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Sep 302 min read

The Voidz: ‘Like All Before You’ is packed with unpredictability and charm

Julian Casablancas’ side project band’s third LP contains a melting pot of ideas largely borrowed from 80s electronic and rock reference poi

Jul 12, 20227 min read

TRNSMT 2022 review: Poor planning, mad queues and great indie rock

A verdict on Saturday at TRNSMT in Glasgow, where a two-hour queue to get in was worth it to see The Strokes, Foals and more.

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.

Mar 18, 202111 min read

Why has it taken 20 years for America to recognise The Strokes?

Twenty years of Grammy snubs finally came to an end in 2021. Here's how the success of The Strokes has differed in the UK and America.