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11 Best Songs of the Week: IAN SWEET, Yumi Zouma, Sufjan Stevens, Wilco, Vagabon, and More

Plus Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee, Steven Wilson, The Big Moon, Wild Nothing, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Sep 15, 2023

Welcome to the 29th Songs of the Week of 2023. This week’s selections come from artists hailing from across the globe: New Zealand, England, Finland, Israel, and of course America. More

Sep 13, 2023

Lol Tolhurst (formerly of The Cure), Budgie (formerly of Siouxsie and the Banshees), and producer/musician Jacknife Lee have all teamed up to release a debut album together, Los Angeles, on Nov 3 via Play It Again Sam. Now they have shared another song from it, “Ghosted At Home,” which features guest vocals from Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie. More

Nov 02, 2022

Primal Scream and Dexys have shared a new song, “Enough is Enough!” The song is being released on Bandcamp to raise money for members of the U.K.’s National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers, who are currently pushing for better work conditions and have staged a number of strikes in recent months. The song can be purchased here. More

Jun 27, 2022

Glastonbury finally returned this past weekend after taking 2020 and 2021 off due to COVID-19 and quite a few British icons of the 1990s performed, including JARV IS… (aka Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker), Supergrass, Primal Scream, Saint Etienne, and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. More

Johnny Marr Announces New Double Album and Live Performance Stream

Fever Dreams Pts 1-4 Due Out February 25, 2022 via BMG

Oct 13, 2021

Johnny Marr has announced the release date for his upcoming album, Fever Dreams Pts 1-4. It will be out on February 25, 2022 via BMG, available as a double album. An upcoming livestream performance video in celebration of the album’s release, Live At the Crazy Face Factory, will premiere on November 10 and be available until November 14. More

Sep 30, 2021

For years, eclectic Scottish rock outfit Primal Scream had been making waves as a worthwhile indie group. After taking a hard left turn and unleashing their monumental whirlwind psychedelia-infused amalgam of indie, alt rock, and trip hop, they altered the course of modern music as listeners knew it. More

12 Best Songs of the Week: LUMP, Villagers, Magdalena Bay, Meatbodies, and More

Plus Bobby Gillespie and Jehnny Beth, Ade & Connan Mockasin, POND, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Jul 02, 2021

Welcome to the 25th Songs of the Week of 2021. This week we were feeling a bit indecisive and couldn’t really narrow it down to a Top 10, so we went with a Top 12 instead. More

Jul 02, 2021

Bobby Gillespie from Primal Scream and Jehnny Beth from Savages have released a new collaborative album together, Utopian Ashes, today via Third Man. Now that the album is out you can stream the whole thing here. Also, today we posted our review of the album. More

10 Best Songs of the Week: LUMP, Modest Mouse, Bobby Gillespie and Jehnny Beth, Iceage, and More

Plus HARD FEELINGS, Alex Lahey, Caveman, Liars, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

May 07, 2021

Welcome to the 17th Songs of the Week of 2021. This week wasn’t overly eventful, in terms of U.S. news. More

May 06, 2021

Bobby Gillespie from Primal Scream and Jehnny Beth from Savages are releasing a new collaborative album together, Utopian Ashes, on July 2 via Third Man. Now they have shared its second single, the string-backed “Chase It Down,” via a video for it. More

10 Best Songs of the Week: Mdou Moctar, Bobby Gillespie and Jehnny Beth, St. Vincent, and More

Plus Sons of Kemet, CHAI, Storefront Church, POND, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Apr 02, 2021

Welcome to the 12th Songs of the Week of 2021. In the nation was gripped (or more accurately, traumatized) by the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd. More

Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie and Savages’ Jehnny Beth Announce Album, Share New Song

Utopian Ashes Due Out July 2 via Third Man; Watch the Video for First Single “Remember We Were Lovers”

Mar 31, 2021

Bobby Gillespie from Primal Scream and Jehnny Beth from Savages have announced a new collaborative album together, Utopian Ashes on Third Man, and shared its first single, “Remember We Were Lovers,” via a video for it. More

R.I.P. Andrew Weatherall – British Dance Producer, DJ, Remixer, and Musician

Well Known for Producing Primal Scream’s Screamadelica and Was Also a Member of The Sabres of Paradise and Two Lone Swordsmen

Feb 17, 2020

Andrew Weatherall has died. He was a British musician, producer, DJ, and remixer who was well known for producing Primal Scream’s 1991 classic Screamdelica, helping to bring acid house to the Scottish rock band’s sound. He passed away early this morning at a hospital in London due to a pulmonary embolism. More

Tim Burgess of The Charlatans Shares Video for “Nik V”

