Beth Orton Shares New Song “Otherside” (Plus Live Performance Video)
British singer‑songwriter Beth Orton has dropped the third single from her upcoming album, “Otherside,” accompanied by a live performance video. The album, The Ground Above, is slated for release on June 26 via Partisan and is self‑produced, featuring a roster of seasoned musicians including Shahzad Ismaily and Dave Okumu. Earlier singles “Waiting” and the eight‑minute title track both topped Under the Radar’s Songs of the Week chart. A comprehensive North American and UK tour is set for September‑October 2026.
The Second Coming Was a Moonrise
Hammock, the ambient duo of Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson, released their 17th studio album, “The Second Coming Was a Moonrise,” on June 2, 2026. The record retains the band’s signature guitar‑driven sound while exploring darker, more urgent emotional terrain. Standout tracks such as...
Premiere: FIGHTMASTER Shares New Track “Minotaur”
Solo artist E.R. Fightmaster, known for acting roles on *Grey’s Anatomy* and *Shrill*, is releasing debut album *Tolerance* on June 5, 2026. The album follows two EPs and showcases a blend of alt‑pop, synth‑rock, and folk‑pop, highlighted by the newly premiered track...
Ginger Root DJ Set @ Club Bar FAMILY, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, May 13, 2026
Cameron Lew, known as Ginger Root, surprised Tokyo fans with a DJ set under the alias Cheng Ep at Shibuya’s iconic club bar FAMILY on May 13, 2026. The performance was part of FAMILY’s 30th‑anniversary celebration and featured a curated playlist by...
14 Best Songs of the Week: Cheekface, Wild Pink, Boards of Canada, Gilla Band, and More
The weekly roundup spotlights 14 standout tracks released in the last seven days, ranging from indie rock to electronic pioneers. Highlights include Boards of Canada’s first album in 13 years, ‘Inferno’, Wild Pink’s upcoming album ‘Still Coming Down’, and Cheekface’s self‑released sixth album ‘Podium’. The list also notes Panda Bear & Sonic Boom’s...
Premiere: Feaster Shares New Video for “Eyes Wide”
Pennsylvania‑based rock group Feaster released their debut full‑length album *Big Super* on May 29, 2026, following a 2024 EP and a period of personal upheaval. To support the album, the band premiered a new video for the track “Eyes Wide” through Under...
Lucia & The Best Boys Share New Single “Big Romance”
Lucia & The Best Boys have released the new single “Big Romance,” a baroque‑pop duet with Abigail Morris of The Last Dinner Party, accompanied by a video directed by Sal Redpath. The track serves as the lead single from their forthcoming album _Picking Petals_, slated for...
Premiere: Johnny Delaware Shares New Single “Crystal Ball”
Johnny Delaware has unveiled the lead single “Crystal Ball” from his forthcoming album *On God’s Time*, slated for release on July 24 through Normaltown and New West Records. The track mixes Laurel Canyon‑style folk with breezy beach‑pop grooves and reflects the...
Premiere: Adam Klein Shares New Video for “To The Birds”
Athens‑based indie folk artist Adam Klein has issued his live‑in‑studio album *Live at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings* on digital platforms, following an initial vinyl‑only run. The release coincides with a new video premiere for the track “To The Birds,” filmed...
Cult Canyon Shares New Video for “Run Red Lights”
Chicago‑based musician Josh Chicoine, former frontman of The M’s, has released a new music video for “Run Red Lights,” a standout track from Cult Canyon’s debut album Smoke Tricks. The video accompanies a radio‑friendly edit that shortens the original 7‑minute‑20‑second...
13 Best Songs of the Week: Arab Strap, Blondshell, Ed O’Brien, Westside Cowboy, and More
The weekly roundup spotlights 13 standout tracks, featuring Arab Strap’s first single “You You You” and the upcoming album Half‑Told Tales, Blondshell’s new single “Heart Has to Work So Hard,” and Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien’s solo album Blue Morpho. Westside Cowboy announced...
