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The Soundtrack Also Features Proper., Sloppy Jane featuring Phoebe Bridgers, Florist, Caroline Polachek, and More
May 10, 2024
By Mark Redfern
The new A24 film, I Saw the TV Glow, was released to select theaters last week and today the soundtrack was released. It features new songs by Bartees Strange, Jay Som, The Weather Station, Proper., Sloppy Jane featuring Phoebe Bridgers, Florist, Caroline Polachek, and more. Stream the whole thing here. More
They Performed “Not Strong Enough” and “Satanist”
Nov 13, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Boygenius performed on Saturday Night Live on Saturday night, doing “Not Strong Enough” and “Satanist” from their debut full-length album, the record, released in March via Interscope. They also briefly appeared in a sketch with host Timothée Chalamet that poked fun at Australian pop singer Troye Sivan. 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
Listen to “Black Hole,” “Afraid of Heights,” “Voyager,” and “powers”
Oct 13, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Boygenius have released a new EP, The Rest, today via Interscope and it features four new songs: “Black Hole,” “Afraid of Heights,” “Voyager,” and “powers.” The supergroup features Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers. Now that the EP is out, you can stream it here. More
the record Out Now via Interscope; the rest EP Due Out October 13
Oct 04, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Late night TV finally returned this week, following the end of the writers’ strike, and one of the first musical guests was boygenius, who performed “Cool About It” last night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The supergroup featuring Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers performed the song acoustically, all huddled around the same microphone, and it was an intimate and special performance. More
Laugh Track Out Now via 4AD and Features Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, and Rosanne Cash
Sep 18, 2023
By Mark Redfern
The National have surprise-released a new album, Laugh Track. It’s the band’s second album of 2023, following the April release of First Two Pages of Frankenstein, and is out now digitally via 4AD. The album features Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, and Rosanne Cash. Stream it here. More
My Soft Machine Due Out May 28 via Transgressive
May 10, 2023
By Mark Redfern
London-based singer Arlo Parks is releasing a new album, My Soft Machine, on May 28 via Transgressive. Now she has shared its fourth single, “Pegasus,” which features Phoebe Bridgers and was shared via a music video. More
First Two Pages of Frankenstein Due Out April 28 via 4AD
Apr 12, 2023
By Mark Redfern
The National are releasing a new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, on April 28 via 4AD. Now they have shared its fourth single, “Your Mind is Not Your Friend,” which features guest vocals by Phoebe Bridgers. It was shared via a music video directed by Jackson Bridgers (Phoebe’s brother) and co-starring Tom Berninger (brother of frontman Matt Berninger). More
Plus The Beths, Jenny Lewis, Lightning Dust, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Mar 31, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the twelfth Songs of the Week of 2023. The pickings were a little slimmer this week, but we found enough singles (and one album track) to come up with a solid Top 10. More
the record Out Now via Interscope
Mar 31, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Boygenius, the supergroup featuring Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers, have released their debut full-length album, the record, today via Interscope and have also shared an accompanying short film directed by actor/director Kristen Stewart simply titled the film. Stream the album here and also watch the film. More
the record Due Out This Friday via Interscope
Mar 28, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Boygenius, the supergroup featuring Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers, are releasing their debut full-length album, the record, this Friday via Interscope. Now they have announced some North American tour dates for this summer. A slew of openers are spread across the tour, depending on the date, including Carly Rae Jepsen, Broken Social Scene, Bartees Strange, Claud, and Illuminati Hotties. More
Plus Braids; Mandy, Indiana; Sparks; Momma; and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Mar 03, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the ninth Songs of the Week of 2023. There were quite a few strong contenders this week. We were especially enamored by the top two. More
the record Due Out March 31 via Interscope
