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Plus Julia Jacklin, The Besnard Lakes, Anna Burch, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Dec 18, 2020
By Christopher Roberts (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the 45th and likely very last Songs of the Week of 2020. We didn’t do a Songs of the Week last week because there weren’t quite enough inspiring songs to put together a full list, so this week’s list covers the last two weeks, but we still only came up with nine choices rather than a Top 10. More
Song Recorded After She Recovered From COVID-19.
Dec 18, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Detroit singer/songwriter/guitarist Anna Burch has shared a brand new song, “Your Heart May Be Heavy.” Burch says it’s a hopeful Christmas song to close out a tough year, one in which she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and recovered. More
If You’re Dreaming Out Now via Polyvinyl
Apr 03, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Detroit singer/songwriter/guitarist Anna Burch has released a new album, If You’re Dreaming, today via Polyvinyl. Now that the album is out, you can stream the whole thing here. You can also read our review of the album. More
If You’re Dreaming Due Out April 3 via Polyvinyl
Mar 10, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Detroit singer/songwriter/guitarist Anna Burch is releasing a new album, If You're Dreaming, on April 3 via Polyvinyl. Now she has shared another song from it, "Tell Me What's True," via a self-directed video that was inspired by Martin Scorsese's 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. More
Plus U.S. Girls, Moaning, Anna Burch, Alex Lahey, Caroline Rose, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Feb 14, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the sixth Songs of the Week of 2020. It was a solid week for new tracks, but we managed to keep it reined in to our regular 10 tracks as opposed to last week's supersized 13-song edition. And in a rarity for Songs of the Week, the same artist is #1 two weeks in a row! More
If You’re Dreaming Due Out April 3 via Polyvinyl
Feb 11, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Detroit singer/songwriter/guitarist Anna Burch is releasing a new album, If You're Dreaming, on April 3 via Polyvinyl. Now she has shared another song from it, "Party's Over," via a self-directed video that stars Burch as a jilted bride after the groom goes on the run thanks to a sea monster. More
Plus Moaning, Anna Burch, U.S. Girls, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jan 17, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the second Songs of the Week of 2020. It was a very strong week for new songs, especially as a slew of notable new albums were announced this week. More
If You’re Dreaming Due Out April 3 via Polyvinyl
Jan 14, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Detroit singer/songwriter/guitarist Anna Burch has announced a new album, If You're Dreaming, and shared its first single, "Not So Bad," via a self-directed video for the track. She's also announced some tour dates. More
Listen to Burch's "St. Adalbert" and Thomas' "Parkways"
Feb 27, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Detroit singer/songwriter/guitarist Anna Burch and Fred Thomas are both from Michigan and are previous friends and collaborators. In fact, it was Thomas who suggested to his label Polyvinyl that they sign Burch and the label released her debut solo album, Quit the Curse, back in February 2018 via the label. More
A Soccer Mommy Sends Some Snail Mail to a Flasher, a Goat Girl, and a Serpent with Feet; What a Shame
Dec 21, 2018
By Mark Redfern
Ahead of our forthcoming Top 100 Albums of 2018 list, we present our favorite debut albums of the year. To qualify, an album simply had to be the artist's first full-length release under their current artist name. More
Support Under the Radar on Patreon to Access Exclusive Content
Apr 26, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
If you support Under the Radar's Patreon page at the minimum contribution of at least $1.00 a month you get access to our Patreon-only feed featuring exclusive content only available to Patreon supporters and you will also help keep one of the last print music magazines strong and vital. More
Issue 63 Also Includes Interviews with MGMT, The Decemberists, Belle & Sebastian, The National, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Fleet Foxes, Parquet Courts, Noel Gallagher, Spoon, and More
Mar 28, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our Spring 2018 Issue, which is out now digitally via Under the Radar's app and the magazine apps Readly and Zinio. The print version has shipped out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon. The issue features Courtney Barnett on the cover. More
Quit the Curse Due Out February 2 via Polyvinyl
Jan 30, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Anna Burch is a new singer/songwriter from Detroit who is releasing her debut album, Quit the Curse, on February 2 via Polyvinyl. Previously "Asking 4 a Friend" was one of our Songs of the Week. Now she has shared the album's title track. Listen to "Quit the Curse" below. More
Low, Ought, Gaz Coombes, Girl Ray, Sunflower Bean, U.S. Girls, Hinds, and More Added to the List
Jan 10, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, previously announced the first round of 2018 musical performers, as well as the second round. Now they have announced the third round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there's also film and interactive portions) in 2018 and it's a long list featuring 570 artists! More
Plus Noel Gallagher and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Nov 17, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
As we get into the holiday season and build up to Thanksgiving next year there were inevitably less new songs of note this week, but there were still enough gems for a Songs of the Week post. We've got three songs from upcoming debut albums due out in 2018 and two songs from Tame Impala tied for #2. More
Interviews
Jul 07, 2020
By Frank Valish
Anna Burch spoke with Under the Radar during the height of pandemic stress about her new solo album, If You’re Dreaming. More
Smiling Faces and Heavy Hearts
May 18, 2018
By Jasper Willems
Over Skype, Anna Burch often finishes her answers with an awkward giggle; as if she prefers gift-wrapping presents over opening them. The title of her excellent debut LP Quit the Curse strikes as a tongue-in-cheek bristle at romanticism and superstition. More
Reviews
If You’re Dreaming
Polyvinyl
Apr 03, 2020
By Caleb Campbell
Anna Burch’s 2018 debut Quit the Curse introduced her to the world with jangly guitar pop melodies. Despite the bittersweet lyrics, Burch’s indie rock bursts with satisfying and bright energy. If You’re Dreaming strikes a different chord from the first song. More
Feb 20, 2018
By Timothy Michalik
Anna Burch's debut album for Polyvinyl, Quit the Curse, is heavily reminiscent of '90s singer-songwriter Liz Phair, both honest and confessional. The Detroit-based folkie is no stranger to the Detroit music scene, having released albums both independently and alongside Detroit bands Frontier Ruckus and Failed Flowers since 2010. More
