Tag: Indie Rock
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I took mushrooms before my audition: Mike Joyce on wild Smiths gigs, Marr’s jim-jams and Morrissey’s genius
Introduction: A drummer’s eye on a legendary band Mike Joyce, the steady heartbeat behind the Smiths during their most influential years, sits in a palatial suite at Manchester’s Stock Exchange hotel. The light is soft, the air is calm, yet the memories he’s about to share crackle with the electricity of a band that defined…
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David McCormack: Custard, Bluey, and the Power of Pop Music
David McCormack: A career shaped by big riffs and catchy hooks David McCormack has spent more than three decades at the heart of Australian music, carving out a career that blends indie bravado with accessible, anthemic pop. From his days with Custard—the Melbourne-bred band that rode the 1990s wave of Australian alternative rock—to his later…
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Florence + the Machine Everybody Scream review: an alt-rock survivor surveys her kingdom with swagger
Introduction: A bold return with a theatrical bite Florence + the Machine returns with Everybody Scream, a seventh studio moment that feels like both a coronation and a dare. From the opening moments, the album announces its intent: to reclaim the stage with Florence Welch’s unmatched vocal command guiding a rugged, whisky-soaked alt-rock sound. This…
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Everybody Scream review: Florence + the Machine’s swaggering sixth
Introduction: a bold opening that stakes a claim Florence + the Machine returns with Everybody Scream, the band’s sixth studio album, and it wastes little time announcing its intent. The opening track pairs a sinister organ line with a chorus that feels almost like a ritual; it’s a moody, cinematic entry that sets the tone…
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Florence + the Machine: Everybody Scream review – alt-rock survivor surveys her kingdom with swagger
Overview Florence + the Machine returns with Everybody Scream, a sixth album that cements Florence Welch’s status as an alt-rock survivor with a knack for theatricality. From the opening track, the record makes it clear that this is a release built on swagger, atmosphere, and a willingness to push boundaries while keeping the core of…
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October’s Best New Albums: Tame Impala, Lily Allen, and Dave Lead the Charge
October’s Best New Albums: A Stellar Month for Diverse Sounds As the calendar edges toward the year’s end, October proves that music release slumps are a myth. This month brings a richly varied slate of albums from acclaimed names and rising talents, inviting listeners to explore bold textures, inventive production, and emotionally honest storytelling. From…
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Mercury Prize 2025: Newcastle Hosts Star-Studded Ceremony as CMAT, Pulp and Sam Fender Lead Nominations
Mercury Prize 2025: A night in Newcastle The Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle for 2025, bringing a night of music’s brightest talent to the city’s arena and streaming audiences around the UK and Ireland. With a lineup that blends fresh voices, legacy acts, and reshaped indie sounds, this year’s ceremony promises sharp wit, high drama,…
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Mercury Prize 2025: Sam Fender, CMAT and Pulp Lead as Newcastle Hosts Iconic Ceremony
Mercury Prize 2025: A Night of Big Names and Bold Music in Newcastle The Mercury Prize 2025 is unfolding in Newcastle, bringing together a mix of champions from the indie, rock and experimental scenes. With Sam Fender, CMAT and Pulp among the nominees, the ceremony promises witty language, subversive storytelling and a celebration of both…