Aug 26, 2022 By Caleb Campbell Today, LA-based indie pop artist Kristiane has shared her sophomore EP, State Lines. Arriving a year after her debut, I Miss Myself, Sometimes, the record finds Kristiane evolving into a more confident and capable songwriter, taking inspiration from indie rock singer/songwriters like Liz Phair and Sharon Van Etten. Accompanied […]
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Protest against the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles
Photo: Still from video A TASS correspondent reports that a protest rally against the Summit of the Americas, called the “Summit of the Nations” is taking place in Los Angeles “. About 1,000 people took to the streets, they oppose the policies pursued by the White House, including with regard to sanctions against Cuba and […]
Spiritualized at The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, April 20, 2022
Apr 28, 2022 By Lily Moayeri Photography by Piper Ferguson In between appearances at Coachella, Spiritualized held an unofficial reunion of indie music-loving Gen Xers at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. More than a few roll calls were put out on that generation’s social media outlets and the responses echoed throughout the venue—even reaching Arctic […]
Sparks Announce Reissues Series, Share Previously Unreleased Song “It’s a Sparks Show”
Mar 31, 2022 By Joey Arnone Photography by Philippe Mazzoni Sparks (brothers Ron and Russell Mael) have announced a reissue series of seven of their albums. They have shared the previously unreleased song “It’s a Sparks Show.” The series includes the albums Balls, Lil’ Beethoven, Hello Young Lovers, Exotic Creatures of the Deep, The Seduction […]
Japanese Breakfast – The Under the Radar Cover Story
Dec 21, 2021 By Matt Fink Photography by Shervin Lainez (for Under the Radar) Issue #68 – Japanese Breakfast and HAIM (The Protest Issue) After four years of almost constant movement, 2020 was the year that Michelle Zauner finally had to sit still. For the past half-decade, she had been a one-woman whirlwind of activity, […]
Premiere: Ladyhawke Shares New Single “Time Flies”
Oct 21, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Lula Cucchiara Next month, Melbourne-based singer/songwriter Pip Brown returns as Ladyhawke, back with the latest entry in her canon of vibrant indie pop concoctions, Time Flies. Her fourth album finds Brown more settled and reflective. After spending the past few years wrestling with skin cancer, post-natal depression, […]
Bedouine Shares Video for New Song “It Wasn’t Me”
Sep 29, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Claire Marie Vogel Bedouine (aka Azniv Korkejian) is releasing a new album, Waysides, on October 15 via The Orchard. Now she has shared its second single, “It Wasn’t Me,” via a video for it. Allyson Yarrow Pierce directed the video, which has a distinctly retro feel to […]
She & Him Announce 10th Anniversary Christmas Album Reissue, Share Cover of Madonna’s “Holiday”
Sep 21, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Elliot Lee Hazel She & Him (Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward) have announced a reissue of their 2011 Christmas album, A Very She & Him Christmas, to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The reissue, which will be out on November 12 via Merge, will feature an additional 7-inch […]
The War on Drugs Share Video for New Song “I Don’t Live Here Anymore” (Feat. Lucius)
Sep 15, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Shawn Brackbill The War on Drugs are releasing a new album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, on October 29 via Atlantic. Now they have shared its second single, “I Don’t Live Here Anymore,” which features backing vocals from Lucius and has a big bold 1980s rock sound. […]
CHVRCHES Share Cover of Gerard McMann’s “Cry Little Sister” For Netflix’s “Nightbooks” Film
Sep 15, 2021 By Mark Redfern Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES have covered Gerard McMann’s “Cry Little Sister,” a song made famous due to its inclusion on the soundtrack to 1987’s vampire horror film The Lost Boys. CHVRCHES version was also recorded for a soundtrack, to the Netflix film Nightbooks, which began streaming today and stars […]
Barrie Share Video for New Song “Dig,” Announce 2022 Live Dates
Sep 15, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Alexa Viscius Brooklyn five-piece Barrie have shared a video for their new song “Dig.” They have subsequently shared a few live dates for 2022. Watch the Robert Kolodny-directed video and check out the list of dates below. Barrie’s debut album, Happy to Be Here, came out in […]
Glass Animals Share Video for New Song “I Don’t Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance)”
Sep 10, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Meredith Truax British four-piece Glass Animals have shared a new song, “I Don’t Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance),” via a music video. It is the band’s first new music since the release of their most recent album, Dreamland. Watch the video, directed by MTV VMA winner […]
Watch The War on Drugs Perform “Living Proof” on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
Sep 08, 2021 By Mark Redfern The War on Drugs are releasing a new album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, on October 29 via Atlantic. Previously they shared its first single, album opener “Living Proof,” via a video for it. Last night they remotely performed “Living Proof” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. It […]
‘Til I Start Speaking
Sep 03, 2021 Web Exclusive By Caleb Campbell ‘Til I Start Speaking, the debut album from Minneapolis-born singer/songwriter Katy Morely, has been a long time in the making. Morley has been releasing music as Morly (sans the “e” in her name) since 2015, first with a handful of subdued trip-hop-tinged EPs, and most recently with […]
Strand of Oaks Shares New Ode to John Prine – “Somewhere in Chicago”
