This article was originally published on The Indiependent Phoebe Bridgers has just released a music video for ‘Savior Complex’, starring Emmy-nominated Irish actor Paul Mescal. Bridgers has been effusive in her appreciation of the work of award-winning British actor, writer and producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge. It turns out the feeling was mutual and, after connecting via … Continue reading Phoebe Bridgers Releases Video For ‘Savior Complex’ Starring Paul Mescal
This article was originally published on The Indiependent Yungblud’s forthcoming album WEIRD! is self-described as being “like a series of Skins”, but perhaps Misfits is a better TV comparison: his new single ‘mars’ is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt uncomfortable in their skin. The track dropped on 27th November, ahead of the … Continue reading Track Review: mars // Yungblud
Taylor Swift’s new album folklore is about the invisible strings that that tie us together and the stories that make us who we are today. There are two things that the Covid-19 pandemic has given us this summer: lots more time inside to curl up with a book, and ample opportunity to reflect on the ghosts of girlfriends … Continue reading Album Review: folklore // Taylor Swift
This article was originally published on The Indiependent A lot has happened since Happyness released their 2017 sophomore album, Write In. The band has parted ways with founding member, Benji Compston, and drummer Ash Kenazi has adopted a drag queen alter ego after coming out as gay. Their new record, Floatr, released on 1 May via Infinit Suds, is a … Continue reading Album Review: Floatr // Happyness
New album Lover sees Taylor Swift shake off the bitterness of 2017’s reputation with album opener ‘I Forgot That You Existed’ proclaiming indifference to the public feuding between her and Kanye West: “It isn’t love, it isn’t hate it’s just indifference”. Yet the fact that the next track ‘Cruel Summer’ shares a name with a West GOOD Music compilation album is … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s New Album Is A Love Letter To Herself
Ducks Unlimited are Toronto’s answer to music fans who are missing Noah and the Whale this summer Canadian outfit Ducks Unlimited’s jangle pop track ‘Get Bleak’ works on a fairly simplistic, repetitive melody which quickly becomes a little catchy earworm. The premise of the song is about the idea that moving somewhere else is going to … Continue reading Song Of The Week: Get Bleak // Ducks Unlimited
The Brighton quintent are the logical choice to relaunch our 'Song of their Week' feature Brighton alt-rockers Youth Sector are a quintet comprising of Nick Tompkins, Josh Doyle, Brad Moore, Karl Tomlin and Harvey Dent. ‘Renting Spaces In My World’ is their latest release, with the post-punk style narrative detailing a paranoid character’s gradual comprehension that their dream … Continue reading Song Of The Week: Renting Spaces In My World // Youth Sector
Rejuvenating The Indie's 'Throwback Thursday' feature is the popular hit from TDCC Fans of Two Door Cinema Club will know they have recently released a new album, False Alarm. It’s a world away from ‘What You Know’, the fifth and final single from the Northern Irish band’s debut, Tourist History. It’s hard to believe that their first ever record came out … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: What You Know // Two Door Cinema Club
They won't go down in the history books as the best band in the world, but they are responsible for a few bangers Indie rockers Razorlight might have scored their No. 1 with the single ‘America’ but our favourite song is ‘In The Morning’. The guitar licks have a distinct 2006 quality to them, and it’s the … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: In The Morning // Razorlight
“What would I say to you now?” Quinn frontman and The Indiependent’s own Sam Lambeth wistfully asks in ‘Williamsburg’, a track from the Birmingham-based band’s EP, Crush. In many ways the hook from this song encapsulates the underlying theme of the record; merging power pop with saccharine lyrics about lost love and bad decision making, Crush is an … Continue reading EP Review: Crush // Quinn
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