14 Best Songs of the Week: Ela Minus, Kassie Krut, The Weather Station, Lauren Mayberry, and More 

Oct 04, 2024 Mark Redfern (with Andy Von Pip)

Welcome to the 32nd Songs of the Week of 2024. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, Mark Moody, Marina Malin, Matt the Raven, Scotty Dransfield, and Stephen Humphries helped me decide what should make the list. It was a very strong week for new tracks, so we considered over 30 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 14.

The End: Matthew Caws of Nada Surf

Sep 13, 2024 Web Exclusive

To end the week, we ask Matthew Caws of Nada Surf some questions about endings and death.

Rob Marshall on Humanist’s Second Album “On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World”

Sep 12, 2024 Web Exclusive

Humanist released their critically acclaimed second album “On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World” in July, so Under the Radar spoke to visionary founder member Rob Marshall about the record, loss, collaborations and future plans.

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.

Seven Music Documentary Films and Series From 2024 to Watch (and Three to Skip)

Jun 16, 2024

Music documentaries and series are a sure thing, or so it seems. 2024 has seen quite a few of them hit theatres and even more turn up on streamers. Among these are the high-profile ones such as the newly restored 1970 film, The Beatles: Let it Be and Frank Marshall’s The Beach Boys, not to mention Taylor Swift|The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version), all on Disney+. Lil Nas X released his interpretation of Madonna’s Truth or Dare with his behind-the-scenes tour film, Long Live Montero (HBO). There is also Eno, the groundbreaking generative documentary feature on Brian Eno. Just as fascinating as the biographical docs are topical ones such as the recently released How Music Got Free (Paramount+).

Coming soon is Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (HBO), which shines a much deserved spotlight on the multi-hyphenate talent, and I Am: Celine Dion (Prime Movies), which shares the singer’s challenges with Moersch-Woltman Syndrome.

Whether or not you’re into the artists, subjects, or the music, there is a voyeuristic and vicarious thrill in watching musicians, both in their professional setting and personal lives. Music documentary films and series are often worth the time—except when they’re not. Here are seven must-watch music docs and series released in 2024, and three from this year that you can skip.—By Lily Moayeri

Apocalyptica @ Rock City, Nottingham, UK, October 4, 2024

Oct 06, 2024 By Emma Berry-Dinnage

Finnish metal outfit Apocalyptica brought their “Apocalyptica Plays Metallica vol. 2” tour to Nottingham’s Rock City last Friday (4th October).

Subscribe to the Last Great Indie Music Magazine for 25% Off

Aug 20, 2024 By Mark Redfern

Under the Radar has been printing continuously for 23 years now and has outlasted most of the other print indie music magazines that were around when we started or that began publishing in the years since. We’ve tried our best to stick to our original ethos of simply championing the music we like, regardless of trends or financial concerns. You can still subscribe to the last great American indie music print magazine for 25% off and back issues remain 20% off.