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America, You Know What to Do Today
Nov 05, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Today is election day. You already know that. If you’re an American, you know what to do today: vote! Or perhaps you’ve already voted (I did so on Saturday). More
Every Day Like the Last Due Out June 23 via Merge
May 31, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) are releasing Every Day Like the Last, a new singles collection, on June 23 via Merge. Now they have shared another new song from it, “I Learned it From You.” More
Every Day Like the Last Due Out June 23 via Merge
Apr 25, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) have announced Every Day Like the Last, a new singles collection, and have shared its title track, “Every Day Like the Last,” via a lyric video. Every Day Like the Last features three new songs and six previously released singles not found on any of their albums. More
Is It Going To Get Any Deeper Than This? Due Out October 21 via Thrill Jockey
Jul 26, 2022
By Joey Arnone
The Soft Pink Truth (aka Drew Daniel of Matmos) has announced the release of a new album, Is It Going To Get Any Deeper Than This?, which will be out on October 21 via Thrill Jockey. Daniel has also shared the album’s lead single, “Wanna Know,” which features Jenn Wasner (of Flock of Dimes and Wye Oak). More
Head of Roses: Phantom Limb Out This Friday via Sub Pop
Apr 11, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Flock of Dimes (the solo project of Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner) has shared a new song, “Go With Good.” It is the latest release from Head of Roses: Phantom Limb, the forthcoming companion collection to her 2021 album, Head of Roses. It will be out this Friday (April 15) via Sub Pop. More
Head of Roses: Phantom Limb Due Out April 15 via Sub Pop
Mar 23, 2022
By Mark Redfern
Flock of Dimes (the solo project of Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner) has announced Head of Roses: Phantom Limb, a new companion collection to her 2021 album, Head of Roses, and has shared a new song from it, “It Just Goes On,” via a video. Head of Roses: Phantom Limb features unreleased tracks connected to Head of Roses, including demos, covers, live tracks, and more. More
Civilian + Cut All the Wires: 2009–2011 Due Out October 22 via Merge
Oct 07, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) are releasing Civilian + Cut All the Wires: 2009–2011, a new 10th anniversary reissue of their 2011 album Civilian plus a 12-song collection of rare and unreleased songs from the era, on October 22 via Merge. Now they have shared another of those bonus tracks, the previously unreleased song “Half a Double Man.” More
The Latest in the Adult Swim Singles Series
Oct 06, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Flock of Dimes (the solo project of Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner) has shared a brand new song, the electric guitar heavy “Through Me.” It’s the latest offering in the Adult Swim Singles series. More
Collaborative Compilation In This House Coming December 10 via Better Company
Sep 28, 2021
By Caleb Campbell
Today, San Fermin have announced their upcoming compilation LP, In This House, their new collection of collaborations with Wye Oak, Nico Muhly, Sorcha Richardson, Thao Nguyen, Attacca Quartet, The Districts, and Wild Pink. The album is out December 10th on the band’s new label, Better Company. More
Civilian + Cut All the Wires: 2009–2011 Due Out October 22 via Merge
Sep 07, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) are releasing Civilian + Cut All the Wires: 2009–2011, a new 10th anniversary reissue of their 2011 album Civilian plus a 12-song collection of rare and unreleased songs from the era, on October 22 via Merge. Now they have shared another of those bonus tracks, “Holy Holy (Demo),” which is a demo version of one of the album’s main tracks. More
Plus HARD FEELINGS, Wye Oak, Morly, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jul 16, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the 27th Songs of the Week of 2021. There wasn’t an onslaught of amazing new songs this week, but we liked enough to come up with a solid Top 10. More
Civilian + Cut All the Wires: 2009–2011 Due Out October 22 via Merge
Jul 13, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) have announced Civilian + Cut All the Wires: 2009–2011, a new 10th anniversary reissue of their 2011 album Civilian plus a 12-song collection of rare and unreleased songs from the era. They have also shared one of those bonus tracks, the previously unreleased “Electricity,” which was recorded but never mixed (until now). More
New Single Out Now via Merge; Livestream Concert Planned for July 1
Jun 22, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) have shared a new song, “Its Way With Me,” via a hair-raising video for the track on Merge. They also have an upcoming livestream concert. More
Plus Chelsea Wolfe, Modest Mouse, Gone to Color, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