Mar 01, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Boygenius, the supergroup featuring Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers, are releasing their debut full-length album, the record, on March 31 via Interscope. Now they have shared the album’s fourth single, “Not Strong Enough,” via a music video. More
Plus The National, Wednesday, Braids, Murray A. Lightburn, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jan 20, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the third Songs of the Week of 2023. It was a stacked week for new songs and album announcements. Boygenius alone released three songs to consider! There were enough tracks we liked that we settled on a super-sized Top 13 this week. More
My Soft Machine Features Phoebe Bridgers and is Due Out May 28 via Transgressive
Jan 18, 2023
By Mark Redfern
London-based singer Arlo Parks has announced a new album, My Soft Machine, and shared its first single, “Weightless,” via a music video. The album features Phoebe Bridgers on one song. Parks has also announced some European tour dates. More
First Two Pages of Frankenstein Also Features Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens and is Due Out April 28 via 4AD; Tour Dates Also Announced
Jan 18, 2023
By Mark Redfern
The National have announced a new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, that features Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, and Sufjans Stevens, and shared its first single, “Tropic Morning News.” They have also announced some tour dates. More
the record Due Out March 31 via Interscope; Listen to “$20,” “Emily I’m Sorry,” and “True Blue” Now
Jan 18, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Boygenius, the supergroup featuring Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers, have announced their debut full-length album, the record, and shared three new songs from it: “$20,” “Emily I’m Sorry,” and “True Blue.” More
Proceeds Benefit the Los Angeles LGBT Center and Track Features Andrew Bird
Nov 17, 2022
By Mark Redfern
Phoebe Bridgers has shared a new cover of The Handsome Family’s “So Much Wine,” with proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles LGBT Center. The track features Andrew Bird (on backing vocals, violin, and whistling). It’s this year’s holiday single (every year Bridgers releases a single tied to Christmas). More
Based on an Emily Dickinson Poem
Oct 26, 2022
By Mark Redfern
Andrew Bird has enlisted Phoebe Bridgers for a new song, “I felt a Funeral, in my Brain.” The duet is inspired by an Emily Dickinson poem and is out now via Loma Vista. More
Being Funny in a Foreign Language Due Out October 14 via Dirty Hit
Sep 01, 2022
By Mark Redfern
The 1975 are releasing a new album, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, on October 14 via Dirty Hit. Now they have shared another new song from it, “I’m In Love With You,” via a video for the song. Samuel Bradley directed the black & white video, which has a silent movie vibe and features a cameo from Phoebe Bridgers at the end. More
Song Was Written for Hulu’s Conversations with Friends
Jun 16, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Last night, Phoebe Bridgers performed her song “Sidelines” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. More
Written for Hulu’s Conversations with Friends
Jun 01, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Phoebe Bridgers has shared a video for her song “Sidelines.” The song was written for the new Hulu show, Conversations with Friends, which is an adaptation of the 2017 novel by Irish author Sally Rooney. More
Produced by Jack Antonoff, Minions: The Rise of Gru Original Motion Soundtrack Also Features Caroline Polachek, Brittany Howard, Bleachers, and More Covering 1970s Classics
May 10, 2022
By Joey Arnone
The official soundtrack for the upcoming film Minions: The Rise of Gru, has been announced. It was produced by Jack Antonoff and will be out on July 1 via Decca. The first single from the soundtrack is a collaboration between Diana Ross and Tame Impala titled “Turn Up the Sunshine,” which is set for release on May 20. More
Plus Tim Burgess, Faye Webster, TRAAMS, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Apr 15, 2022
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the fifteenth Songs of the Week of 2022. This week our new favorite band, Wet Leg, hit #1 on the British album charts with their debut album. It was a solid week for new tracks, but none that screamed #1 Song of the Week, so this week’s order should be considered less strict than some weeks. More
Written for Hulu’s Conversations with Friends
Apr 14, 2022
By Mark Redfern
Phoebe Bridgers has shared a new song, “Sidelines.” It was written for the new Hulu show, Conversations with Friends, which is an adaptation of the 2017 novel by Irish author Sally Rooney. A press release says it will be Bridgers’ only original new song released in 2022. More
