Indie and Alternative

Want to find out where your favourite bands are playing next? Want to read interviews with the next big thing, or reviews of the latest guitar driven masterpiece? This section features some of the most comprehensive information on the web about the UK indie scene, with a constantly updated gig section backed up by up-to-date news and insights for the rock enthusiast.

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Indie and Alternative Venues

We've plucked out the greatest venues from across the land for you to experience indie and alternative, each home to a smorgasbord of live acts and performers week in week out.

The Dockyard Bar

The Dockyard Bar

Portsmouth
PO1 2RY

The Leadmill

The Leadmill

Sheffield
S1 4SE

The Phoenix Cavendish Square

The Phoenix Cavendish Square

London
W1G 0PP

The Ferret

The Ferret

Preston
PR1 2XQ

Hinds

Hinds is a Spanish indie rock band from Madrid, formed in 2011, consisting of Carlotta Cosials (vocals, guitar), Ana Perrote (vocals, guitar), Ade Martin (bass) and Amber Grimbergen (drums). The original name of the band was Deers, but they were forced to change it at the end of 2014, due to the threat of legal action from a similarly named band. The group chose "Hinds" (female deer) as the new name of the band and announced officially the name change on 7 January 2015. They have released one album and two singles. Hinds are considered a garage rock, garage pop and lo-fi band, and have been compared to a blend of rock bands such as Velvet Underground, The Paste...

Hinds

Hinds

Hinds

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

31st January 2024

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Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

31st January 2024

7:30pm til 11:00pm

Minimum Age: 14

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This Is Tmrw presents Hinds live at the Hare & Hounds on Wednesday, January 31st for an Independent ...

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This week's Indie and Alternative events

 
OASIS & Noel Gallagher High Flying Birds Tribute Show (Aberdeen)

OASIS & Noel Gallagher High Flying Birds Tribute Show (Aberdeen)

Cafe Drummonds, Aberdeen

16th December

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OASIS & Noel Gallagher High Flying Birds Tribute Show (Aberdeen)

Cafe Drummonds, Aberdeen

16th December

8:00pm til 11:30pm

Minimum Age: 18

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Drummonds Aberdeen proudly presents Noel Gallaghers High Flying Carpets. A 2hrs show featuring the h...

Blackhall Records Showcase - in aid of Tiny Changes

Blackhall Records Showcase - in aid of Tiny Changes

The Caves, Edinburgh

17th December

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Blackhall Records Showcase - in aid of Tiny Changes

The Caves, Edinburgh

17th December

7:00pm til 10:00pm

Minimum Age: 14

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Celebrating three years of Blackhall Records, showcasing artists signed each year; Dictator, Midnigh...

The Smiths Ltd & Support Featured event

The Smiths Ltd & Support

Kanteena, Lancaster

16th December

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The Smiths Ltd & Support

Kanteena, Lancaster

16th December

7:00pm til 11:00am

Minimum Age: 14

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Kanteena Presents The Smiths Ltd, the finest Smiths Tribute with support TBA

Parka Monkeys Christmas Party

Parka Monkeys Christmas Party

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

16th December

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Parka Monkeys Christmas Party

Bootleg Social , Blackpool

16th December

8:00pm til 12:00am

Minimum Age: 18

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Parka Monkeys Christmas Party - the Live indie disco is back at Bootleg Social for a hometown festiv...