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“The Atomic Café” – Reflecting on the 40th Anniversary of the Acclaimed Documentary

Mar 17, 2022 By Austin Saalman

The mythology perpetuated by atomic society and the ensuing geopolitical nightmare stemming from its advent form the backbone of The Atomic Café, directors Jayne Loader, Kevin Rafferty, and Pierce Rafferty’s exploration into the sociopolitical mania so deeply embedded within many of the 20th century’s post-war institutions. More

“Covers of Covers” – Under the Radar’s First Album Is Out Now – Stream or Buy It

Mar 07, 2022 By Mark Redfern

Covers of Covers, our first album, came out last week on CD and digitally via American Laundromat. You can stream it now. You can also buy it directly from American Laundromat, via Bandcamp, or on Amazon. Last Friday we posted a track-by-track article on the album, in which all 20 artists discuss their contribution. More

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds — Reflecting on the 25th Anniversary of “The Boatman’s Call”

Mar 03, 2022 By Austin Saalman

Recovering from the blood-spattered mania of 1996’s brilliant Murder Ballads, iconic Austrailian singer/songwriter Nick Cave regathered with The Bad Seeds for their 10th studio outing—a sudden shift in direction from the group’s signature blend of gritty post punk and art rock experimentation. More

…And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead – the 20th Anniversary of “Source Tags & Codes”

Feb 26, 2022 By Austin Saalman

Arguably one of modern music’s most elusive acts, Austin-formed progressive post-hardcore outfit …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead has been expanding its already eclectic sound for over two decades. Essentially the brainchild of lifelong friends Conrad Keely and Jason Reece, whose relationship has spanned cross-country, from Oahu, Hawaii, where they met as youths, to Olympia, Washington, and on to Texas, where they eventually settled, forming their band amidst Austin’s vibrant ’90s music scene. More