The Smile | Matthew Mclister

Reviews and Features

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

Jul 2510 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.

Feb 92 min read

The Smile: ‘Wall Of Eyes’ review - Radiohead members side project just keeps getting better and better

If The Smile keep delivering music this great, maybe the desire for a Radiohead reunion will disappear completely.

Jan 307 min read

Indie review January 2024: The best songs and albums

Our six favourite indie albums and our seven favourite songs released in January 2024 - featuring SPRINTS, The Vaccines and more!

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 18, 20223 min read

The Smile: Debut album sounds like a terrific Radiohead album

Thom Yorke's latest side project is enough to starve off the impatience of the Radiohead fanbase.

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.