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Issue 68 Out Now and Also Includes Julien Baker, Wolf Alice, Tegan and Sara, Arlo Parks, Fleet Foxes, Jessie Ware, Shamir, Lucy Dacus, Valerie June, David Byrne, Julian Casablancas, and Much More
Apr 21, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, which is out now nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere) and available to buy directly from us here. The issue features Japanese Breakfast and HAIM on the two covers and is another edition of The Protest Issue, which examines the intersection of music and politics and features musicians photographed with protest signs of their own making. More
Issue 64 Out Now and Also Includes Interviews with Interpol, Beach House, Wild Nothing, Death Cab for Cutie, Suede, Natalie Prass, Ethan Hawke vs. Phosphorescent, Christine and the Queens, Low, Snail Mail, and Much More
Aug 31, 2018
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, which is out now nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere) and available to buy directly from us here. The issue features Kamasi Washington on the cover. More
Watch Soccer Mommy's Recent "Scorpio Rising" Video and Musgraves' Recent "High Horse" Video
Jul 16, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Like to plan ahead? Kacey Musgraves has announced some 2019 concerts and they feature support from two Under the Radar favorites: Natalie Prass and Soccer Mommy. Check out all the dates for all three artists below. More
The Future and the Past Out Now via ATO
Jul 02, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Natalie Prass released a new album, The Future and the Past, last month via ATO (it was our Album of the Week). Now she has shared a new video where she performs “Lost” with a paired down orchestra or large string section at Montrose Recording, a studio in her native Richmond, Virginia. Prass plays piano and sings and is accompanied by some backing singers as well. More
Plus Tracyanne & Danny, Mass Gothic, Future Islands, Dirty Projectors, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
May 04, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Last week’s Songs of the Week encompassed two week’s worth of songs. This week we’re back to normal. This week’s list features lots of Songs of the Week alumni, with three of the top four being former #1s. More
The Future and the Past Due Out June 1 via ATO
May 01, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Natalie Prass is releasing a new album, The Future and the Past, on June 1 via ATO. Now she has shared the album’s third single, the soaring, beautiful ballad “Lost.” She has also announced some new fall tour dates. Check out the song and dates below. More
Plus Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Laura Veirs, CHVRCHES, John Parish, Eels, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Mar 30, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Last week we crammed two weeks into Songs of the Week, but this week we’re back on track with a regular one-week wrap-up. There was plenty to choose from this week. Our #1 is a funky feminist anthem and our #2 was a close second. Artists whose songs almost made the Top 10 include Hinds, Air Waves (feat. Kevin Morby), mastersystem (remixed by Mogwai), The Lemon Twigs, Sam Evian, and Bernice. More
Plus Ryley Walker, Young Fathers, Lost Under Heaven, Gwenno, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Mar 02, 2018
By Mark Redfern
It was another good week for new songs. Any of our Top 3 songs could’ve been our #1 and we also quite enjoyed CHVRCHES’ collaboration with The National‘s Matt Berninger (on a weaker week that probably would’ve been #1). More
The Future and the Past Due Out June 1 via ATO
Feb 26, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Natalie Prass has announced a new album, The Future and the Past, and shared a video for its first single, “Short Court Style.” The Future and the Past is due out June 1 via ATO, her first for the label. Prass co-directed the “Short Court Style” with Erica Prince and it features Prass in a green jump suit singing and dancing to the song in a field and an old playground, aided by some jump suited dancers with streamers. More
Proceeds Benefit School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community
Dec 14, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Natalie Prass released her acclaimed self-titled debut album last year via Spacebomb/StarTime International. Now she has shared a brand new Christmas song, appropriately titled “Everybody’s Having Fun (It’s Christmas Time),” via an incredibly fun video for the song. More
Special Issue Takes On Sexism and Feminism in the Music Industry, Tackles the Election, and Features Amanda Palmer on the Cover
Sep 09, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our 2016 Protest Issue (out September, October, and into November), which is out now both digitally and on newsstands. We’ve done a Protest Issue every U.S. Presidential election year since 2004 and as before this issue features articles examining the intersection of music and politics and photo shoots with musicians holding protest signs of their own making. Then in mid-October we will be launching our charity Protest Auction, in which we auction off all the protest signs in the issue, with all profits going to the American Cancer Society. More
Father John Misty, HAIM, Death Cab For Cutie, Kurt Vile, Natalie Prass, Purity Ring, Pearl Jam, and Others
Jan 20, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bonnaroo have announced their 2016 lineup. The festival goes down in Manchester, Tennessee from June 9-12 and this year, their 15th year, the lineup includes LCD Soundsystem, M83, Tame Impala, CHVRCHES, Father John Misty, HAIM, Death Cab For Cutie, Kurt Vile, Natalie Prass, Purity Ring, Pearl Jam, and many others. More
Fresh Blood Out Now via Domino
Jan 19, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Richmond, Virginia native Matthew E. White has shared a brand new song, “Cool Out.” It features fellow Richmond singer Natalie Prass. White produced Prass’ self-titled debut album, which was released last year (as was White’s own Fresh Blood). White and DJ Harrison produced “Cool Out.” More
Side by Side EP Out November 20
