News
Stevie Nicks Not Included
Apr 10, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Releasing next week With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery, the latest full-length effort of his ongoing Moonface project songwriter Spencer Krug has debuted a stunning music video for the included cut "Teary Eyes and Bloody Lips." More
Includes Articles on Stephin Merritt, The Rapture, Eleanor Friedberger, My Morning Jacket, Handsome Furs, and more
Aug 04, 2011
By Laura Studarus
The digital version of Under the Radar's Summer Issue includes the same articles that appear in the printed version—plus 50 extra pages of editorial content not found in the print version, including extra full page photos, 11 bonus articles, and 13 bonus reviews. While we certainly still encourage you to pick up the print version (on newsstands now), we also recommend checking out the digital version, which is viewable on your iPad, Mac, PC, and Android device. The Summer Issue's digital version includes exclusive articles on Eleanor Friedberger, Handsome Furs, My Morning Jacket, The Rapture, Twin Sister, Stephin Merritt, and others. Order the digital version of the Summer Issue here or subscribe to the digital version here. More
Issue Also Features Stephen Malkmus vs. Gus Van Sant, M83, The Horrors, Washed Out, Bon Iver vs. Fugazi, WU LYF, Dum Dum Girls, and much more
Jul 28, 2011
By Mark Redfern and Laura Studarus
Under the Radar’s Summer 2011 Issue has just hit stands. It features St. Vincent on the cover and includes articles on M83, Bon Iver vs. Fugazi, The Horrors, Washed Out, Stephen Malkmus vs. Gus Van Sant, WU LYF, Dum Dum Girls, Friendly Fires, Memory Tapes, John Maus, Niki & The Dove, Purity Ring, Youth Lagoon, and many others; as well as over 115 reviews. The digital version of the magazine also includes 50 extra pages of bonus content, including articles on My Morning Jacket, The Rapture, Eleanor Friedberger, Handsome Furs, Moonface, Stephin Merritt, Laurel Halo, and more. More
Organ Music not Vibraphone like I'd Hoped Out August 2
Jun 28, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Frog Eyes) has announced the release date of the first solo-full length as Moonface (due August 2 via Jagjaguwar). More
'Organ Music not Vibraphone like I'd Hoped' Due Out Aug. 2
May 20, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
Wolf Parade frontman Spencer Krug will release his solo record, under the moniker Moonface, this summer. And you can expect it to be nothing like Wolf Parade. We have the details. More
Interviews
Say Goodbye to Your Feral Days
Oct 07, 2011
By Ben Schumer
Spencer Krug is a restless man who has never been shy about his myriad ambitions or apologized for them. His two bands—Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown—have been parked under “indefinite hiatus” for the foreseeable future. With his two beloved bands on the backburner, Krug is content to let his muse carry him wherever it may go. His perpetual creative momentum has led him to creating the alias Moonface which Krug hopes will help him avoid creative stagnancy. His debut LP as Moonface, Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I’d Hoped, is full of warm, buzzing organ drones, cascading melodic figures, analog beats and loops, but, as the title suggests, no vibraphone. More
Reviews
Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I’d Hoped
Jagjaguwar
Aug 01, 2011
By Hays Davis
When does Spencer Krug have time to grocery shop? During downtime between Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown, the gatherer of no moss is back with his second installment as Moonface. More
Dreamland EP: Marimba and Shit-Drums
Jagjaguwar
Mar 11, 2010
By Jillian Mapes
For a time I was convinced Spencer Krug did not sleep, instead spending his nights tapping away at a Casio keyboard, penning his next great indie rock fantasy. In addition to his role as Sunset Rubdown's frontman, the Canadian avant-rocker balances responsibilities in Wolf Parade and Swan Lake, as well as a burgeoning solo project deemed Moonface. With the release of Moonface's Dreamland EP: Marimba and Shit-Drums, there's musical proof that Krug does, in fact, find the time for shut-eye—and that he dreams quite a bit while doing so. More