May 28, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the 20th Songs of the Week of 2021. This week, Republicans successfully blocked a commission that would have probed the January 6 storming of the Capitol. More
Another New Song, “Its Way With Me,” Due Out June 22 via Merge
May 25, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) have shared a new song, “TNT,” via a video for the track. It appears to be a standalone single for now, although the band have announced that another new song, “Its Way With Me,” will be out on June 22. More
Head of Roses Out Now via Sub Pop
Apr 02, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Flock of Dimes (the solo project of Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner) has released a new album, Head of Roses, today via Sub Pop. Now that the album’s out you can stream the whole thing here. Also, yesterday we posted our review of Head of Roses and today we posted our The End interview with Wasner about endings and death. More
Head of Roses Due Out This Friday on Sub Pop
Mar 30, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Flock of Dimes (the solo project of Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner) has shared a video for her new song “One More Hour.” It is the latest release from her upcoming album Head of Roses, which will be out this Friday (Apr. 2) on Sub Pop. More
Head of Roses Due Out April 2 via Sub Pop
Mar 16, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Flock of Dimes (the solo project of Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner), has shared a video for her new song “Hard Way.” It is the latest offering from her upcoming album Head of Roses, which will be out on April 2 via Sub Pop. More
Head of Roses Out on April 2 via Sub Pop
Feb 25, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Flock of Dimes (the solo project of Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner) has shared a black-and-white video for her new song “Price of Blue.” It will be featured on her upcoming album, Head of Roses, which comes out on April 2 via Sub Pop. More
Head of Roses Due Out April 2 via Sub Pop
Feb 03, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Flock of Dimes (the solo project of Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner), has shared a video for her new single “Two.” The release coincides with an announcement by Wasner that her forthcoming album Head of Roses will be out on April 2 via Sub Pop. More
TRIP Due Out November 13 via Merge
Oct 20, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Lambchop (the project of Kurt Wagner) are releasing a new covers album, TRIP, on November 13 via Merge. Now they have shared another track from it, a cover of Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions track “Golden Lady” (from 1973). More
The Song Also Features Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak and Elsa Jensen
Aug 05, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver (the project led be Justin Vernon) have shared a new song, “AUATC,” via a video for the track. “AUATC” is touted to feature guest vocals from Bruce Springsteen, Jenny Lewis, Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak, and Elsa Jensen, but you’d be hard pressed to hear any of their distinctive vocals in the mix. More
Plus Wye Oak, Ela Minus, Glass Animals, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jul 31, 2020
By Christopher Roberts (with Samantha Small and Jennifer Irving)
Welcome to the 30th Songs of the Week of 2020. This week President Trump suggested that November’s election be pushed back, something he thankfully has no authority to do. Meanwhile on the same day three other living presidents were honoring the late Congressman John Lewis, with President Barack Obama’s moving eulogy offering a stark contrast to the current commander in chief. More
No Horizon Out Now via Merge
Jul 31, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) have released a new EP, No Horizon, today via Merge. Now that it’s out you can stream the whole thing here. Today we also posted our review of the EP. More
No Horizon Due Out This Friday via Merge
Jul 28, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) are releasing a new EP, No Horizon, this Friday via Merge. Now they have shared the EP’s final pre-release single, “Spitting Image.” More
Plus Wye Oak, Hoops, Death Valley Girls, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jul 24, 2020
By Christopher Roberts (with Samantha Small and Julian Roberts-Grmela)
Welcome to the 29th Songs of the Week of 2020, the most exhausting year in recent memory. President Trump finally wore a mask and kind of admitted that things weren’t going so great in the fight against COVID-19 here in America. It seems inevitable that they are going to need to shut the economy down again if we are to get this thing under control—close the bars, restaurants, and beaches again for starters. Will it happen? More
No Horizon Due Out July 31 via Merge
Jul 20, 2020
By Samantha Small
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) are asking the tough questions. Today, the indie project released track “No Place” an eerie song about the (extra) distance placed between strangers right now. The new song is off their new EP, No Horizon, set to come out July 31 via Merge.
