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Album Reviews

Pet Sounds (Vinylphyle Reissue)

The Beach Boys
Pet Sounds (Vinylphyle Reissue)

Jul 13, 2026 Web Exclusive

Every music lover should own a copy of Pet Sounds. But what to buy? A mono version? A stereo version? Something with audiophile sound? Why not all three?

swallowtail EP

she’s green
swallowtail EP

Jul 09, 2026 Web Exclusive

She’s green have been justifiably building buzz as purveyors of a mighty fine brand of shoegaze and ethereal indie rock since their 2023 EP Wisteria took the scene by storm.

Stax Does The Beatles (2026 Vinyl Reissue)

Various Artists
Stax Does The Beatles (2026 Vinyl Reissue)

Jul 07, 2026 Web Exclusive

Covers albums are one thing. Stax interpretations of Beatles tunes are in a completely different universe.

Classic Interviews

Dominic Monaghan

Dominic Monaghan
Wild Thing, I Think I Love You

Jan 22, 2013 Web Exclusive

Actor Dominic Monaghan, who portrayed the hobbit Meriadoc Brandybuck in the blockbuster Lord of the Rings trilogy and the addict rock star Charlie Pace on Lost, has been vying for his own nature show all along. Now, with Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan, his dreams have become reality. Wild Things will air on BBC America, following Monaghan to remote locales while he searches for insects, invertebrates, and reptiles.

Comic Book Reviews

Charity and Sylvia

Charity and Sylvia
Drawn & Quarterly

Jun 25, 2026 Web Exclusive

Tillie Walden’s (Spinning, On A Sunbeam) extraordinary new graphic novel is an epic romance, telling the true story of Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake, an openly queer couple in 19th century New England. Based on poems, journal entries, and nearly 900 letters, Charity & Sylvia documents the lives of two women as well as half a century of American history. Walden’s work is nothing short of spectacular.

Book Reviews

Punk Rock Ruined My Life And Other Stories


Punk Rock Ruined My Life And Other Stories

Jun 30, 2026 Web Exclusive

Under the Radar reviews “Punk Rock Ruined My Life And Other Stories”, the latest book from critically acclaimed author, musician, journalist and broadcaster John Robb.

Interviews

“HELP(2)” - The Story Behind War Child’s Epic New Charity Album

“HELP(2)” - The Story Behind War Child’s Epic New Charity Album

Jul 02, 2026

Thirty-one years after the original HELP album changed fundraising forever, a new generation of artists gathered at Abbey Road to create something equally powerful—and perhaps more necessary.

Beth Orton on “The Ground Above” and the 30th Anniversary of “Trailer Park”

Beth Orton on “The Ground Above” and the 30th Anniversary of “Trailer Park”

Jul 01, 2026 Web Exclusive

In a conversation about her stunning ninth studio album, Under the Radar and Beth Orton explore layered songwriting, collaborative alchemy, and why vulnerability and invincibility exist as parallel certainties. Her breakthrough 1996 record, the brilliant Trailer Park, is 30 years old this year.

Pleased to meet you

Heidi Curtis On Her Debut EP “Hollow Heart”

May 29, 2026

From teaching herself guitar at 13 to supporting Florence + The Machine and Holly Humberstone, Heidi Curtis discusses the journey that led to her debut EP Hollow Heart.

Lists

Top 20 TV Shows of 2025

Jan 22, 2026

Television in 2025 was, admittedly, not as consistently strong as viewers have come to expect. As mergers continue to threaten quality, authentically prestige television still exists—and in enough abundance that, just three weeks into the new year, it’s worth taking stock of what rose to the top for us at Under the Radar.

The list is a mixed bag, which is very much a good thing. We love our Apple TV+ and our HBO Max. From dystopian dramas and bleak dramas to darkly comedic entries, sci-fi extremes, and procedurals turned on their heads, there’s plenty here to get stuck into. Below is our Top 20, with a handful of honorable mentions bringing up the rear. —Lily Moayeri (Under the Radar’s television editor)

Live reviews

Vivian Girls @ Elsewhere (The Rooftop), Brooklyn, New York, US, July 8, 2026

Vivian Girls @ Elsewhere (The Rooftop), Brooklyn, New York, US, July 8, 2026

Jul 12, 2026 By Matthew Berlyant

Vivian Girls played their first Brooklyn show since 2019 on the rooftop of Elsewhere and Under the Radar’s Matthew Berlyant took in the beautiful skyline and scenery as well as a career spanning set from the band,

Blog

The Best Albums of June 2026 – Stream Them All Here

The Best Albums of June 2026 – Stream Them All Here

Jul 03, 2026 By Mark Redfern

Last year we launched our Albums of the Month series, where we highlight the best albums released in the previous month. Now here is a roundup of May 2026’s best albums. We have included Bandcamp or Spotify embeds (some albums aren’t on Bandcamp) for each album and links to any reviews or interviews we did to support the release.