Indie
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Introducing… Maripool
Shoegaze trails on DIY rock anthems from a rising talent.
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Deep Sea Diver’s cover of Massive Attack’s ‘Teardrop’ is fabulous
Turning an ethereal classic into a raging rock explosion.
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Introducing… Greenness
Brighton-based duo are a melting pot of rock and folk genres, and DIY ingenuity.
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James Ellis Ford turned his leukaemia treatment sessions into a creative outlet for music
Finding a creative way to process the grief
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Introducing… Squirrel Flower
The indie folk rocker announces her sixth studio album
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Manic Pixxies – ‘I know my headphones really well’ review
Alternative art rock meets riot grrrl energy.
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Introducing… Marina Yozora
Balancing intimacy and power through her captivating dream pop music.
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Jesca Hoop – ‘Long Wave Home’ Review
Indie folk that packs a punch through introspection.
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Introducing… Jahrund
My favourite dark pop discovery of 2026 to date...
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Introducing… O’Phantom
A rising Yorkshire alternative rock collective.
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The Anchoress returns with a baby, not a lobotomy, for her third album
Generational wisdom and a lot of vintage synths
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Introducing… SOFY
Burnout leads to a darker indie pop refresh for UK's SOFY.
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Introducing… Merwulf
Angry bass, vintage keys, caustic drums, and a whole lotta tension.
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Introducing… Beatrice Deer
Inuit tradition meets modern indie pop.
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Best Alternative Music of 2025 (Mixtape Side B) Released on Higher Plain Music Radio
A wild cantor through the best hidden gems of alternative electronica, folk, and rock from 2025.
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debdepan – ‘LOVERS & OTHERS’ review
A fantastic mix of indie pop sensibilities and big rock riffs and hooks to take rock back to the dancefloor.
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The Go! Team – ‘Thunder, Lightning, Strike (Live at the Roundhouse)’ – Review
A bombastic, energetic performance 20 years in the making.
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Jesca Hoop announces new album, with clever lead single ‘Designer Citizen’ out now
Politically charged and in search for sanctuary.
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Violin-looping indie pop star Kishi Bashi to celebrate 10th Anniversary of ‘Sonderlust’ with special edition
A personal 10/10 album is getting the expanded demos and b-sides treatment!
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Introducing… Vilde
Music for hypnagogia
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Introducing… Mosaics
Indie rock to score your UK drama montages to.
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Introducing… Felix Antonio
If Bon Iver and Phoebe Bridgers had a French love affair... Felix Antonio might be their love child.
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Void Comp – ‘Doesn’t Mean Anything’ Review
Indietronica artist Void Comp takes the dry, desert synth rock approach for his new EP.
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Imogen Heap’s new single ‘Aftercare’ shows AI in an empowered light
Harnessing technology like a mother and child.
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Introducing… Larker
The outpouring of 12 years a slave to a relationship that no longer serves you.
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Scarlet Rae – ‘No Heavy Goodbyes’ Review
Acoustic rock plugged directly into the shoegaze realm as Scarlet Rae tackles grief and loss on her new EP.
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Camilla Sparksss – ICU RUN Review
The most visceral noise pop album of 2025 is here to give you emotional damage in the best way possible.
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In The Pines – ‘Sunbeam Dream’ Review
Psych rock greatness from the back of a vintage synth repair shop.
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Highasakite – Testament Review
Religious tinged indie pop and emotionally-charged performances mark out 'Testament' as Highasakite's most impactful album this decade.
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Marissa Nadler – New Radiations Review
Ethereal western folk ballads rule the soundwaves as Nadler reaches album number 10.
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Introducing… Gatlin
For fans of Phoebe Bridgers, Gatlin's emotional vulnerability about breaking free of expectations will draw you in.
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Zola Blood – Nothing Is Wasted Review
Taking on slow techno and a whole lot of bass with their excellent new EP of moodier dream pop.
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Bayonne and Nathaniel Earl – Temporary Time (Scores) Review
Turning an indie pop gem into a contemporary classic arrangement fit for any sci-fi movie.
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Fragile Animals – Tourist Review
My favourite dream pop release of 2025 to date.
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Introducing… Tape Trash
Norwegian duo Tape Trash think of emo as an instinct, not a genre.
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Introducing… Geowulf
Incredibly catchy and nostalgic '90s dream pop anthem for catching breezes of optimism for things to come.
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Imogen Heap announces 20th Anniversary Remaster and Vinyl for ‘Speak For Yourself’
It kicks of a month of celebrations with livestreams, an app, and plenty of other exciting goodies.
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Introducing… Scarlet Rae
Exploring how we can become our own worst enemy to overcome our emotions through Scarlet Rae's excellent new "Elven" Indie Rock single.
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Bird’s Robe Celebrate 15 Years of Australian Prog Rock and Post Rock with Documentary Series
Featuring contributions from over 50 artists and bands, charting 15 years of creating a community.
