The Strokes
Everything published on Viyolens under The Strokes — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Essential Indie Rock Albums Explained
Not a definitive ranking, a listening map. Put these on in order and you'll hear the whole story of the genre unfold.
The History of Garage Rock
Garage rock has been declared dead and rediscovered more times than almost any other genre. Here is the full story, from its suburban American origins to today.
The Best Indie Rock Songs Right Now
Not a chart — a set of tracks that still get pulled out whenever someone tries to explain what this genre actually sounds like.
The Best Indie Rock Artists to Know
Not a Top 10, a working map — grouped by what each act actually contributed, so you come away knowing why each name matters.
The Best Indie Music Songs Right Now
Forget chasing a chart that changes weekly. Here's a shortlist of songs that have quietly kept earning their place for decades.
Essential Garage Rock Albums Explained
Garage rock's character is best understood through its landmark albums. Here are the essential records — from ferocious 1960s originals to the albums that reignited the genre in the 2000s.
The Best Garage Rock Songs Right Now
The greatest garage rock songs hit hard in the first ten seconds and don't outstay their welcome. Here are the defining tracks, from the original 1960s classics to the 2000s revival anthems.
The Best Garage Rock Artists to Know
Garage rock has always been made by outsiders who ended up defining everything. These are the artists you need to know — from the 1960s originators to the 2000s revivalists.
A Beginner's Guide to Garage Rock
Garage rock is one of music's great levellers — raw, energetic, and thrilling from the first listen. Here's everything you need to know to get started.
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Garage Rock
Raw, high-energy gear for garage rock, with stripped-back setups, gritty tone and direct live impact.
Indie Music
Indie music covers independent-minded artists and scene-led sounds with DIY spirit, character and crossover appeal.
Indie Rock
Indie rock blends guitar-led songwriting with alternative attitude, from intimate bands to big festival sounds.
