The Big Indie Playlist is a weekly music column presenting new releases from both established and emerging artists. This edition acknowledges an emotionally complex week shaped by recent sporting events and positions music as a vehicle for processing varied feelings, whether commemorative or celebratory.

The selection spans multiple styles and moods, with featured reviews including Yard Act's high-energy post-punk track, Fiona Apple's stripped-back offering, and Queens of the Stone Age's unexpected departure into country and bluegrass territory. Additional highlights showcase work from Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and Beck, with individual ratings ranging from three to 4.5 stars, emphasising the breadth of sonic experimentation across the week's releases.