Interviews
Baker on 2015's Best Albums, the Election, Justin Timberlake, Star Wars, and Sexism in the Music Industry
Mar 08, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Julien Baker. Baker released her acclaimed debut album, Sprained Ankle, last fall via 6131 Records. More
Matt Berninger and Brent Knopf on 2015's Fantasy Best Albums, the Election, Being Fired, Taylor Swift, and Disastrous Dates
Mar 07, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Matt Berninger and Brent Knopf of EL VY. Berninger is also in The National and Brent Knopf also records as Ramona Falls and was previously a member of Menomena. More
Chris Baio on Music Streaming, the Election, Disastrous Dates, Cats, and Star Wars
Mar 03, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend. In 2015 Baio released a solo album, The Names, put out simply under his last name on Glassnote. More
Duncan Wallis on Music Streaming, Taylor Swift, Trump, Early Musical Memories, Disastrous Dates, and Haunting Moments
Mar 02, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. More
Lerche on 2015's Best Music, Justin Bieber, Getting Fired, Breakups, and Misogyny in the Music Industry
Feb 29, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Sondre Lerche. The Norwegian singer/songwriter’s last album, Please, was released in 2014 via Mona Records. More
Lauren Mayberry and Iain Cook on 2015's Best Albums, Music Streaming, the Election, Star Wars, Venue Security, and Disastrous Dates
Feb 26, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Lauren Mayberry and Iain Cook of CHVRCHES. More
John Paul Pitts on Music Streaming, Bernie Sanders, Guided By Voices, Star Trek, Puppies, and Disastrous Dates
Feb 26, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from John Paul Pitts of Surfer Blood. Surfer Blood’s latest album, 1000 Palms, was released in 2015 via Joyful Noise. More
Coyne on Earliest Childhood Memories, House Fires, the Disappointing Future, and Getting in Trouble as a Kid
Feb 25, 2016
By Cody Ray Shafer
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips. More
Omori on 2015's Best Albums, Music Streaming, Outrageous Tour Requests, and Star Wars
Feb 25, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Cullen Omori. Omori is the former frontman of Smith Westerns. The singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist is releasing his debut solo album, New Misery, on March 18 via Sub Pop.
Josh Tillman on 2015's Best Albums, Indie vs. Mainstream Pop, Childhood Memories, and the Life Goal He Has Yet to Achieve
Feb 24, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Josh Tillman, who records as Father John Misty. Father John Misty’s excellent February 2015-released sophomore album, I Love You, Honeybear, was Under the Radar’s #1 album of 2015. More
Power on 2015's Best Albums, TIDAL, Getting Fired, and Jim Carrey's The Mask
Feb 24, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Benjamin John Power, who records as Blanck Mass and is also one-half of Fuck Buttons. More
Butler on 2015's Best Albums, Music Streaming, the Election, Disastrous Dates, and Early Childhood Memories
Feb 23, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Will Butler of Arcade Fire. Butler also released a solo album, Policy, in 2015 on Merge. A shorter version of this interview ran in the Best of 2015 print issue, which is still on newsstands now. More
Michael Benjamin Lerner on 2015's Best Albums, Getting Fired, and Early Childhood Memories
Feb 23, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Michael Benjamin Lerner, who records as Telekinesis. Telekinesis’ most recent album, Ad Infinitum, was released last year via Merge. More
Leithauser on Streaming Music, the Election, Gun Control, Getting Older, and Listening to Pop Music with His Daughter
Feb 22, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Hamilton Leithauser. Leithauser’s band, The Walkmen, may be on “extreme hiatus” (as they announced in November of 2013), but in 2014 Ribbon Music released the singer’s debut solo album, Black Hours. More
Michael Lovett on 2015's Best Albums, Outrageous Tour Requests, and Almost Being Fired from Metronomy
Feb 22, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Michael Lovett of NZCA Lines (who has also played with Metronomy). More
David and Peter Brewis on 2015's Best Albums, the Election, Getting Fired, Star Wars, and Earliest Musical Memories
Feb 19, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from brothers David and Peter Brewis of Field Music. More
Tom Krell on 2015's Best Albums, the Election, and Star Wars
Feb 18, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Tom Krell, who records as How to Dress Well. His latest album, What Is This Heart?, was released in 2014 by Weird World/Domino.
Murray Lightburn on Music Streaming, Mainstream Pop, the Election, Being Fired, and Star Wars
Feb 17, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Murray Lightburn of The Dears. The Canadian band released their latest album, Times Infinity Volume One, in 2015 via Dangerbird. More
Alan Sparhawk on Music Streaming, Childhood Memories, Star Wars, and the Genius of Taylor Swift
Feb 16, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Alan Sparhawk of Low. The band’s latest album, Ones and Sixes, was released in 2015 via Sub Pop. More
Jonas Bjerre on 2015's Best Albums, Music Streaming, the Election, the Paris Terror Attacks, Star Wars, and Childhood Memories
Feb 15, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Jonas Bjerre of Mew. Mew’s latest album, +-, was released in 2015 via [PIAS]. A shorter version of this interview ran in the Best of 2015 print issue, which is still on newsstands now.