Reissues Will Be Out May 27 via Dead Oceans Alongside Companion EPs
Feb 01, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Bright Eyes (Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, and Nathaniel Wolcott) have announced a reissue of their first three studio albums, A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997, Letting Off the Happiness, and Fevers and Mirrors. Each album will be released alongside a companion EP, which features reworkings of original album tracks. The band has shared three of these reworkings: “Falling Out of Love at This Volume,” “Contrast & Compare” (feat. Waxahatchee), and “Haligh, Haligh, A Lie, Haligh” (feat. Phoebe Bridgers). More
Quitters Due Out April 1 via ANTI-, Album Produced by Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst
Jan 12, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Christian Lee Hutson has announced the release of a new album, Quitters. The album, produced by Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, will be out on April 1 via ANTI-. Hutson has also shared a video for a new album track, “Rubberneckers.” More
All Proceeds Will Support The International Institute of Los Angeles
Nov 30, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Phoebe Bridgers has shared a cover of Tom Waits’ 2004 song “Day After Tomorrow.” All proceeds from the song will benefit The International Institute of Los Angeles, which provides support for immigrants, refugees, and human trafficking survivors. More
Nov 04, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Christian Lee Hutson has shared a video for his new song “Strawberry Lemonade,” which was produced by Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst. The song features backing vocals from Oberst and Sharon Silva, along with electric guitar from Meg Duffy (Hand Habits) and piano/trumpet from Nathaniel Wolcott, Oberst’s fellow Bright Eyes member. More
Also Photos of Tyler, the Creator; Megan Thee Stallion; Remi Wolf; and Others
Oct 14, 2021
By Joshua Mellin
Austin City Limits just went down in Texas and Under the Radar’s photographer Yvan Nguyen was there to capture the action. Check out Nguyen’s photos of Phoebe Bridgers; Erykah Badu; Tyler, the Creator; Megan Thee Stallion; Remi Wolf; Greta Van Fleet; and more below. More
The Song Was Performed Alongside Violinist Rob Moose
Oct 13, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Last night, Phoebe Bridgers made another appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where she performed a stripped-down version of “Moon Song” from 2020’s Punisher. She was accompanied by violinist Rob Moose, who contributed to several songs on Punisher as well as Bridgers’ subsequent orchestral EP, Copycat Killer. The two were wearing space suits. More
Madison Due Out November 5 via Saddest Factory
Sep 09, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Sloppy Jane, the 11-piece avant rock act headed by Haley Dahl, have signed to Phoebe Bridgers’ label Saddest Factory Records. They have also announced the release of a new album titled Madison, which will be out on November 5, subsequently sharing a video for a new single, “Party Anthem.” More
Home Video Out Now via Matador
Sep 09, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Lucy Dacus released a new album, Home Video, in June via Matador (stream it here). Now she has shared a fun fan-sourced video for the album’s “Brando.” Dacus previously put out the call for fans to submit footage of themselves for the video and they didn’t disappoint. Behold rollerskaters, iceskaters, dancers, hand puppet shows in the shower, acrobatics, and a man in his underwear on top of a snowy mountain. More
The Metallica Blacklist Due Out September 10 via Blackened Recordings
Aug 26, 2021
By Joey Arnone
IDLES have shared a video for their cover of Metallica’s 1991 song “The God That Failed.” It is the latest cover to be released from the upcoming Metallica album project The Metallica Blacklist, which will feature 53 different artists covering songs from the band’s self-titled Black Album, and is due out on September 10 via Blackened Recordings. More
Bridgers Has Also Announced Vaccine Requirements for Shows
Aug 24, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Phoebe Bridgers has announced that her forthcoming U.S. tour, which is set to kick off next week, will be moved entirely to outdoor venues, providing an updated venue list for each city where she is set to perform in an Instagram post. In the post, she also announced updated health and safety protocols for the upcoming shows. More
Pressure Machine Out Now via Island; Also Watch the New Video for “Quiet Town”
Aug 13, 2021
By Mark Redfern
