Mar 01, 2021
By Larry Mullin
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Like one of the offbeat characters in his novelistic songs, John Darnielle was stopped dead in his tracks in a trinket shop by a matchbox sized notebook emblazoned with a moniker that didn’t suit him: “Rodeo Queen.” More
Feb 23, 2021
By Dom Gourlay
Meet Bleach Lab, one of the most exciting new bands to emerge from the UK of late. More
Feb 22, 2021
By Caleb Campbell
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Chicago emo outfit Hospital Bracelet is the type of perpetually relatable and perennially funny band that thrives in online spaces. Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Eric Christopher had only played a handful of shows in Chicago before dropping 2019's Neutrality Acoustic, earning the band a dedicated following in the online DIY scene. That initial interest was the catalyst for a transformation as Christopher (who uses the pronoun "they") linked up with bassist Arya Woody and drummer Manae Hammond. The band quickly evolved from a scrappy acoustic project to a rollicking emo trio for their new record, South Loop Summer. More
Feb 17, 2021
By Mark Moody
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Under the Radar last talked to Pinegrove’s Evan Stephens Hall at the end of the band’s tour in support of Marigold. More
Feb 16, 2021
By Andy Von Pip
Issue #67 - Phoebe Bridgers and Moses Sumney
When Manchester, England-based band PINS’ original rhythm section decided to move on it left founding members Faith Vern and Lois MacDonald (plus Kyoko Swan) with a conundrum in terms of how to move things forwards. More