I Was Now Features Members of The Horrors, My Bloody Valentine, Primal Scream, Klaxons, and Ladyhawke

Oct 12, 2018

On Record Store Day Tim Burgess of The Charlatans released I Was Now, a 10-year-old unreleased album featuring Burgess on vocals, along with an all-star lineup that includes Ladyhawke, Josh Hayward (The Horrors), Martin Duffy (Felt/ Primal Scream), Debbie Googe (My Bloody Valentine), and Steffan Halperin (The Chavs/Klaxons). More

Primal Scream Releasing Original Version of 1994 Album “Give Out But Don’t Give Up”

Give Out But Don’t Give Up: The Original Memphis Sessions Due Out October 12 via Sony Music

Aug 23, 2018

Primal Scream have announced Give Out But Don’t Give Up: The Original Memphis Sessions, a previously unreleased version of their 1994 album Give Out But Don’t Give Up from sessions originally abandoned. More

ShadowParty Share New Song “Present Tense” and World Cup-Themed “Celebrate” Video

ShadowParty Due Out July 27 via Mute; Band Features Members of New Order and Devo

Jul 12, 2018

ShadowParty is a new band that features members of New Order and Devo, among other bands. Their self-titled debut album is due out July 27 via Mute. Previously they shared the album’s first single, “Celebrate.” More

Tim Burgess of The Charlatans Shares Video for “Clutching Insignificance”

I Was Now Features Members of The Horrors, My Bloody Valentine Primal Scream, Klaxons, and Ladyhawke

May 31, 2018

On Record Store Day Tim Burgess of The Charlatans released I Was Now, a 10-year-old unreleased album featuring Burgess on vocals, along with an all-star lineup that includes Ladyhawke, Josh Hayward (The Horrors), Martin Duffy (Felt/ Primal Scream), Debbie Googe (My Bloody Valentine), and Steffan Halperin (The Chavs/Klaxons). Now he has shared a video for the album’s “Clutching Insignificance.” More

May 01, 2018

ShadowParty is a new band that features members of New Order and Devo, among other bands. They have announced their self-titled debut album and shared its first single, “Celebrate.” More

The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess Releasing Album with The Horrors and My Bloody Valentine Members

As I Was Now Featuring Members of Primal Scream, Klaxons, and Ladyhawke Due Out April 21; Listen to "Inspired Again"

Mar 07, 2018

Tim Burgess of The Charlatans has announced, As I Was Now, a 10-year-old unreleased album featuring Burgess on vocals, along with an all-star lineup that includes Ladyhawke, Josh Hayward (The Horrors), Martin Duffy (Felt/ Primal Scream), Debbie Googe (My Bloody Valentine), and Steffan Halperin (The Chavs/Klaxons). More

Soundtracking the Resistance - Taxing Problems

Music and Taxes: The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Primal Scream, Sharon Jones, The Knife, and More

Apr 21, 2017

This week we’re going to build bridges, albeit of a temporary and highly specific kind. Because if there’s one thing that unites people, it’s the confusion, frustration, and panic brought on by the tax filing deadline. More

Primal Scream Cancel Tour Dates Following Bobby Gillespie’s Accident

The singer was injured after falling from the stage last week

Jun 10, 2016

Primal Scream has canceled some of their European tour dates after singer Bobby Gillespie fell from a seven-foot stage last week and injured his back during the band’s performance at Switzerland’s Caribana Festival. More

Under the Radar Announces May/June 2016 Issue with M83 on the Cover

Issue 57 Also Includes Interview with Lush, Primal Scream, John Carpenter, Frightened Rabbit, Underworld, Yeasayer, Frankie Cosmos, Julien Baker, Cat's Eyes, School of Seven Bells, Parquet Courts, Fear of Men, Minor Victories, Kevin Morby, and More

May 06, 2016

Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our May/June 2016 issue (out May, June, and into July), which has shipped out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon. It will also soon be available digitally via Under the Radar‘s app, and the magazine apps Zinio, Readly, and Readbug. The issue features M83 on the cover. More

Primal Scream and Sky Ferreira Share Video for Duet “Where the Light Gets In”

Chaosmosis Due Out March 18 via First International, to Also Feature HAIM

Feb 01, 2016

Primal Scream are releasing a new album, Chaosmosis, on March 18 via the band’s own label, First International. Now the band has shared a video for “Where the Light Gets In.” The song is a duet between Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie andSky Ferreira, who is featured prominently in the stylish video, which features the duo performing the song bathed in multicolored and psychedelic lighting. More

