Courteeners

More. Again. Forever strikes a mature balance. It’s escapist in its sound but humane in its approach to the world. It’s experimental but familiar, and tests what the band are capable of while proving to be their more focussed work to date. Band who insist on exploring, learning and get closer to the truth about life and human existence, and there is just no way that this can ever, ever, be a bad thing.

Hailing from Manchester, England, indie rock quartet the Courteeners received regular comparisons in the U.K. press to the leading lights of three previous waves of Mancunian Brit-pop: the Smiths, the Stone Roses, and Oasis. The band's alternately jangly and bombastic brand of indie guitar rock bears the influence of all three acts, as well as comparisons to contemporaries like Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian. Featuring vocalist Liam Fray, lead guitarist Daniel Conan Moores, bassist Mark Cupello, and drummer Michael Campbell, the Courteeners formed in Manchester in 2006, when the 22-year-old Fray – already known around town for his acoustic singer/songwriter gigs – brought three of his childhood friends together to form a proper band.

More. Again. Forever strikes a mature balance. It’s escapist in its sound but humane in its approach to the world. It’s experimental but familiar, and tests what the band are capable of while proving to be their more focussed work to date. Band who insist on exploring, learning and get closer to the truth about life and human existence, and there is just no way that this can ever, ever, be a bad thing.

This Greatest Ever compilation speaks to anyone who's ever frequented the other side of clubbing; the much loved Indie Disco. Fans of alternative music can groove to their heart's content with this fantastic collection which brings together funky, punky, heavy, beatsy, shouty, joyous gems from the indie music canon, both classic and contemporary. Who says indie music can't be bangin'?
Featuring The Gossip, Interpol, Bloc Party, Electric Six, Deee-Lite and loads more, Greatest Ever Indie Disco will be the soundtrack to the coolest party you've ever had!

Ministry of Sound proudly presents, Live Forever. With 60 timeless anthems from the biggest bands and greatest songwriters in the world; from Oasis to The Stone Roses. From Primal Scream to Paul Weller. From Thin Lizzy to The Jam and Underworld to Fatboy Slim. This 3CD collection charts the most instantly recognisable and well-loved Britpop, Rock, Punk, Indie and Dance anthems, spanning over 4 decades. So, plug it in and sing it loud, this is Live Forever, from Ministry of Sound.

Sheffield rock ‘n’ rollers Reverend & The Makers have announced a compilation of their most loved tracks, spanning their career so far. Titled the ‘Best of Reverend & The Makers’, the double album offers a huge variety and includes fan favourite from their debut ‘Heavyweight Champion Of The World‘ and their most recent single ‘Black Flowers‘. Rounding the release is two new songs, especially recorded for this compilation titled ‘Elastic Fantastic’ and ‘Te Quiero Pero.’ It is set for release on September 20th.

Angst and anarchy fuelled indie, and it soon rose from its underground beginnings, to find global success with the likes of the The Stone Roses’ ‘Fools Gold’ and Happy Mondays’ ‘Step On’. Indie reached dizzying heights during the ‘90s when Britpop took over the official UK charts - allowing Mancunian band, Oasis to rise to the fore with indie anthems such as ‘Supersonic’. The noughties were a time of renaissance, with the rise of transatlantic super-groups such as The Killers and The White Stripes, which paved the way for the noughties’ nu-wave of revolutionary indie bands such as Mumford and Sons, Kasabian, The 1975, The Libertines, Bastille and Razorlight.

The best indie bands & their biggest hits all on one outstanding collection, artists include Joy Division, Jesus Jones, The Polyphonic Spree and many more. Theres something for everyone, whether you were brought up on the golden age of Britpop and addicted to Blur, Ash and Supergrass, or listened to bands like The Enemy and The Futureheads whilst at school, or even if you are just discovering the genre through newer bands.

So the festival season is over, the tent is packed away for another year and wellies are stored for a rainy day… Why not re-live your summer with Indie Anthems – The Ultimate Collection … 100 Hits of Indie classics past and present.
This 5CD set offers 100 hits of pure Indie greatness. Featuring over 50 top 20 hits including over 10 No.1s, there is something for everyone. This is the Ultimate Collection of Indie Anthems.