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Neil Renton
Mar 6, 20243 min read
The Snuts might be Scotland's hardest working band and best
What learned from watching the West Lothian band's Saturday afternoon slot in Assai Records in Edinburgh.
Matthew McLister
Feb 28, 20248 min read
Indie review February 2024: The best songs and albums
Our five favourite indie albums and nine favourite indie songs released in February 2024 - featuring IDLES, The Last Dinner Party and more.
Neil Renton
Jan 24, 20243 min read
Most anticipated indie gig tours of 2024
Neil Renton picks the tours he's looking forward to the most in 2024, from English Teacher to The Snuts. 2023 was a cracking year for...
Neil Renton
Oct 20, 20223 min read
The Snuts live up to the live hype in Edinburgh
Fresh from releasing their second album Burn The Empire, The Snuts smash out anthem after anthem at Edinburgh's Usher Hall.
Neil Renton
Oct 13, 20222 min read
The Snuts set fire to the curse of the difficult second album
On Burn The Empire, the Snuts have a message to deliver and they’re doing it with the conviction of a band that actually cares.
Matthew McLister
Dec 22, 202112 min read
Blinded by the Floodlights best songs of 2021
The 50 best songs from the world of indie and alternative.
Matthew McLister
Dec 9, 202113 min read
Blinded by the Floodlight's best albums of 2021
The 30 best albums of 2021 from the world of indie and alternative.
Matthew McLister
Nov 9, 20213 min read
Dictator: The stunning Scottish band with A-list shoutouts, a new record deal and award nominations
The progress in 2021 of West Lothian electro-pop band Dictator has ensured they're an artist to keep your eye on.
Matthew McLister
Oct 8, 20216 min read
The appetite for guitar music is as strong as it’s been in years
How the tide is turning for bands in the mainstream following the recent success of The Lathums, The Snuts and Fontaines D.C.
Matthew McLister
Aug 13, 20219 min read
10 best indie albums of 2021 so far
From January to August, here's a list of my top 10 indie albums of 2021. Featuring Wolf Alice, The Snuts, Arlo Parks and more!
Matthew McLister
Apr 29, 20218 min read
The April indie review: What were the best releases?
A review of the best indie released in April 2021. Featuring The Snuts, Dry Cleaning, London Grammar, Dinosaur Jr., and more.
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