New releases, music videos and album news — indie, rap, rock and pop. Always covering Ren, Chris Webby, Sam Tompkins, bbno$, CHINCHILLA, Muse, Yungblud and more.
Indie Basement (7/24): the week in classic indie, alternative & college rock
This week’s Indie Basement column reviews a selection of new and reissued indie and alternative releases, alongside a retrospective “classic” album feature.
– Robyn Hitchcock: a review of the singer-songwriter’s latest release.– Baxter Dury: coverage of the British artist’s new album.– Alex Cameron: a review of the Australian musician’s latest work.– Josh da Costa: an assessment of a new release by the New York artist.– Talk Talk’s *Laughing Stock*: the featured classic, revisiting the influential 1991 final album.
In short
- Indie Basement surveys new alternative and indie releases.
- Robyn Hitchcock, Baxter Dury and Alex Cameron feature.
- Talk Talk’s *Laughing Stock* is the classic selection.
Explained simply
The Indie Basement column is a regular feature that reviews new releases and reissues in indie, alternative and college rock music. Each week it combines coverage of contemporary artists with a deeper look at an influential album from the past.
The column serves as a guide for listeners exploring this area of music, whether they are seeking new discoveries or want to understand the foundations of indie and alternative rock. By pairing current releases with classic albums, it helps readers appreciate how today's artists fit within a broader musical tradition.
This week's selection covers new work from established and emerging names including Robyn Hitchcock, Baxter Dury, Alex Cameron and Josh da Costa. The featured classic is Talk Talk's Laughing Stock, the influential final album released by the band in 1991.