News

Apr 19, 2012

With the recently evicted Occupy Wall Street movement designating May 1 as a date of re-occupation worldwide, fellow organization Music for Occupy has announced the release of a benefit compilation on May 15. More

The Digital Version of Under the Radar’s 10th Anniversary Issue Features 70 Extra Pages of Content

Includes Bonus Joanna Newsom vs. Robin Pecknold Interview, Plus Articles on The Dears, Dntel/The Postal Service, The Fiery Furnaces, of Montreal, Okkervil River, Saint Etienne, Elliott Smith, Sonic Youth, and more

Nov 23, 2011

The digital version of Under the Radar's 10th Anniversary Issue includes the same articles that appear in the printed version—plus 70 extra pages of editorial content not found in the print version, including extra full page photos, 13 bonus articles, and 11 bonus reviews. The digital version includes exclusive bonus articles on Arab Strap, Clinic, The Dears, The Delgados, DNTEL/The Postal Service, The Fiery FurnacesRobin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes vs. Joanna NewsomMogwai, of Montreal, Okkervil River, Saint EtienneElliott Smith, and Sonic Youth. More

Mogwai Postpones Tour/Radio Dept. Cancels Tour

New Mogwai Dates Begin October 5

Sep 28, 2011

Glasgow-based band, Mogwai, have pushed back their tour, while also canceling their appearance at the ATP Festival More

Listen: Mogwai’s “Get to France”

Earth Division Out September 12

Jul 28, 2011

“Get to France” is the first track to surface from Mogwai’s forthcoming EP Earth Division (out September 12 via Sub Pop). We have the track.  More

Portishead Announce Fall U.S. Tour

Follows Band Curated I’ll Be Your Mirror Festival

Jul 11, 2011

As previously announced, British trip-hop legends Portishead will be curating and headlining ATP's I'll Be Your Mirror festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, October 1 and 2. More

Mogwai Announce New EP “Earth Division”

Out September 12 Via Sub Pop

Jul 08, 2011

Ear-shattering post-rockers Mogwai are set to release new EP Earth Division (out September 12 via Sub Pop). We have the details. More

Mogwai Explain “How to Be a Werewolf” in New Video

Apparently it Takes Lots of Movement

Dec 09, 2010

In their new video “How to Be a Werewolf (in Thirty Century Man)” Mogwai takes to the roads. We have the clip.  More

Bands Added to 2011 Primavera Fest Lineup

The Flaming Lips, Belle and Sebastian Among Acts Announced.

Nov 15, 2010

Primavera promoters have announced today a slew of buzz-worthy acts joining Pulp for the epic five-day fest, which runs from May 25th through the 29th in Barcelona, Spain.  More

Oct 27, 2010

Scottish art rockers Mogwai are set to release their seventh studio album February 15th. We have the details and extensive tour dates.  More

Sep 16, 2010

Under the Radar’s Summer 2010 Issue is a special issue named the Wasted on the Youth Issue that features musicians and actors talking about their childhood memories and things they loved when they were kids. We’re also posting web-exclusive essays that were not printed in the issue, including this one by Stuart Braithwaite, guitarist/vocalist for Scotland’s Mogwai. More

New Mogwai Film “Burning” Through Venues and Theaters This Summer

Screening in Advance of August 24 DVD/LP Release

Jun 15, 2010

Mogwai are set to screen their concert film, Burning, prior to DVD/LP release. We have the details. More

Mogwai Auctioning off Piano and Other Items to Benefit Haiti Earthquake Victims

Other Items for Auction Include: Signed Vinyl, Posters, and Concert DVD

Jan 20, 2010

The recovery of Haiti after last week's devastating earthquake continues. Adding their support to the efforts is British band Mogwai who are auctioning off a piano to benefit Doctors Without Borders. More


Interviews

Jan 06, 2011

For Under the Radar’s 8th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2010. However our printed pages weren’t enough to hold all the great responses we got. Pick up a copy of Under the Radar’s Year End issue for interviews with: The Antlers, Bon Iver, Caribou, Club 8, Delphic, Rose Elinor Dougall, Gayngs, Hot Chip, Lost in the Trees, Love is All, The Love Language, Mogwai, of Montreal, Okkervil River,Yoko Ono, Owen Pallett, Plants and Animals, Mark Ronson, Superchunk, Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, Sharon Van Etten, and Vivian Girls.  Then check here for bonus responses not found in the magazine. Here are additional answers from from Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai. More