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Most people will agree that there are plenty of songs that improve your mood and make you feel better, but is there any psychological proof that you can be more motivated and empowered by listening to the right […]

The death of The Smiths in 1987 saw the end of an era. The banner that united the loners and introverts (and shoplifters) of the world, fell. However, from the smouldering ashes rose something new, yet oh so […]

Some say that “life is too short to pretend that you don’t like pop music,” and Lindsay Mac’s new EP is no exception. The Animal Again EP is short, but definitely sweet. The first track and the EP’s namesake, […]

The Vikings are back! There has been much anticipation for Season 3 since it was announced last year, Vikings is a show that has surprised everyone in popularity and technical quality, it’s often compared to the […]

Anne Freier, better known under the name I Am Harlequin, had her breakout when her song ‘Wild One’ was played during an episode of Skins back in 2012. Since then she’s released one other song ‘I Was In Love’ which […]

Despite the absence of Scottish natives The Amazing Snakeheads due to the departure of drummer Scott Duff, the remaining Slaves, Fat White Family and Palma Violets weren’t put off their stride, as the illustrious […]

More than 12 years have passed since Blur fans have been treated to new material, however, Thursday the 19th of February may as well have been December 25th as it the band announced their eighth studio album, The […]

Cast your mind back a decade – yes, I’ll give you a minute to adjust to 2005 being that long ago – and there’s a good chance the familiar chimes of ‘Feel Good Inc’ will come rushing back, perhaps alongside some […]

Quite literally exploding onto the scene on both sides of the pond in the 1970s, the genre of punk is embodied by more than just its music. The in-your-face, middle-finger-to-authority attitude is much of what […]

Glaswegian 3 piece Baby Strange may share their name with a T. Rex song but don’t let that fool you; they have enough bite to rip your head clean off and new single ‘VVV’ is the perfect example of this. Taking […]

London-based up and coming solo artist eG gives the listener a powerful ballad in the shape of her debut single, ‘This Is My Life’. At first glance it comes off with a sense of a ‘Wrecking Ball’ vibe, the slow […]

At first glance, The Lincoln IMP seems a rather odd place to hold a gig. Yet after spending some time there you soon realise that music is rooted deep within the venue, with bands such as The Struts, Enter […]

Monday the 16th of February saw Carl Barât & the Jackals crammed onto an insufficiently sized stage in the draughty attic of Oxford Street’s HMV store, as they looked to promote their brand new record, Let It […]

Björk, full name, Björk Guðmundsdóttir , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter, producer, actress and multi-instrumentalist. Her new album released last month Vulnicura consolidates three decades in the music […]

10 years ago, YouTube was founded. Over here on The Indiependent we are celebrating its 10th anniversary by taking a look back at the most viewed music videos on the site, although a quick warning, they are also […]

The dawn of a new Palma Violets album is finally upon us and Zane Lowe has just premiered the eagerly anticipated lead single: ‘Danger In The Club’, on Radio 1.

The track does seem considerably more thought out […]

Name: The Cheap Thrills
Hometown: Liverpool
Download: Oparadise and Justice

Lewis Pike, Terry Eaves, Fitzy and Anton Eager are The Cheap Thrills. The self-proclaimed ‘psych pop rock quartet’ from Liverpool […]

In what may be the most depressing episode of The Walking Dead yet, we see the group facing the reality of life without Beth and Tyreese. Despite the group being united in their mourning, Them places the spotlight […]

The nice thing about concerts in the park is the fact that it is a comfortable setting. You are able to make yourself at home on the grass, lay out your picnic and enjoy the artist.

Not me.

The moment […]

Title: Blood, Sweat & Tea

Author: Brian Kellett

What I think so far: While not a traditional book in terms of structure, this collection of blog posts and correspondence by Kellett (using the pseudonym of […]