Primal Scream Announce New Album and Tour Dates

Chaosmosis Due Out March 18, 2016 via First International

Dec 07, 2015

Primal Scream have announced a new album. Chaosmosis is due out March 18, 2016 via the band’s own label, First International. It’s the band’s 11th studio album, was recorded in London and Sweden, and is the follow-up to 2013’s well-received More Light. No music from the new album has been shared yet, but below is the tracklist and above is the cover art. More

Primal Scream Announce Tour

Behind 2013's More Light

Jan 27, 2015

Because having a new album doesn’t need to be an excuse to tour, Primal Scream have announced plans for a series of North American performances. More

Under the Radar’s Top 50 Music Videos of 2013

Our Favorite Visuals of the Year

Jan 03, 2014

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

Primal Scream Announce 2014 Tour

Supporting More Light

Dec 13, 2013

Primal Scream have announced plans for a new tour through the North America next spring. More

Watch: Primal Scream - “Goodbye Johnny” Video

Lip-syncing to Bobby Gillespie

Dec 02, 2013

Primal Scream have premiered a brand new music video for the band’s latest single “Goodbye Johnny,” taken off the group’s latest LP More Light. More

Aug 12, 2013

Releasing their new album More Light earlier this summer, Primal Scream have announced that they will embark on their first set of west coast shows in over four years. More

Watch: Mumford & Sons Cover The Beatles’ “With a Little Help From My Friends”

With Vampire Weekend, First Aid Kit, and The Vaccines

Jul 01, 2013

This past weekend thousands of people descended on Pilton, Somerset, England for this year’s Glastonbury Music Festival. More

Apr 23, 2013

While it’s been known for some time that acid house icons Primal Scream will soon release their 10th studio album More Light in the UK on May 6, a decision had yet to be on when the album would inevitably see release in the states. More

Apr 03, 2013

Next month Primal Scream return with More Light, the band’s tenth studio album and follow-up to their 2008 record Beautiful Future. More

Feb 18, 2013

Primal Scream have announced the release of their 10th studio album More Light. More

Jun 21, 2011

CSS have released the first single from their forthcoming new album, La Liberación, due August 29 via V2/Cooperative/Downtown. More

Primal Scream to Release “Screamadelica Live” on DVD and Blu-ray

Chronicles 2010 London Gig Showcasing Band's Seminal 1991 Album

Apr 19, 2011

May 31 will see the release of Screamadelica Live, a concert film chronicling Primal Scream’s 2010 London gig in which they played their seminal 1991 Screamadelica album in its entirety. We have the details. More

Primal Scream to Play “Screamadelica” at Poland’s Off Festival

Glasser, Ariel Pink, Destroyer Junior Boys, Liars, and Warpaint Also to Perform

Apr 07, 2011

Looking for a musical get away this summer? Scheduled August 5-7 Katowice Poland’s Off Festival (which we can attest is an fun event), recently released their line-up. More

Nov 24, 2010

While the U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving, U.K. Primal Scream fans are getting a little something to be thankful for as well. Make that a big something. In honor of landmark album Screamadelica’s 20th anniversary, the band is putting out a massive box set. More

Primal Scream to Perform Screamadelica Live

November 27 at London Olympia

Feb 18, 2010

Great news for British Primal Scream fans. On November 27 the band is set perform their lauded 1991 album Screamadelica in its entirety. We have the info. More



Interviews

Primal Scream

Directing the Sound

Jun 13, 2016

“I just think of the record as ecstatic depressive realism, but I’m kind of laughing when I’m saying that but I’m also being fucking truthful,” says Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie of the band’s twelfth album, Chaosmosis. More

Primal Scream

Out of the Darkness

Aug 26, 2013

Never afraid to try something different, Primal Scream has taken many sharp turns across their 10-album discography. More Light, their first record in five years, is the London-based band’s return to radical, sophisticated rock music after the retro styling of 2006’s Riot City Blues and 2008’s reserved Beautiful Future. More


Reviews

Jul 27, 2023

Reverberations (Travelling in Time) is no Primal Scream retrospective; listening to this album is more like unlocking a time capsule to reveal a perfectly preserved band in its infancy. More

Aug 03, 2022

Under the Radar were at sunny Standon Calling the other week and had a whale of a time! More

Mar 14, 2016

When Primal Scream truly hit their groove, there’s no resisting the overpowering engulf of their omnipresent psychedelic disco. Bobby Gillespie and co. are masters of hypnotics at this point, their immersive signature baggy tumult as undeniable as it is effortless. More

Jun 18, 2013

Primal Scream albums areto quote Forrest Gumplike a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re going to get. The group’s 10th album, More Light, comes five years after its confusing predecessor, Beautiful Future, and it follows up the group touring its seminal album, 1991’s Screamadelica. More