The Killers have released a new album, Pressure Machine, today via Island. Now that it’s out you can stream it here. The album features “Runaway Horses,” a new song featuring Phoebe Bridgers which wasn’t previously released as a single, so also check that out separately. Plus the band have shared a new video for the album’s “Quiet Town” and you can also watch that. More
Solar Power Due Out August 20 via Republic
Jul 21, 2021
By Mark Redfern
New Zealand singer/songwriter Lorde is releasing a new album, Solar Power, on August 20 via Republic. Now she has shared its second single, “Stoned At the Nail Salon,” which features backing vocals from Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, Marlon Williams, and James Milne. More
Punisher Out Now via Dead Oceans
Jul 12, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Phoebe Bridgers has announced some new fall 2021 tour dates, which will be her first ticketed live performances since November 2019. She released her acclaimed most recent album, Punisher, at the height of the pandemic, in June 2020, so this will be the first chance for fans to see Bridgers perform its songs in person. More
Solar Power Is Also the Title of Her New Album
Jun 10, 2021
By Mark Redfern
New Zealand singer/songwriter Lorde has tentatively announced a new album, Solar Power, and shared its title track via a video for it. We say tentatively, because the album’s release date, tracklist, and cover art is all TBA. More
Issue 68 Out Now and Also Includes Julien Baker, Wolf Alice, Tegan and Sara, Arlo Parks, Fleet Foxes, Jessie Ware, Shamir, Lucy Dacus, Valerie June, David Byrne, Julian Casablancas, and Much More
Apr 21, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, which is out now nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere) and available to buy directly from us here. The issue features Japanese Breakfast and HAIM on the two covers and is another edition of The Protest Issue, which examines the intersection of music and politics and features musicians photographed with protest signs of their own making. More
McCartney III Imagined Due Out April 16 on Capitol
Apr 08, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Paul McCartney is releasing McCartney III Imagined on April 16 via Capitol. It features remixes and covers of songs from McCartney’s 2020 album, McCartney III. Now he has shared a remix of the album’s “Slidin’” done by Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien (who also releases solo music under the name EOB). More
Recorded for a Spotify Singles Release
Mar 09, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Phoebe Bridgers has shared two new songs for the Spotify Singles series. The first is a new acoustic version of “Kyoto” featuring Jackson Browne, and the second is a cover of John Prine’s 1973 song “Summer’s End,” which features backing vocals by Maria Taylor. More
Available Now via Dead Oceans
Feb 25, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Bright Eyes (Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, and Nathaniel Wolcott) have shared a cover of Vic Chesnutt’s 2009 song “Flirted With You All My Life.” It is out now via Dead Oceans. More
Little Oblivions Due Out February 26 on Matador
Feb 18, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Julien Baker has announced a new livestream concert in support of her upcoming album Little Oblivions to be held at Nashville’s Analog on March 25, with indie group Mini Trees as the supporting act. The performance will take place via STAGED, a virtual concert series created by Audiotree. It will be aired three separate times, at 8 p.m. AEDT, 7 p.m. GMT, and 9 p.m. EDT. More
Super Monster Due Out This Friday on Saddest Factory
Feb 09, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Claud has shared a new song titled “Guard Down,” via an animated video for it. It will be featured on their upcoming album Super Monster, which releases this Friday (Feb. 12) on Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records. More
She Ended Her Performance By Smashing Her Guitar
Feb 08, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Phoebe Bridgers was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, where she performed two songs from last year’s critically acclaimed album, Punisher: “Kyoto” and “I Know the End.” At the end of the latter she smashed her guitar, causing sparks from the amp. More
Little Oblivions Due Out February 26 via Matador
Feb 03, 2021
By Christopher Roberts
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Julien Baker is releasing a new album, Little Oblivions, on February 26 via Matador. Now she has shared the album’s third single, “Favor,” which features backing vocals from Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus, her bandmates in the supergroup Boygenius. More
Parks’ Debut Album, Collapsed in Sunbeams Will Be Out Jan. 29 via Transgressive
