Under My Umbrella
Miss Grit, the electronic artist behind the acclaimed debut Follow the Cyborg, has released her sophomore album Under My Umbrella. The record is a cinematic blend of synth‑driven soundscapes and candid lyrics that explore anxiety, heartbreak, and social strain. Reviewers note a shift from the Miss Grit persona toward more direct, vulnerable storytelling, highlighted by tracks such as “Tourist Mind,” “Mind Disaster,” and the industrial‑tinged “Overflow.” The album earned an 8/10 critic rating and a 7/10 average reader score.
Sunn 0))) @ Town Hall, New York, US, April 12, 2026
Sunn O))) staged an exceptionally loud performance at New York’s Town Hall, rivaling historic high‑volume shows. The hour‑and‑a‑half set featured five pieces, three of which debuted on the band’s new double‑LP released through Sub Pop. Highlights included the unreleased track “Funeral Juice”...
Live at Rolling Rock 2001
Rhino Records issued a limited‑edition Stone Temple Pilots live album recorded on August 4, 2001 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, as part of Record Store Day 2026. The set captures the band mid‑tour for their Shangri‑La Dee Da album, mixing classic hits with later tracks such as...
20 Best Songs of the Week: Modern Woman, World News, Massive Attack, Kevin Morby, and More
Under the Radar’s latest "Songs of the Week" roundup spotlights 20 standout tracks released over the past two weeks, including Modern Woman’s debut‑album single “Johnny’s Dreamworld,” Massive Attack’s collaboration with Tom Waits on “Boots on the Ground,” and Kevin Morby’s new single...
The End: Deary
London dream‑pop trio deary has launched its debut album *Birding* on Bella Union, marking a milestone after a 2023 single and years of development. Frontwoman Rebecca “Dottie” Cockram describes the record as a emotionally charged exploration of human consequence, blending...
Premiere: Keith Carne (of We Are Scientists) Shares New Single “Totally Liminal”
Keith Carne, longtime drummer for We Are Scientists, is releasing his debut solo album *Magenta Light* on April 20, 2026. The record showcases him as a singer‑songwriter, producer and multi‑instrumentalist, blending spacious indie pop with dance‑floor energy. Ahead of the launch, he premiered the track...
Sofia Isella Shares Video for “The Chicken Is Naked and Afraid”
Los Angeles artist Sofia Isella has dropped her third independent EP, *Something is a shell .*, accompanied by a self‑directed video for the track “The Chicken is Naked and Afraid.” The 21‑year‑old has already logged more than 150 million streams and is...
GIFTHORSE Release Debut EP
North London indie outfit GIFTHORSE released its debut EP, Queens of Highgate, on April 17, 2026. The six‑track collection melds soaring guitars, sweeping synths, and Naomi Mann’s ethereal vocals, featuring three previously issued singles and two brand‑new songs, "Silent Disco"...
Souled American on “Sanctions” And Never Having Gone Away
Chicago alt‑country duo Souled American have issued their first album in three decades, *Sanctions*, after a protracted, pandemic‑stalled recording process. The band, active from 1988‑1996, never formally broke up but faced financial and equipment hurdles that delayed new material. Fan...
Premiere: Fireball Kid Shares New Single “King Of The Lake”
Montreal‑based indie pop band Fireball Kid premiered its new single “King Of The Lake,” the third pre‑release from the upcoming album *Deer Path Turn to a Shortcut*. The breezy, acoustic‑driven track follows earlier singles “Guilt Drive” and “At Your Leisure,”...
Widowspeak Get Driven Around by Jesus in the Video for New Song “No Driver”
Widowspeak, the New York‑based husband‑wife duo, announced their sophomore album Roses for a June 5 release on indie label Captured Tracks. The band dropped the second single “No Driver,” accompanied by a whimsical video where Jesus takes the wheel and ferries a...
The Undone Is Done Again
Tanya Donelly and Chris Brokaw have issued a four‑song EP, *The Undone is Done Again*, on yellow vinyl for Record Store Day 2026. The release diverges sharply from their alternative‑rock pedigrees, presenting medieval folk material performed in Latin and archaic...
