Under the Radar

Under the Radar

Publication
0 followers

Independent music magazine covering new artists, interviews, and reviews across indie genres.

Premiere: V★Silver Shares New Single “Quiet Rage”
NewsMar 13, 2026

Premiere: V★Silver Shares New Single “Quiet Rage”

New York‑based alt‑pop artist V★Silver, aka Vanessa Silberman, has premiered the lead single “Quiet Rage” from her forthcoming EP *Everything I Couldn’t Say (Side B)*. The track strips back the synth‑heavy sound of her earlier EP, featuring acoustic guitar, cello and...

By Under the Radar
Sunday (1994) Return with New Single “Shame”
NewsMar 13, 2026

Sunday (1994) Return with New Single “Shame”

Sunday (1994) has returned with the lead single “Shame,” the first track from the deluxe reissue of their sophomore EP *Devotion*. The new version, released through RCA, adds three previously unheard songs, expanding the EP to 18 tracks and accompanying...

By Under the Radar
Northern Winter Beat 2026, Aalborg, Denmark​, February 5-7, 2026
NewsMar 13, 2026

Northern Winter Beat 2026, Aalborg, Denmark​, February 5-7, 2026

From February 5‑7, 2026, Northern Winter Beat transformed Aalborg’s historic centre into a multi‑venue music festival, staging performances in medieval churches, museums, and community hubs. The program blended ambient soundscapes, avant‑folk, and hard‑rock, featuring artists such as Mats Erlandsson, Jim Ghedi, Motorpsycho, Hedvig Mollestad Trio, and...

By Under the Radar
Alan Vega (Remastered Deluxe Edition)
NewsMar 12, 2026

Alan Vega (Remastered Deluxe Edition)

Sacred Bones has launched the Vega Vault Project, reissuing Alan Vega’s 1980 self‑titled solo album in regular and deluxe formats. The deluxe edition adds a bonus LP of demos, new artwork, unseen photos, and Vega’s original track sheets, packaged in...

By Under the Radar
Premiere: Jesus Christ Taxi Driver Share New Self-Titled Single
NewsMar 12, 2026

Premiere: Jesus Christ Taxi Driver Share New Self-Titled Single

Colorado indie rock band Jesus Christ Taxi Driver has premiered their self‑titled single ahead of their second album, Taxi The Rich. The track blends garage punk, surf‑rock and power‑pop, featuring distortion‑heavy guitars and an Elvis‑style vocal delivery. The song’s lyrics...

By Under the Radar
Our New Issue Is Almost Done - Subscribe for 50% Off to Be One of the First to Receive It
NewsMar 12, 2026

Our New Issue Is Almost Done - Subscribe for 50% Off to Be One of the First to Receive It

Under the Radar’s Issue 75 is in final proofreading and will hit the presses next week, with a limited‑time 50 % discount for new subscribers. The independent music magazine, still run by its founding husband‑and‑wife team, highlights 1990s‑era indie acts and includes...

By Under the Radar
Kevin Morby Shares Video for New Song “Die Young”
NewsMar 11, 2026

Kevin Morby Shares Video for New Song “Die Young”

Kevin Morby announced his upcoming album Little Wide Open, slated for May 15 on Dead Oceans, and released the second single “Die Young” with an accompanying video he co‑directed. The record, produced by Aaron Dessner of The National, features a roster of high‑profile...

By Under the Radar
Premiere: Nic Panken Shares New Single “2 Hearts”
NewsMar 11, 2026

Premiere: Nic Panken Shares New Single “2 Hearts”

New York indie singer‑songwriter Nic Panken has premiered his latest single “2 Hearts,” a sunny folk‑pop track that expands on existential themes. The song is the newest release from his forthcoming solo album *Near Divine or Merely Rhyme*, slated for...

By Under the Radar
Sylvie’s Head Release New Single
NewsMar 11, 2026

Sylvie’s Head Release New Single

Swedish quartet Sylvie’s Head released their new single “Frankie” on March 11, 2026 and announced their debut album Everything Is Free, slated for May 15, 2026 via Welfare Sounds & Records. The band, formed in Gothenburg in early 2024, blends hard breakbeats, synth‑driven rock...

By Under the Radar
Arlo Parks Shares Video for New Song “Get Go” And Announces New Tour Dates
NewsMar 11, 2026

Arlo Parks Shares Video for New Song “Get Go” And Announces New Tour Dates

British singer‑songwriter Arlo Parks has unveiled the third single from her upcoming third album, "Get Go," accompanied by a new music video. The album, Ambiguous Desire, is slated for release on May 3, 2026 through Transgressive Records. Alongside the video,...

By Under the Radar
Miss Grit Shares New Song “Mind Disaster” And Announces New Tour Dates Opening for Just Mustard
NewsMar 11, 2026

Miss Grit Shares New Song “Mind Disaster” And Announces New Tour Dates Opening for Just Mustard

Miss Grit announced the April 24 release of their sophomore album *Under My Umbrella* on Mute, preceded by the third single “Mind Disaster.” The track, described by Margaret Sohn as the album’s tonal palette, follows earlier hits “Tourist Mind” and “Stranger.”...

