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Indie Music

Indie music is an area in which we have a strong passion. It is flowing not only through our site but also through our veins. Furthermore, our team have grown up encircled by the finest indie artists. Also, the passion we have is as strong today as the day we bought our first vinyl many decades ago!

Fortunately for avid indie music fans, discovering the finest new music and indie music news has never been more straightforward than it is today. As a result, we cater for all your music needs, and you will never go a day without uncovering the freshest squeezed gems. Also, what makes it even more delightful is that we provide you with the best content without you having to pay for a subscription, amazing right?

Latest Indie Music News

Noel Gallagher To Bring Back Strings And Ballads

George MillingtonApril 29, 2022
Noel Gallagher To Bring Back Strings And Ballads

Noel Gallagher, the former oasis guitarist and vocalist, has revealed that he will bring back strings to his new album, similar to what he did on hits like ‘Wonderwall’. Furthermore, Noel said: “There is a track on the album called ‘Dead…

Florence And The Machine Will Release New Album In May

George MillingtonMarch 11, 2022
Florence And The Machine Will Release New Album In May

Florence And The Machine, the British band, will release their next album on May 13th. The new record from the Florence Welch led band will be titled ‘Dance Fever’, and it will include the band’s latest hit, ‘My Love.’ The…

Morrissey Is Craving Attention According To Johnny Marr

George MillingtonFebruary 28, 2022
Morrissey Is Craving Attention According To Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr and Morrissey were caught in a battle of worlds earlier this year after Morrissey openly demanded Marr stop talking about him in interviews. It appears the quarrel is not easing, with Marr striking out at Morrissey once again…

James Bay Reveals UK Tour – The First In Three Years!

George MillingtonFebruary 22, 2022
James Bay Reveals UK Tour – The First In Three Years!

James Bay, the singer-songwriter, will explore British soil after announcing a new tour, the singer’s first since 2019. Writing about the tour, James stated:: “Hello to all my UK folks. Very excited to tell you I’m going to be going…

Liam Gallagher Says he Cannot Be Bought

George MillingtonFebruary 21, 2022
Liam Gallagher Says he Cannot Be Bought

Liam Gallagher is perhaps one of the most outspoken rock and roll signers on the planet, and he has made his feelings on a potential collaboration with rapper Aitch known. Furthermore, when asked about the rapper’s offer of £7 million…

Bastille Land Third UK Number One Album

George MillingtonFebruary 14, 2022
Bastille Land Third UK Number One Album

With their new album ‘Give Me The Future’, indie-rockers Bastille are back on top of the official album charts! It is the third time in the group’s history that they have attained number one album status. Speaking about the triumph,…

The Cure Are Back Working On New Music

George MillingtonFebruary 7, 2022
The Cure Are Back Working On New Music

Robert Smith, the frontman for The Cure, has revealed that the band are working on a new record. Smith said: “We will be performing songs from a new album when we next play…or we won’t be playing at all! And…

Pete Doherty Plans To Release New Music With The Libertines This Year

George MillingtonFebruary 3, 2022
Pete Doherty Plans To Release New Music With The Libertines This Year

After the Libertines agreed to “Hold Off” on studio work previously, Pete Doherty has said that he now hopes to release new music with the band before the end of the year. Furthermore, Doherty said: “At the end of the tour…

Morrissey Asks Johnny Marr To Stop Talking About Him And Marr Hits Back!

George MillingtonJanuary 27, 2022
Morrissey Asks Johnny Marr To Stop Talking About Him And Marr Hits Back!

Morrissey and Johnny Marr were both members of The Smiths, one of the most successful and well-known indie bands of all time. However, they haven’t seen eye to eye in 35 years because of their differences, which resulted in The Smiths…

Nile Rodgers Expresses Admiration For Johnny Marr

George MillingtonJanuary 24, 2022
Nile Rodgers Expresses Admiration For Johnny Marr

Nile Rodgers and Johnny Marr have been friends for decades, and their friendship looks to have grown stronger over time. Furthermore, Rodgers recently praised Johnny as ‘Fearless,’ saying that he always feels cool around him. “Johnny is fearless. If it…

The Wombats Are Heading To Number One With New Album

George MillingtonJanuary 18, 2022
The Wombats Are Heading To Number One With New Album