Sep 03, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Merrick Ales Strand of Oaks (the project of Timothy Showalter) is releasing a new album, In Heaven, on October 1 on Showalter’s own Galacticana Records via Thirty Tigers. Now he has shared its third single, “Somewhere in Chicago,” which is an ode to the late singer/songwriter John […]
Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James
Sep 03, 2021 By Lily Moayeri Web Exclusive “You know that’s going to be good” was the general consensus when word got around about Showtime’s documentary on Rick James, Bitchin’: The Sound and the Fury of Rick James. How could it not be? James ticks every box: talent, originality, personality, debauchery, addiction, assault, abuse, prison. […]
CHVRCHES – Stream the New Album and Watch the “California” Lyric Video
Aug 27, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Sebastian Mlynarski & Kevin J Thomson Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES have released a new album, Screen Violence, today via Glassnote. Now that it’s out you can stream the whole thing below. The band has also shared a new lyric video for the album’s “California,” which you can […]
La Luz Share Green Screen-Aided Video for New Song “The Pines”
Aug 25, 2021 By Mark Redfern Los Angeles trio La Luz are releasing a new self-titled album on October 22 via Hardly Art. Now they have shared a new song from it, “The Pines,” via a green screen-aided video. Hamilton Boyce directed the karaoke-inspired video. Watch it below, followed by the band’s upcoming tour dates. […]
Steve Gunn Shares New Song “Circuit Rider”
Aug 25, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Stephanie Nicole Smith Steve Gunn is releasing a new album, Other You, this Friday via Matador. Now he has shared its fourth single, “Circuit Rider.” Listen below, followed by his upcoming tour dates, including some newly announced UK and EU dates. When Other You was announced Gunn […]
Bedouine Announces New Album, Shares Lyric Video for New Song “The Wave”
Aug 18, 2021 By Mark Redfern Bedouine (aka Azniv Korkejian) has announced a new album, Waysides, and shared its first single, “The Wave,” via a lyric video. Waysides is due out October 15 via The Orchard. Check out “The Wave” below, followed by the album’s tracklist and Bedouine’s upcoming tour dates. Above is its cover […]
FINNEAS Announces Debut Album, Shares Video for New Single “A Concert Six Months From Now”
Aug 05, 2021 By Joey Arnone FINNEAS has announced the release of his debut album, Optimist, subsequently sharing a video for a new single titled “A Concert Six Months From Now.” Optimist will be out on October 15 via Interscope/Polydor. Watch the Sam Bennett-directed video, filmed at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, below, along […]
The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid to Die Announce Album, Share New Song
Aug 03, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Adam Peditto The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid to Die have announced the release of their fourth studio album, Illusory Walls, which will be out on October 8 via Epitaph. They have subsequently shared a video for a new song from […]
Cults on “Host”
Aug 02, 2021 By Jennifer Irving Photography by Ray Lego (for Under the Radar) Issue #68 – Japanese Breakfast and HAIM (The Protest Issue) Cults, the duo of Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion, have been making music for over 10 years now. With three albums under their belts, the two returned last fall with Host, […]
La Luz Announce New Album, Share Video for New Song “Watching Cartoons”
Jul 22, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Pooneh Ghana Los Angeles trio La Luz have announced a new self-titled album and shared a new song from it, “Watching Cartoons,” via a video. La Luz is due out October 22 via Hardly Art. Check out the “Watching Cartoons” video below, followed by the album’s tracklist […]
Steve Gunn Shares New Song “Fulton”
Jul 20, 2021 By Mark Redfern Steve Gunn is releasing a new album, Other You, on August 27 via Matador. Now he has shared its third single, “Fulton.” Listen below, followed by his upcoming tour dates. Gunn had this to say about the song in a press release: “One night the air went dead on […]
Hovvdy Announce New Album, Share Video for New Song “True Love”
Jul 16, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Pooneh Ghana Austin, TX duo Hovvdy (Charlie Martin and Will Taylor) have announced a new album, True Love, and shared its first single, its title track, via a video for it. True Love is due out October 1 via Grand Jury, their first album for the label. […]
Morly Shares New Song “Wasted”
Jul 16, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Megan Kellythorn Minneapolis-born, London-based singer/songwriter Morly (aka Katy Morley) is releasing her debut full-length album, ‘Til I Start Speaking, on August 20 via Cascine and Sweet Entertainment. Now she has shared its latest single, “Wasted.” The lush song is augmented by a backing choir. Listen below. Morly […]
Shannon Lay Announces New Album, Shares New Songs “Awaken and Allow” and “Geist”
Jul 14, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Kai MacKnight Shannon Lay has announced a new album, Geist, and shared two songs from it, “Awaken and Allow” and title track “Geist,” via a joint video. Geist is due out October 8 via Sub Pop. Kai Macknight directed the video. Check it out below, followed by […]
Strand of Oaks Announces New Album, Shares New Song “Galacticana”
Jul 08, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Merrick Ales Strand of Oaks (the project of Timothy Showalter) has announced a new album, In Heaven, and shared its first single, “Galacticana.” He’s also announced some tour dates. In Heaven is due out on October 1 on Showalter’s own Galacticana Records via Thirty Tigers. Check out […]
Steve Gunn Announces New Album, Shares New Songs “Other You” and “Reflection”
Jun 29, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Stephanie Nicole Smith Steve Gunn has announced a new album, Other You, and shared two new songs from it, title track “Other You” (via an animated video) and “Reflection.” Other You is due out August 27 via Matador. Check out “Other You” and “Reflection” below, followed by […]