FIFA 98: Road To World Cup was the pinnacle of gaming. The grainy graphics, the Peter Crouch-esque movement of the football players, and the nostalgia of bulky controllers and hours of torture trying to score an overhead kick, all those experiences are neatly packaged into a four-minute and twenty-eight-second indie gem called Fifa ’98 by Sombre. […]
Best Releases Of 2020 (So Far) – Part Two
We’re back! With part two of the best releases of 2020 (so far). Part one is here and featured music by JAIALAI, Bdrmm, SWEARS, Mandown, Dirty Mike, The Velvet Hands, Yowl, Rowan, Henry And The Waiter, and Fast Friends. We highly recommend you go and check that article out. You might even find your new favourite band. Anyhow, that’s enough blabbering, here’s the second instalment. Enjoy. — […]
Interview: Jack Clothier Of Alcopop! Records
The musical landscape has changed so much over the past twenty years that it’s barely recognisable when compared to its former state. Just as things were starting to even themselves out, COVID-19 came along and threw everything into disarray once more. This has been good and bad. It’s highlighted what is actually important in the […]
Premiere: Bag Of Cans – Chris Alice
Things aren’t brilliant for the football fans of Norwich right now. Having failed to avoid relegation, the club’s Premier League dreams have been dashed on the rocks once again. I feel for you, but don’t despair! You still have fantastic music. Don’t believe me? Check out Chris Alice, the brand new single by Bag Of […]
Interview: TrigNO
As I sit my fat ass down once again on the plush seat of my current IMN workspace (aka, my flat), I glance at my email inbox. It’s a terrible mess, with so-called inspiring speakers, single women in my area, and an arts and crafts website being the bulk of the correspondence. But one stands […]
Through The Grapevine – Part One
Welcome to the first edition of Through The Grapevine. Each month, I will be choosing some hidden gems from incredible artists that have submitted their work to Independent Music News. Check out my audio feature to get the full rundown. I’ve also prepared a link to each track below! Want to impress your mates with […]
You Need To Hear This: Francis Of Delirium – All Change
You know, I’ve never quite understood the trope of your immediate elders having terrible music taste. There’s an old episode of The Simpsons where Homer is carpooling the kids and their pals (shout-out to Milhouse). He is playing the slapping Mississippi Queen, before being interrupted by Bart declaring, “You have the worst, lamest taste in music […]
Premiere: Bleached Heat – Seaglass
Are you a fan of fuzzy dream songs? Do you like post-punk, shoegaze, and psychedelia? Then you’re going to love our latest premiere. I can only describe it as a cacophony of musical madness, so strap yourself in and get ready to hear Seaglass by Bleached Heat. Seaglass is a mysterious EP. It produces sounds that are […]
Best Releases Of 2020 (So Far) – Part One
It’s that time of the year. The obligatory feature of favourite music releases of 2020 so far. Over the past couple of months, we’ve searched through Bandcamp, Soundcloud, and Spotify and discovered a load of fabulous gems and marvellous masterpieces. Now we’re here to share our findings. Here’s part one of many. Kiss. — JAIALAI – Say […]
You Need To Hear This: Roxy Girls – A Wealth Of Information
After raucous live shows with The Murder Capital, Mush, and Flamingods, fiery punks Roxy Girls follow-up the attention-grabbing debut, A Poverty Of Attention, with their latest release, A Wealth Of Information. The EP begins with Dirtier, an angular and discomforting slice of post-punk, calling to mind originators like Wire and XTC, along with revivalists Bloc Party and Maximo Park. […]