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 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
Feb 15, 2021
By Dom Gourlay
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Rotterdam-based four-piece Rats On Rafts have just released their most definitive collection of songs to date and founder member David Fagan tells Under the Radar all about it. More
Feb 12, 2021
By Lily Moayeri
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After a 13-year break, UK trio South returns with the re-release of its debut album, From Here On In on March 26th, exactly 20 years to the day of when the album was originally released. We have the premiere of the new video for rarity "Breaking Away" plus an exclusive interview with frontman Joel Cadbury. More
Feb 11, 2021
By Hayden Godfrey
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Since bursting onto the scene in 2012, The Staves have come to be known as one of the most intriguing and pleasant bands in folk. More