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The arrival of something special is evident when a band supports the Rolling Stones before their debut album is even released. That’s exactly what happened with Hudson Taylor, the duo of pop-folk brothers from […]

The last track on an album is the postage stamp that completes the whole experience of listening to a record, and closers are the songs that bring a sprawling close to proceedings. Here at The Indiependent (being […]

March, 2005: Old fans and soon-to-be-fans alike sat in front of their television sets, awaiting the arrival of a new Doctor, fresh from war. It seems bizarre to think that it was a whole decade ago that the Sci-Fi […]

In this edition of In Case You Missed It: Film News, we catch up with all the major headlines from the silver screen – including the latest Marvel/DC and Disney news, as well as some other juicy tidbits. And of […]

The Walking Dead has always managed to deliver mind-blowing season finales that not only tie loose ends from narrative arcs that have spanned the past season, but most importantly they leave audiences with just […]

The 2nd Young Adult Literature Convention will be held from July 17-19 at London’s Olympia. Part of Waterstones Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman Laureate initiatives, this event is the largest dedicated to […]

Going for a first date to the cinema; it’s safe to say we have pretty much all been there, whether you’re 13 or 30, for some reason, it has become a part of society, but why? Is it because you can kiss in the dark […]

On Friday night I got the chance to sit down with upcoming band The Barmines before their EP launch gig at The Wardrobe in Leeds.

Having listened to the band a couple of times before I wanted to know where […]

The month of Easter is now upon us – and along with all the chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and lazy lie-ins – there are also more great DVDs and Blu-Rays heading your way. No April Fools about it! Over the coming […]

A ‘musical punch to the face’ appears to be the most accurate description of Leeds-based post-punk quartet FEHM, with their latest release ‘Hand to Mouth’ being no exception. Overflowing with endlessly desperate […]

The opening track is pivotal to any album, it’s the song that needs to grab your attention and can make or break any album. Hence us here at The Indiependent have decided to compile a list of what we believe to be […]

Ladies and gentlemen, exam season is upon us. No matter what paper you’ll be sitting, unless it’s a mock exam and you are a very lucky person, it will be important. Before the time for knowledge to be judged by […]

Our photographer Hannah Woollaston caught up with Indie rock outfit, The Barmines at The Wardrobe in Leeds. (The venue, that is, not the item of furniture – would’ve been a bit of a squeeze).

It was announced last week that Jeremy Clarkson was to be dismissed from the BBC, following the widespread investigation into a “fracas” between the presenter and a Top Gear producer. Amidst the controversy of […]

Last Friday, the top floor of Waterstones Leeds was transformed from silent bookshop to a welcoming, friendly space, ready to be filled by readings, signings and hilarity. With a small turn out of approximately […]

Allo Darlin’ have pretty much cemented their reputation as one of the key bands in the modern indie-pop scene. Having played a variety of festivals including Indietracks and End of the Road festival, singer […]

Title: Empress Orchid

Author: Anchee Min

What I Think So Far: Whilst generally not the kind of book that I go for, I’m really enjoying Anchee Min’s narrative centered on the last Empress of the Ch’ing […]

A dash of MGMT, a swirl of Fryers, a splash of Daft Punk, finished with a liberal sprinkle of Jackson-esque magic… and what do you get? Well, the fruity cocktail that is Great Good Fine Ok’s new EP 2MH2. With […]

Books have always played a big part in my life; while others chose to go outside, I chose a new intriguing book. Books have been a dear friend to me providing the escapism to console myself no matter what life may […]

The Vaccines are back and my god are they better than ever. I would love to tell you how great Jay Jay Pistolet’s vocal performance was, but unfortunately I can’t because I could barely hear him over the hyped […]