The 15 best independent releases of 2025 Going at it alone and doing it well. Lucy Harbron Dec 30, 2025
The movie that opened Marisa Tomei’s eyes to the power of cinema: “The whole package” A classic. Aimee Ferrier Dec 4, 2025
“You’re on your own this time again”: How Molly Payton found inspiration in her independence Fuel from freedom. Lucy Harbron Mar 27, 2025
When Florence Pugh was accused of selling out: “So many people were pissed off” “I’m working as hard as I used to work.” Aimee Ferrier Mar 9, 2025
Joan Micklin Silver: independent cinema’s overlooked trailblazer Capturing the changing of the times. Emily Ruuskanen Feb 25, 2025
84 per cent of UK independent artists can’t afford to tour, new survey reveals It has been carried out by Ditto Music. Joe Taysom Jan 27, 2025
What was the first independently released album to hit number one? Music’s David v Goliath. Callum MacHattie Dec 25, 2024
The independent venues keeping the Leeds DIY music scene alive A thriving scene. Aimee Ferrier Aug 15, 2024
The two films Jack Nicholson always recommends: “If you haven’t seen them, you haven’t seen movies” Essential viewing… Aimee Ferrier Jun 9, 2024
How John Cassavetes’ ‘Shadows’ became a titan of independent cinema A stunning film… Aimee Ferrier Jun 4, 2024
The Great Escape Festival debacle highlights how the future of alternative music is independent Turning away from the industry and towards the power of the grassroots. Lucy Harbron May 27, 2024