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From the Soundtrack of the Hulu Show Tell Me Lies
Feb 17, 2026
By Mark Redfern
Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES have shared a new cover of The Postal Service’s “Such Great Heights,” a classic of early 2000s indie music. The cover was recorded for the soundtrack of season 3 of the Hulu show Tell Me Lies. More
Issue 74 Also Features Magdalena Bay, Doves, Lauren Mayberry, Jarvis Cocker, Mdou Moctar, Porridge Radio, Michael Kiwanuka, Pixies, MJ Lenderman, Mount Eerie, Deep Sea Diver, The Weather Station, and More
Feb 28, 2025
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, Issue 74, which is The Protest Issue and features Kathleen Hanna and Bartees Strange on the two covers. Issue 74 also features Magdalena Bay, Doves, Lauren Mayberry, Jarvis Cocker, Mdou Moctar, Kate Nash, DIIV, Reggie Watts, Nilüfer Yanya, Porridge Radio, Billy Bragg, Thurston Moore, Mannequin Pussy, My Morning Jacket, Michael Kiwanuka, Pixies, MJ Lenderman, Mount Eerie, The Linda Lindas, Confidence Man, Soccer Mommy, The Weather Station, and many others. More
Plus King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Ethel Cain, The Horrors, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Nov 01, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the 36th Songs of the Week of 2024. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, Marc Abbott, Matt the Raven, Scotty Dransfield, and Stephen Humpries helped me decide what should make the list. We considered over 25 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 10. More
Vicious Creature Due Out December 6 via Island; Tour Dates Also Announced
Oct 29, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Lauren Mayberry, singer with Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES, previously announced her debut solo album, Vicious Creature, without sharing too many details about it. Now she has confirmed those details and also released a new song from the album, “Crocodile Tears,” as well as announcing a 2025 North American tour. More
Plus The Smile, Bartees Strange, Waxahatchee, Cheekface, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Oct 04, 2024
By Mark Redfern (with Andy Von Pip)
Welcome to the 32nd Songs of the Week of 2024. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, Mark Moody, Marina Malin, Matt the Raven, Scotty Dransfield, and Stephen Humphries helped me decide what should make the list. It was a very strong week for new tracks, so we considered over 30 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 14. More
Vicious Creature Due Out Later This Year via Island
Oct 01, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Lauren Mayberry, singer with Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES, has announced her debut solo album, Vicious Creature, and shared a new song from it, “Something in the Air.” More
Single Out Now on Loma Vista
Jun 13, 2024
By Marina Malin
In collaboration with Lauren Mayberry, HEALTH has shared the new track, “Ashamed,” which is a reworking of a song from their latest album, RAT WARS (released last December). More
Plus Kurt Vile, Ladytron, Kim Gordon, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Mercury Rev, Pom Pom Squad, Squirrel Flower, Lauren Mayberry, and Others to Perform at Seattle’s Labor Day Festival
May 21, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Seattle’s Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival have announced their 2024 lineup. Highlights include Pavement, James Blake, Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Ladytron, Kim Gordon, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Mercury Rev, Pom Pom Squad, Squirrel Flower, Lauren Mayberry, and more. More
Mar 08, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Lauren Mayberry, singer with Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES, has shared her third solo single, “Change Shapes.” More
Plus Jamila Woods, Brittany Howard, Spyres, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Oct 13, 2023
By Mark Redfern (with Andy Von Pip)
Welcome to the 33rd Songs of the Week of 2023. This week Andy Von Pip, Austin Saalman, Caleb Campbell, Marc Abbott, and Scott Dransfield all helped me decide what should make the list. We settled on a Top 11 this week. More
Oct 10, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Lauren Mayberry, singer with Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES, has shared her second solo single, “Shame.” More
Plus Will Butler + Sister Squares, Katy Kirby, Steven Wilson, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Sep 01, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the 27th Songs of the Week of 2023. It was another quiet week for new songs, but we settled on 10 we liked. More
Sep 01, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Lauren Mayberry, singer with Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES, has shared her debut solo song, “Are You Awake?” Mayberry has been teasing her solo single in recent weeks and previously announced some solo tour dates. More
Reviews
Dec 12, 2024
By Andy Von Pip
Lauren Mayberry’s Vicious Creature marks a compelling recalibration for an artist who has spent the past decade as one of the most captivating voices in modern synth-pop. More
Oct 09, 2023
By Andy Von Pip
CHVRCHES singer-songwriter Lauren Mayberry has recently embarked on a solo career and her show at Manchester Academy this weekend went down a storm with Under the Radar. More
