Author: Gareth Reading Indie Life

  • Finally the debut album is here from this exciting punk-pop-rock band from Cardiff.

    Panic Shack: Panic Shack
  • Stage splits are out confirming big changes at this year’s festival, Lola Young has withdrawn from the festival.

    Stage times out for Reading Festival, Lola Young pulls out.
  • A remarkable album launch show for The Sick Man of Europe at The George Tavern on the 8th July. Having heard all the singles and been enjoying the album since before it came out, I still wasn’t prepared for how…

    The Sick Man Of Europe Album Launch Show
  • Young indie whipper-snappers versus grizzled veterans in this week’s strong singles line-up.

    Single Reviews 12/07/2025
  • Top quality Irish folk bands collide in this excellent side project.

    Poor Creature: All Smiles Tonight
  • A quirky and interesting album from an Australian artist now living in London.

    MF Tomlinson – Die To Wake Up From A Dream
  • The Isle of Wight’s biggest musical export since Level 42 are back with their sophomore effort. Released on the 11th of July.

    Wet Leg: Moisturizer
  • A clutch of great tracks including efforts from The Lathums, Sufjan Stevens, Of Monsters and Men and a number of up and coming artists.

    Single Reviews 05/07/2025
  • Kae strides confidently into bold new territory on his fifth album.

    Kae Tempest: Self Titled
  • Sixteen years since they last got together for an album Irish musician Glen Hansard and Czech singer and pianist Markéta Irglová are reunited in a typically high-quality piece of art.

    The Swell Season: Forward