Though often overshadowed these days by the nation’s experimental electronic acts, the United Kingdom has numerous artists creating interesting, challenging independent rock. These are just a few examples of recent albums by British indie artists that are being praised by critics both in the UK and the US.

Theatrical rock group Wild Things retreated to a secluded studio in Northern Wales to record their third album, “Smother,” which perfects their signature blend of theatricality and sensuality.

One of the most anticipated new British indie rock albums of the year is “Go Tell Fire On read more »

Anyone who has avidly listened to Indie rock will tell you that they have noticed more and more of a presence with African Music. Vampire Weekend, to Amadou & Mariam, to BLK JKS; the invasion of African Music into the Indie Rock scene is not only promised, but predicted by the NY Times. Sub Pop, the same record label to put out the hit “Nirvana”, has one of it’s best releases recently in the hit “I Speak Fula” by Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba. Thrill Jockey is following suit with the read more »