Reviews

Ellis Douglas• 9 Jul 2026

Johnny Marr's massive homecoming show at Castlefield Bowl: Live Review

Johnny Marr brought the biggest solo headline show of his career to a sold-out, 8,000-capacity Castlefield Bowl on July 9, 2026. Balancing high-energy solo cuts with iconic Smiths classics like "How Soon Is Now?" and "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out", Ellis Douglas reviews an unforgettable, career-spanning night under the Manchester viaducts.

Charlie Jolley• 12 Jun 2026

Top 10 Underrated Britpop Classics That Deserve More Love

Beyond Oasis and Blur: 10 criminally underrated Britpop classics that never got the love they deserved. Rediscover the hidden gems of the 90s Britpop era.

Ellis Douglas• 29 May 2026

Noel Gallagher's 10 Greatest Solo Tracks

Noel Gallagher's Top 10 greatest solo tracks ranked. We dive into the best of High Flying Birds, from Noel's self titled debut debut to Council Skies.

James Waddingham• 22 May 2026

Morrissey Turns 67: 10 Solo Classics That Prove His Legacy

As Morrissey turns 67, we look back at 10 solo songs that helped define his legacy beyond The Smiths, from Suedehead to Everyday Is Like Sunday. Bleak, brilliant and unmistakably his, these tracks prove why Morrissey remains one of British music’s most enduring voices.

Ellis Douglas• 18 May 2026

Richard Ashcroft at 3Arena: Nostalgia, Passion, and Indie Renewal

Richard Ashcroft delivers a powerful Dublin show at 3Arena Saturday 16 May, blending Verve classics with solo gems, supported by rising stars The Royston Club.

Ellis Douglas• 18 May 2026

Cheap Suits Half a Heart: The Oxford Indie Band to Watch

Oxford four-piece Cheap Suits land their breakout single 'Half a Heart' — gritty guitars, shout-along hooks and the kind of sweaty live energy that recalls early Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Ellis Douglas• 15 May 2026

Four Act Riot Unveil Stirring Indie Rock Single Insecure

Since forming in August 2024, Four Act Riot have swiftly established themselves as a dynamic force in the South Wales music community, gracing stages at prominent venues and festivals like Lakefest. Their high-energy live shows have extended to London, where they performed at the renowned Dingwalls in Camden and captivated new audiences with their powerful stage presence.

Ellis Douglas• 14 May 2026

MALCOM Surge Forward: Running Sets the Pace for a Daring Debut EP

MALCOM are back with their latest single, Running, out on May 22, 2026. This release comes just before their highly anticipated debut EP, Step Out Of The Light, which drops on May 29. The record was made with renowned producer David Radahd Jones, known for his work with artists like The Sherlocks, The K’s, and Boston Manor.

Ellis Douglas• 14 May 2026

Floë Brown Strikes a Chord with Through Your Veins

Floë Brown is a fast-rising singer-songwriter and self-producer from London, currently studying at The BRIT School, which produced four of this year’s Grammy winners. She crafts relatable, guitar-driven indie pop stories that capture the everyday anxieties and simple joys of being a teenage girl in London.

Rosellas Promise for Brighter Days Rings Loud and Clear with New Single ‘Better Love’

Manchester psychedelic indie-rockers Rosellas are back with their newest single ‘Better Love’ from their upcoming EP Shadow Dancing. The track is a 3-minute glittering manifestation of hope for a better future, hailing on an unapologetically native Mancunian tongue for a strikingly catchy double-entendre of a chorus chant:

Kai Boswell• 3 May 2026

Mosaics’ Debut EP A Guiding Lie Proves a Big Hit at Launch Gig

On Monday 27th April London based indie-rock band MOSAICS held a launch party at The Lower Third in Soho to celebrate the release of their debut EP A Guiding Lie which was released 3 days prior to the event on 24th April. They were supported on the night by London band Scale and Bristol-based band Nothing Rhymes With Orange. Both were brilliant young indie bands and were incredibly talented.

Amy Hamilton• 1 May 2026

Faith is proving fragile for overpass with pining new single ‘Heaven’

Sun-soaked guitars and shimmers of indie nostalgia accompany overpass as they navigate a reverence for things to just work out.

Kai Boswell• 18 Apr 2026

Ellis Douglas• 12 Apr 2026

The Rolling People: Outliers in Sound, Not Just Name

Manchester's inspiried indie rock four-piece The Rolling People have graced our ears with their latest EP, Outlier.

Tyler Blenkinsopp• 9 Apr 2026

MALCOM Deliver a Blues-Soaked Belter with ‘God Ain’t Gonna Forgive Me'

Ahead of their new EP, MALCOM are releasing a new song; “God ain’t gonna forgive me”. Now this single is just amazing, the build up with the blues style bass, Caz Donaghy’s vocals drawing you in, flawless. I am normally apprehensive when listening to new artists, not exactly out of fear but more uncertainty and they have proved me completely wrong for having that mindset.

Amy Hamilton• 27 Mar 2026

The Vaccines Celebrate 15 Years of Indie Anthems at Brixton Academy

Lively and rebellious as ever, The Vaccines played their second of two sold out nights at the O2 Academy in Brixton, celebrating 15 years of their debut album.

Morrissey Proves His Audience Isn't Going Anywhere at a Sold-Out O2 Show

A sold-out O2 night proves Morrissey still commands devotion, cultural gravity and the kind of audience loyalty few artists sustain.

Amy Hamilton• 5 Mar 2026

Ellis Douglas• 28 Feb 2026

Album Review: Cast Yeah Yeah Yeah

A deep dive into Cast's latest album Yeah Yeah Yeah and what it means for the Britpop revival.