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Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows
NewsMay 3, 2026

Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows

The 2022 documentary *Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows* revisits the 2002 viral clip of Canadian teen Ghyslain Raza, a pre‑YouTube phenomenon that exploded across email chains, news outlets, and TV comedy shows. The film chronicles how the...

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Killers of the Flower Moon [4K UHD]
NewsMay 1, 2026

Killers of the Flower Moon [4K UHD]

The Criterion Collection has released a 4K UHD edition of Martin Scorsese’s 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon, marking the movie’s entry into the prestigious home‑video archive. The set adds documentary‑style segments that foreground members of the Osage Nation...

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Angel in Plainclothes
NewsMay 1, 2026

Angel in Plainclothes

Angelo De Augustine’s new album *Angel in Plainclothes* dropped on May 1, 2026 via Asthmatic Kitty, earning an 8/10 rating from Under the Radar. The record showcases his signature intimate, confessional songwriting while expanding his sonic palette with Beatles‑esque strings and lush...

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Premiere: Eric Gabriel Shares New Single “Blinded by the Light”
NewsApr 30, 2026

Premiere: Eric Gabriel Shares New Single “Blinded by the Light”

Brooklyn‑based indie singer‑songwriter Eric Gabriel is releasing his sophomore album Lucky Day Roadrunner on May 1, 2026. The record was captured live with minimal overdubs, featuring a rotating cast of indie veterans such as Meg Duffy and Adam Brisbin. Ahead of...

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Premiere: Cato Canari Shares New Single “Cashing In”
NewsApr 30, 2026

Premiere: Cato Canari Shares New Single “Cashing In”

Norwegian electronic producer Cato Canari, now based in Tokyo, is releasing his new house single “Cashing In” on May 1, 2026, premiering through Under the Radar. The track features bright, sun‑kissed synth pads, a propulsive 128 bpm beat, and a standout glitch‑derived vocal...

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Johnny’s Dreamworld
NewsApr 30, 2026

Johnny’s Dreamworld

Modern Woman’s debut album Johnny’s Dreamworld expands the band’s post‑punk foundation with bold, experimental arrangements. Frontwoman Sophie Harris showcases a chameleon‑like vocal range, drawing comparisons to Siouxsie Sioux, Kate Bush, and Patti Smith. The record moves beyond the duo’s earlier EP and...

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Maya Hawke Shares New Song “Lioness”
NewsApr 29, 2026

Maya Hawke Shares New Song “Lioness”

Maya Hawke is set to release her fourth studio album, *Maitreya Corso*, on Mom + Pop this Friday, accompanied by the third single “Lioness.” The record continues her partnership with husband Christian Lee Hutson and adds multi‑instrumentalist Benjamin Lazar Davis, while longtime collaborators handle...

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Darren Hayman Shares New Reissue of ‘Hayman, Watkins, Trout And Lee’
NewsApr 29, 2026

Darren Hayman Shares New Reissue of ‘Hayman, Watkins, Trout And Lee’

English singer‑songwriter Darren Hayman has reissued the 2008 collaborative album “Hayman, Watkins, Trout & Lee,” adding two bonus tracks that cover Jonathan Richman and Iris DeMent. The reissue preserves the original bluegrass‑inflected alt‑country vibe while injecting fresh energy through the new...

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Kneecap Share New Song “Irish Goodbye” (Feat. Kae Tempest) + 13-Minute Accompanying Short Film
NewsApr 29, 2026

Kneecap Share New Song “Irish Goodbye” (Feat. Kae Tempest) + 13-Minute Accompanying Short Film

Belfast hip‑hop trio Kneecap will release their politically charged album _FENIAN_ on May 1 via Heavenly Recordings, preceded by the new single “Irish Goodbye” featuring poet‑rapper Kae Tempest. The track is paired with a 13‑minute short film directed by Thomas James that...

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Your Favorite Toy
NewsApr 29, 2026

Your Favorite Toy

Foo Fighters have dropped their twelfth studio album, Your Favorite Toy, marking a gritty return after a turbulent four‑year period that included drummer Taylor Hawkins' death and frontman Dave Grohl’s public controversies. The record leans heavily on distorted guitars and...

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Premiere: Phosphene Shares New Single “Warding”
NewsApr 28, 2026

Premiere: Phosphene Shares New Single “Warding”

Portland‑based indie duo Phosphine is set to release their third album, Velveteen, on May 19, 2026, after debuting the new single “Warding.” The track, premiered through Under the Radar, showcases a piano‑driven, brighter sound that contrasts with the band’s earlier,...

