Author: Georgia

London-based band, The Last Dinner Party, recently released their breakthrough record, Prelude to Ecstasy, under the Island label. The all-female five-piece band consists of Abigail Morris on vocals, Georgia Davies on bass, Lizzie Mayland on guitar, Aurora Nishevci on keys, and Emily Roberts on lead guitar. The band’s distinct goth-glam aesthetic is reflected in their… Continue reading Album of the Month – February 2024

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Feeling the blues? Sometimes the best tonic is music. “Blue Monday” is the term given to every third Monday in January, representing a day when we may feel down; it’s cold and dark outside, Christmas has ended, and we are still dealing with the uncertainty of a pandemic. But January isn’t the only month that… Continue reading Sad Indie-spensibles

Brooklyn-based Model/Actriz have recently found their place among the noise-rock genre with their debut full-length album Dogsbody, released via True Panther. The band has gained a significant momentum with their unique blend of pummeling beats and transhuman machinery. The band’s style is a far cry from the electro-pop sounds of NYC indie sleaze, instead, they… Continue reading Shoplifting with Model/Actriz

Rough Trade Shops has curated a festive album titled “Jangle Bells – A Rough Trade Shops Christmas Selection,” featuring a colorful cast of indie musicians including Girl Ray, black midi, Marika Hackman, The Big Moon, The School, Julia Jacklin, The Linda Lindas, and more. The compilation boasts a mix of old and new original songs,… Continue reading Album of the Month – December 2023

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Dublin’s SPRINTS, a four-piece post-punk group, have built a reputation on the back of emotive hooks, personal and perceptive lyrics, and an energetic live show. Taking cues from bands like Siouxsie Sioux, LCD Soundsystem, and Pixies, they recently released their debut album, Letter To Self, an intense and raw blend of garage and post-punk on… Continue reading Album of the Month – January 2024

Shoegaze is a subgenre of indie-rock that emerged in the early 1980s. It stood out from big arena rock by obscuring vocals under waves of warm distortion, limitless guitar textures and layers of noise. The genre was naturally for the introverted, since shoegazers spent more time looking at their feet and pedals than engaging with… Continue reading Rough Trade Essential: Shoegaze