Reading Indie Life
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Gig reviews, album reviews, interviews and Reading and Leeds Festival.
Singles Playlist and Reviews 10/01/2026
The singles playlist is back for 2026 and there is a bumper crop of tracks to kick off the year with!
The singles playlist is back for 2026 and there is a bumper crop of tracks to kick off the year with!
Singles Playlist and Reviews 10/01/2026
The singles playlist is back for 2026 and there is a bumper crop of tracks to kick off the year with!
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January 11, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Singles Playlist and Reviews 10/01/2026
The singles playlist is back for 2026 and there is a bumper crop of tracks to kick off the year with!
The singles playlist is back for 2026 and there is a bumper crop of tracks to kick off the year with!
Dry Cleaning: Secret Love
If you don't mind feeling like you are intruding on another person's internal monologue there is much to enjoy here. Out on 4AD January 9th.
If you don't mind feeling like you are intruding on another person's internal monologue there is much to enjoy here. Out on 4AD January 9th.
Dry Cleaning: Secret Love
If you don't mind feeling like you are intruding on another person's internal monologue there is much to enjoy here. Out on 4AD January 9th.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Dry Cleaning: Secret Love
If you don't mind feeling like you are intruding on another person's internal monologue there is much to enjoy here. Out on 4AD January 9th.
If you don't mind feeling like you are intruding on another person's internal monologue there is much to enjoy here. Out on 4AD January 9th.
The Demise of Planet X: Sleaford Mods Review
Punk music thrives in austerity. Sleaford Mods have been growing stronger with their unusual and electronic take on post-punk since 2007. The new album is out on Rough Trade Records on January the 16th.
Punk music thrives in austerity. Sleaford Mods have been growing stronger with their unusual and electronic take on post-punk since 2007. The new album is out on Rough Trade Records on January the 16th.
The Demise of Planet X: Sleaford Mods Review
Punk music thrives in austerity. Sleaford Mods have been growing stronger with their unusual and electronic take on post-punk since 2007. The new album is out on Rough Trade Records on January the 16th.
readingindielife.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The Demise of Planet X: Sleaford Mods Review
Punk music thrives in austerity. Sleaford Mods have been growing stronger with their unusual and electronic take on post-punk since 2007. The new album is out on Rough Trade Records on January the 16th.
Punk music thrives in austerity. Sleaford Mods have been growing stronger with their unusual and electronic take on post-punk since 2007. The new album is out on Rough Trade Records on January the 16th.
The Cribs Return: New Album ‘Selling A Vibe’ Review
The indie legends, with six appearances at Reading Festival, return with their ninth album, their first since lockdown masterpiece Night Network. Out on the 9th of January on Play It Again Sam (PIAS) Recordings.
The indie legends, with six appearances at Reading Festival, return with their ninth album, their first since lockdown masterpiece Night Network. Out on the 9th of January on Play It Again Sam (PIAS) Recordings.
The Cribs Return: New Album ‘Selling A Vibe’ Review
The indie legends, with six appearances at Reading Festival, return with their ninth album, their first since lockdown masterpiece Night Network. Out on the 9th of January on Play It Again Sam (PIAS) Recordings.
readingindielife.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The Cribs Return: New Album ‘Selling A Vibe’ Review
The indie legends, with six appearances at Reading Festival, return with their ninth album, their first since lockdown masterpiece Night Network. Out on the 9th of January on Play It Again Sam (PIAS) Recordings.
The indie legends, with six appearances at Reading Festival, return with their ninth album, their first since lockdown masterpiece Night Network. Out on the 9th of January on Play It Again Sam (PIAS) Recordings.
RIL Albums Of The Year 2025: Numbers 10 to 1
Like the mighty hair metal band Europe, it is time for the final countdown for 2025.
Like the mighty hair metal band Europe, it is time for the final countdown for 2025.
RIL Albums Of The Year 2025: Numbers 10 to 1
Like the mighty hair metal band Europe, it is time for the final countdown for 2025.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:16 AM
RIL Albums Of The Year 2025: Numbers 10 to 1
Like the mighty hair metal band Europe, it is time for the final countdown for 2025.
Like the mighty hair metal band Europe, it is time for the final countdown for 2025.
RIL Albums Of The Year 2025: Numbers 20 to 11
Getting down to the business end!
Getting down to the business end!
RIL Albums Of The Year 2025: Numbers 20 to 11
Getting down to the business end!
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January 1, 2026 at 4:36 PM
RIL Albums Of The Year 2025: Numbers 20 to 11
Getting down to the business end!
Getting down to the business end!
An introspective and rock fueled 10 albums featuring:
#ClaraMann #celeste #lordhuron #novatwins #thehivesforeverforeverthehives #TheAmazons #lambrinigirls #blackcountrynewroad
@theamazons.bsky.social @lordhuron.bsky.social @thehives.com @theweatherstation.bsky.social @lambrinigirls.bsky.social
#ClaraMann #celeste #lordhuron #novatwins #thehivesforeverforeverthehives #TheAmazons #lambrinigirls #blackcountrynewroad
@theamazons.bsky.social @lordhuron.bsky.social @thehives.com @theweatherstation.bsky.social @lambrinigirls.bsky.social
RIL Albums Of The Year 2025: Numbers 30 to 21
The next ten are dominated by introspection and rock!
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December 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
An introspective and rock fueled 10 albums featuring:
#ClaraMann #celeste #lordhuron #novatwins #thehivesforeverforeverthehives #TheAmazons #lambrinigirls #blackcountrynewroad
@theamazons.bsky.social @lordhuron.bsky.social @thehives.com @theweatherstation.bsky.social @lambrinigirls.bsky.social
#ClaraMann #celeste #lordhuron #novatwins #thehivesforeverforeverthehives #TheAmazons #lambrinigirls #blackcountrynewroad
@theamazons.bsky.social @lordhuron.bsky.social @thehives.com @theweatherstation.bsky.social @lambrinigirls.bsky.social
The countdown continues!
