12 Best Songs of the Week: Beth Orton, Man / Woman / Chainsaw, Francis of Delirium, Friko, and More
Under the Radar’s 12 Best Songs of the Week spotlights fresh releases from Beth Orton, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Francis of Delirium, Friko and Modest Mouse, among others. Orton announced her new album "The Ground Above" (June 26) and shared the single "Waiting," while Man/Woman/Chainsaw revealed debut album "Cannonball" for August 7. Francis of Delirium dropped a clay‑mation video for "Requiem for a Dying Day," and Modest Mouse introduced "An Eraser and a Maze," due June 5. The roundup also teases the ’90s Issue Part 2 and March’s best albums list.
Francis of Delirium Shares Video for New Song “Requiem for a Dying Day” And Announces Tour Dates
Luxembourg‑based artist Francis of Delirium (Jana Bahrich) unveiled a self‑directed stop‑motion video for the new single “Requiem for a Dying Day,” a track from her forthcoming album *Run, Run Pure Beauty* slated for release on May 29 via Dalliance Recordings. The...
Premiere: John R. Miller Shares New Single “Tollbooth”
John R. Miller has premiered his new single “Tollbooth,” the lead track from his upcoming album The Great Unknowing. The album will be released on CD and vinyl on June 5, with a digital launch on July 17 through Rounder Records. Recorded...
Premiere: Ari Lindo Shares New Single “Sandalwood”
Chicago‑based indie singer‑songwriter Ari Lindo has premiered the dreamy folk single “Sandalwood,” the lead track from their forthcoming sophomore album *For Much Longer*. The song showcases layered acoustic guitars, subtle percussion, and lyrical imagery that likens a lover’s scent to...
Rockaway Beach Announces First Acts For 2027
Rockaway Beach has unveiled its first 2027 lineup, featuring The Charlatans headlining Saturday, Getdown Services and SPRINTS co‑headlining Friday, and The Twilight Sad closing on Sunday. The three‑day festival will run Jan 7‑10, 2027 at Butlin’s Bognor Regis and has already...
Sundayclub Share New Single “Camera Shy”
Canadian indie‑pop duo sundayclub released their new single “Camera Shy,” a preview of their self‑titled debut album arriving July 10, 2026 via Paper Bag Records. The track captures a hazy New Year’s Eve vibe while probing the tension between documenting moments and the...
Premiere: Lunar Bird Shares New Single “The Things We Used To”
Italian‑Welsh indie pop duo Lunar Bird has unveiled a new single, “The Things We Used To,” ahead of their forthcoming EP slated for May 29, 2026. The track, described as feather‑light with airy vocals and twinkling synth hooks, follows the earlier...
Premiere: Hillsboro Shares New Track “HotGirlTM”
Pacific Northwest indie rock outfit Hillsboro premiered their new single “HotGirlTM” ahead of the upcoming EP *A Party In Your Name*, slated for release on May 29, 2026. The track showcases a slower, effects‑laden blend of shoegaze, dream pop and...
Romanticize the Dive
Canadian indie‑rock stalwarts Metric have released their tenth studio album, Romanticize the Dive, reuniting with longtime producer Gavin Brown. The record opens with “Victim of Luck,” a reflective track that sets a tone of artistic self‑examination, while later songs blend...
Baby Ghoul Share Debut Single “Horseshoe”
Baby Ghoul, a London five‑piece, released their debut single “Horseshoe” on April 23, 2026 through Agent Anonyme Recordings, the independent label founded by Daphne Guinness. The track features layered guitars, a slow‑burning arrangement, and lyrics that explore luck, love, and personal choice,...
AKA Shares Debut Single “It Grows On Trees (Money)”
Liverpool‑based musician and The Mysterines guitarist Callum Thompson, performing as AKA, released his debut solo single “It Grows On Trees (Money)” accompanied by a chaotic video directed by Charles Gall. The track, a gritty, punk‑inflected anthem, marks Thompson’s first release...
Metric on “Romanticize the Dive”
Canadian indie rock veterans Metric are set to release their tenth studio album, "Romanticize the Dive," on April 26, 2026. The record deliberately taps the sonic DNA of their breakthrough 2009 album "Fantasies," reuniting the original production team while exploring...
Ambiguous Desire
Arlo Parks releases her third studio album, Ambiguous Desire, on Transgressive Records. The record blends chill‑fi, neo‑soul, and retro‑synth textures while exploring nocturnal themes inspired by two years of writing. Guest vocalist Sampha joins Parks on the duet "Senses," and...
Eyre Llew Release New Single And Full Details Of Second Album
Nottingham‑based ambient act Eyre Llew released “Bloom,” the title track from their upcoming second album, on April 22, 2026. The song follows the earlier single “Miningsby,” which received airplay on BBC 6Music. The full 11‑track album, also titled Bloom, is slated for...
Eyre Llew On Eagerly Anticipated 2nd Album “Bloom”
British ambient collective Eyre Llew announced the title track “Bloom” ahead of their second album, slated for release on 18 September 2026. The band, which endured an eight‑year gap since their acclaimed debut *Atelo*, financed the new record through a crowdfund, spending...