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Massey Fucking Hall Due Out Digitally June 19 via ANTI-
May 28, 2020
By Lily Guthrie
Canadian rock duo Japandroids have announced the release of their premier live album, Massey Fucking Hall, mirthfully named for the historic Toronto venue where it was recorded. More
A Round-Up of Artists We’re Excited to See at the Chicago Festival
Jul 20, 2018
By Timothy Michalik
There’s a very specific aesthetic that fills the air of Pitchfork Music Festival. You could blame it on the slightly pretentious nature of the multimedia behemoth, or the dozens of record shop pop-ups scattered within the tent filled merchandise area. But what really seems to be that aesthetic is the overall energy found within the gates of Chicago’s Union Park. That energy is mellow, obsessive, and ridiculously easygoing. More
Grizzly Bear, Slowdive, Neko Case, Julien Baker, and others on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 – 28) in Quincy, Washington
Feb 05, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
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
Plus Wolf Alice, Eminem, Cut Copy, Margo Price, Alvvays, Moses Sumney, Dirty Projectors, and Others
Jan 03, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Governors Ball has announced the lineup for their 2018 festival, which goes down in New York City’s Randall’s Island Park the weekend of June 1 - 3. The headliners are Eminem (also announced as a Coachella headliner today), Jack White, Travis Scott, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. More
Near to the Wild Heart of Life Due Out in 2017 via ANTI-
Oct 31, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Japandroids have announced a new album. Near to the Wild Heart of Life is due out in 2017 via ANTI-. The album was announced via a short announcement video featuring black & white footage of the band performing live. More
Polyvinyl Plays Polyvinyl Due Out November 25 via Polyvinyl
Sep 15, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
The great Champaign, Il based indie record label Polyvinyl turns 20 this year. To honor that they are putting out a new compilation, Polyvinyl Plays Polyvinyl, in which its artists cover other artists on the label. And today they have already shared four of the tracks from the compilation, all of which you can stream below. More
Perform "Adrenaline Nightshift"
Jun 21, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Canadian rock duo Japandroids continued their seemingly endless run in support of last year’s LP Celebration Rock last night with an appearance as the musical guest on The Late Show with David Letterman. More
Perform "The Nights of Wine and Roses"
Feb 26, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Last night Japandroids visited Conan to serve as the evening’s musical guest. More
Issue Features Grimes on the Cover and Also Includes Top 100 Albums of 2012; Artist Surveys; and Interviews with Passion Pit, Scott Walker, Tig Notaro, The xx, Sleigh Bells, Wild Nothing vs. The Go-Betweens, Jessie Ware, and more
Dec 28, 2012
By Mark Redfern
The digital version of Under the Radar‘s Best of 2012 issue is available to download now via Zinio for reading on your iPad, Android, Mac, or PC. Download it here. The digital edition features all the same content of the print version, but also includes 52 extra pages of bonus interviews and photos not found in the print issue. More
Who Wouldn't Want This Life
Aug 13, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
A few months back Canadian rock duo Japandroids released their sophomore full-length Celebration Rock, and if their music video for single “The House That Heaven Built” is any indication, they really do know how to throw a party. More
Supporting Celebration Rock
Jun 18, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Vancouver duo Japandroids have announced an extensive set of European tour dates that will take place throughout the months of August and September. More
May 29, 2012
By Laura Studarus
On June 5, Japandroids will release new album, Celebration Rock. But thanks to NPR, you can hear those crazy Canadian garage rockers’ latest effort now. More
B-Side to “The House That Heaven Built" Single
Apr 03, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
With their sophomore album Celebration Rock poised for release on June 5, Canadian rock duo Japandroids are leading up to the big day by issuing a special single that includes both the band’s new track “The House That Heaven Built,” as well as a B-side take of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ 1992 song “Jack the Ripper,” the latter of which has just now become available to stream online. More
Celebration Rock Out This June Via Polyvinyl
Mar 10, 2012
By Laura Studarus
After shows filled with cheering crowd members backing them on choruses, how does a two-piece bring that energy into the recording process? “Dave and I were in the studio just screaming out as if we were in the audience at our own show” says guitarist/singer Brian King of the Japandroids’ recent recording sessions. More
Headliners Include The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Explosions in the Sky, Cut Copy, and Much More
Jun 28, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Pygmalion Music Festival, held in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, will take place September 21-25. More
First Release includes a Big Black Cover
Feb 11, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Busy touring, it might be awhile before the next Japandroids album. Thankfully, they’ve got you covered. In conjunction with Polyvinyl, the band is releasing a 7” single series. More
Broadcast, Atlas Sound, School of Seven Bells, The Antlers, múm, Japandroids, and more
Aug 19, 2009
By Mark Redfern
The CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival has announced the initial performers for this year’s event.Highlights include: Broadcast, School of Seven Bells, Atlas Sound, The Antlers, Local Natives, múm, Japandroids, Margaret Cho, The Very Best, Crystal Antlers, Portugal. The Man, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Wild Light, Suckers, and more. More
Sufjan Stevens, Yo La Tengo, Japandroids and More Just Added with Hundreds to Come
Aug 18, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
Pop Montreal 2009 has announced another slew of artists including Sufjan Stevens, Yo La Tengo, Japandroids, Jay Reatard, and more. Stay tuned for the hundreds of acts still up their sleeves. More
From September 16th to 19th, Illinois is the Place to Be for Iron & Wine, The Antlers, My Brightest Diamond, Low, etc.
Aug 13, 2009
By Laura Studarus
Longing for one last summer-ish experience? Well, if you’re in Champaign-Urbana Illinois, the fifth annual Pygmalion Music Festival has you covered. A mere $60 dollars gets you four days of music, including such notable indie bands as Iron & Wine, The Books, My Brightest Diamond, The Antlers, Headlights, Wavves, BLK JKS, Autolux, Low, Japandroids, YACHT, and Ra Ra Riot. We have the full lineup and schedule. More
Photos of The Flaming Lips, Grizzly Bear, M83, Japandroids, The Thermals, DJ Rupture, and Pharoahe Monche
Jul 20, 2009
By Mark Redfern
The Pitchfork Music Festival concluded yesterday in Chicago and we sent photographer Andrew Reed Weller down to capture the day three action. Check out his photos of The Flaming Lips, Grizzly Bear, M83, The Thermals, Japandroids, DJ Rupture, and Pharoahe Monch. More
Reviews
Jul 18, 2012
By Dan Lucas
You remember when you were about 16 or 17 at school, and there was that shit kid in your class who was kinda book-smart but mistook his own cod-cynicism for Wildean wit? More
May 19, 2010
By Paul Bullock
No Singles collects and reissues Brian King (guitar) and David Prowse’s (drums) two early, out-of-print EPs: All Lies (2007) and Lullaby Death Jams (2008). John Golden (Melvins, Nirvana) did an excellent job with the remastering, maintaining the raw energy of a band who is clearly in the midst of figuring out their formula. More
Jun 06, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
As the album’s title suggests, Japandroids’ debut album is a moment after something. A breakdown of some sort of aesthetic, en route to something new. The band works feverishly to deliver something somewhere between two other somethings. But what? More