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The New Episode of Season 2 of Under the Radar with Celine Teo-Blockey Is Out Now on Major Podcasting Platforms
Jul 02, 2021
By Celine Teo-Blockey
Hannah Reid of London Grammar is the latest guest on the Under the Radar Podcast, discussing the British electronic trio’s recent album, California Soil. More
Plus Tony Allen, Ryley Walker, Sophia Kennedy, Everything Everything, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Mar 12, 2021
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the ninth Songs of the Week of 2021. President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill was signed into law by the president yesterday and many Americans will soon be receiving new $1400 stimulus checks, as well as other relief. More
Californian Soil Due Out April 16 on Ministry of Sound/Columbia
Mar 09, 2021
By Joey Arnone
British trio London Grammar have shared a new single entitled “How Does It Feel.” It was produced by multi award-winning producer Steve Mac and is the latest release from their upcoming album Californian Soil, which will be out on April 16 via Ministry of Sound/Columbia. More
Plus Viagra Boys, London Grammar, Shame, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jan 08, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the first Songs of the Week of 2021. And what a week it’s been! More
Californian Soil Due Out April 9 via Ministry of Sound/Columbia
Jan 08, 2021
By Mark Redfern
British trio London Grammar are releasing a new album, Californian Soil, on April 9 via Ministry of Sound/Columbia. Now they have shared a new song from it, “Lose Your Head,” via a video for it. More
Plus IAN SWEET, Angel Olsen, Tomberlin, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Aug 21, 2020
By Christopher Roberts (with Jennifer Irving and Samantha Small)
Welcome to the 33rd Songs of the Week of 2020. The Democrats had a virtual Democratic National Convention and made a convincing case against reelecting Donald Trump and for electing Joe Biden. Not that we needed convincing. More
First New Single in Three Years
Aug 19, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
British trio London Grammar are back with a new song, “Baby It’s You,” which is their first new single in three years, since the 2017 release of their sophomore album, Truth Is a Beautiful Thing. More
Truth Is a Beautiful Thing Out Now via Metal & Dust/Columbia
Sep 14, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
British trio London Grammar released their sophomore album, Truth Is a Beautiful Thing, back in June via Metal & Dust/Columbia. Now they have stopped by BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, where they performed Truth Is a Beautiful Thing cut “Non Believer.” But more note-worthy is their cover of the Prince classic “Purple Rain.” More
Truth Is a Beautiful Thing Out Now via Metal & Dust/Columbia
Sep 05, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
British trio London Grammar released their sophomore album, Truth Is a Beautiful Thing, back in June via Metal & Dust/Columbia. Now they have shared a video for “Non Believer.” Jodeb directed the science fiction/fantasy video, which stars Canadian actress Karelle Tremblay, as she’s transported, flying through pathways in water to various strange worlds. More
Plus London Grammar and Kirin J Callinan
Jun 09, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Here we highlight five albums due out today that we feel are most worth hearing. More
Issue 60 Also Includes Interviews with alt-J, Grandaddy, Jarvis Cocker, Mount Eerie, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Perfume Genius, Slowdive, Little Dragon, London Grammar, Mew, Real Estate, Goldfrapp, The New Pornographers and Much More
Apr 07, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our Spring 2017 Issue, which is out now digitally via Under the Radar’s app and the magazine app Readly. The print version is about to ship out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon (as well as available soon digitally via the magazine apps Zinio and Readly). More
The New Single is Available Now on iTunes
Feb 01, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
The British trio London Grammar have released a new single, “Big Picture,” to iTunes and shared a video for it. It follows another new song, “Rooting For You,” which was released on New Year’s Day. More
Rescheduled To Start In January
Oct 21, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Originally set to tour North America next month behind their debut album If You Wait, UK trio London Grammar have been forced to postpone the performances until January. More
Plus New Tracks from Jessie Ware, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Songs: Ohio, Vashti Bunyan, Cass McCombs, Christopher Owens, The History of Apple Pie, How to Dress Well, and Others
Aug 29, 2014
By Michael Wojtas
Welcome to Under the Radar’s weekly playlist, where we compile the best and most exciting tracks to debut online in the last week (give or take). In this mix we’ve got new songs by Real Estate, London Grammar, 2:54, Jessie Ware, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Songs: Ohio, Vashti Bunyan, Cass McCombs, Christopher Owens, The History of Apple Pie, How to Dress Well, and more. Look no further, your Friday and weekend playlist is here. More
Jul 07, 2014
By Cody Ray Shafer
London Grammar have announced a North American Tour later this year in support of 2013’s If You Wait. They also confirmed they will play Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 3rd. More
May 07, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Hey Los Angeles, did you miss London Grammar on their last swing through town? More
What Are They Listening to?
