News
The Air-Conditioned Nightmare out now on Sub Pop
Mar 14, 2016
By Joshua M. Miller
Last year Doldrums, Canadian experimental pop producer and Grimes collaborator , released his album The Air-Conditioned Nightmare on Sub Pop. Now he’s shared a new track called “Gerbil,” an instrumental that scurries along frantically. More
The Air Conditioned Nightmare Out Via Sub Pop April 7
Mar 04, 2015
By Trevor Flynn
Doldrums has just released a new track, “Loops” off of their forthcoming album The Air Conditioned Nightmare (due on Sub Pop April 7). The song has been described as very busy and chaotic, and yet it still meshes together rather harmoniously. More
Getting into the Spirit of the Season
Dec 12, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Be honest: have you caught yourself singing “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas?” (Guilty as charged.) Well, just in case you’ve been getting your Grinch on, Doldrums is riding to the rescue with his new mixtape, A Very Doldrums Christmas. More
On the Road with Sleigh Bells
Sep 10, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Doldrums, the electronic-based musical project of Canadian native Airick Woodhead, has announced plans for a North American tour opening for Sleigh Bells. More
Apr 11, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Playing a bit like 400 Blows directed by Richard Avedon’s, Doldrums’ video for Lesser Evil cut “Lost in Everyone” is all stark images and teenage alienation. More
Set to Play The First Day of Under the Radar’s SXSW Parties
Mar 11, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Ahead of our three free SXSW day parties, we asked a few of the bands performing to participate in our mixtape project. One brave soul who was game to play along with Doldrums’ Airick Woodhead. More
Playing Under the Radar's First SXSW 2013 Party, Wednesday, March 13 at Flamingo Cantina
Mar 07, 2013
By Laura Studarus
On March 13 Under the Radar will host the first of three free day parties. Leading up to the event we’re letting you know about each artist playing. Today we’re spotlighting Doldrums. More
Also Performing: Shout Out Louds, Foxygen, Marnie Stern, Doldrums, Caveman, Young Galaxy, Girls Names, IO Echo, Mister Lies, Young Dreams, and more
Mar 06, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Under the Radar magazine is excited to reveal the full lineups, poster, and set times for its three SXSW 2013 day parties, taking place on Wednesday March 13, Thursday March 14, and Friday March 15. Featured performers include Surfer Blood, DIIV, Small Black, Shout Out Louds, Foxygen, Poolside, Young Galaxy, Marnie Stern, Doldrums, Caveman, Girls Names, IO Echo, Mister Lies, Young Dreams, and more. More
Nov 07, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Canadian pop experimentalist and former Grimes touring partner Airick Woodhead, otherwise known as Doldrums, has announced the forthcoming release of his latest album Lesser Evil. More
Interviews
Airick Woodhead on 2015's Best Albums, Music Streaming, Pop vs. Indie, Star Wars, and Getting Fired
Feb 08, 2016
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Airick Woodhead, who records as Doldrums. Doldrums’ most recent album, The Air Conditioned Nightmare, was released last April via Sub Pop. More
Reviews
Apr 14, 2015
By Alee Karim
Doldrums are admirable for, if nothing else, a sincere striving. Airick Woodhead is Doldrums, and if at 25 years of age he’s not yet setting the world on fire, he’s certainly laying down some intriguing kindling. More
Feb 26, 2013
By John Everhart
Doldrums, aka Airick Woodhead, is the Canadian’s first project since the late ‘00s, when he fronted The Hidden Cameras-championed indie pop act Spiral Beach. That band, despite their riotous, anything-goes live shows, were downright conventional in comparison to Doldrums. More