Maya Hawke Shares New Song “Bring Home My Man”
Actress‑singer Maya Hawke is set to release her fourth studio album, Maitreya Corso, on May 1 through Mom + Pop. The album’s second single, “Bring Home My Man,” debuted this week, following the earlier release of “Devil You Know.” Hawke co‑wrote and recorded...
Voxtrot @ Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, US, April 10, 2026
Voxtrot, the early‑2000s indie‑pop outfit, returned to Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg on April 10, 2026, performing a 14‑song set that mixed fresh material from their February‑2026 album Dreamers in Exile with ten fan‑favorite tracks from their original catalog. The concert highlighted...
Tori Amos Shares New Song “Gasoline Girls”
Tori Amos announced her upcoming album *In Times of Dragons*, due May 1 via Universal/Fontana, and released the third single “Gasoline Girls.” The concept album follows a narrative about a fictional billionaire husband and a lesbian biker gang, exploring themes of...
Premiere: Muscle Memory Share New Single “Conditions of Love”
New York‑based producer duo Muscle Memory, composed of Steven Reker and Michael Tapper, is releasing their latest single “Conditions of Love” on April 17, 2026. The track evolved from a dubby post‑punk experiment into a club‑ready composition that fuses house,...
Never Felt Bitter
Los Angeles power‑pop band The Pretty Flowers released their ninth studio album, Never Felt Bitter, as their first release on Forge Again Records. The record was largely written after guitarist‑vocalist Noah Green moved from downtown LA to the Sierra Madre...
Wasteman
"Wasteman," a Sunrise Films prison thriller directed by Cal McMau, centers on Taylor (David Johnsson), a long‑term inmate whose early release is jeopardized by a volatile new cellmate, Dee (Tom Blyth). The film distinguishes itself by interspersing raw, vertically‑oriented mobile‑phone...
Mary Hood Shares New Video for Track “Water the Fern”
New‑York indie rock collective Mary Hood has dropped a music video for the title track of their latest EP, “Water the Fern.” The video, directed by Paul DeSilva and shot in artist Chelsey Pettyjohn’s Red Hook loft, visualizes the song’s themes...
Holly Humberstone Shares New Single “Beauty Pageant”
British singer‑songwriter Holly Humberstone dropped the single “Beauty Pageant,” the closing track from her sophomore album *Cruel World*, which launched today on Interscope Records. The song, accompanied by a Silken Weinberg‑directed video, delves into the fallout of fame and the...
Cruel World
British singer‑songwriter Holly Humberstone releases her sophomore album *Cruel World* on Darkroom/Interscope/Polydor, expanding her sound while retaining the intimacy of her debut. The record weaves dark, glitter‑laden pop with mythic storytelling, highlighted by tracks like “Make It All Better” and...
Bodycam
Shudder’s newest horror offering, Bodycam, directed by Brandon Christensen, follows two police officers who stumble into a supernatural domestic incident captured through first‑person body‑cam footage. The film opens with a tense, practical‑effects‑driven atmosphere that feels fresh for the genre, but...
Aldous Harding Shares Video for New Song “Venus in the Zinnia” (Feat. H. Hawkline)
New Zealand singer‑songwriter Aldous Harding announced her upcoming album *Train on the Island*, due May 8 on 4AD, by releasing the second single “Venus in the Zinnia.” The track features Welsh musician H. Hawkline, who appears in a split‑screen video where the...
Premiere: Brie Stoner Shares New Single “What Do I Gotta Do”
Michigan‑based indie singer‑songwriter Brie Stoner has premiered her new single “What Do I Gotta Do,” a soulful ballad that previews her upcoming sophomore album *Matador* slated for release on May 8, 2026. The track mixes West Coast pop harmonies, warm horns, and...