Plus My Morning Jacket, Liv.e, Travis, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jul 10, 2020
By Christopher Roberts (with Samantha Small and Julian Roberts-Grmela)
Welcome to the 27th Songs of the Week of 2020. There was a brief time when maybe one could have felt cautiously optimistic about the coronavirus, when it felt like it was okay to at least leave the house and interact with people outdoors in a socially distant way, but now it’s all feeling dire again, with COVID-19 cases soaring across the land. And we know who to blame. More
Is a New Album on the Way?
Jul 08, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Future Islands are back with a new song, “For Sure,” shared via a video. The song features backing vocals from Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak and Flock of Dimes. More
No Horizon Due Out July 31 via Merge
Jul 07, 2020
By Samantha Small
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) have announced a new EP in collaboration with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, No Horizon, and shared its opening track, “AEIO,” via a lyric video. The collection drops July 31 via Merge. Check out “AEIO” below, followed by the EP’s tracklist and cover art. More
Stream Like So Much Desire Now
Jun 23, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Flock of Dimes, the solo project of Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak, has surprise released a new EP, Like So Much Desire, via Sub Pop. The five-song EP is her first release for the iconic Seattle label, which has announced her signing today. More
Sucker’s Lunch Due Out July 31 via Carpark; Album Produced by Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack of Wye Oak
May 19, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Oakland, CA-based singer/songwriter Madeline Kenney has announced a new album, Sucker’s Lunch, and shared its first single, “Sucker,” via a self-directed video for the track. “Sucker” features guest vocals from Lambchop’s Kurt Wagner and the album was produced by Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack of Wye Oak. More
Plus Nap Eyes, Jay Som, Wye Oak, Glass Animals, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Feb 21, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the seventh Songs of the Week of 2020. Since Monday was President’s Day here in America, it should’ve been a less busy week for new tracks, but there was still plenty to choose from and this week we’ve got 12 songs that we consider the week’s best. More
Band on Tour in February and March
Feb 19, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) have shared a brand new song, the understated “Walk Soft.” They have also shared a new mini documentary highlighting the history of the band ahead of their upcoming JOIN tour dates later this month and next month. More
Plus Sorry, Badly Drawn Boy, Waxahatchee, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jan 24, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the third Songs of the Week of 2020. It was a mixed week for new songs. There were certainly some good tracks this week, but few that screamed Top 10 of the week. More
Band on Tour in February and March
Jan 21, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) have shared a brand new song, “Fear of Heights.” It follows “Fortune,” a new song they shared in November that was #1 on that week’s Songs of the Week list. More
Plus Moses Sumney, Andy Shauf, Grimes, Hoops, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Nov 15, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to another Songs of the Week. Lots of big songs this week from some notable artists, so the pickings weren’t slim. More
JOIN Tour Dates Next February and March
Nov 12, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) have shared a brand new song, “Fortune,” and announced some new 2020 tour dates, which they are dubbing the JOIN tour. More
Issue 66 Features Musicians and Actors on Their All-Time Favorite Albums, including Tegan and Sara, Wilco, Weyes Blood, Sigur Rós, Fred Armisen, Topher Grace, Jay Baruchel, Low, and more
Sep 27, 2019
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the My Favorite Album Issue, our new print issue in which we speak to musicians and actors about their all-time favorite album. The issue features Angel Olsen and Sleater-Kinney on the two covers and is available to buy directly from us here, as well as being distributed in stores nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere). More
Release the Dogs Due Out August 23 via Merge
