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Music for William Eggleston’s Stranded in Canton out October 18 via Fat Possum
Jul 10, 2024
By Marina Malin
Spiritualized’s J Spaceman (aka Jason Pierce) and John Coxon have announced the release of their instrumental score for William Eggleston’s 1970s art film, Stranded in Canton. More
Leftfield, Ride and Spiritualized confirmed as headliners for January's event
Jun 14, 2024
By Dom Gourlay
Rockaway Beach has announced its first artists for the 2025 edition, including Ride, Leftfield and Spiritualized as headliners. More
Issue 72 Also Features Articles on Britpop and Shoegaze, As Well as Interviews with the Cast of Twin Peaks, Garbage, The Cranberries, Pavement, Lisa Loeb, Supergrass, Spiritualized, Gus Van Sant, Terry Gilliam, Lush, Blonde Redhead, and More
Apr 19, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, Issue 72, The ’90s Issue, which features interviews with musicians and film directors known for their work in that decade and has The Cardigans and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth on the two covers. As well as articles on Britpop, shoegaze, and the TV show Twin Peaks (for which we spoke to much of the cast), the issue includes interviews with Garbage, The Cranberries, Pavement, Lisa Loeb, Supergrass, Spiritualized, Lush, Ride, Velocity Girl, Gus Van Sant, Penelope Spheeris, Terry Gilliam, Stereo MC’s, Semisonic, Blonde Redhead, Sleater-Kinney, and more. More
Reissue Due Out June 21 via Fat Possum
Apr 16, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) have announced a reissue of their 2008 album, Songs in A&E, and shared videos for “Soul on Fire” and “You Lie You Cheat,” which are now available online. More
Spiritualized announced as headliners for Fuzz Club Eindhoven 2024
Feb 06, 2024
By Dom Gourlay
Spiritualized announced as headliners for Fuzz Club Eindhoven 2024. More
Amazing Grace (20 Year Anniversary Edition) Due Out January 19, 2024 via Fat Possum
Oct 04, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) have announced a 20th anniversary vinyl reissue of their 2003 album Amazing Grace and shared a previously unreleased video for the album’s “Rated X,” as well as re-releasing videos for “Cheapster” and “She Kissed Me (It Felt Like a Hit).” More
The 65th Grammys Will Air February 5, 2023 on CBS
Nov 15, 2022
By Mark Redfern
The nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards have been announced. Under the Radar favorites Wet Leg got five nominations, including for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album. Other artists we cover to get nominations include Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Björk, Spoon, The War on Drugs, Wilco, Big Thief, Arctic Monkeys, IDLES, Beck, Spiritualized, The Black Keys, and more. More
The Album First Came Out on June 16, 1997
Jul 01, 2022
By Austin Saalman
One of popular music’s most fascinating breakup records, English space rock group Spiritualized’s third album Ladies and Gentlemen, We Are Floating in Space affectingly explores the coldest annals of human loss and longing, weaving together a saga of somnolent heartache and soft perseverance. More
Everything Was Beautiful Out Now via Fat Possum
Apr 25, 2022
By Mark Redfern
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) released a new album, Everything Was Beautiful, last week via Fat Possum. Now they have shared a live video for the album’s epic 10-minute closing track, “I’m Coming Home Again.” Pierce co-directed the video with Juliette Larthe, which was filmed in the band’s Nottingham rehearsal space in early 2022. More
Plus Sorry, Hot Chip, Andrew Bird, Florence + the Machine, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Apr 22, 2022
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the sixteenth Songs of the Week of 2022. It was a nice week for new album releases, including the latest by Spiritualized, Hatchie, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Fontaines D.C., and others, some of which gave us fodder for Songs of the Week. We ended up with 12 new songs were really liked, with some strong honorable mentions as well. This week’s artists traverse the globe: Australia, England, South Korea, Sweden, and of course America. More
Everything Was Beautiful Out Now via Fat Possum
Apr 22, 2022
By Mark Redfern
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) have released a new album, Everything Was Beautiful, today via Fat Possum. Now that the album is out, you can stream the whole thing here. More
Plus Belle and Sebastian, Sondre Lerche and CHAI, Father John Misty, Tess Parks, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Mar 11, 2022
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the tenth Songs of the Week of 2022. It was without a doubt the strongest week for new tracks so far this year. Some of our all time favorite artists put out new songs this week and there were several amazing songs that were seven or eight minutes long. There was much debate on what should make the main list and the best we could narrow it down to was a Top 15. More
Festival Will Take Place July 15–17 at Chicago’s Union Park; Tickets Go On Sale This Friday
