Combining indie-rock and post-punk influences of New Order, Talking Heads and Interpol, the ever-present White Lies maintain a fanatic fan base who were present in large numbers for their appearance at Live at Leeds. They kicked off the set by immediately performing early career hits. ‘Death’ and ‘Farewell to the Fairground’ from their acclaimed 2009 […]
As many did at this time, Mystery Jets arrived in a flash with couple of iconic indie hits in 2008. Now in 2024 they are one of the great survivors of the landfill indie era. It is with great credit to frontman Blaine Harrison that he has been able to keep the band at the
The ever popular one day festival Live at Leeds featured bands from Britain’s indie golden era, including The Kooks and the Mystery Jets. As well, it featured the next generation of stars such as Declan McKenna and Sea Girls. The Cribs belong to the former category purely based on their longevity. But they demonstrated why
Currently on their 40th anniversary for debut album ‘Pelican West’ which was released in 1982, Haircut 100 was a seminal band epitomising the early 80’s music scene. Hits like ‘Love Plus One’ and ‘Fantastic Day’ are instantly recognisable and easily summon back the halcyon days of the era. And in a similar fashion to their
I have always been a fan Billie Eilish and it is great to see her unveiling a deeper, introspective side to her music on new track “What Was I Made For?” Here, she teams up once again with FINNEAS to deliver a track that beautifully contrasts with the upbeat nature of the Barbie movie’s soundtrack.
Fever For UK fans of Taylor Swift, the wait for the arrival of the Eras tour is painfully ongoing. However, in the meantime there was another way to hear her best songs in a breathtakingly unique setting. Fever’s Candlelight concerts offer a variety of tributes, from renowned composers, beloved movie soundtracks and legendary pop artists.
Two Door Cinema Club 2022 was a year of ups and downs for Two Door Cinema Club. Following a busy summer of festivals and the release of their fifth album ‘Keep on Smiling’, their further tour plans were suddenly halted. This was following the announcement of the band’s bass and synth player Kevin Baird’s ongoing
Maximo Park As one of the great survivors from the landfill indie heyday of the 00s, Maximo Park have earned their high billing at Live at Leeds, one of the year’s highlight indie festivals. Their last album, ‘Nature Always Wins’ saw them receive renewed critical acclaim for their latest take on synth infused thoughtful indie-pop.
The Hives Ahead of the release of their sixth studio album later this year, The Hives are truly maintaining their reputation as one of the hardest working bands around. A busy 2022 festival period is being followed with a UK stadium tour in support of Arctic Monkeys. Then comes a full European tour, and a
‘Baggio’ by Miles Kane – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Miles Kane has been mainstay on the guitar based indie scene for nearly 20 years now. It’s quite hard to believe that his debut album as one half of the The Last Shadow Puppets, a duet act formed with Artic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner came out in 2008.
‘Overcome’ by Nothing But Thieves – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Here at GSGM, we are definitely Nothing But Thieves fans. There is a very strong feeling amongst us that ‘Dead Club City’ the bands fourth album, out 7th July will be their seminal LP. We reviewed opening single ‘Welcome to the DCC’ last month, and second single
Vistas Edinburgh indie rock band Vistas arrived at Social in Hull on the next stop of the UK tour. Following two albums of sun-soaked festival ready anthem that elevated them to British indie mainstays, 2023’s Vistas have shown an evolution in their sound with their latest EP ‘The Beautiful Nothing’. They did not sacrifice their
‘Positive Charge’ by The Gaslight Anthem – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ ‘How I’ve missed you, how I’ve missed you’ sings Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem on the New Jersey bands latest single ‘Positive Charge’. It’s a mammoth nine years since The Gaslight Anthem released any new music. Also, it’s the first bit of art they have
‘Council Skies’ by Noel Gallagher – Single Rating: 5/5 ★★★★★ Since ending Oasis in 2009, Noel Gallagher has done exactly what he wants when he wants. He is one of the few British artists round today that can do that. Being able to release new music through his own label, developed in his own studio must be
At the start of this century’s second decade, The Drums were voted by Pitchfork readers as the ‘Best Hope for 2010’. It’s safe to say since then the road for the band has been anything but smooth. The Drums these days are essentially a one-man outfit, and that man is Jonathan Pierce. What hasn’t changed
The K’s In case you’ve missed it, The K’s have already arrived and are here to stay. Incredibly, they are also somehow still without a record deal. The K’s are somewhat of a throwback to the 00s indie scene. Where a group of lads can mix biting guitar riffs with catchy lyrical imagery, and rip
The Chemical Brothers are without doubt one of the most important musical institutions. Not only in the UK but all across the world. Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons are nine albums in. Also, if their latest single ‘No Reason’ is anything to go by, then their upcoming album will be immense. ‘No Reason’ is The
‘The Grants’ by Lana Del Rey – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ A short time ago, ‘A&W’ from Lana Del Rey got a rare five-star review from us. We do not dish those out very often. Third single ‘The Grants’ isn’t quite five-star level – but it’s very, very close. Lana’s upcoming ninth studio album ‘Did You Know
‘Welcome To The DCC’ by Nothing But Thieves – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Nothing But Thieves are on a roll. Their last three albums have hit the UK top ten, and before Covid and lockdowns momentum was really with them. They are back on the 7th July with their fourth album ‘Dead Club City’. The first single,
‘River’ by Miley Cyrus – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ So far in 2023, Miley Cyrus has been pops success story. Miley’s first single of the year ‘Flowers’ has been a worldwide smash. Also, her eighth studio album ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ released this week is surely destined for multi-platinum sales across the globe. GSGM reviewed ‘Flowers’ back in
