This article was originally published on The Indiependent It’s Monday, the first day back after two weeks of annual leave. Just getting out of bed was a struggle, never mind finding the motivation to wade your way through an inbox full of emails that your colleagues sent solely so they’d look productive during that weird … Continue reading Song of the Week: Egocentric // Death By Unga Bunga
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
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
Infectious, poppy guitar hooks coupled with an upbeat backing vocal of “say the right thing / say the right thing / let me in” makes for a swimmingly immersive concoction in the form of ‘Say The Right Thing’, the latest release from London based band, SAHARA. Streaming the track exclusively on The Indiependent from today, the song … Continue reading Track Review: Say The Right Thing // SAHARA
Opening with a chilled out melody which is reminiscent of Beach Fossils, The Orielles’ surf pop track ‘Joey Says We Got It’ is a nice gentle way to ease yourself into a new week. A welcome change in a genre which is often dominated by male frontmen, Esme Dee Hand-Halford’s vocal gives the track a … Continue reading Track of the Week: Joey Says We Got It // The Orielles
What better way to start you week than with a potential new favourite band? Recently featured on BBC Radio 1 by Huw Stephens, the winners of an unsigned competition by Q Magazine and having recently supported Rae Morris on tour, an apt adjective to describeKIINGS seems to be ‘busy’. Such a level of hard work certainly seems … Continue reading Track of the Week: Take Me Away // KIINGS
Eugene, Fergus, Eoin and Donal Gaine aren’t your average family; hailing from Edinburgh this band of brothers makes up the alternative/indie rock group, Ded Rabbit. Although spelling is clearly not their forte, making unapologetically catchy music definitely is. ‘Scarlet Cardigan’ is a peppy entity from start to finish, perfect for shaking you into action as … Continue reading Track of the Week: Scarlet Cardigan // Ded Rabit
‘As Deep As Love’ is taken from acclaimed indie troubadour Daniel Pearson’s upcoming album, Alone Together, set for release on 21st August. There’s something reminiscent of U2 in Pearson’s vocal: “like raindrops on a wire / words on your tongue / nothing cuts as deep as love”. Beautiful lyrics in abundance, this track boasts a … Continue reading Track of the Week: As Deep As Love // Daniel Pearson
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