News
Pay Tribute to Amy Winehouse
Dec 20, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Last night the televised concert series VH1 Divas aired a special performance of music honoring the impact of soul music on modern artists. More
MI, WI, MN, and ND, Prepare to Get Fabulous
Mar 10, 2011
By Laura Studarus
First lady of soul Sharon Jones is heading out on an extensive North American tour. We have the dates. More
The Road From Memphis Out May 10
Feb 17, 2011
By Laura Studarus
As a Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Booker T. Jones has a pretty remarkable Rolodex. That was made clear by the announcement of new album, The Road From Memphis (out May 10 via ANTI-Records). More
Jan 26, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Our favorite purveyors of soul, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings announced a tour extension today. We have their full run of dates. More
“Aint No Chimneys in the Projects”
Dec 22, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Last night, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings lit up Leno with Christmas soul (soon to be) classic, “Aint No Chimneys in the Projects.” We have the video. More
The Limited Edition 7-inch Box Set Includes Bonus Tracks, Mixes
Nov 30, 2010
By Lauren Barbato
The funk-soul outfit Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings are bringing their acclaimed fourth album to the turntables this holiday season with the release of the I Learned the Hard Way 7" box set that includes bonus tracks. More
Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Cee-Lo Green, MGMT, Grinderman, Sharon Jones, Black Keys, Metallica and More Issue Releases for Mini-Record Store Day
Oct 28, 2010
By Kyle Lemmon
Next January, indie-folk mavens Iron & Wine will issue their fourth LP Kiss Each Other Clean through Warner Bros. in the U.S. and 4AD internationally. On November 26 (Black Friday), Sam Beam will also release a new three-track single, exclusively available at independent record shops. More
Closing out the Year in Style
Oct 20, 2010
By Laura Studarus
On October 21st, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings are set to appear on Jon Stewart hosted “Night of Too Many Stars.” They also have a New Years' Eve show booked. More
Band Played “Money” and “The Game Gets Old”
Sep 30, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Last night Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings hit the stage at Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. We have the videos. More
Performance Rescheduled Due to Last Month’s Volcano Eruption
May 05, 2010
By Laura Studarus
After their original date was scrubbed due to last month's Icelandic volcano explosion (as host David Letterman was quick to point out) Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings performed the title track off their new album I Learned the Hard Way on Letterman. After the performance, Letterman presented Jones with a bouquet of flowers in honor of her birthday. We have the video. More
I Learned the Hard Way Out April 6th
Mar 31, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Proving that she has energy to spare, soul-singer Sharon Jones recently announced that in addition to an extensive tour schedule, she'll be appearing on several notable television programs. We have the dates and info. More
Also A Sunny Day in Glasgow, Casiokids, Everything Everything, and more
Mar 20, 2010
By Mark Redfern
Staff photographer and Under the Radar's Co-Publisher/Co-Founder, Wendy Lynch Redfern, was down in Austin, Texas for SXSW 2010. Check out a gallery of her photos from the first day of the music portion of SXSW 2010. The gallery includes photos of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, A Sunny Day in Glasgow, Casiokids, Everything Everything, Findlay Brown, Oh No Ono, The Walkmen, and Spoon. More
I Learned the Hard Way Out April 6
Feb 17, 2010
By Laura Studarus
First lady of Daptone Records, Sharon Jones, is heading out on tour with her band, The Dap-Kings. We have the dates. More
Fourth Full-Length I Learned the Hard Way Out April 6
Feb 02, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Busy lady Sharon Jones and her band the Dap Kings are set to take their classic soul sounds to the historic Apollo Theater April 30. This will be their second performance at the legendary venue. This honor comes on the heels of the release of their fourth full-length, I Learned the Hard Way (out April 6 on Daptone). She also made an appearance on Saturday Night Live. We have the video. More
Interviews
Apr 12, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Sharon Jones is no stranger to struggle, be it familial, financial, or professional. However, at 54 years old, the soul singer is unfazed by the task of rehashing some of her difficult life lessons. "Struggle should make you a better person. I don't want to become a nasty person; I don't want to do something evil," she says. Not that anyone who heard her music would expect Jones' warmhearted outlook to translate to wilting flower. "I'm not biting my tongue. I'm not going to have someone talk to me or mistreat me in any way. I've taken enough crap. I’ve learned the hard way!” she says with a laugh, referencing the title of her fourth album, I Learned the Hard Way. More
Reviews
I Learned the Hard Way
Daptone
Apr 14, 2010
By Laura Studarus
First lady of Daptone Records Sharon Jones is back with her fourth album, I Learned the Hard Way, swaggering though 12 tracks of classic R&B like the ass-kicking, name-taking mother figure you've always wanted. More