Lucky Break Shares Video for “Pictures of Herself”
Indie singer‑songwriter lucky break has dropped the official video for “Pictures of Herself,” the lead single from her debut album *made it!* on Fire Records. The clip, directed by longtime collaborator Margaret Elle, alternates between a pink bedroom and open...
Westside Cowboy Announce Debut Album, Share Video for New Song “Kick Stones (The Boys)”
Manchester‑based quartet Westside Cowboy announced their debut album *It Goes On*, set for release on August 21 via Island Records. The band simultaneously premiered the video‑driven single “Kick Stones (The Boys)”, directed by Edie Lawrence and filmed with local side‑kick FC...
Premiere: The Deslondes Share New Track “I’m Gone,” Covering Kiki Cavazos
The Deslondes have unveiled a new cover of Kiki Cavazos’ “I’m Gone,” previewing their upcoming analog‑tape‑recorded covers album *Don’t Let It Die Vol. 1*, which drops tomorrow on New West Records. The track reimagines the mountain‑folk original with blues‑laden guitars, full‑band...
Blue Morpho
British guitarist Ed O’Brien releases his second solo album, Blue Morpho, featuring high‑profile collaborators Paul Epworth and Dave Okumu. The record blends synth‑driven soundscapes, chamber‑folk orchestration, and expansive vocal performances, with standout tracks like “Incantations,” the title track, and the ten‑minute closer...
My Firsts: Daniel Hunt of Ladytron
Ladytron, the Liverpool‑born electro‑pop trio, released their eighth studio album *Paradises* in March 2026 on Nettwerk. Produced by band member Daniel Hunt and mixed by longtime collaborator Jim Abbiss, the record was crafted over five months across studios in Liverpool,...
House of Cards
The 1968 thriller House of Cards finally received its first U.S. home‑media release on Blu‑ray, courtesy of Kino Lorber. Directed by John Guillermin and starring George Peppard, the film pairs a down‑on‑his‑luck boxer with a wealthy widow and her mysterious...
Obsession
Blumhouse’s latest horror entry, *Obsession*, marks director Curry Barker’s feature debut and quickly emerged as a standout of 2026. The film pairs a wish‑granting premise with a tense love‑triangle, driven by a haunting lead performance from Inde Nevarette. Critics praise...
12 Best Songs of the Week: Kevin Morby, Modest Mouse, Fat Dog, The Mountain Goats, and More
The weekly roundup spotlights twelve standout tracks released over the past seven days, featuring high‑profile collaborations and upcoming album announcements. Kevin Morby’s seven‑minute “Natural Disaster” pairs him with Lucinda Williams, while Modest Mouse teases its June album with the single “Third Side...
Locust Share New Song “Long Distance Lover” (Feat. Slowdive’s Neil Halstead)
British electronic veteran Mark Van Hoen’s project Locust has released a new single titled “Long Distance Lover.” The track features Slowdive guitarist‑vocalist Neil Halstead and Irish singer‑songwriter Natasha Morrow. Originally recorded in 2020 as a Van Hoen‑Halstead collaboration, the song was revived after...
Premiere: Cable Boy Shares New Video for “Forever”
Irish five‑piece Cable Boy dropped their debut full‑length album "Forever" on May 13, 2026, following a series of singles and a 2019 EP. The band, which labels its sound "goth‑disco," blends alt‑rock, shoegaze, dream pop and bedroom pop into a...
Widowspeak Share Video for New Song “Soft Cover”
New York‑based indie duo Widowspeak will release their third album, *Roses*, on June 5 via Captured Tracks. The band just unveiled the third single, “Soft Cover,” accompanied by a music video that concludes a three‑part visual trilogy. *Roses* was recorded in...
Modest Mouse Share New Song “Third Side of the Moon”
Indie rock veterans Modest Mouse announced that their new album An Eraser and a Maze will arrive on June 5 via Glacial Pace and Virgin Music Group. The band dropped the third single, “Third Side of the Moon,” following earlier releases “Look...
Sugar @ Webster Hall, New York, US, May 4, 2026
Alternative rock pioneers Sugar reunited for a three‑night run at New York’s Webster Hall on May 4, 2026, after a 31‑year hiatus. The shows sold out instantly, prompting a third date, and featured a high‑energy set that revisited the band’s two albums,...
