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Algiers Share New Song “73%”

SHOOK Due Out February 24 via Matador

Feb 08, 2023

Atlanta’s Algiers are releasing a new album, SHOOK, on February 24 via Matador. Now they have shared the album’s fourth single, “73%.” More

Jan 19, 2023

Atlanta’s Algiers are releasing a new album, SHOOK, on February 24 via Matador. Now they have shared the album’s third single, “I Can’t Stand It,” which features Future Islands’ Samuel T. Herring and Boy Harsher’s Jae Matthews. More

Algiers Announce 2023 North American Tour

SHOOK Due Out February 24, 2023 via Matador

Dec 16, 2022

Algiers have announced a North American tour for 2023 in support of their forthcoming album, SHOOK, which will be out on February 24, 2023 via Matador. More

13 Best Songs of the Week: The WAEVE, Caroline Rose, Algiers, Frankie Cosmos, and More

Plus Young Fathers, Amber Arcades, Alice Boman, John Cale and Weyes Blood, and a Wrap-up of the Last Two Weeks’ Other Notable New Tracks

Oct 28, 2022

Welcome to the 38th Songs of the Week of 2022. We didn’t do a Songs of the Week last week because we were turning our new print issue into the printer last Friday. So this week’s list encompasses songs released in the last two weeks and is thus a slightly supersized Top 13 list. More

Oct 26, 2022

Algiers have announced the release of a new album, SHOOK, which will be out on February 24, 2023 via Matador. They have also announced a 2023 U.K/E.U. tour in support of the album in addition to sharing a new single from the album, “Irreversible Damage,” a collaboration with Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine. More

9 Best Songs of the Week: Weyes Blood, Suede, The Orielles, Death Cab for Cutie, and More

Plus Algiers, Cate Le Bon, Gilla Band, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Sep 16, 2022

Welcome to the 35th Songs of the Week of 2022. This week we had a very clear #1. Two album tracks, from records released today, made the list. And all in all we settled on a Top 9. More

Sep 13, 2022

Algiers have shared a video for their new single, “Bite Back.” The single features rappers billy woods and Backxwash. More

Algiers Announce Fall 2021 U.S. Tour Dates

There Is No Year Out Now via Matador

Jun 21, 2021

Algiers have announced some fall 2021 U.S. tour dates. They go down this September and October and span both coasts and some cities in between. More

Ganser Share Remix EP, Look At The Sun - Stream It Below

Featuring Bartees Strange, Andy Bell of Ride, Sad13, Algiers, and Adam Faulkner of Girl Band

May 07, 2021

It’s no easy feat releasing music in a pandemic. For most, the accomplishment of simply creating would be enough to warrant a long respite. Not so for Chicago post punk, no wave, and noise band Ganser. After releasing their sophomore LP Just Look at That Sky in 2020 the band has already returned this year, sharing a fresh EP of remixes entitled Look At The Sun. More

Under the Radar Announces The Protest Issue with Japanese Breakfast and HAIM on the Covers

Issue 68 Out Now and Also Includes Julien Baker, Wolf Alice, Tegan and Sara, Arlo Parks, Fleet Foxes, Jessie Ware, Shamir, Lucy Dacus, Valerie June, David Byrne, Julian Casablancas, and Much More

Apr 21, 2021

Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, which is out now nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere) and available to buy directly from us here. The issue features Japanese Breakfast and HAIM on the two covers and is another edition of The Protest Issue, which examines the intersection of music and politics and features musicians photographed with protest signs of their own making. More

Algiers Share Video for New Song “Void” and Announce In-Store Performances

There Is No Year Due Out January 17, 2020 via Matador

Dec 05, 2019

Algiers are releasing a new album, There Is No Year, on January 17, 2020 via Matador. Now they have shared another song from it, “Void.” They have also announced some American in-store performances for January. More

8 Best Songs of the Week: HAIM, Deerhunter, Dan Deacon, and More

Plus Cate Le Bon and Bradford Cox, Tindersticks, TORRES, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks

