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“It was great but I think it just kinda ran its course”
Dec 05, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Sorry kids, look like indie superheroes Wild Flag have hung up their capes. More
Additional Bonus Interviews With: Future Islands, Metronomy, Zola Jesus and More
Mar 10, 2012
By Mark Redfern and Laura Studarus
Just a reminder that the not-to-be-missed digital version of Under the Radar’s “Best of 2011” issue (available for Mac, PC, iPad, and Android via Zinio here) includes the same articles that appear in the printed version—plus 100 extra pages of editorial content not found in the print edition. Included are extra photos of Beirut, Bon Iver, The Horrors, M83, Slow Club, Summer Camp, and tUnE-yArDs. The digital version features exclusive bonus interviews with Big Black Delta, Future Islands, Hooray for Earth, Lanterns on the Lake, Metronomy, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Real Estate, The War on Drugs, Wild Flag, and Zola Jesus. 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
Jan 09, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Clearly having no problem juggling responsibilities between promoting an album and a television show, Carrie Brownstein took a break from reminding people about the premiere of Portlandia‘s second season to perform on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last Friday with Wild Flag. More
Plus: Florence and the Machine, Beirut, PJ Harvey, Anna Calvi, SBTRKT, R.E.M., and more
Dec 23, 2011
By Mark Redfern and Laura Studarus
Under the Radar‘s Best of 2011 Issue has shipped out to subscribers and will be hitting newsstands soon. The issue features three unique covers, each featuring an artist behind one of our Top 5 albums of the year: M83, The Horrors, and Bon Iver. The issue also takes a look back at other artists who have made a splash in 2011, including Beirut, Anna Calvi, EMA, Florence and the Machine, Gang Gang Dance, Neon Indian, PJ Harvey, R.E.M., SBTRKT, Slow Club, St. Vincent, Summer Camp, tUnE-yArDs, and Yuck. More
Dec 14, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Last night female supergroup Wild Flag took to the Ed Sullivan Theater to perform on the Late Show with David Letterman. More
Portlandia: The Tour Starts on December 27
Nov 21, 2011
By Mi Tran
Hey Portlandia fans! It has been announced that co-creators, writers, and stars of the show, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, will go on a mini-tour in support of the second season of the show.
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Wild Flag Out Now Via Merge Records
Oct 24, 2011
By Mi Tran
The ladies of Wild Flag have released a video for “Electric Band,” which is taken from their self-titled LP. More
Carrie Brownstein and Co. Take A Lunch Break
Sep 06, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
With their self-titled debut out on Sept. 13 via Merge, indie-rock female supergroup Wild Flag have unveiled a music video for their song “Romance.” More
Plus: Eleanor Friedberger, Handsome Furs, CSS, Neon Indian, Class Actress, Portugal. The Man, and others
Aug 23, 2011
By Mark Redfern
The CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival has announced their initial 2011 lineup. The event happens at venues across New York City October 18 - 22. Today the CMJ website announced the first round of artists performing this year. The list includes EMA, Dum Dum Girls, Zola Jesus, Wild Flag, Eleanor Friedberger, Handsome Furs, CSS, Neon Indian, Class Actress, Portugal. The Man, and others. More
Self-Titled Debut Due September 13 Via Merge
Aug 01, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Supergroup Wild Flag have released an album trailer for their self-titled debut, which is due out September 13 via Merge. More
First Single Off Self-titled LP
Jun 21, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
The animated punk rock track previewed over the weekend, courtesy of radio station WFMU. We have the stream of “Romance.” More
Out September 13 via Merge Records
Jun 17, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Super-group Wild Flag have announced that their self-titled debut album will be released September 13 via Merge Records. More
Reviews
Sep 12, 2011
By Ben Schumer
When I was 16, Sleater-Kinney’s Dig Me Out forever changed the course of my music-listening life. It was summertime, it was my first taste of indie rock and it didn’t leave my Discman for two months. I bring this up because Wild Flag hits me with that same magical gut-punch: this album has the ability to make die-hards out of teenagers and adults (all over again). More