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Hutchison Passed Away in May, Video Chronicles Band’s Only Tour
Nov 05, 2018
By Charles Steinberg
Back in May, Scott Hutchison, 36-year-old frontman for Scotland's Frightened Rabbit, was found dead of apparent suicide after he was earlier reported missing by the band. His final release in his lifetime was Dance Music, a debut album released in April by supergroup Mastersystem, which featured Hutchison alongside his brother Grant Hutchison (also Frightened Rabbit's drummer) and brothers Justin and James Lockey of Editors and Minor Victories. Now Mastersystem has shared a video for the album's "Old Team," which the band are calling their final single. The video features footage from the band's first and only tour. More
Thank You For Today Out Now via Atlantic
Sep 05, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Death Cab for Cutie released a new album, Thank You For Today, last month via Atlantic. Now they have stopped by Spotify to cover Frightened Rabbit's "My Backwards Walk," a song from the Scottish band's 2008 album The Midnight Organ Fight. More
Sleep in the Park Concert to Happen in Glasgow on December 8
Aug 30, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Back in May, Scott Hutchison, 36-year-old frontman for Scotland's Frightened Rabbit, was found dead of apparent suicide after he was earlier reported missing by the band. Now the band have announced their first show without Hutchison; they will be playing the Sleep in the Park concert in Glasgow on December 8, which benefits the homeless and is being put on by the non-profit Social Bite. More
May 16, 2018
By Mischa Pearlman
There is no timeline, no deadline, for grief, especially when death is involved. You stare into the abyss, searching for answers, for reasons, for some sort of sense to emerge from the infinite blackness, but nothing comes except tears. More
That Time the Cast of a Famous Sitcom Came to Their Show; Plus Revisit Some of Hutchison’s Greatest Collaborations
May 13, 2018
By Paul Bullock
The sudden tragic loss of Scott Hutchison has left family, friends, and the international music community heartbroken. Hutchison was a beloved figure. His music defined a specific modern Scottish sound, one both tied to the past and facing the future, characterized by startling beauty, bold honesty, and a spirit of genuine artistic interplay that is exceptionally rare in a world that can seem increasingly fractured. More
Remembering the Late Scottish Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
May 12, 2018
By Michael Hall
Scott Hutchison, who died this week aged just 36, was a handsome, stocky Scottish fella with a beard, often found wrapped in a checked shirt and with a guitar or, failing that, a fine whisky in hand. More
Hutchison Reported Missing on Wednesday
May 11, 2018
By Mark Redfern
Scott Hutchison, 36-year-old frontman for Scotland's Frightened Rabbit, has been found dead, after being reported missing on Wednesday. The band has issued a statement about his passing. Various other musicians have paid tribute to Hutchison, including Belle and Sebatian's Stuart Murdoch, Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai and Minor Victories, The National's Bryce Dessner, Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos, labelmates alt-J, Tracyanne Campbell of Camera Obscura and Tracyanne and Danny, Snow Patrol, and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. More
Band is Concerned for His Wellbeing, He is Believed to be in Edinburgh
May 09, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Scott Hutchison, 36-year-old frontman for Scotland's Frightened Rabbit, has been reported missing by the band. On Twitter the band wrote: "We are worried about Scott, who has been missing for a little while now. He may be in a fragile state and may not be making the best decisions for himself right now." More
Local Natives, Julien Baker, Jessie Ware, Frightened Rabbit, Billy Bragg, and Others to Raise Awareness for Refugee Crisis
Jun 27, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds have organized a series of concerts in houses to raise awareness for the refugee crisis. More
Hug of Thunder Due Out July 7 via Arts & Crafts
May 15, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Broken Social Scene are releasing a new album, Hug of Thunder, on July 7 via Arts & Crafts. Now they have shared the album's title track, "Hug of Thunder," which features vocals from Feist. More
Painting of a Panic Attack Out Now via Canvasback/Atlantic
Nov 11, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Scotland's Frightened Rabbit released their new album, Painting of a Panic Attack, earlier this year via Canvasback Music/Atlantic. Now the band has shared a video for "I Wish I Was Sober." More
Painting of a Panic Attack Out Now via Canvasback/Atlantic
Jun 14, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Scotland's Frightened Rabbit released their new album, Painting of a Panic Attack, back in April via Canvasback Music/Atlantic. Now the band have announced more tour dates, including some new U.S. dates in September. More
