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Issue 72 Also Features Articles on Britpop and Shoegaze, As Well as Interviews with the Cast of Twin Peaks, Garbage, The Cranberries, Pavement, Lisa Loeb, Supergrass, Spiritualized, Gus Van Sant, Terry Gilliam, Lush, Blonde Redhead, and More
Apr 19, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, Issue 72, The ’90s Issue, which features interviews with musicians and film directors known for their work in that decade and has The Cardigans and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth on the two covers. As well as articles on Britpop, shoegaze, and the TV show Twin Peaks (for which we spoke to much of the cast), the issue includes interviews with Garbage, The Cranberries, Pavement, Lisa Loeb, Supergrass, Spiritualized, Lush, Ride, Velocity Girl, Gus Van Sant, Penelope Spheeris, Terry Gilliam, Stereo MC’s, Semisonic, Blonde Redhead, Sleater-Kinney, and more. More
The Great White Sea Eagle Due Out January 13, 2023 via Domino
Nov 30, 2022
By Joey Arnone
James Yorkston and The Second Hand Orchestra and Nina Persson of The Cardigans have shared a new song, “An Upturned Crab.” It is the latest release from their forthcoming album, The Great White Sea Eagle, which will be out on January 13, 2023 via Domino. They have also shared a live performance video of the song. More
Plus Aeon Station, Boy Harsher, Beauty Pill, Clinic, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Oct 22, 2021
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the 40th Songs of the Week of 2021. More
The Lovefools Landed on August 12, 1996
Jul 21, 2019
By Mark Redfern
As we commemorate the momentous occasion of Neil Armstrong being the first man to walk on the moon, on July 21, 1969, let us not forget that The Cardigans were the first band on the moon. More
Nov 15, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
The Cardigans have announced some new tour dates where they perform their 1998 album Gran Turismo in its entirety. More
Her First Song in Swedish Features Thomas Öberg, Moto Boy, and !Regeringen
Feb 19, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Nina Persson of The Cardigans and A Camp has shared a new song, “Var ligger Sverige?” It’s apparently the first single to have the Swedish native singing in her own language (and it’s true, all of The Cardigans’ albums were in English). More
Sunlit Youth Out Now via Loma Vista/Infectious Music
Dec 14, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Local Natives released their third album, Sunlit Youth, back in September via Loma Vista and Infectious Music. Now the band has shared a remix of Sunlit Youth track “Dark Days” by Los Angeles-based electronic duo Classixx. More
Foil Deer Out Now via Carpark
Aug 28, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Speedy Ortiz have shared a fairly faithful cover of The Cardigans’ “Hanging Around.” The original was found on the Swedish band’s 1998 album Gran Turismo. More
At Polar Music Prize in Honor of Emmylou Harris
Jun 10, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
The Polar Music Prize is an annual ceremony held in Sweden since 1992 that has been described as “the Noble Prize of Music.” Last night they honored American country icon Emmylou Harris. More
Loney Dear, Anna Ternheim, and Nina Persson Also Cover Harris
Jun 10, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
The Polar Music Prize is an annual ceremony held in Sweden since 1992 that has been described as “the Noble Prize of Music.” More
Debut Solo Album From Swedish Pop Singer Due in February
Nov 25, 2013
By Cody Ray Shafer
Swedish pop star Nina Persson is releasing her first solo album Animal Heart via Lojinx Records in February, and today she debuted the titular first single and video. Persson is best known for “Lovefool,” a ‘90s staple performed by her former band The Cardigans. Since the ‘90s, Persson has released two albums with A Camp. More
Interviews
Paul Banks, Wayne Coyne, Kevin Drew, Black Francis, Ben Gibbard, Jens Lekman, Murray Lightburn, Colin Meloy, Nina Persson, Laetitia Sadier, and More on Indie Rock's Identity Crisis
Mar 20, 2017
By Matt Fink
In 2001, when Under the Radar‘s first issue was released, the music industry had reached a transitional moment. In January, Apple introduced its iTunes program to the world, laying the groundwork to forever change how listeners interfaced with their music. More
May 14, 2014
By Frank Valish
It’s been 20 years since Nina Persson first emerged as the frontwoman for the Swedish five-piece The Cardigans. Now, after six Cardigans albums and two with her own A Camp project, Persson is finally stepping out on her own. More
May 13, 2014
By Frank Valish
“Less bearded music.” That’s how Nina Persson, Swedish born frontwoman for both The Cardigans and A Camp, describes her debut solo album, Animal Heart. For Persson, releasing music for the first time under her own name has given her freedom to move in a different direction. More
