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Gaming Frequencies: Aaero

Jan 29, 2018 By Austin Trunick

Aaero is a rhythm rail shooter that combines high speeds, a cool, future-minimalistic aesthetic, and a thumping EDM soundtrack to create an exciting, uniquely synesthetic gaming experience. Given the way that game’s music is so ingrained into Aaero’s design, we felt it was the perfect title to kick off Under the Radar’s new Music in Games Spotlight column. More

Soundtracking the Resistance - Government Isn’t Working

Jan 26, 2018 By Stephen Mayne Web Exclusive

We started the week by ending a government shutdown, and end it with the possibility of major changes to immigration law, both good and bad. Plus, Russia continues to plague the White House, men continue to dominate music, and for the second consecutive week we have the sad loss of another favorite. More

PLAYlist 18: Twilight Imperium Fourth Edition

Jan 22, 2018 By Austin Trunick

There are big games, and then there are Big Games. More

Soundtracking the Resistance - An Interview with Mimicking Birds

Jan 19, 2018 By Stephen Mayne Soundtracking the Resistance

This week we’re joined by Nate Lacy from Mimicking Birds who talks the wonders and dangers of nature, plus we have medicals, shutdowns, presidential racism, and a sad loss. More

Soundtracking the Resistance - Stable Genius

Jan 12, 2018 By Stephen Mayne Destroyer

This week we look at the talk of Washington town, chaotic battles with legislation, half-time shows, and some more magic from the ever reliable and magically baffling Dan Bejar. More

Soundtracking the Resistance - Reflecting on Some of 2017’s Best Protest Songs

Jan 05, 2018 By Stephen Mayne Broken Social Scene

It would be inaccurate to say a lot of us started 2017 with optimism overflowing, but there was a certain relief at having put 2016 to bed. While the misery of a Trump White House still lay ahead, some comfort came from sweeping away the detritus of that car crash of an election. More

PLAYList 17: Flip Ships

Jan 04, 2018 By Austin Trunick

We take a look at Renegade’s ship flippin’ game, Flip Ships. More

Under the Radar’s Holiday Gift Guide 2017 Part 9: Books and Graphic Novels

Dec 19, 2017 By Mark Redfern and Zach Hollwedel Web Exclusive

Welcome to Part 9 of our Holiday Gift Guide 2017, in which we look at books and graphic novels. This is the final part of our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide and we’re down to the wire, with only six days until Christmas. More

Under the Radar’s Holiday Gift Guide 2017 Part 8: Apparel and Household Items

Dec 14, 2017 By Mark Redfern Web Exclusive

Welcome to part 8 of our Holiday Gift Guide 2017, in which we look at apparel and household items. We highlight two of our favorite T-shirt companies: England’s Last Exit to Nowhere features exclusive clever and cheeky designs that play off of classic movies/TV shows and Spread Shirt (founded in Germany in 2002) features a wide range of fun designs for T-shirts and other products (you can even submit your own designs). More