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Nov 28, 2024 By Mark Redfern

Under the Radar is having its annual Black Friday Sale starting now and continuing through Friday, December 13. This year we’re offering 40% off all print subscriptions and 50% off all back issues, including our current issue. Our 20th Anniversary Covers of Covers album on CD is also 50% off (plus there’s a bundle with the 20th Anniversary Issue and Covers of Covers that’s also 50% off).

Subscription promo codes are below. Get 50% off back issues with this promo code: BlackFriday202450 (or this link should apply the promo code for you).

Since 2001, Under the Radar has been independently owned by Mark and Wendy Redfern, and we’ve never bowed to corporate interests. We write about the music we’re passionate about—no trends, just genuine love for the art. Every issue is crafted with care, and our loyal readership knows that.

By subscribing, you’re not just supporting indie music journalism, but also getting a tactile, immersive experience that digital platforms can’t match. As one of the last print magazines dedicated to indie rock, we’re proud to offer a beautifully crafted product.

Over the years, we’ve brought you exclusive content, from the last interview with Elliott Smith before his tragic passing to featuring rising stars like Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes, Wet Leg, and The Last Dinner Party. Our themed issues, including political/social causes, favorite albums, and our 20th Anniversary Issue, continue to push boundaries.

Our current issue (Issue 73) features Maya Hawke and Nilüfer Yanya on the covers. Our last issue, The ‘90s Issue, included interviews with musicians and film directors from the decade, with covers featuring The Cardigans and Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth).

Our next issue will be another one of our Protest Issues. Twenty years ago, in 2004, we launched our first Protest Issue in response to the looming re-election of President George W. Bush, the ongoing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and a host of other pressing issues. The concept was simple: we would photograph musicians holding protest signs they created themselves and auction the signs for charity. Interpol graced the cover, and even Yoko Ono participated, along with many other influential artists of the time. Every four years since then, we’ve released a new Protest Issue, roughly timed to coincide with the U.S. presidential elections. Our next one is almost done, with both covers shot and protest sign photo-shoots with many talented artists complete.

Unlike billionaire-owned media, Under the Radar is proudly independent and relies on our passionate readers to keep us going.

Canceled your subscriptions to The Washington Post or The Los Angeles Times over their non-endorsements? Under the Radar is a publication that’s never shied away from taking a stand with our Protest Issues. So subscribe to us instead and help fund our next Protest Issue.

If you’re already a subscriber, you could buy a gift subscription for someone else. Below are 40% off promo codes.

Get 50% off back issues with this promo code: BlackFriday202450 (or this link should apply the promo code for you).

Print isn’t dead, but it is on life support. Help support Under the Radar, the last great American indie rock print magazine still standing, and also save some money!

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Each issue usually features interviews with 20 to 30 different musical artists, reviews of 20 to 40 new albums, and a free MP3 download sampler that includes up to 39 songs.

In recent years the following artists have appeared on our print covers: Weyes Blood, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Sharon Van Etten, Kamasi Washington, Angel Olsen, Ezra Furman, HAIM, Phoebe Bridgers, Moses Sumney, Japanese Breakfast, Sleater-Kinney, Ezra Furman, boygenius, CHVRCHES, Nilüfer Yanya, Bat For Lashes, Miki Berenyi, Julien Baker, and more.

To become a part of the Under the Radar family, simply visit www.simplecirc.com/subscribe/under-the-radar.

Join us in celebrating the vibrant world of indie rock and stay ahead of the curve with Under the Radar as your trusted guide. Buy a back issue or subscribe now and seize this incredible opportunity to save while staying connected to the artists shaping the musical landscape.

As with every year, we are very thankful for our lovely readers and hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

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