News
Featuring Bob Mould, David Cross, The Love Language, Superchunk
Apr 20, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Last September the North Carolina Legislature proposed an amendment to its Constitution that woudl ban legal recognition for all unmarried couples and strip protections and benefits from families across the state. More
Under the Radar's SXSW Parties Kick Off March 14 at Flamingo Cantina
Mar 05, 2012
By Laura Studarus
On March 14 Under the Radar will host the first of three free SXSW Day parties sponsored by PRS Guitars. Leading up to the event we're letting you know about each artist playing. Today we're spotlighting The Love Language. More
Lineup Also Includes Chairlift, The Drums, Reggie Watts, Deerhoof, Bear in Heaven, Youth Lagoon, La Sera, Taken By Trees, and more
Feb 29, 2012
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar magazine is excited to reveal the full lineups, poster, and set times for its three SXSW 2012 day parties, taking place on Wednesday, March 14th, Thursday, March 15th, and Friday, March 16th. The Friday party, which is presented by Shure, will feature headliner of Montreal performing their beloved 2004 album The Sunlandic Twins in its entirety, the only SXSW 2012 performance of the album. The lineup also includes Chairlift, The Drums, Reggie Watts, Deerhoof, Bear in Heaven, Youth Lagoon, La Sera, Taken By Trees, and more. More
"If you're not in the band, get off the stage!"
Nov 01, 2010
By Mark Redfern
North Carolina's indie poppers The Love Language have released a new video for "Heart to Tell." The song is taken from the Stuart McLamb-led band's second album, Libraries, their debut for Merge Records. More
Proceeds to Benefit Multiple Music Charities
Oct 07, 2010
By Laura Studarus
The remaining members of Big Star (Andy Hummel and Alex Chilton passed away earlier this year) are joining together December 9th and 10th to perform classic 1978 album, Third. The performance will take place at Cat’s Cradle in North Carolina as part of the Stoke It, Noel series. More
Jun 18, 2010
By Laura Studarus
The Love Language’s debut album isn’t already out yet, (you’ve got to wait until July 13th for that), but they’re already plotting their next tour, most of which sees them opening for Local Natives. We have the dates. More
Hear the Album at Merge Website, Catch the Band Live the Week Libraries is Released
Jun 08, 2010
By John Everhart
The Love Language are streaming their new album Libraries and have announced more tour dates surrounding its release. We have the details. More
First Since 2001 for Seminal Indie Act
Jun 04, 2010
By John Everhart
Superchunk announce their first full-length album since 2001's Here's to Shutting Up along with new tour dates and a television appearance. We have the details. More
May 20, 2010
By Laura Studarus
"Please to Meet You" artist The Love Language (aka Stuart McLamb) is heading out for a series of dates in support of upcoming second album Libraries (July 13th on Merge). We have the dates. More
Apr 14, 2010
By Laura Studarus
The Love Language has announced their second full-length Libraries will be out July 13th on Merge (the band's debut for the iconic label). We have the track list and tour dates. More
Includes Telekinesis, Superchunk, The Love Language, and Let’s Wrestle
Mar 31, 2010
By Hong Le
In celebration of Record Store Day, a yearly celebration in which independently owned record stores collaborate with artists to commemorate the art of music, Merge will release three exclusive 7-inches. There will be one each from Telekinesis and Superchunk, along with a split 7" with The Love Language and Let's Wrestle. All will be released on April 17. We have the details. More
120 Bands Total to Play in Raleigh, NC
Mar 31, 2010
By Hong Le
Prepare to add Hopscotch to the music festival list. Announced by The Independent Weekly, Hopscotch will have 120 bands in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina for three days, September 9 to 11. The lineup will include Panda Bear, Broken Social Scene, Public Enemy, The Love Language, No Age, Akron/Family, and Atlas Sound, to name but a few. More
Plus: Loney Dear, Love Language, Efterklang, Trans Am Live Album, Ulrich Schauss vs. Guns N' Roses, and Slumberland Records’ big 2-0
Oct 08, 2009
By Laura Studarus
Our News Roundup briefly reports on various entertainment news stories that are circulating the web. Slumberland Records celebrates 20 years. The Love Language, Miles Kurosky, and Efterklang all sign to new labels. Glenn Beck jokes about liking Muse. Ulrich Schnauss says Guns N'Roses ripped him off. Trans AM announces a new live album/DVD. Gary Ross is writing (and possibly directing) the Spider-Man spin-off movie Venom. Daft Punk will appear in Tron Legacy. And a new Doctor Who logo has been revealed. More
Interviews
Apr 29, 2011
By Mark Redfern
While backstage at the 2011 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, Under the Radar's publisher/senior editor Mark Redfern conducted video interviews with some of the fest's most noteworthy bands. Under the Radar caught up with The Love Language, who told us about working alone vs with a band, and the most romantic thing he's ever done. More
Greatest Stories Ever Told
Jul 29, 2010
By Hays Davis
Musicians reflect on their first concerts. Includes stories from Tegan & Sara, Camera Obscura, Girl Talk, Owen Pallett, Art Brut, The Hold Steady, MGMT, Broken Social Scene, Ariel Pink, !!!, Mew, Real Estate, The Dears, Vivian Girls, Mayer Hawthorne, The Drums, Telekinesis, Fuck Buttons, El Guincho, and more. More
Apr 15, 2010
By Mike Hilleary
The night The Love Language's Stuart McLamb found out he was getting signed to Merge Records, he was arrested. "This is going to sound like I make all this stuff up, but it's all true," says the North Carolina native, sitting down to talk shortly after performing his second of four shows scheduled for the day during this year's SXSW festival. More
Reviews
Coachella 2011 Day Two Report – Arcade Fire, Suede, Mumford & Sons, and Elbow
Apr 17, 2011
By Mark Redfern
Day two of Coachella 2011 offered few surprises, but plenty of solid sets, including two British bands—one reunited '90s legends back for another try, and the other a star-making main stage performance from a band still on their debut album. More