Apr 16, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Ever wonder what London Grammar listens to? More
The American Invasion Continues
Apr 09, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Last Night London Grammar stopped by The Late Show With David Letterman to air If You Wait cut “Strong.” More
Mar 27, 2014
By Laura Studarus
London Grammar’s excellent debut album If You Wait just got a U.S. release. In honor of the occasion, the band is over doing their best to stage an American invasion. More
The Full Game Of Thrones Trailer Version
Mar 25, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Last week, we had a minor freak-out when Game Of Thrones’ new season four trailer featured London Grammar covering INXS. More
New Season Starts This Spring
Mar 19, 2014
By Laura Studarus
We’re not even going to pretend to be cool about how much we love this combination. London Grammar. INXS. Game Of Thrones. More
Feb 28, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Soon to release the track “Hey Now” off their debut album If You Wait as their next single, UK minimalists London Grammar have shared a brand new remix of the track by German DJ and producer Tensnake. More
If You Wait is Out Now on Metal & Dust Recordings
Feb 19, 2014
By Laura Studarus
“Hey Now,” a standout cut from downbeat trio London Grammar’s debut album If You Wait has gotten the video treatment. More
Feb 13, 2014
By Laura Studarus
London Grammar recently stopped by BBC 1’s Live Lounge—the program that has given us such gems and HAIM covering Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking Ball,” and Childish Gambino doing his take on P.M. Dawn’s “I’d Die Without You.” More
Perform "Strong" and "Wasting My Young Years"
Jan 14, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Last night Britain’s minimalist trio London Grammar made their U.S. television debut on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. More
Our Favorite Visuals of the Year
Jan 03, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
While the days of watching music videos on television are long gone, over the past several years the visual art form has certainly found second life (like so many other things) as an excellent online commodity. More
Early Recording of Unreleased Track
Dec 16, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
English three-piece London Grammar have unearthed and shared “Everywhere You Go,” one of their earliest recordings as a group. More
Performed at BBC's Live Lounge
Dec 13, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Earlier this week UK minimalist trio London Grammar were welcomed as special guest by the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. More
Supporting Debut Album If You Wait
Nov 18, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Currently on a sold-out European tour, minimalist pop ensemble London Grammar have announced plans for a new North American tour. More
Kavinsky Cover Out as A Single Dec. 8
Nov 01, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
On their debut album If You Wait UK trio London Grammar included a stripped-back cover of Kavinsky’s “Nightcall,” a standout track originally featured on the soundtrack of the film 2011 Drive. More
Sep 05, 2013
By Laura Studarus
We’re quite taken with moody minimalists London Grammar. On September 10 the band releases their debut full-length If You Wait. But you can listen to the whole thing now. More
Debut Album If You Wait Out Sept. 10
Aug 21, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Poised to release their debut album If You Wait this September, UK minimalist trio London Grammar have posted a new cut from the LP titled “Interlude.” More
Chris Isaak’s Oft-Covered 1989 Classic
Aug 08, 2013
By Scott Dransfield
Up-and-coming English trio London Grammar have joined the many artists to cover Chris Isaak’s sultry hit “Wicked Game.” More
B-side to "Strong" Single
Aug 05, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
On Sept. 9 UK trio London Grammar will release their debut full-length If You Wait. More
Jul 26, 2013
By Cody Ray Shafer
Earlier this month, London-based trio London Grammar debuted the first single from their anticipated debut album If You Wait. More
First Single Off Upcoming Full-Length Debut
Jul 03, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Readying themselves for a breakthrough year, rising London-based trio London Grammar have premiered the first single off their forthcoming full-length debut. More
Jun 21, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Rising UK trio London Grammar have announced that they will release their buzz-generating EP Metal & Dust to U.S. audiences later this month on June 25. More
Listen to Remix by Kids of the Apocalypse
May 22, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Landing some well-deserved buzz over the past few months in the wake of releasing their EP Metal and Dust, combining operatic vocals with slow-building brand of cinematic pop, London-based trio London Grammar are currently hard at work on their full-length debut. More
Interviews
Jun 08, 2017
By Lily Moayeri
There is a contradictory yet complementary feeling that comes from being around close siblings: part involuntary outsider, part volunteering to be an insider. Hannah Reid, Dot Major, and Dan Rothman of London Grammar, although not related by blood, have one such sibling connection. More
Dan Rothman and the Band on Embarrassing High School Moments, Being Caught Naked, Traveling in the TARDIS, and More
Feb 10, 2014
By Under the Radar Staff
For Under the Radar‘s 11th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to the important issues of the last year, as well as some quirkier subjects. Check out our next print issue and digital issue for surveys from My Morning Jacket, Foals, Amanda Palmer, Local Natives, Wild Nothing, These New Puritans, Lanterns on the Lake, Xiu Xiu, and Summer Camp. More
Oct 16, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
While the La Pussy Parlure Nouveau may have been one of the relatively smaller stages at this year’s Glastonbury Festival—dwarfed in comparison to the grounds’ shadow-casting Pyramid Stage—the circular tent was at complete capacity with a queue of countless others outside by the time native English trio London Grammar started their performance. More
Reviews
May 13, 2021
By Andy Von Pip
London Grammar’s Hannah Reid has made no bones about the fact that the inherent misogyny that’s endemic within the music industry could have driven her out of music for good. More
Jun 09, 2017
By Scott Dransfield
London Grammar gained prominence in 2013 with a memorable appearance on Disclosure’s debut album Settle, followed by their debut album If You Wait. More
Sep 17, 2013
By Laura Studarus
More than the navel gazing album of 2013 (although its shadowy, late-night vibe certainly does invite the thinking of deep thoughts), London Grammar‘s debut full-length If You Wait represents a strong argument for instrumental austerity. More