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JR JR Due Out September 25 via Warner Bros.
Jul 17, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Goodbye Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., hello JR JR. The Detroit duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have announced that they are shortening their name to simply JR JR. More
Band Currently At Work on Their Third Album
Dec 22, 2014
By Laura Studarus
You had to admit; it seems absurd that Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. hasn’t released a fun in the sun/water-themed video until now. More
U.S. Tour Begins October 17
Oct 01, 2014
By Cody Ray Shafer
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. kick off another U.S. tour in a couple weeks, and as a friendly gesture have released a new song to tease their upcoming shows. More
Jul 31, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Motor City pop duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have announced the release of their new album, The Speed of Things. More
Jul 17, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Detroit pop duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have premiered a brand new music video featuring their latest single “If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t On The Dancefloor).” More
Perform "If You Didn't See Me (Then You Weren't On the Dance Floor)"
Jun 12, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Last night Detroit pop duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. appeared as the musical guest on Conan where they performed the lead track “If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t On the Dance Floor)” off their new EP Patterns. More
New EP Patterns Out April 16
Apr 12, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Next week Detroit pop duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. will release their new EP Patterns. More
Mar 26, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Poised to release the sophomore follow-up to their 2011 debut It’s a Corporate World later this year, Detroit duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have announced that they will release a new EP titled Patterns next month. More
Apr 03, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Detroit pop duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have never been very shy about the love they share for their hometown, going so far as to include a very open musical tribute on their debut album It’s a Corporate World. More
Jan 31, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Detroit duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. brought their Beach Boy-inflected brand of harmonizing pop to the set of Conan last night, performing the track “Simple Girl” off their debut full-length It’s a Corporate World. More
Plus: Florence and the Machine, Beirut, PJ Harvey, Anna Calvi, SBTRKT, R.E.M., and more
Dec 23, 2011
By Mark Redfern and Laura Studarus
Under the Radar‘s Best of 2011 Issue has shipped out to subscribers and will be hitting newsstands soon. The issue features three unique covers, each featuring an artist behind one of our Top 5 albums of the year: M83, The Horrors, and Bon Iver. The issue also takes a look back at other artists who have made a splash in 2011, including Beirut, Anna Calvi, EMA, Florence and the Machine, Gang Gang Dance, Neon Indian, PJ Harvey, R.E.M., SBTRKT, Slow Club, St. Vincent, Summer Camp, tUnE-yArDs, and Yuck. More
Supporting Fitz and the Tantrums
Dec 13, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Looks like 2012 could just be a banner year for pop duo, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. More
It’s A Corporate World Out Now Via Quite Scientific Records
Sep 14, 2011
By Mi Tran
Detroit’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. has released a new video for song, “Simple Girl” off their debut album, It’s A Corporate World. More
U.S. Tour Kicks Off August 5
Jul 21, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. is taking their pop pleasures on the road. We have the dates. More
Jun 23, 2011
By Laura Studarus
We’ve got quite a crush on Detroit’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Apparently we’re not alone. Today, the band sent this unofficial “Simple Girl” video our way. More
Mar 18, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Delivering sore feet, a disproportionate amount of time being awake and actually getting to sleep, and a list of bands that requires an army of journalists to successfully navigate, Austin’s SXSW festival has hit its 25th anniversary this year.
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Mar 10, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
With their proper full-length debut, It’s A Corporate World scheduled for release on June 7, Detriot duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have unveiled the record’s first track, “Morning Thought.” More
Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
Dec 20, 2010
By Laura Studarus
In their new video for track “Simple Girl,” Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. don their racing suits for another round of candy-colored pop. More
Oct 13, 2010
By Laura Studarus
“Pleased to Meet You” artist (see our Fall issue for the interview) Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. is hitting the ground with the speed of…err…a race car driver. We have info on CMJ dates and their upcoming remix EP. More
Interviews
Jan 07, 2011
By Under the Radar Staff
For Under the Radar’s 8th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2010. Pick up a copy of Under the Radar’s Year End issue for interviews with: The Antlers, Bon Iver, Caribou,Club 8, Delphic, Rose Elinor Dougall, Gayngs, Hot Chip, Lost in the Trees, Love is All, The Love Language, Mogwai, of Montreal, Okkervil River, Yoko Ono, Owen Pallett, Plants and Animals, Mark Ronson, Superchunk, Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, Sharon Van Etten, and Vivian Girls. Here’s a survey from Josh Epstein of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
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Reviews
Oct 08, 2013
By Cody Ray Shafer
We’re all familiar with the enigmatic struggle of sophomore albums. There is an unfair expectation for a band to stick to what they know—or, more accurately, what we know—and also the need to expand to new horizons and stretch the boundaries. More
Jun 08, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Yes, it’s a really stupid band name—but don’t let it get in the way of enjoying the tunes. (Remember childhood lessons about not judging a book by its cover?) More