Aug 05, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Joyero is the solo project of Andy Stack of Wye Oak. He is releasing his debut album as Joyero, Release the Dogs, on August 23 via Merge. Now he has shared another song from the album, “Steepest Stairs,” via a self-directed video for the track. Watch it below, followed by Joyero’s upcoming tour dates. More
Release the Dogs Due Out August 23 via Merge
Jun 26, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Joyero is the solo project of Andy Stack of Wye Oak. Now he has announced his debut album as Joyero, Release the Dogs, and shared a video for a new song from it, “Dogs.” More
New Tour Dates Also Announced; New Website Launched
Jun 03, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver (the project of Justin Vernon) have shared two new songs, “Hey, Ma” and “U (Man Like),” via videos for each track. They have also announced some new tour dates and launched a new website. More
Single Out Now on Merge, Upcoming Tour Dates with Lambchop
Mar 19, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Andy Stack of Wye Oak has announced a new solo project under the name Joyero and shared his first single under that moniker, “Salt Mine.” The single is out now via Merge. Joyero also has some upcoming tour dates opening for Lambchop. Check out the song and tour dates below. More
Plus Jessie Ware, Drugdealer, Jenny Lewis, SASAMI, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Feb 15, 2019
By Mark Redfern
It was pretty rough week to be a Ryan Adams fan. We won’t regurgitate the details, but if you haven’t already done so then you should read The New York Times article detailing the sexual misconduct allegations made against him by Mandy Moore, Phoebe Bridgers, and several other women. More
Split 7-Inch Out Now via Carpark; Listen to “The Sisters” and “Helpless”
Feb 11, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Madeline Kenney released her sophomore album, Perfect Shapes, last October via Carpark. Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak and Flock of Dimes produced the album and now the two have teamed up again for a split 7-inch and a joint tour. Wasner contributes “The Sisters” under her Flock of Dimes alias, whereas Kenney’s song is entitled “Helpless.” More
July 24-27, 2019, in Carrboro and Durham, NC - Destroyer, Wye Oak, Waxahatchee, The Mountain Goats, Superchunk, and More
Feb 06, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Merge Records are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a hometown festival July 24-27, 2019, in Carrboro and Durham, NC. The four-day festival is set to feature more than 30 artists and the initial lineup has been announced. More
The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs Out Now via Merge
Oct 29, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) released a new album, The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs, back in April via Merge. (It was our Album of the Week.) Now they have shared a new live video where they perform the album’s “The Instrument” in the woods in North Carolina. More
Perfect Shapes Due Out October 5 via Carpark
Sep 12, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Madeline Kenney is releasing her sophomore album, Perfect Shapes, on October 5 via Carpark. Now she has shared another new song from the album, “Bad Idea,” via a lyric video. Listen and watch below, followed by her upcoming tour dates. More
Perfect Shapes Due Out October 5 via Carpark
Jul 11, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Madeline Kenney has announced her sophomore album, Perfect Shapes, and shared a video for its first single, “Cut Me Off.” Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak and Flock of Dimes produced the album, which is due out October 5 via Carpark. More
The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs Out Now via Merge
Jun 25, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) released a new album, The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs, back in April via Merge. (It was our Album of the Week.) Now they have performed one of its singles, “It Was Not Natural,” in the Moog Sound Lab at the Moog Music factory in Asheville, North Carolina. They reworked the song for a special performance on Moogs. They have also announced some new tour dates. More
The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs Out Now via Merge
Apr 06, 2018
By Chris Davidson
In the Google’s documentary, Merge Records: 25 Years in 24 Minutes, Wye Oak frontwoman Jenn Wasner discusses how the help she received from label cofounder Laura Ballance kept the band continuing even after Wasner’s romantic breakup with drummer Andy Stack. Fortunately, for us, the band sounds stronger than ever at 12 years old and with the release of their sixth LP, The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs. More