#esdeekid #KathrynJoseph #latheofheaven #gans #sportsteam #wolfalice #constantsmiles #forthoseilove #joeyvalenceandbrae
#esdeekid #KathrynJoseph #latheofheaven #gans #sportsteam #wolfalice #constantsmiles #forthoseilove #joeyvalenceandbrae
RIL Albums Of The Year 2025: Numbers 40 to 31
The countdown continues!
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December 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The countdown continues!
#esdeekid #KathrynJoseph #latheofheaven #gans #sportsteam #wolfalice #constantsmiles #forthoseilove #joeyvalenceandbrae
#esdeekid #KathrynJoseph #latheofheaven #gans #sportsteam #wolfalice #constantsmiles #forthoseilove #joeyvalenceandbrae
Our Albums of The Year list for 2025 is underway!
#djo #geese #youngknives #ghostwoman #Landmvrks #cmat #TheFiveHundred #wetleg #thelastdinnerparty #MarkPritchard #thomyorke
#djo #geese #youngknives #ghostwoman #Landmvrks #cmat #TheFiveHundred #wetleg #thelastdinnerparty #MarkPritchard #thomyorke
RIL Albums Of The Year 2025: Numbers 50 to 41
It would have been easy to do a top 100 in 2025, such was the depth of good albums released. The high points may not have been quite as high as 2024 but there was still so much to enjoy. Ordering t…
readingindielife.uk
December 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Our Albums of The Year list for 2025 is underway!
#djo #geese #youngknives #ghostwoman #Landmvrks #cmat #TheFiveHundred #wetleg #thelastdinnerparty #MarkPritchard #thomyorke
#djo #geese #youngknives #ghostwoman #Landmvrks #cmat #TheFiveHundred #wetleg #thelastdinnerparty #MarkPritchard #thomyorke
The best we saw in 2025!
The Five Greatest Gigs of 2025
Whilst we weren’t at everything this year we saw some absolutely cracking gigs. Here are the five best.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The best we saw in 2025!
@alanismorissette.bsky.social is the last headliner for the new @blenheimpalace.bsky.social Festival! #alanismorissette #blenheimpalace #blenheimpalacefestival
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Alanis Morissette Is The Final Headliner For The New Blenheim Palace Festival
Morissette joins a range of stellar headliners including Neil Young and Teddy Swims across the week.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
@alanismorissette.bsky.social is the last headliner for the new @blenheimpalace.bsky.social Festival! #alanismorissette #blenheimpalace #blenheimpalacefestival
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#gans prove to once again be good for the soul at the Facebar Reading.
Gans at the Facebar Reading
Was Reading ready for the intensity of Gans? At the Facebar 25th November.
readingindielife.uk
December 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
#gans prove to once again be good for the soul at the Facebar Reading.
@selfesteem.music-social.com is appearing at Wasing!!!
Self Esteem Is The Next Star For On The Mount at Wasing!!!!!
The third headliner for On The Mount At Wasing is inspirational feminist icon Self Esteem!!
readingindielife.uk
December 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
@selfesteem.music-social.com is appearing at Wasing!!!
Christmas comes early!!!! @officialrandlfest.bsky.social have got six cracking headliners! Charlie XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. RAYE #readingfestival #readingfestival2026 #leedsfestival #chaseandstatus #dave #florenceandthemachine #raye #charliexcx
Reading and Leeds Festival announce 2026 Headliners!!!!
Christmas comes early with a stacked talent line-up for the 2026 edition!!
readingindielife.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Christmas comes early!!!! @officialrandlfest.bsky.social have got six cracking headliners! Charlie XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. RAYE #readingfestival #readingfestival2026 #leedsfestival #chaseandstatus #dave #florenceandthemachine #raye #charliexcx
More news!!! @officialrandlfest.bsky.social #readingfestival #florencewelch #florenceandthemachine #chaseandstatus
Florence + The Machine and Chase and Status for Reading Festival 2026????
Following on from Fontaines DC it seems other acts have been dropping their attendance via Instagram throughout Sunday.
readingindielife.uk
December 1, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Fontaines DC Confirm themselves for Reading and Leeds Festival 2026!!! @fontainesdc.bsky.social #fontainesdc @officialrandlfest.bsky.social #readingfestival #leedsfestival
Fontaines DC Confirm themselves for Reading and Leeds Festival 2026!!!
Major line-up news is incoming in the next few days.
readingindielife.uk
December 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Fontaines DC Confirm themselves for Reading and Leeds Festival 2026!!! @fontainesdc.bsky.social #fontainesdc @officialrandlfest.bsky.social #readingfestival #leedsfestival
doops release their debut album!
doops Drop Debut Album ‘The Space Between.’
Reading’s ever reliable doops do not disappoint with a very solid collection of songs. Out 28th of November.
readingindielife.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
doops release their debut album!
Reading heroes #doops talk to us about their debut album!
doops talk about debut album ‘The Space Between’ !!!
Local Reading legends doops release their debut album on Friday 28th of November and celebrate with a show at the Purple Turtle on the 29th!
readingindielife.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Reading heroes #doops talk to us about their debut album!
Sons Of Town Hall are an unusual, but highly recommended, live music experience. #sonsoftownhall #indiefolk #newburyacespace
Sons of Town Hall
This fictional band is like a country and folk Spinal Tap crossed with the amazing harmonising of Simon and Garfunkel.
readingindielife.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Sons Of Town Hall are an unusual, but highly recommended, live music experience. #sonsoftownhall #indiefolk #newburyacespace
