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The Pill Interview – Making Mischief and Embracing Fun

Oct 25, 2024

​In a lively interview, Lottie Massey and Lily Hutchings of The Pill, discuss the inevitable comparisons to Wet Leg, their fun and carefree approach to music, bad driving, dodgy builders, on line trolls and their recent record deal with AWAL

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The Second Draft of History: Inside Elliott Smith’s Recording of “From a Basement on the Hill”

Oct 22, 2024 Issue #69 - 20th Anniversary Issue

In the fall of 2004, Rob Schnapf and Joanna Bolme didn’t really want to talk to the press. Having combed through 45 hours of material to assemble the final Elliott Smith album, From a Basement on the Hill, they were the only logical choices to field the questions Smith was no longer around to answer.

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Ekko Astral on Their New Political Single “Pomegranate Tree”

Oct 16, 2024 Web Exclusive

“THE DISTRICT SLEEPS ATONED TONIGHT.” Those are the final words screamed on “Pomegranate Tree,” the latest single from D.C. punk band Ekko Astral. The words are a condemnation and indictment, coming after six minutes of build-up as the dusty guitars and off-kilter grooves of the track’s early minutes shift into a turbulent maelstrom.

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Miki Berenyi of Lush on the U.S. Release of Her Book “Fingers Crossed”

Oct 15, 2024 Web Exclusive

This year saw the long-awaited U.S. release of Fingers Crossed: How Music Saved Me from Success, the brilliantly-written memoir from Lush singer and songwriter Miki Berenyi.

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Sophie Thatcher: From Yellowjackets to Experimental Pop

Oct 11, 2024 Web Exclusive

Sophie Thatcher talks about her debut EP “Pivot And Scrape” her love of music, Yellowjackets, and finding a balance between music and acting

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Crows on “Reason Enough”

Oct 08, 2024 Web Exclusive

​London-based four-piece Crows released their eagerly anticipated third album “Reason Enough” last month so Under the Radar caught up with vocalist James Cox to talk about the new record, touring, and difficulties of combining day jobs with being in a band.

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Jack Jones on His Self-Titled Debut Album

Oct 03, 2024 Web Exclusive

Introducing Jack Jones, who released his self-titled debut album last month on Peter Doherty’s Strap Originals label.

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Bloodworm on Their Debut Single and Forthcoming Tour

Oct 01, 2024 Web Exclusive

Bloodworm have emerged as one of the most exciting new bands in the UK over the past couple of years and released their debut single “Back Of A Hand” last month, so Under the Radar caught up with the Nottingham-based trio to discuss their origins, inspirations and future aspirations

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Cliffords: Ireland’s Next Great Band

Sep 30, 2024 Web Exclusive

Introducing Cliffords, a band leading Ireland’s next wave of musical talent. This young group from Cork is already making an impact with their shimmering indie pop

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