Beth Kirkbride

‘Hot Coffee’ by TRASH is steaming hot; the band sounds tighter and more professional than ever. The resonant melody is a heady fusion of Martin and Longmore’s chords; Barton’s velvety bassline, all of which i […]

This time of year is perfect for pensive reflection.

In the last twelve months, we’ve seen a host of phenomenally talented artists firmly establish themselves as here for the long haul – including FKA Twigs, […]

Anybody who has come down to the Leadmill this evening for the launch of Parka’ Ego Trip EP is lucky enough to get not one, not two, but five bands for their money’s worth. Tonight showcases just some of the […]

‘Neath The Moon is the latest release from Loor a Los Heroes, a delightful jangly entity that’s bound to get your head bopping – embarrassingly, as I found – if you listen to it in public. ‘Lucy’ is a carefully […]

Secondary school (or as our friends across the pond call it ‘High School’) can be really tough. Our teenage years are supposed to be the best years of our lives – but not everyone sails through on a tidal wave of […]

Just over a month ago I watched The Time Sellers take to the stage of Sheffield’s O2 Academy, a bundle of nerves and anticipation, as they were about to unleash the product of hours spent in the practice room upon […]

Mario Cuomo is mere inches from my face and we’re both screaming the lyrics to ‘Mallrats (La La La)’: “La La La La La La La La” (don’t worry I know it’s tricky, but after a few listens you should be able to pick […]

When I heard that Daniel Radcliffe would be starring in a rom com alongside Zoe Kazan, I was intrigued. Having already witnessed one of my childhood idols – Emma Watson – break out of the Hermione Granger routine […]

The SSS’ new B Side ‘Juvenile Love’ (to forthcoming single ‘Find A Way’) is a delightfully simplistic melody that imparts a bittersweet message about juvenile romance to listeners. The gentle acoustic strumming […]

John McClure reckons that the Rev Army could take on the Directioners or Beliebers in a fight.

I reckon we could take both at the same time, given the intensity of Saturday night’s show at Sheffield’s O2 Aca […]

The Savage Nomads’ latest effort ‘Pinkie’s Little Light’ is the result of an invitation from Fugazi to go and record in NYC – and they’ve done a damned good job of it, too! With a catchy, intricate melody and […]

There are a whole host of inspirational figures out there, and some are more obvious than others. Here at The Indiependent we’ve picked a few choice individuals that have had a major impact on our lives. Tell us […]

Palace’s ‘Lost In The Night’ EP is a record that oneself can truly get lost in. The lead vocal is full of meaty substance and is not dissimilar to bands such as Dog Is Dead or The Crookes. The rhetorical “why am I […]

Opener ‘Fade Away’ has a melody that is best described as liquid endorphins – it’s a whirlwind listen from start to finish. The vocal is driving and powerful and the catchy instrumental even more so. “Maybe I […]

This catchy little number from The Wave Pictures has a driving melody and racing drum beat throughout but it’s really the simplistic lyrical that is its greatest attribute: “Everybody in the station wore black / […]

As the nights get darker and the days get colder, going out becomes less and less appealing. Staying in with a nice cup of hot chocolate and some snacks watching a movie seems like a much better choice. With this […]

In the Pilot of Lena Dunham’s Girls, the viewer is introduced to Hannah Horvath: a twenty-four year old with dreams of becoming a published author living in NYC. Her parents have cut her off, applying the concept […]

“In a few years time, these boys will be behind some very big desks..”
This is the alarming declaration that the viewer receives early on into ‘The Riot Club’; a film that gifts the viewer a chilling expose of an […]

Everyone has a story behind their Top 25 played tracks on iTunes, with our most played track often being one that holds particular emotional significance to us. Other times, iPods were simply left on repeat in a b […]

Reasons to watch:

Lily Collin’s eyebrows. That’s it. That’s literally the only excuse you need.

Jokes about eyebrows aside (they’re so impressive you don’t understand) this film really is a fantastic […]