News
Emmanuel Macron, Iran Nuclear Deal, Superchunk, Janelle Monáe, North Korean Diplomacy, and Kanye West Buddies Up to Donald Trump
Apr 27, 2018
By Stephen Mayne
Our Gallic friends came to visit this week, plus cabinet positions remain unfulfilled, lawyers refuse to speak, Kanye West continues to court controversy, and Janelle Monáe remains impeccably cool. More
British Sea Power’s Let the Dancers Inherit the Party and Dutch Uncles’ Big Balloon Both Out Now
May 12, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Two English bands who released new albums earlier this year, British Sea Power and Dutch Uncles, have remixed each other. More
Issue 60 Also Includes Interviews with alt-J, Grandaddy, Jarvis Cocker, Mount Eerie, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Perfume Genius, Slowdive, Little Dragon, London Grammar, Mew, Real Estate, Goldfrapp, The New Pornographers and Much More
Apr 07, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our Spring 2017 Issue, which is out now digitally via Under the Radar's app and the magazine app Readly. The print version is about to ship out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon (as well as available soon digitally via the magazine apps Zinio and Readly). More
Let the Dancers Inherit the Party Due Out March 31 on Golden Chariot (via Caroline International)
Feb 22, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
England's British Sea Power are releasing a new album, Let the Dancers Inherit the Party, on March 31 on their own label Golden Chariot (via Caroline International). Previously they shared a video for the album's single "Bad Bohemian." More
Let the Dancers Inherit the Party Due Out March 31 on Golden Chariot (via Caroline International)
Jan 25, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
England's British Sea Power are releasing a new album, Let the Dancers Inherit the Party, on March 31 on their own label Golden Chariot (via Caroline International). Now they have shared a video for the album's single "Bad Bohemian." More
Sea of Brass Due Out October 30 via Golden Chariot
Aug 27, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
England's British Sea Power have announced a new album, but instead of being a collection of brand new songs it consists of re-arranged and re-recorded brass band accompanied versions of some of their back catalogue. More
Mar 29, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Next week Brighton-based rock group British Sea Power return with their latest studio effort Machineries of Joy. More
Mar 20, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
On the verge of releasing their fifth album Machineries of Joy next month, British Sea Power have come forth to premiere a music video for the record's title track and lead single. More
Feb 12, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
British Sea Power has announced the arrival of their newest album Machineries of Joy. More
Mar 22, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Last night, British Sea Power took to the Letterman stage to play “Who’s in Control”—a cut from recently released album, Valhalla Dance Hall. We have the video. More
Band to Perform This Month on Letterman
Mar 11, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
Indie rockers British Sea Power unveiled today their first video for a track off their latest record, Valhalla Dancehall—"Who's In Control." We have the vid. More
Issue Includes Interviews with R.E.M., Bright Eyes, The Decemberists, Cut Copy, Jens Lekman, Okkervil River, Panda Bear, Lykke Li, Iron and Wine, Elbow, Duran Duran, Destroyer, and more
Feb 11, 2011
By Mark Redfern and Laura Studarus
Under the Radar’s Winter 2011 issue is about to hit stands. The cover features Death Cab for Cutie, who gave writer Matt Fink insight into the band’s forthcoming album, Codes and Keys (due out in May). The issue also includes interviews with Bright Eyes, British Sea Power, The Dears, The Decemberists, Destroyer, The Dodos, Duran Duran,Elbow, Iron and Wine, Lykke Li, R.E.M., Telekinesis, Toro Y Moi, The Antlers, The Big Pink, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Jens Lekman, Okkervil River, Panda Bear, Vivian Girls, Anna Calvi, Porcelain Raft, Smith Westerns, Yuck, and more.
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Full Album Streaming Via The Onion
Jan 06, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Today British Sea Power released “Who’s in Control,” the first single from forthcoming album Valhalla Dancehall. We have a stream. More
'Valhalla Dancehall' Hits Stores Next Week
Jan 04, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
For their inaugural album stream, the A.V. Club chose Valhalla Dancehall, British Sea Power's latest indie rock epic slated for release January 11th. More
Nov 15, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Hot on the heels of their Zeus EP, British Sea Power are ready to talk about their next full-length. Titled Valhalla Dancehall (how appropriate!) the album will be released on the historic date, 1/11/11. More
Sep 23, 2010
By Laura Studarus
On October 4th, British Sea Power will release Zeus, an 8 song EP that will act as a preview to the band’s January full-lenght release. We have the details. More
Interviews
Always Going Their Own Way
Apr 21, 2017
By Stephen Mayne
Fourteen years have passed since the release of British Sea Power's debut album, The Decline of British Sea Power, and the band remain as resolutely eccentric as ever. They continue to play odd venues, draw inspiration from a ridiculously wide range of influences, and turn to the unexpected during shows. More
Reviews
Let the Dancers Inherit the Party
Golden Chariot
Mar 30, 2017
By Matt the Raven
Expecting the unexpected can work in the favor of bands like Radiohead, U2, and R.E.M. They build up a reputation for trendy experimentalism that is met with enthusiastic anticipation by their fanbase. More
Valhalla Dancehall
Rough Trade
Jan 13, 2011
By Nate Daly
Three-legged horses are usually put down. The tripodal mustang that adorns Valhalla Dancehall's cover seems to want to dance, but is partially bound by British Sea Power's epic sense of determination. Thankfully, the band does find middle ground and the music takes on some of the playfulness of the band's lyrics; a tidy step back from the awesome arena rock of Do You Like Rock Music? More
