Oct 20, 2023
By Kyle Mullin
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The sleazy— but oh so likable— lounge lizard felt as if he were trapped in a glitzy prison. Or more like a big box purgatory. Indeed, “The Wailing Mall” is the stunning opening track of the new album World of Hassle written by retro-indebted indie pop songwriter Alan Palomo. More
Oct 16, 2023
By Chris Thiessen
Issue #71 - Weyes Blood and Black Belt Eagle Scout
One of the greatest paradoxes in life is that nothing feels more constant than change, something that North Carolina-based artist Indigo De Souza fundamentally understands. Since her last album, Any Shape You Take, released to critical acclaim in 2021, De Souza has experienced a series of significant relationship changes—with her band, her community, her dad, even the natural world. While life shifts like these are rarely easy, De Souza welcomes each one as a gift. More
Oct 13, 2023
By Tim Cundy
While speaking with Ella Williams, known by her stage name as Squirrel Flower, it’s easy to see how the ideas of control have been on her mind lately. As paradoxical as control can be at certain times, Williams finds it important to know when to let go of modern life cynicisms and allow the natural world to remind her she’s still alive. Williams’ newest album, Tomorrow’s Fire, is out today on Polyvinyl and in it she explores those ideas of control through the lens of distorted guitar, introspective lyrics, and ethereal vocals. More
Oct 10, 2023
By Dom Gourlay
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Under the Radar caught up with Acid Klaus to discuss his new EP “You’re A Freak”, current UK tour and future plans. More
Oct 05, 2023
By Mariel Fechik
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There’s a famous urban legend that claims playing The Wizard of Oz on mute and Pink Floyd’s 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon simultaneously produces strangely synchronous results. Whether or not there’s something to that is beside the point; it’s the individual’s experience that counts. More
Oct 04, 2023
By Dom Gourlay
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Pale Blue Eyes have just realised a strong contender for album of the year in “This House”, so Under the Radar spoke to band members Matt and Lucy Board (vocals/guitar and drums respectively) about the new record, forthcoming UK tour and how important it is for bands to play live in the current climate. More
Sep 27, 2023
By Dom Gourlay
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W.H. Lung start their first ever US tour in New York this evening. Earlier this month, Under the Radar spoke to founder member and vocalist Joe Evans about the tour, their impending third album and future plans for the band. More
Sep 26, 2023
By Kyle Mullin
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Music supervisor Tiffany Anders and composer Mato Wayuhi take us behind the scenes of how they heighten key moments on Reservation Dogs through music. More
Sep 26, 2023
By Celine Teo-Blockey
Indie rock act Black Belt Eagle Scout, who released their third album, The Land, The Sea, The Sky, in February this year, will be one of many indigenous artist to headline Australia’s first Volume festival, a music event presented by Sydney’s Art Gallery of NSW. To be held across the gallery’s new building, from Sept 22 to Oct 8, the festival will include a host of free events, and ticketed concerts for Solange, Sampa The Great, and Inuit contemporary musician Sonya Holowell. More
