Indie Music

James Bay has the ability to mix up his style of music and that is what I really like about him as an artist. If you search through his discography,…

The Smiths’ Formation If you think of one of the biggest indie bands from the UK it would not take long until The Smiths cropped up in your mind. The…

It is hard to believe that Jake Bugg is now over the age of 30, given that to me he still seems new on the scene, but in reality, he…

The Killers are arguably one of the bands who got me into indie music having discovered them back in 2004 with their “Hot Fuss” album, ask me where that time…

As many did at this time, Mystery Jets arrived in a flash with couple of iconic indie hits in 2008. Now in 2024 they are one of the great survivors…

The ever popular one day festival Live at Leeds featured bands from Britain’s indie golden era, including The Kooks and the Mystery Jets. As well, it featured the next generation…

Maximo Park As one of the great survivors from the landfill indie heyday of the 00s, Maximo Park have earned their high billing at Live at Leeds, one of the…

The Hives Ahead of the release of their sixth studio album later this year, The Hives are truly maintaining their reputation as one of the hardest working bands around. A…

‘Baggio’ by Miles Kane – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Miles Kane has been mainstay on the guitar based indie scene for nearly 20 years now. It’s quite hard to believe that his…

‘Overcome’ by Nothing But Thieves – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Here at GSGM, we are definitely Nothing But Thieves fans. There is a very strong feeling amongst us that ‘Dead Club City’…

‘Council Skies’ by Noel Gallagher – Single Rating: 5/5 ★★★★★ Since ending Oasis in 2009, Noel Gallagher has done exactly what he wants when he wants. He is one of the few…

At the start of this century’s second decade, The Drums were voted by Pitchfork readers as the ‘Best Hope for 2010’. It’s safe to say since then the road for…

‘The Grants’ by Lana Del Rey – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ A short time ago, ‘A&W’ from Lana Del Rey got a rare five-star review from us. We do not dish those…

‘Welcome To The DCC’ by Nothing But Thieves – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Nothing But Thieves are on a roll. Their last three albums have hit the UK top ten, and before…

‘The Way’ by Manchester Orchestra – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Generally, it’s been a relatively slow journey towards the upper echelons of the alternative mainstream for Manchester Orchestra. The Atlanta four piece…

‘Forwards’ by The Alarm – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★☆☆ The Alarm are probably Wales third biggest rock export behind The Stereophonics and The Manic Street Preachers. Worldwide, they have sold over six…

‘Over’ by CHVRCHES – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ ‘Over’ marks a new era for CHVRCHES. It is the first record to be released signed to the world-famous Island Records, and surely more…

‘Always Get This Way’ by The Aces – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Listening to this evidence, ‘The Aces’ are certainly a band to look out for in 2023. The four-piece alternative pop…

Yonaka have quietly gone about their business over the last few years building up a vast and loyal fanbase. They have been on this journey since they burst onto on…

‘Sirens’ by The Sherlocks – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ The Sherlocks are underrated as well as unashamedly consistent. The band are seldom mentioned as critics favourites, but out of their three albums,…