Squid say it’s “amazing to see” so much independent music in UK charts in 2021

nme.com:

Squid have reflected on the “insane” amount of independent music that is reaching the top end of the charts in the UK this year.So far in 2021, both Mogwai and Architects have scored Number One albums released on indie labels, while Maximo Park pushed the latter band all the way for a top-two finish.Speaking in a new NME cover feature, Squid – who release their debut album ‘Bright Green Field’ on May 7 via Warp – say it’s “amazing to see” so many independent artists getting chart success this year.“It really is just insane at the moment, the amount of good independent music that’s coming out and is getting into the charts,” drummer and singer Ollie Judge told NME.“Mogwai were Number One – I don’t think there’s ever been an instrumental.