TV Star Share Video for New Song “The Package”
Seattle‑Tacoma indie band TV Star announced their debut album *Music For Heads* will drop on April 24 via Father/Daughter. The group released the album’s final pre‑release single, “The Package,” accompanied by a music video shot at an amusement park using a mix...
Rosa Walton of Lets Eat Grandma Shares New Single “Halfway Round The World”
Rosa Walton, one half of indie duo Let’s Eat Grandma, dropped her second solo single “Halfway Round The World,” the latest glimpse of her debut solo album *Tell Me It’s A Dream* slated for June 5, 2026 on Transgressive Records. The track...
Lykke Li Shares New Song “Sick of Love”
Lykke Li announced her sixth studio album The Afterparty, releasing May 8 via Neon Gold/Futures, and dropped the new single “Sick of Love.” The track delves into humiliation and revenge, marking a darker lyrical direction. The album, written in Los Angeles and...
Body Type Return With New Single “And What Else?”
Australian post‑punk quartet Body Type has broken a brief hiatus with the release of their new single “And What Else?” and an accompanying video. The track arrives as the band signs to Stu Mackenzie’s p(doom) Records, marking their first release under...
A Man and a Woman
The Criterion Collection has issued a 2K restoration of Claude Lelouch’s 1966 romance classic *A Man and a Woman*. The new Blu‑ray preserves the film’s original mix of black‑white, sepia and color, while adding a scholarly essay, a making‑of documentary, and Lelouch’s...
The Strokes Announce New Album, Share New Song “Going Shopping”
The Strokes announced their fifth studio album, *Reality Awaits*, slated for release on June 26, 2026 via Cult Records and RCA Records. The band recorded the record in Costa Rica with legendary producer Rick Rubin, marking a notable shift in...
Atropia
Under‑Radar Magazine’s review of Hailey Gates’ debut feature *Atropia* notes its ambitious blend of satire, romance and comedy set in a California desert war‑training camp that mimics a 2006 Iraq deployment. Alia Shawkat plays aspiring actress Fayruz, while Callum Turner portrays...
Premiere: Happy Just to See You Shares New Single “Bumper”
Happy Just to See You, the New England indie‑rock outfit, premiered their new single “Bumper” ahead of their third album *Last Week’s Horse*, slated for release on May 15, 2026. The track blends pedal‑steel twang, violin counter‑melodies, and driving rhythm...
GOLDSTAR
Los Angeles sextet The Sophs released their debut album GOLDSTAR on Rough Trade, earning a 7 / 10 rating from Under the Radar Magazine. The record fuses pop‑punk, emo, and melodic folk, showcasing vocalist Ethan Ramon’s stark lyrical honesty and dynamic vocal range....
Watch Jack White and Jack Black Perform New Version of “Seven Nation Army” On “Saturday Night Live”
Jack White appeared as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, joining host Jack Black for a re‑imagined version of The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” with lyrics celebrating Black’s fifth hosting stint. He also performed two brand‑new solo tracks,...
Premiere: Kyle Morgan Shares New Single “Paper Towel Ballad”
Brooklyn indie singer‑songwriter Kyle Morgan has premiered his new single “Paper Towel Ballad.” The track, part of his upcoming sophomore album *Ghost of a Problem*, showcases a bright indie‑rock pop sound with playful key changes and layered harmonies. Lyrically, Morgan...
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert soundtrack compiles restored footage from Elvis’s August 1970 Las Vegas residency and 1972 U.S. tour, uncovered by Baz Luhrmann during his 2022 biopic work. The album blends iconic live performances—such as “In the Ghetto” and “Suspicious Minds”—with...
Premiere: Teen Idle Shares New Single “California Cowboy”
Teen Idle, the stage name of Sara Abdelbarry, has dropped the alt‑country single “California Cowboy” ahead of her sophomore album A Heart So Tender, due May 1, 2026. The track marks a stylistic shift from her DIY indie‑rock roots, featuring lap‑steel, tight...