Mar 08, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Pitchfork Music Festival has announced their 2022 lineup. The National, Mitski, and The Roots will be headlining. Other acts include Spiritualized, Parquet Courts, Dawn Richard, Indigo De Souza, SPELLLING, Camp Cope, Wiki, Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus, Low, Magdalena Bay, Dry Cleaning, Toro y Moi, and Cate Le Bon, among others. The festival will take place from July 15–17 at Union Park in Chicago. Tickets will go on sale this Friday (March 11) at 10 a.m. CST. More
Everything Was Beautiful Due Out April 22 via Fat Possum
Mar 07, 2022
By Mark Redfern
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) are releasing a new album, Everything Was Beautiful, on April 22 via Fat Possum. Now they have shared another single from it, “The Mainline Song,” via a video that was shot from the front of a moving train and directed by Pierce. More
Everything Was Beautiful Due Out February 25 via Fat Possum
Jan 10, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) have shared a video for their new single “Crazy.” The song features backing vocals from country singer Nikki Lane and is the latest release from their forthcoming album Everything Was Beautiful, which will be out on February 25 via Fat Possum. More
Plus Silk Sonic, Cassandra Jenkins, alt-J, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Nov 05, 2021
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the 42nd Songs of the Week of 2021. More
Everything Was Beautiful Due Out February 25, 2022 via Fat Possum
Nov 02, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) have announced the release of a new album, Everything Was Beautiful, which will be out on February 25, 2022 via Fat Possum. The band has also announced a North American tour and has shared a video for the album’s lead single, “Always Together With You.” More
Due Out September 10 via Fat Possum; Watch Uncensored “Come Together” Video
Jul 26, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) previously announced a vinyl reissue series and now they have announced a vinyl reissue of their all-time classic third album, 1997’s Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space. The band have also shared an uncensored version of the album’s “Come Together” video, in which Pierce is executed. More
Due Out June 11 via Fat Possum
Apr 27, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) have announced a vinyl reissue of their second album, 1995’s Pure Phase. It will be out on June 11 via Fat Possum. More
Lazer Guided Melodies Reissue Due Out April 23 via Fat Possum
Feb 24, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) have announced a new vinyl reissue series featuring their first four albums and have shared the details of the reissue of their 1992 debut album, Lazer Guided Melodies. More
And Nothing Hurt Out Now via Fat Possum and Bella Union
Jun 05, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) released a new album, And Nothing Hurt, last year via Fat Possum (and Bella Union in the U.K.). Last night the band stopped The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform the album’s “I’m Your Man.” More
Pursuit of Momentary Happiness Due Out February 8 via Third Man
Jan 25, 2019
By Stephen Axeman
British psych trio Yak have shared a new track “This House Has No Living Room” and we are pleased to premiere it via its NSFW video. The track features Jason Pierce (aka J. Spaceman) of Spiritualized, pulling double duty on slide guitar and guest vocals. More
And Nothing Hurt Out Now via Fat Possum and Bella Union
Dec 04, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) released a new album, And Nothing Hurt, back in September via Fat Possum (and Bella Union in the U.K.). It was our Album of the Week. Now they have announced some 2019 North American tour dates. More
And Nothing Hurt Out Now via Fat Possum and Bella Union
Sep 07, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) released a new album, And Nothing Hurt, today via Fat Possum (and Bella Union in the U.K.) and it’s easily our Album of the Week. More
And Nothing Hurt Due Out September 7 via Fat Possum and Bella Union
Aug 30, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) is releasing a new album, And Nothing Hurt, next Friday (September 7) via Fat Possum (and Bella Union in the U.K.). Now you can stream the whole thing a week early. More
Plus Phosphorescent, Moses Sumney, Robyn, Jaakko Eino Kalevi, Teleman, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Aug 03, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Lots of strong Songs of the Week contenders this week. We were tempted to do a Top 12 again like last week, instead of our usual Top 10, but resisted the excess. There are lots of Europeans in this week’s list. More
Plus The Lemon Twigs, Christine and the Queens, Phantastic Ferniture, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Jul 13, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Hello again. We haven’t done a Songs of the Week for almost five weeks, since June 9. We were on vacation from mid to late June and then when we returned there really weren’t enough compelling songs last week to justify doing Songs of the Week lists, mainly because of the July 4th holiday being smack dab in the middle of the week and so labels mainly avoided sharing new songs. More