Nov 01, 2019

Welcome to another Songs of the Week. It was another light week, in terms of compelling new songs this week. Hence, just like last week’s list and the week before, we only have a Top 8 again, instead of a Top 10. More

Algiers Announce New Album and Tour, Share New Song “Dispossession”

There Is No Year Due Out January 17, 2020 via Matador

Oct 29, 2019

Algiers have announced a new album, There Is No Year, and shared its first single, “Dispossession,” via a video for the track. They have also announced some tour dates. More

9 Best Songs of the Week: Squid, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Guerilla Toss, SASAMI, and More

Plus Vagabon, Cigarettes After Sex, Iggy Pop, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks

Aug 30, 2019

Welcome to another Songs of the Week. Usually we have a Top 10, but last week it was a Top 13 and the week before it was a Top 12. This week, however, the pickings were slimmer and the best we could muster was a Top 9. More

Sasquatch! 2018 Line-up: Bon Iver, The National, Modest Mouse, David Byrne, Spoon, and More

Grizzly Bear, Slowdive, Neko Case, Julien Baker, and others on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 – 28) in Quincy, Washington

Feb 05, 2018

The Sasquatch! Music Festival has revealed the lineup for their 2018 festival, their 17th year. Once again it will be going down Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 - 28) at the Gorge Amphitheater in Quincy, Washington. The lineup includes Bon Iver, The National, Modest Mouse, David Byrne, Spoon, Grizzly Bear, Slowdive, Neko Case, Julien Baker, TV On The Radio, Tune-Yards, Wolf Parade, Japandroids, Big Thief, Perfume Genius, Japanese Breakfast, Benjamin Clementine, Phoebe Bridgers, Algiers, Pond, and others. More

Jan 05, 2018

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

Under the Radar Announces Summer 2017 Issue with Grizzly Bear on the Cover

Issue 61 Also Includes Interviews with The War on Drugs, The National, Broken Social Scene, Slowdive vs. Ariel Pink, Phoenix, Beach House, and Much More

Jul 18, 2017

Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our Summer 2017 Issue, which is out now digitally via Under the Radar’s app and the magazine app Readly. The print version has shipped out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon (as well as available soon digitally via the magazine app Zinio). The issue features Grizzly Bear on the cover. More

Soundtracking the Resistance - My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

Donald Trump Jr.'s Russia Meeting (Plus Radiohead, Algiers, Kid Rock, and Sufjan Stevens)

Jul 14, 2017

This week we focus on a different Trump causing problems after Donald Jr’s. desire to thrust himself into the center of the Russia allegations emerged. We also throw in a little bit of healthcare, race relations, Radiohead, and a worrying new political candidate. More

Algiers Share Politically Charged “Cleveland” Video

The Underside of Power Out Now via Matador

Jul 12, 2017

Algiers released a new album, The Underside of Power, last month via Matador. They have previously shared the album’s title track, “The Underside of Power,” “Cleveland,” which references Tamir Rice, the 12-year-old African American boy who was shot to death by police in Cleveland in 2014 because he was playing with a toy gun in a playground, and fierce album opener “Walk Like a Panther.” More

Soundtracking the Resistance - Changing Climates: An Interview with Marian Hill on the Environment

Plus Trump at G20, North Korea, Morrissey, Young Thug, and Will Butler

Jul 07, 2017

It’s not been long since the President in all his wisdom announced his decision to withdraw America from the Paris Agreement on climate change. That will likely come up again during the G20 meeting (more below) but first we have duo Marian Hill demonstrating not everyone has to give up on the environment. More

Six Best Songs of the Week: Grizzly Bear, Algiers, Radiohead, HAIM, and More

Plus UNKLE, Madeline Kenney, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks

Jun 23, 2017

To help you sort through the multitude of fresh songs released in the last seven days, we have picked the seven best this week had to offer, along with highlighting other notable new tracks shared this week. More