Blood Red Shoes Re-Emerge with New Single “Screams”
Blood Red Shoes, the Brighton indie‑rock duo, announced a comeback with the new single “Screams,” their first release since 2023. The track was entirely self‑produced by the band, emphasizing instinctive songwriting over polished production. Alongside the single, they unveiled a...
Metric Share New Song “Crush Forever”
Canadian indie rock outfit Metric announced the release of their tenth studio album, Romanticize the Dive, slated for April 24 via Thirty Tigers. The band dropped the third single, “Crush Forever,” a love‑letter to strong women, following earlier singles “Victim...
1000 Rabbits Share New Song “Rubik’s Cube”
British indie outfit 1000 Rabbits dropped their second single, “Rubik’s Cube,” on the Young label, following the February debut “Virgin Soil.” The track mixes violin, synth and Björk‑esque vocals, delivering darker verses that burst into bright, dance‑ready choruses. The band—Laura,...
Premiere: Annie Schultz Shares New Single “Search and Destroy”
Minnesota indie singer‑songwriter Annie Schultz is set to release the single “Search and Destroy” on April 3 through Trailing Twelve Records. The track, originally sketched in 2022, has been reworked from a distorted goth‑rock feel into a sleek new‑wave synth‑driven arrangement with...
Premiere: Ed Prosek Shares New Single “Rock Climber”
California‑born, Berlin‑based indie folk artist Ed Prosek is releasing his new single “Rock Climber” on April 3, 2026 through Nettwerk, premiering early via Under the Radar. The track, described as a feathery folk confessional, features sparse acoustic banjo and strings that...
Wendy Eisenberg
Singer‑songwriter Wendy Eisenberg released a self‑titled album that fuses folk, indie, and experimental pop, earning a 7.5/10 rating from Under the Radar Magazine. The record delves into themes of loneliness, youth, memory, and existential dread, highlighted by poetic lyrics such...
Birding
London trio deary released debut album “Birding” on Bella Union, reviving shoegaze aesthetics. The record channels 4AD icons Cocteau Twins, Lush, and Slowdive while emphasizing clearer, pop‑friendly songwriting and crystalline guitars. Critics note the album’s lightness, hook‑laden singles “Smile” and...
Eiichi Kudo’s Samurai Revolution Trilogy
Arrow Video has released a limited‑edition Blu‑ray box set of Eiichi Kudo’s Samurai Revolution Trilogy, comprising 13 Assassins (1963), The Great Killing (1964) and 11 Samurai (1967). The collection presents the films in high‑definition 1080p and packs each disc with...
Dry Cleaning Share New Song “Sliced by a Fingernail”
South London post‑punk band Dry Cleaning has dropped a non‑album single titled “Sliced by a Fingernail,” following their January release of the album Secret Love on 4AD. The track, inspired by themes of anonymity and a picture‑book illustration, was accompanied...
Premiere: Marty Blick Shares New Single “Punch The Clock (And Work The Line)”
St. Louis indie singer Marty Blick has announced his debut album *Neighborhood Cat*, slated for release on May 15, 2026, and premiered a new single, “Punch The Clock (And Work The Line).” The track mixes twangy alt‑country instrumentation with piano‑driven...
Viridiana [4K UHD]
The Criterion Collection has issued a 4K UHD and Blu‑ray release of Luis Buñuel’s 1961 film Viridiana, featuring a meticulous digital restoration and new supplemental material. The controversial classic, once banned in Spain and denounced by the Vatican, won the...
Mosquito
Scandinavian indie‑pop outfit Hater returns after a three‑year hiatus with their fourth album, *Mosquito*. The record leans into muscular indie rock, featuring cinematic choruses and a blend of distorted bass and bright guitar textures. Lead vocalist Caroline Landahl draws favorable comparisons...

Julia Cumming Shares New Song “Please Let Me Remember This”
Julia Cumming released her new single “Please Let Me Remember This,” the second track from her forthcoming solo debut album *Julia*, slated for April 24 on Partisan Records. The dream‑pop song, inspired by the Beach Boys’ 1968 track “Busy Doing...