The Wombats, the Liverpool-based indie-pop band, are soaring to the top of the album charts with their latest release, ‘Fix Yourself, Not The World.’ If the band claims the number one slot on Friday, it will be their first number…

Coldplay Dedicate Their Success To Jo Whiley

George MillingtonDecember 10, 2021
Coldplay Dedicate Their Success To Jo Whiley

According to Coldplay, they would not be where they are today if not for Jo Whiley, the lauded BBC radio DJ. While performing at the BBC Radio Theatre, Chris Martin said: ‘I’m going to dedicate this to Jo Whiley, because…

So, what styles do we cover here at GSGM? We cover all areas of indie music. Therefore, be it indie pop, indie folk, or indie rock, we have it covered! Also, we like to hear all kinds of sounds from the indie realms; therefore, we do not adhere to just one vibe within our content. As a result, you can be safe knowing that you will find a mixed bag of tunes here that will have you hooked.

Indie Style

Does indie music just concentrate on bands who play with guitars and have cool hairstyles? Nope, it comes with a broad musical style, and there are many singers and groups which fall into the indie category while also sounding very distinct and dissimilar to their companions in the same space. Also, it is a perpetually changing scene with new sounds emerging regularly.

For indie lovers, there is nothing more glorious than coming across a new indie treasure. Indie fans crave; they constantly look for the freshest new group, which is where we come into the equation. We feed the best indie to our audience. As a result, there is never a day that goes by without the opportunity to discover the next big thing here on GSGM.

Latest Indie Music Reviews

Blur, ‘The Narcissist’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

Emily HarrisMay 24, 2023
Blur, ‘The Narcissist’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

‘The Narcissist’ by Blur – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ After an eight-year hiatus, Blur has made a triumphant comeback with their lead single, ‘The Narcissist’. It is off their highly anticipated album, ‘The Ballad of Darren’. The track’s producer is James Ford…

Lana Del Rey, ‘Say Yes To Heaven’ – Single Review ★★★★★

Emily HarrisMay 23, 2023
Lana Del Rey, ‘Say Yes To Heaven’ – Single Review ★★★★★

‘Say Yes To Heaven’ by Lana Del Rey – Single Rating: 5/5 ★★★★★ In a surprise move, Lana Del Rey grants the wishes of her fans by officially releasing the highly anticipated track, ‘Say Yes To Heaven’. This ethereal and enchanting song,…

Miles Kane, ‘Baggio’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

Rob SapwellMay 22, 2023
Miles Kane, ‘Baggio’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

‘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…

Queens of the Stone Age, ‘Emotion Sickness’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

Emily HarrisMay 18, 2023
Queens of the Stone Age, ‘Emotion Sickness’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

‘Emotion Sickness’ by Queens of the Stone Age – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ After a five-year hiatus, Queens of the Stone Age have reemerged with a bang, announcing their highly anticipated eighth studio album, ‘In Times New Roman,’ set to release on…

Thirty Seconds To Mars, ‘Stuck’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

George MillingtonMay 16, 2023
Thirty Seconds To Mars, ‘Stuck’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

‘Stuck’ by Thirty Seconds To Mars – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ After a five-year break, Thirty Seconds To Mars make a triumphant return with their latest single, ‘Stuck’. The new arrival serves as the lead track from their highly anticipated upcoming studio…

Nothing But Thieves, ‘Overcome’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

Rob SapwellMay 15, 2023
Nothing But Thieves, ‘Overcome’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

‘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…

The Hives, ‘Bogus Operandi’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

The Hives, ‘Bogus Operandi’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

‘Bogus Operandi’ by The Hives – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ It’s been over twenty years since The Hives first burst onto the scene with worldwide hit single ‘Hate To Say I Told You So’ and platinum selling album ‘Your New Favourite Band’.…

Noel Gallagher, ‘Council Skies’ – Single Review ★★★★★

Rob SapwellApril 24, 2023
Noel Gallagher, ‘Council Skies’ – Single Review ★★★★★

‘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…

The Drums, ‘I Want It All’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

Rob SapwellApril 12, 2023
The Drums, ‘I Want It All’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

‘I Want It All’ by The Drums – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ 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…

Lana Del Rey, ‘The Grants’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

Rob SapwellMarch 27, 2023
Lana Del Rey, ‘The Grants’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

‘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…

Nothing But Thieves, ‘Welcome To The DCC’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

Rob SapwellMarch 24, 2023
Nothing But Thieves, ‘Welcome To The DCC’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

‘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…

Manchester Orchestra, ‘The Way’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

Rob SapwellMarch 15, 2023
Manchester Orchestra, ‘The Way’ – Single Review ★★★★☆

‘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…

So, what is it that attracts us to new indie releases? Our love for guitar riffs, the punch of an indie vocal, and the rhythms’ power that flow through the indie genre. It is what pulls us in time and time again, and we are always craving the freshest edgy sounds.

