Album Reviews
A Place to Bury Strangers
Synthesizer
Oct 09, 2024 Web Exclusive
As a band constantly in transition and seeking to explore then push new boundaries, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that Synthesizer does exactly that and more.
Merce Lemon
Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild
Oct 08, 2024 Web Exclusive
Every several decades or so the music gods swoop down through the stratosphere and deliver something lithe, hungry, and anguished, for us to treasure. Whether we are alert to its arrival is another matter. In 1994, Richard Buckner delivered a master stroke of a debut, seemingly out of nowhere,
Fleetwood Mac
Mirage Tour ‘82
Oct 07, 2024 Web Exclusive
The Fleetwood Mac 1982 live experience presented here is a terrific document of a band that sounds intent on proving its best days were in fact not behind it.
News
Stereo MC’s Announce First U.S. Shows in 24 Years
Oct 08, 2024
British hip-hop/electronic dance band Stereo MC’s have announced their first U.S. shows in 24 years. The band last performed on our shores in 2001, but have lined up three American shows for next January, with more to be announced. The band are also expected to release a new album in 2025.
Interviews
Crows on “Reason Enough”
Oct 08, 2024 Web Exclusive
London-based four-piece Crows released their eagerly anticipated third album “Reason Enough” last month so Under the Radar caught up with vocalist James Cox to talk about the new record, touring, and difficulties of combining day jobs with being in a band.
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.
Pleased to meet you
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.
Lists
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
Live reviews
Apocalyptica @ Rock City, Nottingham, UK, October 4, 2024
Oct 06, 2024
Finnish metal outfit Apocalyptica brought their “Apocalyptica Plays Metallica vol. 2” tour to Nottingham’s Rock City last Friday (4th October).
Blog
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Aug 20, 2024
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