May 01, 2023 By Patrick Flanary Web Exclusive

In the eight years since Tanlines last released an album, singer/guitarist Eric Emm and percussionist Jesse Cohen hit their 40s, became dads, and went their separate ways—sort of.

Apr 29, 2023 By Matt Conner Web Exclusive

We spoke with film and TV composer Nathan Halpern about his latest project, ‘Emily the Criminal.’

Apr 28, 2023 By Mark Redfern Issue #71 - Weyes Blood and Black Belt Eagle Scout

To end the week, we ask Raphaelle Standell-Preston of Braids some questions about endings and death.

Apr 26, 2023 By Mariel Fechik Web Exclusive

Bria Salmena and her collaborator, Duncan Hay Jennings, are not country musicians. But you’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise if you saw them playing in Orville Peck’s band, decked out in cowboy hats and sequins, and also since Bria’s solo outing (and its new followup) consists of six country covers, filtered through Bria’s brassy voice and post-punk context.

Apr 24, 2023 By Ben Jardine

“I Was Neon,” the third single from PRE PLEASURE, the third album by Australian singer/songwriter Julia Jacklin, is a catchy, largely guitar-driven examination of oneself, exploring a dichotomy between acceptance of self and fear of losing that very acceptance.

Apr 21, 2023 By Mark Moody Web Exclusive

Towards the end of our interview about her new album Safe to Run (on New West), Esther Rose jokes, “Just make me sound real smart.” Originally from Detroit and after a decade in New Orleans, the Santa Fe-based singer/songwriter needs absolutely no help in the “make me sound smart” department.

Apr 20, 2023 By Lee Campbell Web Exclusive

In 1979 Roger Taylor was a drummer in Birmingham punk band, Scent Organs. Then he met fellow Brummie and bass guitarist, John Taylor (no relation). They would go on to become the rhythm section of Duran Duran, one of the most adored and enduring bands of the modern era.

Apr 14, 2023 By Andy Von Pip Web Exclusive

The last time Under the Radar chatted to UK artist Fenne Lily, she was changing her hair color. This time around, she’s changed her city and her country and is currently residing in New York.

Apr 14, 2023 By Dom Gourlay Web Exclusive

Meet Derby-based rising star; singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer emzae.