Issue 57 Also Includes Interview with Lush, Primal Scream, John Carpenter, Frightened Rabbit, Underworld, Yeasayer, Frankie Cosmos, Julien Baker, Cat's Eyes, School of Seven Bells, Parquet Courts, Fear of Men, Minor Victories, Kevin Morby, and More
May 06, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our May/June 2016 issue (out May, June, and into July), which has shipped out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon. It will also soon be available digitally via Under the Radar's app, and the magazine apps Zinio, Readly, and Readbug. The issue features M83 on the cover. More
Plus: Mumford and Sons, Kendrick Lamar, Chairlift, Local Natives, Band of Horses, Frightened Rabbit, and Others
May 05, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Austin City Limits have announced the lineup of their 2016 festival, in which they will celebrate their 15th anniversary. Highlights include Radiohead, M83, HAIM, LCD Soundsystem, Foals, Kendrick Lamar, Mumford and Sons, Andrew Bird, Local Natives, Conor Oberst, Chairlift, Flying Lotus, Caveman, Marlon Williams, Willie Nelson, Band of Horses, Major Lazer, Frightened Rabbit, and more. More
Painting of a Panic Attack Out Now via Canvasback/Atlantic
Apr 29, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Scotland's Frightened Rabbit released their new album, Painting of a Panic Attack, a few weeks back via Canvasback Music/Atlantic. Today the band stopped by SiriusXM satellite radio and covered Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia." More
Painting Of A Panic Attack out 4/8 via Canvasback/Atlantic
Mar 18, 2016
By Joshua M. Miller
Scotland's Frightened Rabbit has shared a new song "Lump Street" off the new album Painting Of A Panic Attack out April 8th. The album was produced by Aaron Dessner of The National. More
Painting of a Panic Attack Produced by Aaron Dessner of The National, Due Out April 8 via Canvasback/Atlantic
Feb 19, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Scotland's Frightened Rabbit have announced a new album and shared a new song. Painting of a Panic Attack is due out April 8 via Canvasback Music/Atlantic. Aaron Dessner of The National produced the album. Here is the album's first single, "Death Dream." The band has also announced a bunch of tour dates, which are also below. Caveman will support all dates and are releasing their own new album, Otero War, this summer. More
Enlists Fellow Artists Matt Berninger, Ben Gibbard, Craig Finn and Others
Dec 05, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Frightened Rabbit drummer Grant Hutchison, brother to frontman Scott, has launched a brand new charity to raise money for the Cystinosis Foundation UK, selling a collection of limited edition postcards designed by numerous indie artists. More
Jun 20, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Last night The Pete Holmes Show, TBS's late night follow-up to Conan aired its final episode. Saying goodbye to the often funny, but short-lived program, Holmes welcomed Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison as his last musical guest. More
Nov 04, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Delivering their fourth album Pedestrain Verse earlier this year Scottish indie rockers Frightened Rabbit has premiered a new music video for their album's latest single "Holy." More
Wear A Piece of Art And Help Fight Breast Cancer
Oct 24, 2013
By Laura Studarus
You don’t really know someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes, right? Thanks to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Converse, you can get to know a lot of your favorite musicians. More
New EP Late March, Death March Out Sept. 10
Sep 03, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Following their fourth full-length album Pedestrain Verse released earlier this year, Frightened Rabbit will distributed a new EP titled Late March, Death March on Sept. 10. More
New EP Late March, Death March Out Sept. 10
Aug 30, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Soon to release a new EP following their latest full-length effort Pedestrian Verse, indie rock Scots Frightened Rabbit recently sat down and played a surprisingly great cover of Jessie Ware's "Wildest Moments." More
New EP Late March, Death March Out Sept. 10
Aug 22, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Earlier this year Scottish sons Frightened Rabbit released their fourth studio album Pedestrian Verse. More
Supporting Pedestrian Verse
Jun 17, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Scotland natives Frightened Rabbit have announced plans for a headlining tour this fall. More
Mar 06, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Last night indie rock Scots Frightened Rabbit turned up on the set of Conan to deliver their track "The Woodpile," taken off their recently released new album Pedestrian Verse. More
Dec 12, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
"Woodpile," the first single off Frightened Rabbit's forthcoming new album Pedestrian Verse, has landed itself a music video. More
