News
Beyond the End Due Out November 23 via Point of Departure
Oct 04, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
British singer/songwriter/pianist Ed Harcourt has announced a new album, Beyond the End, and shared a video for its first single, “Duet For Ghosts.” Beyond the End is due out November 23 via Point of Departure. It’s Harcourt’s first instrumental album. More
North American Dates to Also Feature Ed Harcourt and Rituals of Mine
Jan 16, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
The Afghan Whigs and Built to Spill have teamed up for a co-headlining North American tour to go down this April and May. British singer/songwriter Ed Harcourt will be supporting half the dates, while Rituals of Mine will support the others. More
Furnaces Out Now via Polydor
Jul 31, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
British singer/songwriter Ed Harcourt released his acclaimed seventh full-length album, Furnaces, last year via Polydor. Now he shared a video for “The World Is on Fire.” Annick Wolfers directed the beautiful clip, which features a redheaded woman in a black cloak and is inspired by the mythology of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan. More
Celebrating Under the Radar's 15th Anniversary and the Best Albums of 2001
Dec 20, 2016
By Matt Conner
Under the Radar’s very first print issue came out in December 2001. In honor of our 15th Anniversary some of our writers are reflecting on some of their favorite albums (and movies and TV shows) from 2001, that are also celebrating their 15th anniversary. More
Furnaces Due Out August 19 via Polydor
Aug 04, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar has been covering British singer/songwriter Ed Harcourt since our early days. Our first print magazine issue and Harcourt’s debut album, Here Be Monsters, were both released in 2001. Fifteen years later we are both going strong and Harcourt is about to release his seventh full-length album, Furnaces, on August 19 via Polydor (we’re working on our 57th issue, keep up Harcourt!). More
Off New Album Back Into the Woods
Nov 06, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Next February British singer/songwriter Ed Harcourt will release his sixth studio album Back Into the Woods. Recorded in just six hours at Abbey Road studios, the new effort will include the track “The Man That Time Forgot,” which Harcourt has kindlly posted online as a free download. More
Piano Man’s Fifth Studio Album
Apr 08, 2010
By Laura Studarus
On June 15th, British singer/songwriter Ed Harcourt returns with Lustre, his fifth studio album. Co-produced by Ryan Hadlock (Blonde Redhead, The Gossip, Ra Ra Riot), and featuring the harmonies of The Langley Sisters, the album will be the first on Harcourt’s own Piano Wolf Recordings (stateside via Nice Music Group). More
Interviews
Musician Moms and Dads on the Challenges of Raising Children on the Road
Mar 22, 2010
By Frank Valish
Whatever the perception, as any parent will tell you, raising children is hard work, and for a working musician, balancing writing, recording, and touring with being a full-time mom or dad can be extra tricky. More
Aug 15, 2009
By Laura Studarus
Reflecting on a recent show at Los Angeles’ Bordello Bar, Ed Harcourt sounds a bit flustered. “I always seem to be having a bad time on stage,” he moans. “And then I get off stage, and I’m shocked when people say it was good.” Although, when later expounding on a desire to smarten-up his stage act, Harcourt warns, “I don’t think it’s ever going to be too slick—I just can’t do it.” In his head, it’s clear that he can envision the perfect performer—or rather a stereotype to avoid. “You can’t just be standing there in jeans and a t-shirt, looking at your feet, pressing a few guitar pedals. It gets boring after awhile.” More
Reviews
Aug 23, 2016
By Dan Lucas
You know what the biggest problem with the white, male singer/songwriter these days is? They are almost wilfully boring. They will sacrifice personality on the altar of earnestness, lest someone think they might for one second enjoy their job of playing a piano/guitar and crooning for money. If they are not suffering then what they do is not art…for some reason. More