And Nothing Hurt Due Out September 7 via Fat Possum and Bella Union
Jun 11, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Earlier this morning Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) announced a new album, And Nothing Hurt, and shared two songs from it, “I’m Your Man” and “A Perfect Miracle.” Now they have shared a video for “I’m Your Man.” Juliette Larthe directed the video, which features Pierce (aka J. Spaceman) in his signature vintage spacesuit, as he drives around the desert in an old car and walks around at sunset. More
And Nothing Hurt Due Out September 7 via Fat Possum and Bella Union
Jun 11, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) have announced a new album, And Nothing Hurt, and shared two songs from it, “I’m Your Man” and “A Perfect Miracle.” And Nothing Hurt is due out September 7 via Fat Possum and Bella Union. More
Jason Pierce and Pete Kember Issue Statement About Legal Dispute with Label
Apr 20, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Jason Pierce (aka J. Spaceman) and Pete Kember (aka Sonic Boom) of iconic space-rock band Spacemen 3 have issued a statement via the Twitter page of Pierce’s current band, Spiritualized, asking fans not to buy the vinyl reissues of their albums being reissued in the U.K. on Record Store Day this Saturday. More
London Sessions Due Out April 20 via Sacred Bones
Mar 09, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
The Chilean trio Föllakzoid have enlisted Jason Pierce (aka J. Spaceman of Spiritualized and formerly of Spacemen 3) for a new 12-inch entitled London Sessions. More
Celebrating Under the Radar's 15th Anniversary and the Best Albums of 2001
Dec 15, 2016
By Matthew Berlyant
Under the Radar’s very first print issue came out in December 2001. In honor of our 15th Anniversary some of our writers are reflecting on some of their favorite albums from 2001, that are also celebrating their 15th anniversary. More
He Also Reveals He Turned Down Millions to Reform Spacemen 3
Nov 07, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Spiritualized, the project of Jason Pierce, recently announced that a new album was coming in 2017 and shows at the Barbican in London tonight and tomorrow night where the band will be performing their 1997 masterpiece, Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space, in its entirety with a string section and gospel choir. More
Show at the Barbican Town Hall in London This November
Sep 29, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
If you’ve never seen Spiritualized live before then you’re missing out on one of the greatest live bands of the last two decades, especially when Jason Pierce and whoever is in the band at the time is accompanied by a gospel choir and a string section. More
Plus: Belle and Sebastian, Paul Weller, and Supergrass' Gaz Coombes
Jun 29, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
At Glastonbury this past weekend, a lot of British bands who made their marks in the 1990s performed. The BBC has posted an impressive amount of videos from the festival and so we decided to collect those performances from ‘90s heroes, all of whom are still going strong today. More
Sled Island Ran June 18-22 in Calgary, Canada
Jun 22, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Last weekend, we were in Canada to enjoy the eight annual Sled Island. Here are some photos from the last night of events, featuring Doug Hoyer, St. Vincent, and Spiritualized. More
June 18-22 in Calgary, Alberta
Mar 04, 2014
By Laura Studarus
After being rained out last year, the Sled Island Festival in Calgary, Alberta is back and better than ever. More
Space Project Due Out April 19 Via Lefse
Feb 12, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Well this is cool. Spiritualized has written a song featuring sounds recorded by the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 space probes. More
Live at The Re-opened United Artists Theatre
Dec 16, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Celebrating the re-opening of the Theatre at Ace Hotel, formerly the historic United Artists Theatre, Spiritualized has announced that they will perform a special Valentines Day concert at the newly restored L.A. landmark. More
Featuring Performances by Spiritualized, Ariel Pink, and More
Sep 16, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Commemorating its five-year anniversary Brooklyn independent label Mexican Summer has announced a special two-day musical event on Oct. 11 and 12. More
Jul 02, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
While he may not performing his own stunts like Twin Shadow‘s George Lewis Jr., Spiritualized‘s Jason Pierce has premiered another motorbike-centric music video to accompany his Sweet Heart Sweet Light track “Little Girl.” More
May 08, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Last night Spiritualized stopped by the set of The Late Show with David Letterman. More
Listen to Sweet Heart Sweet Light In Full
Apr 09, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
