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Feb 21, 2025 By Mark Redfern

Subscribe to the last great American indie rock print magazine! We’re aiming to sign up 600 new or renewed subscribers in the next three months, and to help make that happen, we’re offering 30% off all print subscriptions.

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While other American print music magazines exist, few are as dedicated to indie rock as we are. Most of our direct competitors either folded years ago or went fully digital—but we’ve held on. If you miss the days of flipping through a beautifully crafted print magazine devoted to the artists you love, Under the Radar is here for you. We’ve survived for over two decades thanks to the passionate support of our subscribers. Join us and keep print indie music journalism alive.

New subscriptions currently start with Issue 75.

The soon-to-be-announced Issue 74 is another one of our Protest Issues, where we examine the intersection of music and politics and help raise money for charity. Our previous issue (Issue 73) featured Maya Hawke and Nilüfer Yanya on the covers. The issue before, The ‘90s Issue, included interviews with musicians and film directors from the decade, with covers featuring The Cardigans and Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth).

Since 2001, Under the Radar has been independently owned by Mark and Wendy Redfern, and we’ve never bowed to corporate interests. We write about the music we’re passionate about—no trends, just genuine love for the art. Every issue is crafted with care, and our loyal readership knows that.

By subscribing, you’re not just supporting indie music journalism, but also getting a tactile, immersive experience that digital platforms can’t match. As one of the last print magazines dedicated to indie rock, we’re proud to offer a beautifully crafted product.

Over the years, we’ve brought you exclusive content, from the last interview with Elliott Smith before his tragic passing to featuring rising stars like Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes, Wet Leg, and The Last Dinner Party. Our themed issues, including political/social causes, favorite albums, and our 20th Anniversary Issue, continue to push boundaries.

Unlike billionaire-owned media, Under the Radar is proudly independent and relies on our passionate readers to keep us going.

Print isn’t dead, but it is on life support. Help support Under the Radar, the last great American indie rock print magazine still standing, and also save some money!

Each issue usually features interviews with 20 to 30 different musical artists, reviews of 20 to 40 new albums, and a free MP3 download sampler that includes up to 39 songs.

In recent years the following artists have appeared on our print covers: Weyes Blood, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Sharon Van Etten, Kamasi Washington, Angel Olsen, Ezra Furman, HAIM, Phoebe Bridgers, Moses Sumney, Japanese Breakfast, Sleater-Kinney, Ezra Furman, boygenius, CHVRCHES, Nilüfer Yanya, Bat For Lashes, Miki Berenyi, Julien Baker, and more.

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