Jan 21, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Arlo Parks has announced a filmed variety show special that will feature performances by Romy (The xx), Dave Okumu (The Invisible), and Glass Animals. The hour long show, titled Tonight With Arlo Parks, will premiere on Jan. 29 at 12 p.m. PST / 3 p.m. EST, where it will be viewable on both the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and the Amazon Music app (it will also be made available on Feb. 1 via Prime Video). More
The Singer Was Also Interviewed by Corden
Dec 17, 2020
By Joey Arnone
Last night, Phoebe Bridgers made an appearance on The Late Late Show With James Corden. She performed an orchestral version of her song “Kyoto,” initially while in bed, before walking off onto a green screen projection of Carnegie Hall where she was met with a showering of roses at the end of her performance. More
Video Directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Starring Paul Mescal
Dec 10, 2020
By Joey Arnone
Phoebe Bridgers has just shared a video of behind-the-scenes footage from the making of her “Savior Complex” video. The video, which was directed by writer/actress/comedian/producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge and starred Irish actor Paul Mescal, was filmed during the summer in the British Isles. In the video’s initial release, it was exclusive to Facebook, where it racked up 11 million views. More
Super Monster Due Out February 12, 2021 via Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records
Dec 04, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Claud (aka 21-year-old singer/songwriter Claud Mintz) has announced their debut album, Super Monster, and shared a new song from it, “Soft Spot.” Super Monster is due out February 12, 2021 via Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, making it the first album on Bridgers’ new imprint for Dead Oceans. More
Performance Was Filmed at The Magic Castle
Dec 03, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers was the musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night and for her remote performance she did “Savior Complex” with the accompaniment of a self-playing piano, almost as if a ghost was performing with her, from Los Angeles’ famed Magic Castle. More
Dec 01, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The Phoebe Bridgers and Phoebe Waller-Bridge mutual appreciation society loop is complete, as Bridgers has shared a video for her song “Savior Complex” directed by Waller-Bridge. The video stars Irish actor Paul Mescal. More
The 2021 Grammys Will Air January 30 on CBS
Nov 24, 2020
By Joey Arnone
The nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards have just been announced. Beyoncé leads the list with a solid nine nominations, followed by Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch, and Taylor Swift, each with six nominations. Brittany Howard has five nominations, and Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, DaBaby, Phoebe Bridgers, Justin Bieber, John Beasley, and David Frost are all tied with having four nominations. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will air Sunday, January 30, 2021 at Los Angeles’ Staple More
The 2021 Grammys Will Air January 30 on CBS
Nov 24, 2020
By Joey Arnone
The nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards were just announced via livestream on the official Grammys website, and among the first to be announced were the nominations in the rock and alternative categories. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will air Sunday, January 30, 2021 at Los Angeles’ Staples Center live on CBS. Trevor Noah will host. More
Proceeds Benefit Downtown Women’s Center
Nov 23, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers has shared a cover of the late Merle Haggard’s “If We Make It Through December,” which was released in 1973 as the lead single to Merle Haggard’s Christmas Present. Proceeds from Bridgers’ cover will go to Downtown Women’s Center. More
Before the Election Bridgers Promised the Cover if Trump Lost
Nov 13, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers has shared a cover of Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris,” following through on a pre-election promise that she would cover the song if President Donald Trump lost his re-election bid to former Vice President (and now President Elect) Joe Biden. Joining her on the cover is Maggie Rogers. More
Copycat Killer EP Features Re-Recorded Songs From Punisher and is Due Out November 20 via Dead Oceans
Nov 10, 2020
By Joey Arnone
Ever-rising star Phoebe Bridgers has announced a new EP titled Copycat Killer that features four new more orchestral recordings of songs from her critically-acclaimed album Punisher, which came out earlier this year. Bridgers has also shared a new video for the Copycat Killer version of her hit song “Kyoto.” More
Marshall Vore-Produced Track Out Now
Oct 30, 2020
By Joey Arnone