After making a few teasing television appearances and a music video, Spiritualized‘s Jason Pierce has offered the entirety of his new album Sweet Heart Sweet Light up for streaming online. More
Mar 30, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
With his latest LP Sweet Heart Sweet Light arriving April 17 via Fat Possum, Spiritualized‘s Jason Pierce made a special appearance on the Irish program Other Voices to perform the album’s featured song “Mary.” More
Day in the Life of a Working Mother
Mar 19, 2012
By Laura Studarus
After releasing a brief trailer, today Spiritualized released the official video for Sweet Heart Sweet Light cut, “Hey Jane.” More
New Track From Sweet Heart Sweet Light
Mar 16, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Yesterday Spiritualized made an appearance on the BBC Radio Station 6Music to perform a special live-in-the-studio performance as part of the station’s ongoing 10th birthday celebration. More
Another in a Long Line of Teasers
Mar 09, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Since even us journalists haven’t heard the real version of Spiritualized’s forthcoming album Sweet Heart Sweet Light, we’re hanging on every new detail. Today Jason Pierce and co. released a trailer for lead single “Hey Jane.” More
Feb 24, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
One of the last times we heard from Spiritualized mastermind Jason Pierce, it was revealed that when he sent out early review copies of his upcoming new album Sweet Heart Sweet Light the people weren’t getting the completed version of the record. More
Featuring Jack White, Bon Iver, St. Vincent, and More
Feb 03, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
The 11th annual Sasquatch Music Festival has announced its official lineup of artists, including Jack White, Bon Iver, Tenacious D, The Shins, St. Vincent, Feist, The Roots, Beirut, and Beck. More
In Support of Sweet Heart Sweet Light
Jan 30, 2012
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Spiritualized has announced a spring tour in support of forthcoming Sweet Heart Sweet Light due out in April via Fat Possum. Dates span across May throughout North America. More
Reviewers Don't Have the Completed Version
Jan 27, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Jason Pierce has stalled the release of his forthcoming Spiritualized album Sweet Heart Sweet Light. More
Sweet Heart Sweet Light Slated for March 2012 Release on Fat Possum
Dec 07, 2011
By John Everhart
Spiritualized have at last announced the highly anticipated follow-up to 2008’s Songs in A&E. We have the tracklisting and details. More
Mar 08, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Currently working on their as-of-yet untitled seventh album, slated for release later this fall, Spiritualized have announced that they have signed with Fat Possum. More
NYC Performance of Classic Album Begins at 8:15 EST
Jul 30, 2010
By John Everhart
The last time Spiritualized played Radio City Music Hall, it was April 1998, and they were supporting Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space opening for Radiohead on the OK Computer tour. Twelve years later they’re back at the venue, and the album, now widely recognized as a classic, will be performed start to finish tonight for the first and probably only time in the U.S. The concert will be streamed live and we have the details. More
Other Bands Include: Seabear, Glen Hansard of The Swell Season, and Hjalalin
Jul 06, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Previously we told you about Inspired By Iceland, a concert headlined by Under the Radar-friendly artist, Spiritualized. Well, in case you weren’t lucky enough to be there, or too busy to catch the Internet live stream, the powers that be were kind enough to post the entire hour-long set. In addition to Spiritualized’s “Acoustic Mainline” set, (where the band reinvented their songs “acoustically” with the help of a choir and backing strings),Seabear, Glen Hansard and Hjaltalin also performed. We have their videos. More
Jun 25, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Spiritualized is set headline Inspired By Iceland—a concert created to encourage tourism in the wake of April’s volcano eruption. Other Under the Radar friendly artists set to appear at the July 1st event include Glen Hansard (of the Swell Season), Seabear, and Sigur Rós collaborators, Amiina. More
Highly Anticipated First (and Last) U.S. Performance of Classic 1997 Album Set for July 30 at Radio City Music Hall
Jun 07, 2010
By John Everhart
Spiritualized are to perform their classic 1997 album Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space in full for the final time at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall July 30. We have the details. More
Band Will Also Preform the Album in Full at Six U.K. Dates
Sep 16, 2009
By Laura Studarus
Brace yourself American Spiritualized fans…this could be tough news to swallow. According to NME, the English band is preparing a treat for their country mates. First, the band is reissuing their landmark album Ladies and Gentleman We Are Floating in Space. The reissue and tour where the band will play the album in full—will only happen in England. More
Interviews
"We had the album finished after 11 days."
