News
From Soundtrack of Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why
May 18, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Lord Huron have teamed up with Phoebe Bridgers for a new version of "The Night We Met," which originally appeared on Lord Huron's 2015 album Strange Trails (but didn't feature Bridgers). The new version appears on the soundtrack of season 2 of the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why. More
There's No Leaving New York at Forest Hills Stadium September 29 and 30, Plus Band Have Launched Fan Club
Apr 09, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
The National have announced a two-day live event at Forest Hills Stadium on September 29 and 30 that will features performances from the band as well as from Cat Power, Future Islands, U.S. Girls, Phoebe Bridges, Bully, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Cigarettes After Sex, and Adia Victoria. More
Our Favorite First Full-Lengths From the Last Year
Dec 31, 2017
By Mark Redfern
The majority of 2017's best debut albums came from female artists or bands fronted by women, from London-based all-female indie-pop teenaged trio Girl Ray and Syria-born singer/songwriter Bedouine (aka Azniv Korkejian) to Australian indie rocker Alex Lahey and New Zealand bedroom pop artist Fazerdaze (aka Amelia Murray). Midnight Sister, Priests, and Charly Bliss are all female-fronted bands as well, on top of other women solo artists on our Top 15 Debut Albums of 2017 list. More
Stranger in the Alps Out Now via Dead Oceans
Nov 20, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Los Angeles singer/songwriter Phoebe Bridgers released her debut album, Stranger in the Alps, in September via Dead Oceans. Now she has shared a cover of the Christmas classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." More
Support Under the Radar on Patreon to Access Exclusive Content
Oct 27, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
If you support Under the Radar's Patreon page at the minimum contribution of at least $1.00 a month you get access to our Patreon-only feed featuring exclusive content only available to Patreon supporters. Now Dead Oceans have also donated a vinyl copy of Phoebe Bridgers' excellent debut album, Stranger in the Alps, to give away to one lucky Under the Radar Patreon supporter. More
Issue 62 Also Includes Interviews with Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, The Horrors, Wolf Alice, Jessie Ware, King Krule, and Much More
Oct 20, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our Fall 2017 Issue, which is out now digitally via Under the Radar's app and the magazine app Readly. The print version has shipped out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon (as well as available soon digitally via the magazine app Zinio). The issue features Julien Baker on the cover. More
Plus Against Me!, Kesha, and Miley Cyrus
Oct 05, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Tom Petty, the singer/songwriter/guitarist who found success in the 1970s and 1980s with his band as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, died Monday night after suffering cardiac arrest Sunday night in his home in Malibu, Los Angeles. More
Plus Björk, Grooms, Jessie Ware, Cut Copy, Yumi Zouma, Alex Lahey, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Sep 15, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Okay, okay. Since starting our Songs of the Week posts, we've slowly increased from having five songs, then six songs, then seven songs, then eight songs, and then for the last couple of weeks, nine songs. We think it's time to just settle on an even Top 10. More
Stranger in the Alps Due Out September 22 via Dead Oceans
Sep 12, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Los Angeles singer/songwriter Phoebe Bridgers drew some attention back in January for her single "Smoke Signals" and in 2015 also released a three-song single, Killer, produced by Ryan Adams. Now the 22-year-old is releasing her debut album, Stranger in the Alps, on September 22 via Dead Oceans. More
Stranger in the Alps Due Out September 22 via Dead Oceans
Aug 23, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Los Angeles singer/songwriter Phoebe Bridgers drew some attention back in January for her single "Smoke Signals" and in 2015 also released a three-song single, Killer, produced by Ryan Adams. Now the 22-year-old is releasing her debut album, Stranger in the Alps, on September 22 via Dead Oceans. More
Plus Jaws of Love., Phoebe Bridgers, Lost Horizons, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Jul 21, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
This week we announced our new print issue, which features Grizzly Bear on the cover, so how could we not name them Song of the Week? But they legitimately deserve the honor, as each of the four singles from their forthcoming new album, Painted Ruins, have been stellar and "Neighbors" is no exception. More
Stranger in the Alps Due Out September 22 via Dead Oceans
Jul 18, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Singer/songwriter Phoebe Bridgers drew some attention back in January for her single "Smoke Signals" and in 2015 also released a three-song single, Killer, produced by Ryan Adams. Now the 22-year-old has announced her debut album, Stranger in the Alps, and shared a lyric video for its first single, "Motion Sickness." More
Plus Phoebe Bridgers, Susanne Sundfør, and Shabazz Palaces
Jun 07, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Here's a roundup of all the other news items we couldn't get to today and yesterday, including stories on Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Swervedriver, Thee Oh Sees, BEAK>, Phoebe Bridgers, Susanne Sundfør, and Shabazz Palaces. More
Interviews
Nov 30, 2017
By Frank Valish
Phoebe Bridgers always wanted to be a singer. The 22-year-old Pasadena, CA native recently released her debut album, Stranger in the Alps, but it seems that she has spent her whole life preparing for this. She played her first open mic night at 13, opened for Peter Case (of The Nerves and The Plimsouls) when she was 14, and graduated from the prestigious Los Angeles County High School for the Arts in 2013. More
Reviews
Stranger in the Alps
Dead Oceans
Sep 18, 2017
By Ellen Peirson-Hagger
Phoebe Bridgers' debut album is best listened to on starry midnight walks, head reeling with thoughts of lovers old and new. More
