News
“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
Apr 01, 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
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
