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Building a Beginning Out Now via Jajulin
Oct 19, 2016
By Jamie Lidell
Food, much like music, is a common and personal thread we all share. Our recurring guest feature I Can Cook, Too spotlights artist-submitted recipes and the stories behind them. This instalment features a recipe from Jamie Lidell. More
Building a Beginning Due Out October 14 via Jajulin
Jul 12, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Jamie Lidell has announced a new album, Building a Beginning, and shared its first single, “Walk Right Back,” via a lyric video. Building a Beginning is due out October 14 via Lidell’s own label, Jajulin. Below is “Walk Right Back,” followed by the album’s tracklist and cover art. More
New Song Dedicated to His Wife
Jul 27, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Jamie Lidell has shared a new song to Soundcloud. “Pink Light” is an ‘80s sounding slow jam. It’s not as overtly retro soul sounding as anything on 2008’s excellent Jim, nor as electronic as 2013’s Jamie Lidell or his earlier work. More
First New Music Since 2013
Mar 09, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
Two years removed since his 2013 self-titled album, Jamie Lidell has premiered a brand new song titled, “Believe in Me.” More
Starring the Q-Kidz Dance Team
Jul 02, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Releasing his new self-titled album earlier this spring electro-funk artist Jamie Lidell has premiered a new music video for his latest body-moving single “Big Love.” More
Lidell Provides Five Personal Things and Takes Photos of Himself
May 30, 2013
By Jamie Lidell
When we asked Jamie Lidell to take a self-portrait, he provided several. We also asked him to write a list of personal things-interesting facts that perhaps Lidell’s fans may not know about him. Earlier this year the British soul singer/songwriter/musician released his latest album, simply titled Jamie Lidell, on Warp. He’s currently based in Nashville. More
Feb 13, 2013
By Laura Studarus
It’s a case of good news/bad news. You can hear the new Jamie Lidell album now before its release next week! More
Jan 30, 2013
By Jamie Lidell
Jamie Lidell has premiered his music video for “You Naked,” a new song off his forthcoming self-titled album out Feb. 19 on Warp. More
Jan 15, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Next month Jamie Lidell will release his self-titled sixth studio album. More
Supporting Upcoming Self-Titled LP
Nov 27, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Recently announcing the forthcoming release of a new self-titled LP this February via Warp, Jamie Lidell has set this calendar for a series of upcoming tour dates next year in support of the effort. More
Nov 15, 2012
By Laura Studarus
On February 19, the first gentleman of funk, Jamie Lidell, will release a new self-titled album via Warp. More
“Completely Exposed” Completely Retooled
May 10, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Beck continues his bevy of side-projects, this time remixing a track from pal Jamie Lidell. More
EP Features Remixes by Tiga, Micachu and tUnE-yArDs Among Others
Sep 10, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Jamie Lidell is hitting the road on an extensive world tour (Check out the dates below to see if he’s hitting your part of the world.) As a thank you to his loyal fans, anyone who purchases a ticket to any date will receive a remix EP featuring reworkings of his songs by Tiga, Micachu and tUnE-yArDs, in addition to takes by bandmates Guillermo Brown and Andre Vida. More
Directed By Under the Radar Contributor Lindsey Rome
Jun 03, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Jamie Lidell gets theatrical on video for “Telephone,” the newest cut off recently released album, Compass. We have the clip. More
Apr 21, 2010
By Laura Studarus
On May 18th, Jamie Lidell‘s Compass finds its way to record stores. In the meanwhile, check out this sneak peak video for an alternate version of album highlight “Your Sweet Bloom.” In it, Lidell not only reveals his new band, but his impressive live chops. We have the video. More
Special Sneak Preview Gigs Set for New York and LA
Mar 25, 2010
By Kyle Lemmon
The Ring” is the debut single off Jamie Lidell‘s forthcoming LP, Compass, and today the neo-soul singer released its accompanying video. On the album cut, Lidell is aided in his blues stomp by Chilly Gonzales and Grizzly Bear‘s Daniel Rossen, but here he’s left to dig for gold in the sand alone. More
New Album to Feature Beck, Feist, plus Grizzly Bear and Wilco Members
Feb 08, 2010
By Mark Redfern
Jamie Lidell’s third album will be entitled Compass and is due for release May 18 via Warp. Compass features a slew of notable guests, including Beck, Feist, Gonzales, Pat Sansone of Wilco, and Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear. More
Architecture in Helsinki, Superchunk, Pop Levi, Herbie Hancock also Comment on the King of Pop's Passing
Jun 26, 2009
By Mark Redfern
Various musicians have either provided Under the Radar with quotes or issued general statements about the passing of Michael Jackson that we thought we’d share with you. Included are quotes or statements from Architecture in Helsinki, Chuck D, Jamie Lidell, Of Montreal, Pop Levi, TV on the Radio, Herbie Hancock, Superchunk, Snow Patrol, and others. More
Interviews
Mar 20, 2015
By Laura Studarus
Other than the jet lag, Jamie Lidell’s life is going pretty well. More
Lidell Provides Five Personal Things and Takes Photos of Himself
May 30, 2013
By Jamie Lidell
When we asked Jamie Lidell to take a self-portrait, he provided several. We also asked him to write a list of personal things-interesting facts that perhaps Lidell’s fans may not know about him. Earlier this year the British soul singer/songwriter/musician released his latest album, simply titled Jamie Lidell, on Warp. He’s currently based in Nashville. More
Apr 02, 2008
By Matt Fink
As the creative process tends to be an intensely private and solitary endeavor, it’s no wonder that many artists simply don’t have the ego strength or interpersonal skills to effectively communicate their vision without freaking out every time someone else leaves their fingerprints on it. Being a songwriter is one thing, but being a bandleader is something else altogether, and it’s up to every artist to strike the balance between stomping on every suggestion and letting collaborators run the show. More
Reviews
Oct 20, 2016
By Natasha Aftandilians
British-born, Nashville-based soul singer Jamie Lidell has never been afraid of experimenting with a multitude of instruments or genres; throughout his career he’s leapt deftly from R&B to funk to electronica, confidently finding his footing after every stylistic departure. More
Mar 07, 2013
By George Bass
British songwriter and singer Jamie Lidell returns after a three-year hiatus with a record that shows just how easily he can combine heart and technology. Shedding the more experimental touches of 2010’s Compass, Jamie Lidell harks back to the cocktail shaker of soul music that brought him worldwide attention with Jim (2008) and the Motown-tingedMultiply (2005). More
May 17, 2010
By Laura Studarus
After the perfectly polished soul of 2008’s Jim, it appeared that Jamie Lidell’s transition from button-pushing R&B man to soulful big-band leader was complete. More