Jack White could well be one of the greatest rock guitarists of the 21st Century. The languid squeals of his solos seem to make the…
Tag: Indie Rock
13/05/2020: “Time Is Running Out” by Muse
For early 00s Indie Rock, can you do better than Muse? The Arctic Monkeys weren’t yet established, and the 90s was an ever fading memory. …
27/04/2021: “The Underdog” by Spoon
Catchy brass is a sure winner in my book. Add a set of slappin’ drums and some pleasantly drawling vocals, and you’re home free! I’d…
09/03/2021: “Swingin’ Party” by The Replacements
The Replacements were a genuinely innovative band. On a song like this, which doesn’t sound super new 35 years down the line, it can be…
04/02/2021: “Handsome” by The Vaccines
Not every song needs to be a 7 minute long magnum opus. A short burst of power and vibrancy is ideal sometimes! The Vaccines certainly…
07/11/2020: “I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor” by Arctic Monkeys
2005 is now 15 years ago. Long enough so that I can’t imagine a song like this going to number one on the UK Singles…
08/10/2020: “Necessary Evil” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Unknown Mortal Orchestra are one of the most exciting new bands. Partly this is because of their variety – while remaining firmly rooted in the…
02/09/2019: “Tangerine” by Teleman
Teleman are one of the bands that seems steeped in artiness. The melodies and structures they use on this are among their most conventional. For…
09/07/2019: “The Less I Know The Better” by Tame Impala
Tame Impala are one of the biggest things to happen to the world of trippy indie rock recently. They’re the new flavour drifting through the…
22/06/2019: “Ode To Viceroy” by Mac DeMarco
Mac DeMarco is a star with legions of fans, a distinctive sound, and a penchant for unusual stage antics, fashion and video visuals. There’s clearly…