FENIAN
Irish rap trio Kneecap releases their second full‑length album, *FENIAN*, building on the controversy of 2024’s *Fine Art*. The record mixes Irish‑language lyrics with club‑ready beats and political commentary, featuring a bilingual lyric sheet and a collaboration with Palestinian rapper...
Fat Dog Share Video for New Song “Go Fuck Urself”
London‑based indie rock outfit Fat Dog has unleashed a provocative new single, “Go Fuck Urself,” accompanied by a wrestling‑ring‑styled video directed by Nine Screens. The band simultaneously announced an extensive 2026 UK and EU tour, hitting festivals and venues from...
Premiere: Landroid Shares New Single “Stay”
Landroid, the indie duo of Cooper Gillespie and Greg Gordon, has premiered their new single “Stay.” The track serves as the lead glimpse of their sophomore album Constellation, slated for release on June 12, 2026 through Mojave Beach Records. “Stay” showcases...
Charli XCX: Alone Together
Charli XCX: Alone Together, a five‑year‑old Blu‑ray documentary, chronicles the making of her 2020 album how i’m feeling now. The film shows how the COVID‑19 lockdown forced Charli to record from her Los Angeles home, crowdsourcing lyrics from fans via...
Sunny, I Was Wrong
Joe Pernice’s new album *Sunny, I Was Wrong* arrives on New West as his first solo release under his own name since 2020, following two years of Substack demos. The record features a rotating roster of musicians, including longtime collaborators...
13 Best Songs of the Week: Father John Misty, Boards of Canada, Spacemoth, Yard Act, and More
The weekly roundup spotlights 13 standout tracks released in the past seven days, featuring new singles from Father John Misty, Boards of Canada, Spacemoth, Yard Act, Iceage, Kurt Vile, and Broken Social Scene among others. Notable releases include Boards of Canada’s first album in...
SUSS Shares New Track “Sunset IX”
New York ambient‑country trio SUSS has dropped the penultimate track “Sunset IX” ahead of their forthcoming album Counting Sunsets, scheduled for May 15 on the Northern Spy label. The song opens with a looping synth arpeggio that gradually incorporates glacial pedal steel...
The Last Dinner Party Unleash Fan Favourite “Big Dog”
The Last Dinner Party released “Big Dog,” a dark art‑pop single co‑produced with Animesh Raval, marking the band’s first production credit. Accompanying the track is a spoken‑word intro, “Come All You Beasts,” which deepens the song’s folkloric narrative. The group...
Slow Fiction Return With New Single “Junior Year”
Brooklyn indie band Slow Fiction has released “junior year,” their first single on the Tight Knit label, accompanied by a video directed by Miles Wilson. The track follows the critical acclaim of their 2024 EP *Crush* and delves into the...
Lemonsuckr Share Bruising New Single “Stain”
British indie rock quartet Lemonsuckr has dropped “Stain,” the lead single from their upcoming EP *Life Is A Heist* slated for release on ALTER Music. The track, a gritty exploration of family fracture, was self‑produced and recorded between the band’s...
Spacemoth Shares Video for New Song “Internet Fantasy”
Oakland‑based project Spacemoth, led by Maryam Qudus, announced the release of its upcoming album Inward Eye on June 26 through Greenway Records. The artist just unveiled a music video for the album’s next single, “Internet Fantasy,” directed and edited by Jordan Macapagal....
Premiere: Nansy Shares New Single “Portrait Of A Summer’s Day”
Oslo‑based indie band Nansy has reunited after a two‑decade break to release their debut album Need You Around, arriving on May 29 via Saiko. Ahead of the album, they premiered the final single “Portrait Of A Summer’s Day,” a dreamy blend...
Father John Misty Shares New Song “The Payoff”
Father John Misty released a new single, “The Payoff,” on Sub Pop on May 7, 2026. The track’s lyrical content suggests political deception or wartime justification, though the label has not confirmed whether it belongs to an upcoming album or EP. Produced...
