Under the Radar

Under the Radar is a quarterly indie music magazine that reaches audiences across North America and beyond, proudly declaring itself as "The solution to music pollution." Founded in 2001 by the husband-and-wife duo of Mark Redfern, a writer, and Wendy Lynch Redfern, a photographer, this independent publication is well-regarded for its comprehensive and engaging interviews with both well-known and emerging bands, accompanied by distinctive and artistic photo shoots. The magazine provides insightful and often witty articles that delve deeper than just a band's primary influences, frequently featuring exclusive photography. Notably, Under the Radar conducted the final interview and photo shoot with the late Elliott Smith in 2003, and it gained recognition for its music and politics issues in 2004 and 2008 (known as The Protest Issues), which included charity auctions supporting organizations like War Child. Aiming to be a trendsetter, Under the Radar interviews promising young artists long before they hit the mainstream spotlight, playing a key role in the rise of bands such as Fleet Foxes and Vampire Weekend, making it the first nationally distributed print magazine to feature either group. The publication was also an early advocate for artists like Bright Eyes, Interpol, Death Cab for Cutie, and many others, and it was the first American magazine to interview international acts such as The Duke Spirit and Friendly Fires. Each issue contains up to 200 reviews covering a variety of cultural releases, including music, film, television, DVDs, books, comic books, and video games. Additionally, Under the Radar’s website offers exclusive reviews, news, interviews, and a rich archive of past content.

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The Convenience: Like Cartoon Vampires (Winspear) - review | Under the Radar Magazine

1 day ago | undertheradarmag.com | Mark Moody

Web Exclusive If turnabout is fair play, then The Convenience is the fairest band in the land. On Like Cartoon Vampires, the New Orleans-based duo of Nick Corson and Duncan Troast do a complete 180 from their 2021 debut, Accelerator. On the earlier album, Corson and Troast proved out that there are limits in modeling yourself as a Prince copy band.
Pulp Announce September North American Tour Dates

2 days ago | undertheradarmag.com | Mark Redfern

News All Britpop legends Pulp are releasing More, their first new album in 24 years, on June 6 via Rough Trade. Now they have announced some new September North American tour dates. They include shows in the Northeast; Toronto; and Washington, D.C.; and build up to their previously announced co-headlining dates with LCD Soundsystem at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl.
Sunflower Bean Release “There’s a Part I Can’t Get Back”

2 days ago | undertheradarmag.com | Andy Von Pip

News All New York indie rock trio Sunflower Bean share a powerful final preview track, “There’s a Part I Can’t Get Back,” from their forthcoming album Mortal Primetime, which is scheduled for release this Friday, April 25th, via Lucky Number.
Samia Shares Final Single “Carousel”

2 days ago | undertheradarmag.com | Andy Von Pip

News All Minneapolis-based singer and songwriter Samia has unveiled “Carousel,” the final single from her forthcoming album Bloodless, which arrives this Friday, April 25. Following a string of standout tracks, “Bovine Excision,” “Lizard,” “Hole in a Frame,” and “Pants”—“Carousel” offers one last glimpse into what promises to be her most ambitious record yet.
The Cure Announce New Remix Album to Benefit War Child UK, Share Four Tet and Paul Oakenfold Remixes

3 days ago | undertheradarmag.com | Mark Redfern

News All The Cure have announced a new remix album, Mixes of a Lost World, to benefit the charity War Child UK. They have also shared two of its tracks, remixes by Four Tet and Paul Oakenfold. The album also features reworks by Mogwai, Orbital, Trentemøller, The Twilight Sad, Daniel Avery, and others.
Miki Berenyi Trio on How Toxic Masculinity, the Climate Crisis, and Grief Informed “Tripla”

3 days ago | undertheradarmag.com | Andy Von Pip

Photo by Sébastien Faits-Divers (L to R: K.J. "Moose" McKillop, Miki Berenyi, Oliver Cherer) Web Exclusive One of the first things that strikes you about Tripla, the debut album from Miki Berenyi Trio, is its distinctive, layered sense of rhythm. “Yeah.
Matt Berninger of The National Shares New Solo Song “Breaking Into Acting” (Feat. Hand Habits)

6 days ago | undertheradarmag.com | Mark Redfern

News All Matt Berninger of The National is releasing a new solo album, Get Sunk, on May 30 via Book, Berninger’s imprint with Concord. Now he has shared its second single, “Breaking Into Acting,” which features Hand Habits (aka Meg Duffy). Duffy is also in the song’s video with Berninger. Hopper Mills directed the video. Watch it below.
illuminati hotties Announces New EP, Shares New Song “Wreck My Life” (Feat. PUP)

6 days ago | undertheradarmag.com | Mark Redfern

News All The project of Sarah Tudzin, illuminati hotties has announced a new EP, Nickel on the Fountain Floor, and shared a new song from it, “Wreck My Life,” which features PUP, in particular the band’s Stefan Babcock. Listen below, followed by illuminati hotties’ upcoming tour dates, including some with PUP. Also watch her recent Tiny Desk Concert.
Manchester’s Dirty Blonde Release New Track “Checkmate”

6 days ago | undertheradarmag.com | Andy Von Pip

News All Manchester-based alt-rock duo Dirty Blonde, consisting of Ailis Mackay (vocals, guitar, drums) and Hayley Tait (guitar, backing vocals), have released their new EP “Looking For Trouble.” Featuring the anthemic live favourite “Checkmate” Formed in January 2023, the band has quickly established themselves in the UK music scene, having supported major acts including Frank Carter, Sex Pistols, Louis Tomlinson, Cast and The Subways, Earlier this year, Dirty Blonde was personally invited...
10 Best Songs of the Week: Tunde Adebimpe, Fontaines D.C., Goon, illuminati hotties, and More

6 days ago | undertheradarmag.com | Andy Von Pip

News All Welcome to the 12th Songs of the Week of 2025. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, Marina Mallin, Matt the Raven, and Scotty Dransfield helped me decide what should make the list. We considered over 25 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 10.   Recently we announced Issue 74, The Protest Issue.