Plus Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Laura Veirs, CHVRCHES, John Parish, Eels, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Mar 30, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Last week we crammed two weeks into Songs of the Week, but this week we’re back on track with a regular one-week wrap-up. There was plenty to choose from this week. Our #1 is a funky feminist anthem and our #2 was a close second. Artists whose songs almost made the Top 10 include Hinds, Air Waves (feat. Kevin Morby), mastersystem (remixed by Mogwai), The Lemon Twigs, Sam Evian, and Bernice. More
Issue 63 Also Includes Interviews with MGMT, The Decemberists, Belle & Sebastian, The National, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Fleet Foxes, Parquet Courts, Noel Gallagher, Spoon, and More
Mar 28, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our Spring 2018 Issue, which is out now digitally via Under the Radar’s app and the magazine apps Readly and Zinio. The print version has shipped out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon. The issue features Courtney Barnett on the cover. More
The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs Due Out April 6 via Merge
Mar 27, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) are releasing a new album, The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs, on April 6 via Merge. Previously they shared its title track (which was our #2 Song of the Week), as well as a video for “The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs,” and the atmospheric “It Was Not Natural” (which was also one of our Songs of the Week). Now they have shared another song from the album, “Lifer,” which starts off deliberately paced before it erupts around the two-minute mark. More
Plus Mount Eerie, Father John Misty, Twin Shadow, Mark Kozelek, Alexis Taylor, Wye Oak, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Feb 23, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
It was a crazy good week for new songs. So much so that we could only narrow down this week’s Songs of the Week to 12 tracks, as opposed to our normal 10. Speedy Ortiz almost made the list with “Lucky 88,” the first single off their newly announced new album Twerp Verse, but then it would’ve been 13 songs and we gave into superstition. More
Plus America Responds to Another School Shooting, Mark Kozelek Writes a Song About It, and Bon Iver's Manager Runs for Congress
Feb 23, 2018
By Stephen Mayne
This week the dear beloved leader fails to score well in a presidential poll, America continues to deal with atrocity in Florida, the Russia investigation refuses to stop, and Wye Oak sing. More
Plus Middle Kids, GUM, Ed Schrader's Music Beat, Soccer Mommy, Laura Veirs, Jay Som, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Feb 02, 2018
By Mark Redfern
Wow, what a week for fantastic new tracks. Last week when we were putting together the Songs of the Week the pickings were slimmer and the best we could come up with was nine songs, rather than a full 10. More
The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs Due Out April 6 via Merge
Jan 30, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak (Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack) have announced a new album, The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs, and shared its title track. The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs is due out April 6 via Merge. Below is “The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs,” followed by the album’s tracklist and cover art, as well as the band’s upcoming tour dates. More
Plus The National, Temples, Widowspeak, Deerhoof, Girl Ray, EMA, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Jun 30, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Despite leading up to a long holiday weekend, it was a packed week for great new songs. Quite a few notable artists shared new songs this week, including Arcade Fire, St. Vincent, The National, Liam Gallagher, Neil Young, Mogwai, Weezer, Broken Social Scene, Toro Y Moi, and more. More
Mountain Moves Due Out September 8 via Joyful Noise, Album Also Features Læticia Sadier and Juana Molina
Jun 28, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Deerhoof have announced a new album, Mountain Moves, and shared its first single, “I Will Spite Survive” (which features Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak and Flock of Dimes). More
If You See Me, Say Yes Out Now via Partisan
Feb 28, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak frontwoman Jenn Wasner released her debut full-length album under her Flock of Dimes solo project, If You See Me, Say Yes, last September via Partisan. Now she has shared a video for “Everything Is Happening Today.” More