Twenty-one-year-old musician Charlie Hickey has just released a new single titled “No Good At Lying,” which features backing vocals by his friend and collaborator Phoebe Bridgers. More
Plus Badge Époque Ensemble, Julien Baker, Ela Minus, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Oct 23, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the 41st Songs of the Week of 2020. This week there was a second and final presidential debate that, unlike the first one, was an actual debate. More
“This song should not exist in 2020 America.” – Conor Oberst
Oct 23, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Bright Eyes have shared a new song for Planned Parenthood, “Miracle of Life,” which features backing vocals from Phoebe Bridgers, as well as featuring Jon Theodore and Flea. The song is available on Bandcamp and all proceeds from downloads, streams, and syncs will go to Planned Parenthood. More
Plus Leon Bridges, The Roots, Miley Cyrus, Dave Mathews, and Others
Oct 19, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
This past weekend, NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) hosted the Save Our Stages Fest, which featured many notable musicians performing in important music venues across the land, businesses that have been shut down since the pandemic took hold in March. More
Punisher Out Now via Dead Oceans
Sep 30, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers was the musical guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers last night, performing “I Know the End,” the closing track on her recent album Punisher. She did so while wandering an empty music venue in Covina, California. More
Punisher Out Now via Dead Oceans
Sep 10, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers has done a Tiny Desk (Home) Concert for NPR Music, performing three songs remotely, but via a green screen so it appears as though Bridgers and her band are playing in the Oval Office in the White House. More
They Also Performed Bridgers’ “Kyoto” for Chillest Show with Phil Taggart
Sep 07, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers has teamed up with British musician Arlo Parks to cover the Radiohead classic “Fake Plastic Trees” (from The Bends), performing it in a church, with Parks on piano, for BBC Radio 1’s Chillest Show with Phil Taggart. They also performed Bridges’ “Kyoto,” from her recent album Punisher. More
Issue 67 Out Now and Also Includes an In-Depth Music Industry Article and Interviews with Perfume Genius, Bright Eyes, Jarvis Cocker, Ben Gibbard, Wye Oak, Jónsi, Bartees Strange, and Much More
Sep 04, 2020
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, which is out now nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere) and available to buy directly from us here. The issue features Phoebe Bridgers and Moses Sumney on the two covers. The issue also features an in-depth article on the current state of the music industry. Plus there is a piece on how and when the live music industry might return from the pandemic. The issue also includes interviews with Perfume Genius, Jarvis Cocker, Doves, Ben Gibbard, Tim Burgess, Hinds, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Bob Mould, Muzz, Protomartyr, Jehnny Beth, Jónsi, Madeline Kenney, I Break Horses, Khruangbin, Kelly Lee Owens, I LIKE TRAINS, The Beths, Bright Eyes, Deradoorian, The Dears, Jess Williamson, Dehd, Oceanator, Bartees Strange, Westerman, and several others. More
Part of Versus Creative’s 50on50
Aug 18, 2020
By Jennifer Irving
Right before everything went on lockdown back in March, singer/songwriter Phoebe Bridgers performed “Halloween” and “ICU” off her recent album Punisher to a small crowd at the LA Coliseum. Check out the videos for her live rendition of the tracks below. More
Burt Bacharach Cover For Newport Folk Festival Also Features Andrew Bird, Hiss Golden Messenger, Glen Hansard, and More
Aug 04, 2020
By Jennifer Irving
This weekend was the finale of the entirely virtual Newport Folk Festival, aptly dubbed “Our Voices Together,” as it features upward of 20 artists covering Burt Bacharach’s classic “What the World Needs Now Is Love.” The cover was led by Jim James of My Morning Jacket and music directed by Chris Funk of The Decemberists, wrapping up the week-long virtual fest. More
The track was performed for the virtual Newport Folk Festival
Aug 03, 2020
By Samantha Small
Music festivals are long gone, for now. And although we’re sad to miss out on overpriced beer and potential heat stroke, that isn’t stopping organizers from doing a virtual version of the events. This past weekend was the legendary Newport Folk Festival, and slotted for those events were contemporary singer/songwriter starlets Phoebe Bridgers and Courtney Barnett. The pair decided to give fans an extra treat and covered folk luminary Gillian Welch’s “Everything is Free.” More
