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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
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
‘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 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,
‘The Way’ by Manchester Orchestra – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Generally, it’s been a relatively slow journey towards the upper echelons of the alternative mainstream for Manchester Orchestra. The Atlanta four piece first formed in 2004, so it’s about time they got some proper recognition for their art, particularly in the UK. ‘The Way’ is the lead
‘Forwards’ by The Alarm – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★☆☆ The Alarm are probably Wales third biggest rock export behind The Stereophonics and The Manic Street Preachers. Worldwide, they have sold over six million records since they formed originally as a post-punk act in 1981, and have five UK top 40 singles, as well as five UK top
‘Over’ by CHVRCHES – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ ‘Over’ marks a new era for CHVRCHES. It is the first record to be released signed to the world-famous Island Records, and surely more exciting new music from the band not too far away on the horizon. If ‘Over’ gives you a taste of what’s to come, then their
‘Always Get This Way’ by The Aces – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Listening to this evidence, ‘The Aces’ are certainly a band to look out for in 2023. The four-piece alternative pop act, originally hailing from Utah have started to make waves in the U.S while piercing various alternative charts in their homeland. Their upcoming third album
Yonaka have quietly gone about their business over the last few years building up a vast and loyal fanbase. They have been on this journey since they burst onto on the scene with the release of their first EP in 2017. The band’s latest single ‘PANIC’ is a stomper with both an anthemic chorus and
‘Sirens’ by The Sherlocks – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ The Sherlocks are underrated as well as unashamedly consistent. The band are seldom mentioned as critics favourites, but out of their three albums, two have made it into the U.K top ten. Their fourth LP offering ‘People Like Me & You’ should be a good bet to join
‘Oceans Niagara’ by M83 – Single Rating: 3/5 ★★★☆☆ The latest sound and style from M83 means they find themselves very much in vogue. Especially, as the popular culture of today laps up everything that has a hint of 1980’s flavour. ‘Oceans Niagara’, the band’s latest single has a distinct 80’s feel. Also, it is the first
Gaz Coombes’ third solo album was a new entry at number six in the UK album charts this week and it couldn’t be more deserved. It’s such a fantastic and interesting record, quality song writing, and heroic musicianship. Album opener ‘Overnight Trains’ begins with a piano led intro, George Harrison styled sultry slide guitar and
‘Don’t Say It’s Over’ by Gaz Coombes – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ It has been quite some years since Gaz Coombes first got our attention with his band, Supergrass, all the way back in the 1990s. However, with the release of his newest track, ‘Don’t Say It’s Over’, he continues to demonstrate his growth as a musician
‘WISH ME LUCK’ by Wallows – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ With the release of their latest single, ‘WISH ME LUCK,’ the American alternative rock band Wallows are bringing the crunch that they are known for to the forefront of the scene. The breakout band release an indie masterpiece here, and we simply cannot get enough of it
