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Reviews and Features

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

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!

Jan 193 min read

The Vaccines: ‘Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations’ is fun and predictable effort from West London indie heroes

The Vaccines sixth record is full of nostalgic indie pop tunes that seek to overcome relatable themes of sadness and heartache.

Nov 1, 20234 min read

The seven best indie songs of October 2023

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

Sep 28, 20234 min read

The seven best indie songs of September 2023

Our favourite tracks from September 2023, featuring: The Vaccines, Slowdive, The National and more.

Aug 30, 20234 min read

The seven best indie songs of August 2023

Our favourite tracks from September 2023, featuring: The Vaccines, Slowdive, The National and more.

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.

Oct 28, 20217 min read

September/October indie review: The Lathums, Sam Fender and more

Featuring The Vaccines, The Lathums, Sam Fender, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Lana Del Rey, The Institutes and more.

Sep 17, 20214 min read

The Vaccines prove they're still in their peak with 'Back In Love City'

Why the West London indie band's fictionalised city concept fifth studio album is up there with their best work a decade into their career.

May 7, 20219 min read

What are the best albums being released over summer 2021?

Everything you need to know about the best 15 albums being released this summer. Featuring The Black Keys, The Lathums, Wolf Alice and more.

Feb 12, 20212 min read

6 new songs you need to hear this week (12/02)

Our favourite new indie and alternative tracks on repeat this week, featuring The Vaccines, London Grammar, The Snuts & more.

Jan 27, 20213 min read

6 new songs you need to hear this week (27/01)

Our favourite new indie and alternative tracks on repeat this week, featuring Royal Blood, Shame, Kiwi Jr and more.