New Album Pedestrian Verse Out Feb. 5
Nov 30, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Coinciding with the forthcoming arrival of their newest album Pedestrian Verse indie rock group Frightened Rabbit have debuted a music documentary short titled Here: The Highlands Film. More
Out February 5 Via Atlantic
Nov 08, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Frightened Rabbit are kicking off the new year with their new album, Pedestrian Verse. More
Aug 20, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Sometimes there are moments when the pain you feel is just too overwhelming. More
Oct 19, 2011
By Natasha Moningka
Scottish band, Frightened Rabbit has released a new three-song EP, available for download for (here's the fun part...wait for it...) free! More
Jul 29, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Currently on the road with Death Cab for Cutie, Scotland's Frightened Rabbit have been selling a special tour-only EP, which has thankfully found its way online for greater listening consumption. More
Acoustic Series Filmed for BBC
Jun 13, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
Frightened Rabbit debuted "Scottish Wind" at the Scottish music fest RockNess last weekend for a filmed series. We have the video. More
There’s a Whole Lotta Nature Rock Going On
Sep 02, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Canadian rockers Plants and Animals are heading out on tour with Scottish rockers Frightened Rabbit. We have the dates. More
May 26, 2010
By Wendy Lynch Redfern
Scottish band Frightened Rabbit made their national television debut last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, performing their single “Nothing Like You.” The song is taken from their third studio album, The Winter of Mixed Drinks, which was released this past March. We have the video. More
The Winter of Mixed Drinks is Set For a March Release
Dec 04, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
Scottish four-piece Frightened Rabbits have divulged information on their upcoming release including release date, tracklist and the appearance of a fifth member. More
Frightened Rabbit, The Brunettes, Fanfarlo, Robyn Hitchcock, and Others Announced
Nov 25, 2009
By Laura Studarus
SXSW has announced the first group bands that will be playing the annual conference. Among a sea of up-and-comers, notable acts Frightened Rabbit, The Brunettes, Fanfarlo, Robyn Hitchcock, and Under the Radar "Pleased to Meet You" band Wave Machines are slated to play the conference. More
Interviews
Apr 28, 2018
By Charles Steinberg
Remember when you closed the door to your adolescent room, head spinning from that uniquely youthful, unbound energy that needed to be channeled somewhere? Picture a summer night in your past, hormones raging and you throw on The Smashing Pumpkins' Siamese Dream. Suddenly, another part of your being that you've only just become acquainted with is jolted awake. You break into air guitar, or break out a real one, feeling yourself grow two feet taller. More
Jul 07, 2016
By Paul Bullock
Painting of a Panic Attack, the fifth full-length from Glasgow's Frightened Rabbit, comes on strong with the stately grandeur and confidence of a group in absolute control of its faculties. More
Members of Belle and Sebastian, Franz Ferdinand, Django Django, Frightened Rabbit, Ladytron, The Pastels, The Twilight Sad, The Vaselines, and Others on if They Are Voting Yes or No
Sep 18, 2014
By Mark Redfern
Today is a historic day in Scotland as it is the day the nation votes on the Scottish Independence Referendum. The people of Scotland get to vote on whether or not to secede from the United Kingdom and have Scotland become its own country. Here various Scottish musicians weigh in on the subject. More
"Many other countries of Scotland's size are independent and I feel that our cultural identity is in fact stronger then many of those places."
Sep 02, 2014
By Mark Redfern
We have a special theme on Under the Radar's website this week which we're simply calling Scotland Week. All throughout the week we will be posting interviews, reviews, lists, and blog posts relating to Scotland and in particular Scottish music. For some of the Scotland Week Q&As we emailed out the same set of Scottish related questions to various different musicians from the country.
Reviews
Painting of a Panic Attack
Canvasback Music/Atlantic
Apr 12, 2016
By Charles Steinberg
Sometimes two distinctly good-sounding things come together and don't quite synch like you wish they would. No matter how independently persuasive their formulas for musical emotiveness, there's always the question of chemistry when it comes to the first time collaboration of artists with already evolved identities. More
Pedestrian Verse
Atlantic/Canvasback
Feb 08, 2013
By Paul Bullock
Frightened Rabbit's major label full-length debut is a triumphant album. It expertly expands on their previous work with a big, muscular series of anthems that investigate faith, masculinity, and Scottish identity while sharpening their increasingly identifiable brand of wry, thoughtful songwriting. More