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Eclipse Series 48: Kinuyo Tanaka Directs
NewsApr 28, 2026

Eclipse Series 48: Kinuyo Tanaka Directs

The Criterion Collection’s Eclipse Series 48 spotlights the six surviving directorial works of Kinuyo Tanaka, a pioneering Japanese actress‑turned‑director. All titles have been newly restored in 4K, offering both monochrome and colour presentations that showcase her minimalist visual style. The set...

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The Chameleons @ Warsaw, Brooklyn, New York, US, April 16, 2026
NewsApr 26, 2026

The Chameleons @ Warsaw, Brooklyn, New York, US, April 16, 2026

The Chameleons returned to Warsaw in Brooklyn on April 16, 2026, showcasing their newly released album Arctic Moon—their first collection of original material since 2001’s Why Call It Anything. The set blended rarely performed deep cuts, fresh songs like “Lady Strange,” and...

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12 Best Songs of the Week: Beth Orton, Man / Woman / Chainsaw, Francis of Delirium, Friko, and More
NewsApr 25, 2026

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,"...

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Francis of Delirium Shares Video for New Song “Requiem for a Dying Day” And Announces Tour Dates
NewsApr 24, 2026

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...

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Premiere: John R. Miller Shares New Single “Tollbooth”
NewsApr 24, 2026

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...

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Premiere: Ari Lindo Shares New Single “Sandalwood”
NewsApr 24, 2026

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...

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Rockaway Beach Announces First Acts For 2027
NewsApr 24, 2026

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...

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Sundayclub Share New Single “Camera Shy”
NewsApr 23, 2026

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...

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Premiere: Lunar Bird Shares New Single “The Things We Used To”
NewsApr 23, 2026

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...

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Premiere: Hillsboro Shares New Track “HotGirlTM”
NewsApr 23, 2026

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...

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Romanticize the Dive
NewsApr 23, 2026

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...

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Baby Ghoul Share Debut Single “Horseshoe”
NewsApr 23, 2026

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,...

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AKA Shares Debut Single “It Grows On Trees (Money)”
NewsApr 23, 2026

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...

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Metric on “Romanticize the Dive”
NewsApr 22, 2026

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...

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Ambiguous Desire
NewsApr 22, 2026

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...

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Eyre Llew Release New Single And Full Details Of Second Album
NewsApr 22, 2026

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...

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Eyre Llew On Eagerly Anticipated 2nd Album “Bloom”
NewsApr 22, 2026

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...

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Under My Umbrella
NewsApr 21, 2026

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...

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Sunn 0))) @ Town Hall, New York, US, April 12, 2026
NewsApr 20, 2026

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”...

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Live at Rolling Rock 2001
NewsApr 20, 2026

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...

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20 Best Songs of the Week: Modern Woman, World News, Massive Attack, Kevin Morby, and More
NewsApr 18, 2026

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...

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The End: Deary
NewsApr 17, 2026

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...

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Premiere: Keith Carne (of We Are Scientists) Shares New Single “Totally Liminal”
NewsApr 17, 2026

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...

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Sofia Isella Shares Video for “The Chicken Is Naked and Afraid”
NewsApr 17, 2026

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...

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GIFTHORSE Release Debut EP
NewsApr 17, 2026

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"...

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Souled American on “Sanctions” And Never Having Gone Away
NewsApr 16, 2026

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...

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Premiere: Fireball Kid Shares New Single “King Of The Lake”
NewsApr 15, 2026

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,”...

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Widowspeak Get Driven Around by Jesus in the Video for New Song “No Driver”
NewsApr 15, 2026

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...

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The Undone Is Done Again
NewsApr 15, 2026

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...

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Maya Hawke Shares New Song “Bring Home My Man”
NewsApr 14, 2026

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...

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Voxtrot @ Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, US, April 10, 2026
NewsApr 14, 2026

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...

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Tori Amos Shares New Song “Gasoline Girls”
NewsApr 14, 2026

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...

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Premiere: Muscle Memory Share New Single “Conditions of Love”
NewsApr 14, 2026

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,...

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Never Felt Bitter
NewsApr 14, 2026

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...

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Wasteman
NewsApr 13, 2026

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...

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Mary Hood Shares New Video for Track “Water the Fern”
NewsApr 10, 2026

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...

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Holly Humberstone Shares New Single “Beauty Pageant”
NewsApr 10, 2026

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...

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Cruel World
NewsApr 10, 2026

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...

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