Jan 12, 2024
By Dom Gourlay
Spiritualized reissue their fifth long player, Amazing Grace, this month to commemorate its 20th anniversary, so founder member Jason Pierce talked us through the making of the record and also hinted that a new album maybe on the horizon. More
Jun 01, 2008
By Matt Fink
Jason Pierce was in a good mood until I asked him about the Coachella festival. It’s only three days after he played the finale in a succession of “acoustic mainlines” shows, the widely acclaimed concert series where Pierce reinvented the Spiritualized canon with a string section and backing vocalists, and he’s still frustrated over how badly the set went. More
Reviews
May 20, 2024
By Dom Gourlay
The 14th edition of Focus Wales was an absolute blast, and Under the Radar was in the thick of it for four musically enriched days. More
May 15, 2024
By Irina Shtreis
Fuzz Club Eindhoven returned earlier this month after a five years absence and Under the Radar were in attendance to see masterful performances from Spiritualized, Helicon and DAIISTAR among others. More
May 03, 2024
By Dom Gourlay
Under the Radar heads to Wrexham next week for its annual pilgrimage to Focus Wales. Here’s who we’re most looking forward to seeing, including our two specially selected acts, Bored Marsh and Wylderness. More
Feb 08, 2024
By Matthew Berlyant
Back in 2003, especially coming after Spiritualized’s dual masterpieces of 2001’s Let It Come Down and 1997’s breakthrough Ladies and Gentlemen, We Are Floating in Space, Amazing Grace felt like a bit of a letdown. More
Sep 10, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Visions is akin to a mini SXSW or Great Escape, in which five different venues in the Hackney area of East London host an array of bands over the course of one day. A wristband allows you the freedom to wander in and out of the venues, which are all within easy walking distance of each other. The big draw on this year’s lineup was a headlining set from Spiritualized, but before that there were hours of other artists to see. More
Aug 30, 2023
By Ben Ryles & Ian Weston
Under the Radar visited the Brecon Beacons for this year’s edition of Green Man and saw a host of delightful performances over the course of the weekend. More
Apr 29, 2022
By Caleb Campbell
In 2018, Jason Pierce spent the rollout to his new record And Nothing Hurt saying that it very well could be his last. After releasing some of the most acclaimed albums in space rock, both with Spaceman 3 and Spiritualized, Pierce found himself creatively burnt out and exhausted. More
Apr 28, 2022
By Lily Moayeri
In between appearances at Coachella, Spiritualized held an unofficial reunion of indie music-loving Gen Xers at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. More than a few roll calls were put out on that generation’s social media outlets and the responses echoed throughout the venue—even reaching Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner, a quintessential millennial, who was in attendance. But, Spiritualized is never of a specific time. More
Sep 12, 2018
By Ben Jardine
Fresh off a six-year break from 2012’s Sweet Heart Sweet Light, Jason Pierce’s acclaimed space-rock outfit, Spiritualized makes a lush return with their seventh full-length, And Nothing Hurt. More
Jun 26, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Although there were many impressive bands peppered throughout the week, no day of Sled Island packed quite the star power of Saturday, when St. Vincent and Spiritualized performed. St. Vincent opener Doug Hoyer was also a major highlight as well. (Let’s hear it for the little guys.) More
Feb 16, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Friday night was the grand opening of the Ace Hotel Theater. Formerly United Artists Theatre, the space was rechristened with the first of two sold-out Spiritualized shows. Lead by frontman Jason Pierce, the band was in town to perform their landmark 1997 album; Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space.
Apr 13, 2012
By John Everhart
“Hey Jane” opens Sweet Heart Sweet Light, Spiritualized’s seventh full-length album and the first since 2008’s Songs in A&E. Nodding slyly to The Velvet Underground’s “Sweet Jane,” the song finds frontman Jason Pierce wondering, like a mantra, “Hey Jane, when you gonna die?”—one of numerous allusions to mortality throughout Sweet Heart Sweet Light. More