Bid on Protest Signs from our Protest Issue – Tegan and Sara, Amanda Palmer, Best Coast, Thurston Moore, Sharon Jones, and More
Oct 18, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Starting today and continuing for the next seven days, all of the autographed musician-made protest signs featured in Under the Radar‘s 2016 Protest Issue will be auctioned on eBay, with all profits going to the American Cancer Society. The auction includes protest signs made by Tegan and Sara, Amanda Palmer, Best Coast, Sharon Jones, Thurston Moore, Banks & Steelz, Moby, Mew, OK Go, Okkervil River, Metronomy, Wild Beasts, Car Seat Headrest, Lush, Local Natives, Julien Baker, Super Furry Animals, Billy Bragg, Perfect Pussy, Wye Oak, Everything Everything, School of Seven Bells, Deerhoof, Kristin Kontrol, Andrew W.K., Yeasayer, Natalie Prass, Superchunk, The Julie Ruin, Frankie Cosmos, Kevin Morby, LUH, Tacocat, Xiu Xiu, Slow Club, and many others. More
If You See Me, Say Yes Due Out September 23 via Partisan
Sep 16, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak frontwoman Jenn Wasner is releasing her debut full-length album under her Flock of Dimes solo project, If You See Me, Say Yes, next Friday (September 23) via Partisan. Now you can stream the whole album below via NPR First Listen. More
Special Issue Takes On Sexism and Feminism in the Music Industry, Tackles the Election, and Features Amanda Palmer on the Cover
Sep 09, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our 2016 Protest Issue (out September, October, and into November), which is out now both digitally and on newsstands. We’ve done a Protest Issue every U.S. Presidential election year since 2004 and as before this issue features articles examining the intersection of music and politics and photo shoots with musicians holding protest signs of their own making. Then in mid-October we will be launching our charity Protest Auction, in which we auction off all the protest signs in the issue, with all profits going to the American Cancer Society. More
If You See Me, Say Yes Due Out September 23 via Partisan
Aug 23, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak frontwoman Jenn Wasner is releasing her debut full-length album under her Flock of Dimes solo project, If You See Me, Say Yes, which is due out September 23 via Partisan. She had already shared the album’s first single, “Semaphore,” as well as a video for it. Now she has shared another song from the album, “Everything Is Happening Today.” More
If You See Me, Say Yes Due Out September 23 via Partisan
Jul 13, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak frontwoman Jenn Wasner is releasing her debut full-length album under her Flock of Dimes solo project. Recently it was announced that she had signed to Partisan and would be releasing her debut with them. A 20-second long teaser trailer was also shared. More
Also Has Designed a Signature Guitar for Reverend Guitars
Jun 27, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak may have just surprise-released the excellent Tween, a new mini-album on Merge, but frontwoman Jenn Wasner has now announced her debut full-length album under her Flock of Dimes solo project. More
Out digitally today and on CD and vinyl on August 5
Jun 09, 2016
By Joshua M. Miller
Wye Oak released their new album Tween today and shared the music video for first single “Watching the Waiting.” More
Mar 29, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak has taken part in the A.V. Club’s A.V. Undercover video series where bands pick a song to cover from a predetermined list and have covered Pat Benatar’s “We Belong.” Although A.V. Club stresses that this is not part of the regular season of A.V. Undercover (which doesn’t start until May) and band requested that they cover the song while at SXSW. More
Return to the Moon Due Out October 30 via 4AD
Oct 01, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
The National’s frontman Matt Berninger has teamed up with former Menomena member Brent Knopf (who also records as Ramona Falls) for the new project EL VY. The duo will be releasing their debut album as EL VY, Return to the Moon, on October 30 via 4AD. More
Plus Sylvan Esso and Wasner Cover Gillian Welch, To Be Released as Split 7-inch in November
Jun 18, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner has been out on tour with Sylvan Esso under her Flock of Dimes guise. They both stopped by the A.V. Club offices to take part on their A.V. Undercover video series where bands pick a song to cover from a predetermined list (it’s in its sixth season). Wasner picked Crowded House’s 1986 classic “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and Sylvan Esso backed her. Sylvan Esso chose Gillian Welch’s 2001 song “Everything is Free” and were aided by Wasner. More
