Back catalogue: Indie/Alternative

Review: Telling the story of a teenage girl battling thyroid cancer which has spread to her lungs, and the amputee osteosarcoma survivor she meets and falls in love with at the support group her mother encourages (forces) her to attend, suffice to say emotions run high in The Fault In Our Stars. A bonafide tearjerker, both in its original novel and subsequent 2014 movie form, anyone who wasn't expecting the score to the latter to be filled with huge rousing and heartrending indie pop was kidding themselves. Here we have it, then, opening on Ed Sheeran, into Jake Bugg, Kodaline, Lykki Li, M83, Ray Lamontagne and Charli XCX, the track list reads like a map of Gen Z coming of age with a few treats for millennials, and plays out like a radio station that lives up to the 'killer no filler' claim. Providing, that is, you're moved by stadium-sized balladry, sing-along chart dance and shoegaze-y electronica.

Review: The Twilight Saga: New Moon OST features a stellar lineup of indie and alternative artists. With contributions from Thom Yorke, Death Cab for Cutie, Grizzly Bear, Bon Iver, St. Vincent, and Muse, the album brings together a diverse and talented group of musicians. Thom Yorke's 'Hearing Damage' stands out with its jittery synth-rock, capturing the emotional intensity of the film. Grizzly Bear's collaboration with Victoria Legrand on 'Slow Life' and Bon Iver's duet with St. Vincent on 'Roslyn' add ethereal beauty to the soundtrack. Death Cab for Cutie's 'Meet Me on the Equinox' delivers a powerful anthem, while Lykke Li's 'Possibility' showcases her haunting vocal prowess. Even the more upbeat tracks like Hurricane Bells' 'Monsters' and Sea Wolf's 'The Violet Hour' bring a refreshing energy to the mix. The album encapsulates the melancholic and romantic themes of New Moon, making it an essential companion for fans of the series and indie music enthusiasts alike.

Review: In 2008, the Thanksgiving release of Twilight, based on Stephanie Meyer's bestselling novels, captivated audiences with its action-packed love story. Bella, an ordinary teenager, moves to a small town and finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Edward, sparking a perilous clash between vampire clans. The film features every song from its soundtrack, including the exclusive Paramore track 'Decode' alongside music from Muse, Perry Farrell, Linkin Park, Collective Soul, Iron & Wine, and others, enhancing the cinematic experience with a blend of emotion and intensity.