Jun 23, 2015 By Laura Studarus Shining

On June 21, Under the Radar photographer Thor Møller hiked 22 kilometers through the Norwegian mountains to see black jazz band Shining perform.

Jun 22, 2015 By Christopher Roberts New Order

Last September the British record label Mute announced that they had signed 1980s legends New Order. Now the fruits of that partnership have been revealed: New Order are set to release their new album on the label on September 25.

Jun 22, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Wavves

Wavves have announced a new fall tour. Twin Peaks will support all dates. The first half of the tour will also feature support from Swimmers and the second half will have Steep Leans as the opening act.

Jun 22, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Boxed In

We’re definite fans of Boxed In, the London-based four-piece that’s the project of producer/musician Oli Bayston (who has also produced the likes of Petite Noir and Rose Elinor Dougall, among others).

Jun 22, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Björk

Björk is sharing remixes for her recent album Vulnicura in three parts. Info on part 1 can be found here, along with her video for “Black Lake.”

Jun 22, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Tanlines

Tanlines have released a video for “Palace,” another track from their new album, Highlights (out now via True Panther). Alex Karpovsky (who plays Ray on HBO’s Girls and has also directed feature films) directed the video.

Jun 22, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Purity Ring

Canadian electro-pop duo Purity Ring have announced a slew of fall tour dates. The September, October, and November shows include stops in the Southwest, the South, and Europe. They are in support of the band’s second album, Another Eternity, which is out now via 4AD.

Jun 22, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Built to Spill

Built to Spill have announced some new September and October North American tour dates in support of their recent album Untethered Moon, which is out now via Warner Bros.

Jun 22, 2015 By Christopher Roberts Janelle Monáe

Last week Duran Duran announced their new album, Paper Gods, that features Janelle Monáe and Lindsay Lohan and the production work of Mark Ronson and Nile Rodgers.