By Under the Radar
Kim Gordon Shares Video for New Song “PLAY ME”
NewsMar 10, 2026

Kim Gordon Shares Video for New Song “PLAY ME”

Kim Gordon, former Sonic Youth frontwoman, is releasing her third solo album PLAY ME this Friday on Matador Records. The title‑track video, directed by Barnaby Clay, debuted alongside the announcement. Produced by longtime collaborator Justin Raisen, the record emphasizes concise, beat‑driven songs....

By Under the Radar
Aealo (Re-Recorded)
NewsMar 10, 2026

Aealo (Re-Recorded)

Greek black‑metal veterans Rotting Christ have re‑recorded their 2010 album Aealo, releasing the updated version through Season of Mist in 2026. The new mix addresses the original’s thin production with modern mastering, but pushes vocalist Sakis Tolis forward, sometimes at the expense...

By Under the Radar
Classe Tous Risques [4K UHD]
NewsMar 10, 2026

Classe Tous Risques [4K UHD]

The Criterion Collection’s new 4K UHD edition restores Claude Sautet’s 1960 French crime drama *Classe tous risques* with striking visual fidelity. The release includes several archival featurettes, offering rare insights into Sautet’s filmmaking and co‑screenwriter perspectives. The film subverts typical heist...

By Under the Radar
Watch Gorillaz Perform “The Moon Cave” And “Clint Eastwood” On “Saturday Night Live”
NewsMar 10, 2026

Watch Gorillaz Perform “The Moon Cave” And “Clint Eastwood” On “Saturday Night Live”

Gorillaz performed "The Moon Cave" and their classic "Clint Eastwood" on Saturday Night Live, marking the virtual band’s first SNL appearance. The "Moon Cave" set featured Asha Puthli, Black Thought and Anoushka Shankar, while Del the Funky Homosapien joined the "Clint...

By Under the Radar
Rolling Stones: Let’s Spend the Night Together [4K UHD]
NewsMar 9, 2026

Rolling Stones: Let’s Spend the Night Together [4K UHD]

Rolling Stones’ 1981 concert film “Let’s Spend the Night Together” has been remastered in 4K UHD by Kino Lorber. Directed by Hal Ashby, the release uses footage from twenty cameras captured during the Tattoo You tour, showcasing Mick Jagger’s high‑energy...

By Under the Radar
Premiere: Cat Clyde Shares New Single “My Love”
NewsMar 9, 2026

Premiere: Cat Clyde Shares New Single “My Love”

Canadian indie artist Cat Clyde is previewing her forthcoming album Mud Blood Bone with the release of a new single, “My Love,” on March 9. The track is a reinterpretation of Marty Robbins’ 1960 song, infused with Clyde’s blend of...

By Under the Radar
Dreamers in Exile
NewsMar 9, 2026

Dreamers in Exile

Voxtrot, the mid‑2000s indie‑pop darlings, released their second full‑length album, *Dreamers in Exile*, marking a 19‑year gap since their debut. The record, issued on the band’s own Cult Hero label, features richer production with synths, strings, and a polished mix...

By Under the Radar
Repetition
NewsMar 9, 2026

Repetition

Norwegian author Vigdis Hjorth’s latest novel, *Repetition*, arrives as a compact 144‑page work that revisits the family‑secret motifs of her acclaimed 2016 book *Will and Testament*. The story follows a septuagenarian novelist who, after spotting a teenage girl at the...

By Under the Radar
The Cords @ Esquires, Bedford, UK, March 6, 2026
NewsMar 8, 2026

The Cords @ Esquires, Bedford, UK, March 6, 2026

The indie‑pop duo The Cords headlined a sold‑out show at Bedford Esquires, delivering an 18‑song set that blended debut‑album hits with five new tracks. Their self‑titled 2025 album earned widespread critical praise and secured signings with Skep Wax (UK/EU) and...

By Under the Radar
16 Best Songs of the Week: Black Country, New Road; Anna Calvi​; Bat For Lashes; Metric; and More
NewsMar 7, 2026

16 Best Songs of the Week: Black Country, New Road; Anna Calvi​; Bat For Lashes; Metric; and More

Under the Radar’s ninth Songs of the Week highlights the launch of *HELP(2)*, a charity album released today to benefit War Child UK. The record, produced by James Ford at Abbey Road, features original tracks from 16 artists including Black Country, New Road, Anna Calvi,...

By Under the Radar
The Mechanic [4K UHD]
NewsMar 6, 2026

The Mechanic [4K UHD]

Under the Radar Magazine’s 4K UHD review spotlights the 1972 thriller *The Mechanic*, starring Charles Bronson as a meticulous, paid assassin. The Kino Lorber 4K Ultra HD + Blu‑ray edition restores the film’s original visual texture and adds extensive audio commentaries plus a screenwriter interview....

By Under the Radar
HELP(2)
NewsMar 6, 2026

HELP(2)

HELP(2), the sequel to the 1995 War Child compilation, drops a 23‑track, charity‑driven album recorded in a single week at Abbey Road Studios in November 2025. The record features fresh contributions from Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Depeche Mode and a host of...

By Under the Radar