Remember the Humans
Broken Social Scene returns after a nine‑year hiatus with the album *Remember the Humans*, delivering a vibrant mix of symphonic textures and Talking‑Heads‑style grooves. Produced by longtime collaborator David Newfeld, the record showcases layered horns, fast‑picked guitars, and standout basslines...
Aldous Harding Shares New Song “Coats”
New Zealand singer‑songwriter Aldous Harding is set to release her fifth studio album, Train on the Island, this Friday via 4AD. The label just premiered the third pre‑release single, “Coats,” following earlier tracks “One Stop” and “Venus in the Zinnia.”...
Bedouine Shares Video for New Song “On My Own”
Bedouine, the Armenian‑American folk artist Azniv Korkejian, announced her fourth album, Neon Summer Skin, slated for June 5 release through independent label Thirty Tigers. The album’s rollout now includes the third single “On My Own,” released with a self‑directed music video...
Iceage Share Video for New Song “The Weak”
Danish post‑punk outfit Iceage announced their fifth studio album, *For Love of Grace & the Hereafter*, due May 29 on Mexican Summer. The band released the third single, “The Weak,” accompanied by a stark music video. The record was tracked at...
Don+t Settle (Vol. 1 – Transmissions East)
Irish singer‑songwriter Glen Hansard has issued the first installment of a career‑spanning live double‑album, Don’t Settle (Vol. 1 – Transmissions East), captured over two nights in Berlin. The record showcases a richly layered band, with brass and guitar crescendos that reimagine...
Pink Turns Blue @ The Lexington, London, UK, May 3, 2026
Pink Turns Blue headlined a dark‑themed concert at London’s Lexington on May 3, 2026, delivering a set that spanned their 1985 debut to the 2025 album *Black Swan*. Opening acts Greenhaus and The Snake Corps, both veteran goth‑inspired bands, warmed the crowd...
The Drama
Kristoffer Borgli’s new film *The Drama* stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in a darkly comic exploration of secrets, forgiveness, and moral ambiguity. The narrative follows a couple whose wedding is jeopardized after a game forces friends to reveal their worst...
The Best Albums of April 2026 – Stream Them All Here
UnderTheRadar’s April 2026 “Albums of the Month” roundup spotlights 22 full‑length releases ranging from Foo Fighters’ surprise record “Your Favorite Toy” to indie‑label gems like deary’s “Birding.” The list, compiled by editors and supplemented with Bandcamp or Spotify embeds, serves as...
Of Montreal Shares Video for New Song “Already Dreaming” Directed by Kevin Barnes’ Daughter
Indie pop collective Of Montreal announced its ninth studio album, aethermead, slated for release on June 5 through Polyvinyl. The band unveiled the second single, “Already Dreaming,” accompanied by a music video directed by Kevin Barnes’ film‑school daughter, Beatrice Barnes. Barnes...
Goliath
Exodus, the Bay Area thrash pioneers, have dropped their 13th studio album, "Goliath," marking a return after a 13‑year hiatus since 2010’s Exhibit B. The record, produced by Mark Lewis, departs from longtime collaborator Andy Sneap and features half the tracks...
Maybe Not Tonight
Lime Garden released their second album, "Maybe Not Tonight (So Young)", blending sharp alt‑rock with glossy electronic elements. Critics praised tracks such as “23,” “Cross My Heart,” and the title song, but called other cuts filler reminiscent of 90s indie....
The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 @ Brooklyn Monarch, Brooklyn, New York, US, May 1, 2026
Cryptopsy headlined the Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 in Brooklyn, marking the second stop of a month‑long trek and celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal 1996 album *None So Vile*. The show featured a setlist heavy on the classic record,...
Wandering Ginza Butterfly Collection
Arrow Video has issued a limited‑edition Blu‑ray collection of Kazuhiko Yamaguchi’s 1972 film Wandering Ginza Butterfly and its sequel She Cat Gambler. The set offers newly restored HD transfers, fresh commentary, an archival interview with Yamaguchi, and a collector’s booklet....