Punisher Out Now via Dead Oceans
Jul 29, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers released a new album, Punisher, last month via Dead Oceans. Now she has shared a video for the album closer “I Know the End.” More
Punisher Out Now via Dead Oceans
Jul 21, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers released a new album, Punisher, last month via Dead Oceans. Last night she was the musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing Punisher track “Kyoto” remotely from her home, aided by a disco ball, smoke, bubbles, and a backup dancer of sorts. More
Proceeds Will Be Split Between Three Charities
Jul 02, 2020
By Samantha Small
It’s almost here… yet another Bandcamp fee-free Friday. For this upcoming July 3 event, boygenius—the supergroup comprised of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus—is sharing an extra special treat: three voice recorded demos from their 2018 eponymous EP. More
Punisher Out Now via Dead Oceans
Jun 24, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers released a new album, Punisher, last week via Dead Oceans, putting it out one day early. Last night she performed the album’s “I See You” on The Late Late Show with James Corden, but in a nod to his Carpool Karaokeseries she did so while driving a car. More
Plus The Killers, Guerilla Toss, Hannah Georgas, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jun 19, 2020
By Christopher Roberts (with Samantha Small and Julian Roberts-Grmela)
Welcome to the 24th Songs of the Week of 2020. These days life is just overwhelming, at least if you pay attention to the news at all. It’s just one long parade of understandable outrage. Sure, some good things also happened this week. More
Punisher Out Now via Dead Oceans
Jun 18, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers was releasing a new album, Punisher, tomorrow via Dead Oceans, but she has put it out one day early. More
Plus Khruangbin, Sad13, Sondre Lerche, Owen Pallett, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
May 22, 2020
By Christopher Roberts (with Samantha Small)
Welcome to the nineteenth Songs of the Week of 2020. It’s another week under quarantine, the same as the last week. This week we were quite indecisive about our favorite songs and even polled our readers on Facebook and Twitter, which helped a little. More
Punisher Due Out June 19 via Dead Oceans
May 19, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers is releasing a new album, Punisher, on June 19 via Dead Oceans. Now she has shared another song from it, “I See You,” via a lyric video featuring hand shadow puppets. She has also announced “Phoebe Bridgers’ World, Tour,” which is really Bridgers doing live streamed concerts from different rooms in her house. More
Plus (Sandy) Alex G, Gum Country, Gorillaz, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Apr 10, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the fourteenth Songs of the Week of 2020. Our new normal of being under lockdown during COVID-19 continues. More
Punisher Due Out June 19 via Dead Oceans
Apr 10, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers is releasing a new album, Punisher, on June 19 via Dead Oceans. It was announced yesterday and at the same time she shared a new song from it, “Kyoto,” via a video for the track. Last night she performed “Kyoto” for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, but because of COVID-19 social distancing she did so remotely, from her bathtub at home, dressed in her pajamas and accompanied by only a synthesizer on her lap. More
Plus Watch Her Cover Phoebe Bridgers’ “Smoke Signals” and Check Out Her Appearance on Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast’s Podcast
Apr 09, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Hayley Williams, lead vocalist for Paramore, is releasing her debut solo album, Petals For Armor, on May 8 via Atlantic. Now she has shared another song from the album, “My Friend,” via a lyric video. Plus she recently covered Phoebe Bridgers’ “Smoke Signals” and was a guest on BETHLINE, the new podcast from Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast. More
Punisher Due Out June 19 via Dead Oceans
Apr 09, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers has announced a new album, Punisher, and shared a new song from it, “Kyoto,” via a video for the track that features Bridgers flying around a city and battling Godzilla. More
Plus Jess Williamson, EOB, The 1975 and Phoebe Bridgers, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Apr 03, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the thirteenth Songs of the Week of 2020. While more album release dates were pushed back due to COVID-19 and it seems we haven’t reached the peak number of coronavirus cases in America yet, none of that stopped artists from sharing a whole lot of new songs this week. More
Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope
Apr 03, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The 1975 are releasing a new album, Notes On a Conditional Form, on May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope. Now the English band have shared another single from it, “Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America,” that features guest vocals from Phoebe Bridgers. More
To Benefit Fundraising Efforts for Los Angeles’ Bootleg Theater
Mar 30, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers has shared a video of her covering Conor Oberst’s “Mamah Borthwick (A Sketch)” from home, as artists have been doing during the COVID-19 quarantine. She has done so to benefit Los Angeles’ Bootleg Theater, which has had to close down during the pandemic. More
Plus Real Estate, Perfume Genius, Christine and the Queens, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Feb 28, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the eighth Songs of the Week of 2020. It was busy week of new album announcements and surprise EPs. That led to another super-sized edition. More
On Tour This Spring and Summer with The National and The 1975
Feb 26, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers has shared a brand new track, “Garden Song,” via a video for it. Bridgers’ brother Jackson Bridgers directed the video, which features Phoebe in her pajamas in a pot smoke filled bedroom in which she is joined by people (including comedian Tig Notaro) in weird costumes and masks. More
Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out April 24 via Dirty Hit/Interscope; Phoebe Bridgers to Support Most U.S. Dates
Jan 16, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The 1975 have shared a new song, “Me & You Together Song,” which has a bit of a Britpop vibe, and have also announced some new North American tour dates, with Phoebe Bridgers to support most dates. More
New Holiday-Themed Track Benefits Planned Parenthood
Dec 12, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Phoebe Bridgers has shared a new Christmas track, “7 O’Clock News/Silent Night,” which features Fiona Apple and Matt Berninger (of The National). It is a cover of the Christmas standard “Silent Night,” but it features Berninger as an anchorman reading the news. All profits from the track will be donated to Planned Parenthood. More
Plus Michael Kiwanuka, Little Scream, Matt Berninger, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Oct 18, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to another Songs of the Week. It was a pretty light week, in terms of new songs this week. Hence we only have a Top 8. More
New Song Featured in Netflix’s Between Two Ferns: The Movie
Oct 17, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Matt Berninger of The National and Phoebe Bridgers recently teamed up for the new song, “Walking On a String,” which they performed in Netflix’s Between Two Ferns: The Movie. Now they have shared a studio version of the song via a black & white video featuring them recording it. More
Issue 65 is Out Now and Also Includes Interviews with Sharon Van Etten, Deerhunter, Foals, and Kurt Vile; Plus a Tribute to Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit, and Much More
Mar 01, 2019
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, Issue 65, which is out now nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere) and available to buy directly from us here. The issue features Mitski on the front cover and boygenius (Julien Baker + Phoebe Bridgers + Lucy Dacus) on the back cover. More
Interviews
Jun 14, 2019
By Matt Conner and Max Freedman
The term supergroup is primarily reserved for a band comprised of people well established at their craft—say, a quartet of recognizable rock stars. Although boygenius’ members have each released at most two albums, the term is already being regularly applied to the trio of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus. More
Nov 30, 2017
By Frank Valish
Phoebe Bridgers always wanted to be a singer. The 22-year-old Pasadena, CA native recently released her debut album, Stranger in the Alps, but it seems that she has spent her whole life preparing for this. She played her first open mic night at 13, opened for Peter Case (of The Nerves and The Plimsouls) when she was 14, and graduated from the prestigious Los Angeles County High School for the Arts in 2013. More
Reviews
Feb 15, 2023
By Celine Teo-Blockey
Under the Radar travelled to Sydney for Laneway Festival and had a wonderful time. More
Oct 14, 2021
By Joshua Mellin
Austin City Limits just went down in Texas and Under the Radar’s photographer Yvan Nguyen was there to capture the action. Check out Nguyen’s photos of Phoebe Bridgers; Erykah Badu; Tyler, the Creator; Megan Thee Stallion; Remi Wolf; Greta Van Fleet; and more below. More