Libertines: All Quiet On the Eastern Esplanade review
Mixing maturer sounds with familiar playfulness, The Libertines prove there’s life in the old dog yet.
Matthew McLister
Apr 25, 20242 min read


The seven best indie songs of October 2023
Our favourite tracks from October 2023, featuring: The Vaccines, IDLES, Yard Act and more.
Matthew McLister
Nov 1, 20234 min read


The Libertines put two fingers up to the doubters during breathless Edinburgh set
Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's band roll back the years with a raw and explosive set at the Usher Hall (1/12/21).
Neil Renton
Dec 6, 20213 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
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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