Excitement

Also, our excitement for indie music never grows old. Furthermore, we are still the giddy music lovers who get a buzz when we come across the best new group. We also get an even more considerable feeling when we come across a hit that is still on the radar.

Many indie releases go unnoticed, and we believe that the best indie sounds are yet to grace the airwaves. As a result, we dedicate our team to searching for the fittest material; and we feed your hungry ears with our best finds.

Luckily, the world is vast, and new indie groups and artists are emerging every day. Therefore, there are a plethora of music picks and choices when discovering the best new indie which hits home!

Indie Music Submissions

We are always looking for the best new indie; therefore, if you have a track that you believe we need to hear, please feel free to send it over to us by clicking here. Also, do not shy away from sending us a track if you believe it may not be suitable; we do appreciate all types of indie music. Nevertheless, we do have a screening process, and our team carefully listen to each new release before creating any content.

We welcome submissions from artists, labels and pr consultants. Also, we are happy to receive tips from anyone who has found something which is remarkable. After all, word of mouth keeps the industry going around, and we encourage it at all times here at GSGM.

Future Indie

We are excited about the future of indie music. As a result, we spend a lot of time figuring out upcoming trends, and we pay close attention to what music consumers are enjoying the most. Our team also regularly check in with the most exciting artists in the indie game to work out what they have up their sleeves.

Popular Artists

We often write about the most popular indie musicians and keep in tune with updates from the indie game’s top. You can check out the most popular alternative indie music artists on YouGov here.

The most famous artists tend to be consistent and generally stay popular for long periods. However, we do not only write about artists solely on their fame; we listen to all music in the same way, whether it be a new artist or a musician who is long in the tooth with a backlog of hits.

Therefore, if there is an indie gem that we need to hear, send it straight to our team by clicking here.

The Best Indie

We are cognizant that many indie fans relish indie from previous decades. Therefore, we occasionally write about some of the best indie tracks to have graced the planet previously.

Social Media

We interact daily with our social media audience. We see social media as a conduit for music lovers to find the best music content. As a result, we keep all of our followers up to date, and we go above and beyond with our social strategies.

Also, our social media following trust our content, and we are aware of how important trust is in journalism. As a result, our quality assurance team regularly audits content to ensure that we meet the highest standard.

Mobile Devices

Many indie music lovers access GSGM using mobile, and our journalists ensure that mobile users get the best indie content straight to their devices. As a result, every user arriving at GSGM from mobile will get the same experience as those coming from a desktop.

Single Releases

Our team provide indie music single reviews, and we blend opinion with fact, ensuring a holistic picture of new music. We open our horizons when it comes to new music, and we enjoy finding the best new tracks to review before any other outlet.

Album Releases

We deliver reviews on the latest indie albums, and we dedicate time to ensure that each album review is factual and thought-provoking blended with personal opinion.

Every album review is unique, and we score each album out of five. The rating is not based on our appreciation for the release but also delves into music theory and musicology.

Enthusiasts

GSGM is a big community with thousands of indie music enthusiasts engaging every day. Furthermore, we allow users to become a member and get stuck into the discussion. Also, we relish the idea of all music fans with diverse music tastes engaging with one another, and we encourage that within the platform.

Vision

Our vision is to give indie music more recognition and shine more light on the best new tracks. We believe that the best indie is still there for discovery, and we are always looking for the freshest content. Also, our team all share a vision of creating the best user experience online.

Every reader is in the mind of our team members at all times. As a result, we jump into the shoes of our readership to ensure that we provide valuable content time and time again. We also ask for feedback often to ensure that we do not miss any new ways to improve.

Leadership

We enjoy leading the way forward for new indie music, and we pride ourselves on being leaders in the indie field.

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