Six Albums Out Today Worth Hearing: Algiers, Radiohead, Bedouine, Prince, and More

Plus King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and Jeff Tweedy

Jun 23, 2017

Here we highlight six albums due out today that we feel are most worth hearing. We have also included Amazon links for each album. If you click through those links and buy the album (or anything else on Amazon once you’ve clicked through) then Amazon rewards us with a sales percentage. More

Jun 23, 2017

Not all musicians are political, and not all those who are think too deeply on the subject. That cannot be said of the members of Algiers, half of whom lay out concerns and hopes for the future in our interview this week. This week’s column also tackles Republican healthcare plans, lost elections, disturbing footage, and memorials. More

Album of the Week: Algiers

The Underside of Power Out Now via Matador

Jun 23, 2017

When it comes to good rock and roll music, the best combos out there are the ones for whom the subcategories don’t mean a thing. Really, though: how much rote emo, electroclash, chamber-pop, gangsta rap, witchhouse, garage rock (the ‘00s revival, I mean, not the actual thing), whatever, has ever held up past its sell-by date? More

Jun 21, 2017

Algiers are releasing a new album, The Underside of Power, this Friday (June 23) via Matador. They have previously shared the album’s title track, “The Underside of Power,” and “Cleveland,” which references Tamir Rice, the 12-year-old African American boy who was shot to death by police in Cleveland in 2014 because he was playing with a toy gun in a playground. More

Seven Best Songs of the Week: Wolf Alice, Everything Everything, Algiers, and More

Plus Trailer Trash Tracys, The Horrors, This Is the Kit, Frankie Rose, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks

Jun 16, 2017

So many notable new tracks this week! To help you sort through the multitude of fresh songs released in the last seven days, we have picked the seven best this week had to offer. More

Algiers Pay Tribute to Tamir Rice in New Song “Cleveland”

The Underside of Power Due Out June 23 via Matador

Jun 13, 2017

Algiers are releasing a new album, The Underside of Power, on June 23 via Matador. They have previously shared the album’s title track, “The Underside of Power.” More

Soundtracking the Resistance - Vive la France?

A Discussion About the French Elections with Florent Vincelot from VedeTT

Apr 28, 2017

This week we’re talking French politics with Florent Vincelot from VedeTT, a band based out of Angers (a couple of hundred miles from Paris). If you’re wondering why, the results from the first round of the French presidential election are in, and they bring seismic change. More

Apr 27, 2017

Algiers have announced a new album, The Underside of Power, and shared a video for its fantastic ‘70s soul sounding title track. The Underside of Power was produced by Adrian Utley of Portishead and Ali Chant and is due out June 23 via Matador. More

New Order Share 11-Minute Long Hot Chip Remix of “Tutti Frutti” and Launch Singularity Website

Website Includes Contributions from Robert Smith, Factory Floor, and Algiers

Oct 19, 2015

At the end of last month New Order released Music Complete, their excellent first studio album in a decade, their first for their new label Mute, and the first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it sees the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). Now they have announced that the album’s next single will be “Tutti Frutti,” which features guest vocals from La Roux’s Elly Jackson, and they have shared a new remix of the song by Hot Chip, which you can stream below. More



Interviews

Sep 18, 2017

“I hope for the best, but expect the worst and prepare for it mentally,” says Franklin James Fisher, singer in the industrial-soul unit Algiers. “I wasn’t surprised by Trump at all. Not by a country that let George Bush take the election the first time, and then after it was proven that he started two wars on false pretenses, voted for him properly the second time.” More


Reviews

Feb 24, 2023

No one could ever accuse soul-punk group Algiers of lacking passion. More

Jun 21, 2017

Algiers’ self-titled debut revealed a politically conscious band not afraid to use music to deliver a message. More

Jul 20, 2015

Ferocious post-punk with a wild gospel tinge and fueled by a seething, political current. More