Nov 05, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Natalie Prass released her acclaimed self-titled debut album earlier this year via Spacebomb/StarTime International. And on November 20 she’ll be releasing a new EP, Side by Side, via StarTime International. It includes three covers and now Prass has shared her version of Anita Baker’s “Caught Up in the Rapture.” More
Side by Side EP Out November 20, Listen to New Versions of "My Baby Don't Understand Me" and "Christy"
Oct 23, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Natalie Prass released her acclaimed self-titled debut album earlier this year via Spacebomb/StarTime International. Now she has announced a new EP, Side by Side, which is due out November 20 via StarTime International. It includes new versions of debut album cuts “My Baby Don’t Understand Me” and “Christy,” as well as covers of Grimes’ “REALiTi,” Anita Baker’s “Caught Up in the Rapture,” and Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence.” More
As Part of A.V. Club's Undercover Series
Oct 13, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Natalie Prass stopped by the A.V. Club offices to take part on their A.V. Undercover video series where bands pick a song to cover from a predetermined list (it’s in its sixth season). The Virginia based musician chose Slayer’s “Raining Blood,” perhaps a strange choice for the artist whose music is more influenced by old school soul than Slayer’s thrash metal. More
She Performs "Why Don't You Believe In Me" and "Never Over You"
Aug 26, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Natalie Prass has done a Takeaway Show session for France’s La Blogothèque. The Takeaway Shows are usually filmed in some interesting place. In this case Prass and her bandmate are on a Paris terrace next to a busy road. More
Last Weekend in Chicago, Illinois
Jul 21, 2015
By Laura Studarus
Last weekend, Chicago hosted the annual Pitchfork Festival. Check out Annie Lesser’s shots from day one, featuring Natalie Prass, Jessica Pratt, ILOVEMAKONNEN, CHVRCHES,Mac Demarco, Tobias Jesso Jr, Panda Bear, Steve Gunn, Iceage, and Wilco. More
May 22, 2015
By Laura Studarus
On Tuesday, May 19, Natalie Prass performed at The Troubadour in West Hollywood. More
Issue 53 Also Includes Interviews with Death Cab for Cutie, Mew, My Morning Jacket, The Jesus and Mary Chain on Psychocandy, Father John Misty, Charlie Cox of Marvel's: Daredevil, Domhnall Gleeson, Courtney Barnett, and More
Apr 10, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of the April/May 2015 issue, which is about to hit newsstands. It features Tame Impala on the cover. Actor Charlie Cox talks about his starring role in the new Netflix series, Marvel’s Daredevil. We interview The Jesus and Mary Chain‘s Jim Reid and Creation Records’ founder Alan McGee about the 30th anniversary of the Scottish band’s iconic debut album, 1985’s Psychocandy. The issue also includes interviews with Death Cab For Cutie, Mew, My Morning Jacket, Father John Misty, Domhnall Gleeson of Ex Machina, Courtney Barnett, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Laura Marling, Django Django, Will Butler, Purity Ring, San Fermin, TORRES, Twin Shadow, Matthew E. White, Amason, Jacco Gardner, Tobias Jesso Jr., Petite Noir, Natalie Prass, SOAK, and more. More
Mar 14, 2015
By Laura Studarus
On Friday, March 13, Ryan Adams took over Sentrum Scene in Oslo, Norway. More
Self-titled Debut Album out Now
Feb 04, 2015
By Trevor Flynn
Natalie Prass has just released the visually intriguing music video for her song, “Why Don’t You Believe in Me?” More
To Play Hangout Festival, Savannah Stopover Festival, and the Forecastle Festival
Feb 04, 2015
By Laura Studarus
San Fermin is hitting the road along side Natalie Prass in support of their forthcoming album Jackrabbit (due out April 21 on Downtown). More
Interviews
Nov 15, 2018
By Matt Fink
By November of 2016, Natalie Prass was prepared to take her next step. After her ornately baroque 2015 self-titled debut took her around the world and to the upper reaches of numerous album-of-the-year lists, she was ready to go back into the studio with a new set of intensely personal songs, rife with heartbreak and loss. More
How Women in the Music Industry Are Using Social Media to Confront Sexism and Misogyny
Dec 28, 2016
By Mike Hilleary
A Conversation with Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino, CHVRCHES’ Lauren Mayberry, Lower Dens’ Jana Hunter, Lush’s Miki Berenyi, Beth Martinez, Amanda Palmer, Natalie Prass, Perfect Pussy’s Meredith Graves, Tegan and Sara’s Sara Quin, and Chelsea Wolfe. More
Prass on Music Streaming, Flower Arranging, Star Wars, Getting Fired, and Terrifying Dates
Feb 11, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Natalie Prass, whose self-titled debut album was released last year via Spacebomb/Columbia. More
Jul 10, 2015
By Frank Valish
Natalie Prass has always been fascinated by rock ‘n’ roll iconography. Given that she grew up the daughter of a Motown enthusiast and amateur singer/songwriter father and the fact that her current debut album invokes Stax soul, Dusty Springfield, and big horn-and-string arranged R&B, it is ironic that Prass’ favorite garment is a Kiss T-shirt she says she wears almost every day. More
Feb 26, 2015
By Frank Valish
Natalie Prass was born in Cleveland and, after a short time in Los Angeles, her family moved to Virginia Beach when she was three or four years old. After stints in Boston and Nashville, Prass recently moved to Richmond, VA, where her label, Spacebomb Records, is based. More
Reviews
May 31, 2018
By Michael Watkins
The Future and the Past, finds her in full on indie label territory, on New York-based ATO. The Future and the Past, fittingly, celebrates the best of both worlds and sees Prass pay homage to her quirky, cutesy, fragile roots but in a framework that is more robust, more transient and, ultimately, more satisfying. More
Feb 02, 2015
By Melody Lau
There are a million and one songs about heartbreak in existence and while it is a universal, go-to theme, most of the results can often fall flat and generic. At its best, music devoted to the broken-hearted is simultaneously unique to its creator and relatable to listeners, a smattering of raw emotions that can be reconstructed to our likings. More