News
Horizons Due Out September 4 via Polyvinyl
Aug 12, 2015
By Michael Wojtas
Painted Palms have shared “Refractor,” a new single from their forthcoming sophomore LP, Horizons. More
Horizons Due Out September 4 via Polyvinyl
Jun 30, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Painted Palms (aka Chris Prudhomme and Reese Donohue) are set to release their second album, Horizons, on September 4 via Polyvinyl. More
Horizons Due Out September 4 via Polyvinyl
Jun 05, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Painted Palms are set to release their second album, Horizons, on September 4 via Polyvinyl. They have shared the album’s first single, “Disintegrate.” More
Under the Radar’s Three SXSW Parties Begin Next Wednesday, March 12
Mar 10, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Under the Radar’s three SXSW parties begin this Wednesday, March 12. In the spirit of the event, we asked a few of the bands performing to contribute to our mixtape series. Here’s one from Painted Palms. More
Lineups Also Includes We Were Promised Jetpacks, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Yamantaka//Sonic Titan, Connan Mockasin, Arthur Beatrice, Gruff Rhys, The Mary Onettes, Small Black, Thumpers, Woman's Hour, and Others
Feb 28, 2014
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar magazine is excited to reveal the full lineups, poster, and set times for our three SXSW 2014 day parties, taking place on Wednesday, March 12, Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14. Lineups include Charli XCX, EMA, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Future Islands, Connan Mockasin, We Were Promised Jetpacks, The Mary Onettes, Small Black, Thumpers, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan, Arthur Beatrice, Gruff Rhys, Woman’s Hour, and many others. More
Title Track Off Upcoming Album
Nov 19, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
San Francisco cousins Reese Donohue and Christopher Prudhomme, otherwise known as Painted Palms, have announced the upcoming release their debut album, Forever. More
Also Features Interviews with Cut Copy, Cocteau Twins on Blue Bell Knoll, Cillian Murphy vs. Nils Frahm, Anna Calvi, Luke Temple, Willis Earl Beal, Glasser, Courtney Barnett, Midlake, Mac DeMarco vs. Beach Fossils, Dan Harmon, and more
Nov 19, 2013
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of the November/December 2013 issue, which is on newsstands now and will be out until late December/early January. It features HAIM on the cover as well as interviews with Cut Copy, Cocteau Twins on Blue Bell Knoll, Cillian Murphy vs. Nils Frahm, Anna Calvi, Luke Temple, Willis Earl Beal, Glasser, Yuck, Midlake, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan, Deltron 3030, Courtney Barnett, Mac DeMarco vs. Beach Fossils, Dan Harmon, and much more. More
Interviews
Chris Prudhomme on Disastrous Dates, Getting Fired, Music Streaming, and 2015's Best Albums
Jan 21, 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 Chris Prudhomme of Painted Palms, whose sophomore album, Horizons, is out now via Polyvinyl.
Reese Donohue on 2014's Best Music, Being Stopped at the Canadian Border, Conspiracy Theories, and His Childhood Celebrity Crush
Jan 27, 2015
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 12th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2014. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2014 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. More
Painted Palms' Forever Out Now on Polyvinyl
Sep 26, 2014
By Christopher Prudhomme
Who better to give us all tips on new music than accomplished musicians themselves. For this new series we have asked more established artists one simple request: tell us who your new favorite band is. For this My Favorite New Band Christopher Prudhomme of San Francisco-based duo Painted Palms tells us about a former tour mate/opening act, Saint Pepsi (aka Ryan DeRobertis). More
Jan 10, 2014
By Frank Valish
Google the name Chris Prudhomme and you might be surprised by what you find. Prudhomme, one half of Painted Palms, the electro-pop duo he fronts with his cousin Reese Donohue, dubiously shares a name with another more sinister character. More
Reviews
Feb 05, 2014
By Lily Moayeri
Painted Palms got the psychedelic experimentation out of its system—for the most part—on its Canopy EP. On the eagerly awaited debut full-length, Forever, the duo taps heavily into pop music, that of half a century ago. More