News
New Mogwai Dates Begin October 5
Sep 28, 2011
By Natasha Moningka
Glasgow-based band, Mogwai, have pushed back their tour, while also canceling their appearance at the ATP Festival More
Also Release “Quiet America” Video
Aug 09, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Memoryhouse have announced a fall North American tour, including dates supporting Peter Bjorn and John and The Radio Dept. They have also released a video for "Quiet America." More
Includes Exclusive Unreleased Tracks by Rose Elinor Dougall, Motorifik, and Club 8
Jan 14, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Every issue of Under the Radar includes a free digital sampler that can be accessed via the download code printed in the issue. Our Year-End issue's sampler (which is sponsored by Shure) includes exclusive unreleased tracks by Motorifik, Rose Elinor Dougall, and Club 8, as well as songs by of Montreal, Plants and Animals, The Radio Dept., Tame Impala, Wild Nothing, Sufjan Stevens, Twin Shadow, Lost in the Trees, Beach House, Avi Buffalo, and Owen Pallett. We have the details. More
Dec 16, 2010
By Laura Studarus
A cut off this year’s “best-of” charting album Clinging to a Scheme, The Radio Dept. wanders aimlessly through new video “Never Follow Suit.” We have the clip. More
Passive Aggressive Due Early 2011
Nov 03, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Still riding high off earlier this year’s Clinging to a Scheme, The Radio Dept. has announced a double-album of singles, Passive Aggressive: Singles 2002-2010. More
Just in Time For The Swedish Elections
Sep 15, 2010
By Kyle Lemmon
"The New Improved Hypocrisy" is The Radio Dept.'s second political tune. We've got the song. More
Rarities Compilation and Lengthier U.S. Tour Promised for 2011
Aug 20, 2010
By John Everhart
Swedish dreampop sensations The Radio Dept. will play two NYC shows late this fall, and have announced a new EP. We have the details. More
Tunng and Others Rock the Polish Festival
Aug 08, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Day two I managed to will away my jet lag. Good thing—Muchy, Tunng, Hey, Mew and The Radio Dept. demanded my full attention. More
Reviews
The Radio Dept. at El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
Feb 21, 2011
By Laura Studarus
It would be difficult to call The Radio Dept. a dynamic band. They are, however, a thoughtful band. Unlike opener The Young Prisms (who seemed to have confused aptitude with apathy), The Radio Dept., happily plowed through a set of greatest hits, looking surprised and thankful. And while the most interesting visual component might have been the trio’s well-kept facial hair, their musicality was enough to placate the enthusiastic crowd who gathered in the sold-out venue to witness the band’s first Los Angeles performance. More
Off Festival 2010 Day Two Recap - Mew, Radio Dept., and others
Aug 08, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Day two I managed to will away my jet lag. Good thing—Muchy, Tunng, Hey, Mew and The Radio Dept. demanded my full attention. More
Clinging to a Scheme
Labrador
Apr 18, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Swedish pop fans rejoice. After a mere four years and four million delays, The Radio Dept.'s third album, Clinging to a Scheme, is finally completed. More