Plus Tracks from Wunder Wunder, Ashrae Fax, Coldplay Remixed by AlunaGeorge, The Rosebuds, Anand Wilder of Yeasayer, Hooray for Earth, Kan Wakan, and Others
Jul 03, 2014
By Michael Wojtas
Welcome to Under the Radar’s weekly playlist, where we compile the best and most exciting tracks to debut online in the last week (give or take). Because it’s a short work week and a holiday weekend, less new tracks of note debuted this week. So this mix features some of the last week’s best new tracks, but also features other tracks from recent months that we liked. Included are songs by Wye Oak, Wunder Wunder, Ashrae Fax, Titus Andronicus, The Rosebuds, Ice Cream Cathedral, Ought, Childhood, Slow Club, Boxed In, Coldplay remixed by AlunaGeorge, Anand Wilder (of Yeasyer), and more. More
Also featuring interviews with Slowdive, Slow Club, First Aid Kit, Lykke Li, James McAvoy, The Horrors, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The War on Drugs vs. Sharon Van Etten, and More
May 23, 2014
By Laura Studarus and Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of the June/July issue, which is on newsstands now. It features Future Islands on the cover as well as interviews with Slow Club, Lykke Li, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The Horrors, Slowdive, The War on Drugs vs. Sharon Van Etten, First Aid Kit, James McAvoy, John Slattery, tUnE-yArDs, and more. More
Shriek is Out Now On Merge
May 08, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Wye Oak trod on sacred ground recently when they covered Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” during a concert at Washington, DC’s 9:30 Club. More
Shriek is Out Now On Merge
Apr 30, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Wye Oak’s sound-reinventing album Shriek is out now via Merge Records. More
Apr 21, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Baltimore duo Wye Oak are poised to release their forthocoming LP Shriek later this month on April 29. More
Shriek is Due Out April 29 on Merge
Apr 02, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Two painters shirk work in the video for “The Tower,” the new single from Wye Oak’s forthcoming album Shriek. More
First “Official Single” from Shriek, Due out April 29th on Merge
Mar 17, 2014
By Christopher Roberts
Fresh off a run of well-received SXSW shows, Baltimore duo Wye Oak have released the “first official single” from their forthcoming new album, Shriek. It’s entitled “Glory” and can be streamed below. More
Shriek Is Out April 29 Via Merge.
Jan 29, 2014
By Laura Studarus
On April 29 Wye Oak will return with their new album Shriek. More
Hi Custodian Premieres September 6 in NYC
Aug 16, 2012
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Dirty Projectors have announced the premiere of their short film, Hi Custodian. More
Opening Dates For The Decemberists, The National, Okkervil River and More
Jul 27, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Wye Oak has announced more fall tour dates in support of March release, Civilian. More
Jun 16, 2011
By Laura Studarus
In support of recently released album Civilian, bombastic rock duo Wye Oak are hitting the road for another round of dates. More
Apr 11, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Wye Oak is making the rounds today with new video “Fish,” (from album Civilian). We have the clever clip. More
Lineup Also Includes The Black Keys and MGMT, Among Others
Apr 11, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
Outside Lands recruits a solid lineup for their 2011 fest. We have the details. More
Feb 28, 2011
By Laura Studarus
While Wye Oak’s new album may not hit stores until March 8, the Baltimore duo is giving fans a chance to hear it now. More
New Album Out March 8, 2011
Dec 08, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Shoegazing duo Wye Oak have announced their third full-length album. We have the details. More
My Neighbor / My Creator Out Today Via Merge Store
Mar 12, 2010
By Laura Studarus
The spring is looking busy for Baltimore duo Wye Oak. Their newest EP My Neighbor/My Creator is out today via the Merge webstore. They are also going on tour. More
After a Successful Performance at XX Merge, Wye Oak Takes The Knot on The Road
Aug 11, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
Wye Oak set out to tour the U.S. in support of their new album, The Knot, sharing the stage with The Starlight Mints and Blitzen Trapper on varying dates. Check out the full tour schedule here. More
Jul 15, 2009
By Laura Studarus
Baltimore-based duo Wye Oak have announced tour dates in support of their sophomore album, The Knot (out July 21st on Merge). More
Band Set to Release Sophomore Album, The Knot, July 21st. Currently On Tour.
