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Toothpaste Kisses, The Maccabees
London guitar-oriented indie band The Maccabees were formed in 2004, releasing a string of catchy albums, receiving Mercury Award nominations, and being championed by long-time indie cheerleader, the BBC radio DJ Steve Lamacq. While much of their output was characteristically upbeat, this song is much more laid-back, featuring acoustic guitar. You must also check out the accompanying video on YouTube, featuring a bunch of patrons in a pub engaging in passionate kissing sessions as if this is some kind of marathon event!
There is a Light That Never Goes Out, The Smiths
Manchester band The Smiths may have deliberately chosen an average name (Smith being the commonest surname in the English-speaking world) but their influence on pop culture has been prominent. Featuring singer Morrisey’s idiosyncratic view of life, and romance in particular, and guitarist Johnny Marr’s deft fretwork, they went on to produce some of the most mesmerising indie rock of the 1980s. This is a classic example of Morrisey’s sometimes over-the-top declaration of emotions, as he declares: “If a ten ton truck kills the both of us, to die by your side, well the pleasure and the privilege is mine.”
You’ve Got the Love, Florence + the Machine
“Now and then it seems that life is just too much, but you’ve got the love to see me through.” So sings vocalist Florence Welch of another indie band hailing from the English capital. Their place as one of the UK’s most popular pop groups was sealed when they were awarded the ‘Critics’ Choice’ at the influential Brit Awards in 2009. They also performed at the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Welch became the first British female to headline the world-famous Glastonbury Festival in 2015. This track encapsulates the band’s powerful vocals are one of their key features, and the emotion and range she puts into this ode to love are incredible.
Ten Storey Love Song, The Stone Roses
Rock and rave collided in the late 1980s when indie bands, primarily centred around Manchester, introduced shuffling house rhythms to their music. When vocal harmonies from 1960s pop like The Byrds were added to the cocktail, this fantastic crossover was named ‘Madchester,’ and for a short while, The Stone Roses became the most lauded new band on the planet. Sadly, they never attained the dizzy heights of their seminal first album, becoming embroiled in off-stage battles with management over contracts. But this single, from their second album, Second Coming, released a full five years after their stunning debut, is a pleasing return to form.
The Bones of You, Elbow
Founded in Bury, just outside Manchester, in 1997, Elbow have been producing a meld of indie, alt-rock, pop and progressive rock over nine well-received studio albums. This song encapsulates their wonderful tune-writing skills, with singer Guy Garvey’s heartfelt voice painting a picture of the intensity of the feelings one person can have for another.