Jonathan Higgs on the Election, Being Fired, Disastrous Dates, Gun Control, Getting Older, and Childhood Memories
Feb 12, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Jonathan Higgs of British four-piece Everything Everything. The band’s third album, Get to Heaven, was released last year in the U.K. and is finally getting a proper U.S. release on February 26 via Big Picnic/RED. More
Prass on Music Streaming, Flower Arranging, Star Wars, Getting Fired, and Terrifying Dates
Feb 11, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Natalie Prass, whose self-titled debut album was released last year via Spacebomb/Columbia. More
Walker on 2015's Best Albums, Music Streaming, and Getting Fired
Feb 11, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Ryley Walker. Walker’s latest album, Primrose Green, was released last year via Dead Oceans.
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Deacon on Music Streaming, 2015's Best Albums, Mainstream Pop, and Childhood Memories
Feb 10, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Dan Deacon, whose latest album, Gliss Riffer, came out last year via Domino. A shorter version of this interview ran in the Best of 2015 print issue, which is still on newsstands now. More
Michael Stasiak and Shane O'Connell on 2015's Best Albums, Indie vs. Mainstream Pop, Disastrous Dates, and Battlestar Galactica
Feb 10, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Michael Stasiak and Shane O’Connell of EZTV. The band’s debut album, Calling Out, was released last summer via Captured Tracks. More
Trevor Powers on 2015's Best Albums, Music Streaming, the Election, Disastrous Dates, and Early Childhood Memories
Feb 08, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Trevor Powers, who records as Youth Lagoon. Youth Lagoon’s most recent album, Savage Hills Ballroom, was released last September via Fat Possum. More
Airick Woodhead on 2015's Best Albums, Music Streaming, Pop vs. Indie, Star Wars, and Getting Fired
Feb 08, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Airick Woodhead, who records as Doldrums. Doldrums’ most recent album, The Air Conditioned Nightmare, was released last April via Sub Pop. More
Jack Cooper (also of Mazes) on Disastrous Dates, the Paris Terror Attacks, Streaming Music, and the End of the World
Feb 05, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Jack Cooper of Ultimate Painting. More
Inara George on Streaming Music, Being Fired, Childhood Memories, Star Wars, and Bad Dates
Feb 04, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Inara George of The Bird and the Bee. The Los Angeles-based duo (which also features Greg Kurstin) released their latest album, Recreational Love, last summer via Rostrum/Polydor.
Paul Gregory, Oliver Ketteringham, Hazel Wilde, Bob Allan, and Angela Chan on Star Wars, Gun Control, and the Apocalypse
Feb 02, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Paul Gregory, Oliver Ketteringham, Hazel Wilde, Bob Allan, and Angela Chan of Lanterns on the Lake. British quartet released their third album, Beings, on Bella Union last November. More
Anna Fox Rochinski and Shane Butler on Disastrous Dates, Star Wars, Tour Riders, Childhood Memories, and the End of the World
Jan 29, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Anna Fox Rochinski and Shane Butler of Quilt. The Boston-based four-piece are releasing their new album, Plaza, on February 26 via Mexican Summer. More
Marela on Streaming Music, the Election, Bad Dates, Star Wars, and Gun Control
Jan 28, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Briana Marela. After self-releasing two small albums, in 2012 Marela was emailed by frequent Sigur Rós collaborator and producer Alex Somers, who had been passed some of Marela’s material by one of his friends. Somers produced and recorded Marela’s latest album, All Around Us, in Iceland.
Finn Andrews on 2015's Best Albums, Venue Security, and Childhood Memories
Jan 26, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. Here are some answers from Finn Andrews of The Veils. More
Fernandez on Music Streaming, Ben Carson, Star Wars, Lame Breakup Excuses, and Childhood Memories
Jan 25, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from J Fernandez, whose debut album, Many Levels of Laughter, is out now via Joyful Noise. More
John Ridgard on Music Streaming, Dating, Star Wars, and the Presidential Election
Jan 20, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from John Ridgard of Coves, whose debut album, Soft Friday, came out in 2014 via Nettwerk. More
Jonathan Meiburg on 2015's Best Animals, Streaming Music, Being Fired, and Star Wars
Jan 15, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Jonathan Meiburg of Shearwater. More
Sierra Casady on Being Naked and Afraid, Childhood Memories, and Outrageous Tour Requests
Jan 14, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Sierra Casady of CocoRosie. More
Solo Artist and Beverly Member on Modern Pop Music, Being Fired, Taylor Swift, and Star Wars
Jan 12, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Frankie Rose. More
Angergård on His Favorite 2015 Albums, Streaming, the Election, ISIS, Star Wars, and More
Jan 11, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Johan Angergård, who is in a multitude of bands (including Club 8, The Legends, and Eternal Death, who all released new albums in 2015). More
Gardner on Streaming, Mainstream Pop, Cover Albums, and the Being Fired
Jan 08, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Jacco Gardner. More
Hutch Harris on Streaming, the Election, Dating, Star Wars, and the Apocalypse
Jan 07, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Hutch Harris of The Thermals. More