Apr 17, 2009
By Laura Studarus
Wye Oak announces new album details. Currently on tour. More
Interviews
Apr 02, 2021
By Mark Redfern and Samantha Small
To end the week, we ask Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak and her solo project Flock of Dimes some questions about endings and death. More
Jun 19, 2018
By Kyle Mullin
You pour your heart into it. You dedicate hours, long nights, lingering years to it. You strive until your muscles and mind and emotions sear from the strain. And finally, when it’s in your grasp, and yet you still have to wrestle with it… well, then what? More
Wasner on Trump, Brexit, Scary Movies, Memorable Fan Encounters, and Elementary School
Feb 24, 2017
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar‘s 14th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2016. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2016 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. More
A Conversation with Death Cab for Cutie's Nick Harmer, Rogue Wave's Zach Rogue, Tacocat's Emily Nokes, and The Thermals' Hutch Harris
Nov 29, 2016
By Matt Fink
On March 23, 2016, the state of North Carolina passed The Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, otherwise known as House Bill 2 or HB2. The law, as written, strips out anti-discrimination protections for gay, bisexual, and transgender people, as well as prohibits transgender individuals from using the bathroom of their choice in public buildings. More
Bringing It All Back Home
Oct 17, 2016
By Laura Studarus
Wye Oak‘s fifth studio album Tween was a surprise release. But as singer/guitarist Jenn Wasner explains, the move was more a tribute to the nature of the material than an attempt to mimic industry heavy-hitters. More
Jenn Wasner on Why She Won't Rank Music, Her Teenaged Celebrity Crush, Her Worst Haircut, and the Questions She's Tired of Answering
Feb 13, 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. Here are some answers from Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak. More
Jul 23, 2014
By John Everhart
Wye Oak‘s stunning new album Shriek, at the surface, lies in stark contrast to their earlier work. The duo of Jenn Wasner (synths, bass, guitar) and Andy Stack (percussion) have eschewed their trademark guitar and drums sound in favor of something more silvery and abstract, no doubt informed by Wasner’s foray into electronic textures on her 2013 side project Dungeonesse. More
Jul 22, 2014
By John Everhart
Growing stronger with every record, while incrementally increasing its audience for a good part of the past decade, Wye Oak well could’ve trodden the beaten path and continued with its trademark guitar and drums sound, one that had endeared it to a progressively mainstream audience, including appearances of 2011’s Civilian‘s title track on the likes of The Walking Dead, Being Human, and Safety Not Guaranteed. More
Reviews
Apr 05, 2018
By Stephen Mayne
Some bands do exactly what you expect, while others seem to slip away on an entirely unexpected course. Then there’s Wye Oak, active for over a decade, who manage to bring life to Donald Rumsfeld’s known unknown fable. More
Jun 22, 2016
By Cody Ray Shafer
The latest release from Wye Oak, the project of Baltimore duo Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack, is a brief collection of songs that did not make it onto 2011’s Civilian or 2014’s Shriek. Hence the clever title, Tween, referring to the fact that these songs exist somewhere in between these more official releases. More
Apr 29, 2014
By J. Pace
Wye Oak fans who were on board with Jenn Wasner’s Dungeonesse project from last year—on which she tackled ‘80s and ‘90s R&B and pop tropes with a clear love for the form—may not have realized its prescience. More
Mar 21, 2011
By J. Pace
Wye Oak return with a third full-length, and a much established thing, with a few well-received records under their belt. More