Album Reviews
Various Artists
Black Jazz Records: The Complete Singles
Jun 03, 2024 Web Exclusive
Founded in 1969, Black Jazz Records was formed as an alternative to earlier jazz, with a roster comprised solely of African American artists and a focus on political and spiritual-influenced material.
Maya Hawke
Chaos Angel
May 31, 2024 Web Exclusive
Maya Hawke’s third album, Chaos Angel, should rid her of any snarky “actor-trying-their-hand-at-music” style pigeonholing.
Scott Lavene
Disneyland In Dagenham
May 29, 2024 Web Exclusive
Scott Lavene scored a screamer with breakthrough single “Waitrose Has Run Out of Lobsters” in the spring of 2023.
News
Memorial Day Sale Ends Today – 25% Off Subscriptions and 40% Off Back Issues
Jun 03, 2024
Our Memorial Day Sale has been going for over a week now, but it finally ends tonight. This is your last chance to save 25% off all subscriptions and 40% off all print back issues (plus 10% off our current issue).
Interviews
Sitting Down With The Cast Of “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed”
May 12, 2024 Web Exclusive
The cast of The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed sits down for a discussion about the indie comedy’s commitment to authenticity.
Self-Portrait: Aidan Moffat of Arab Strap
May 10, 2024 Web Exclusive
For our recurring Self-Portrait feature, we ask musicians to take a self-portrait photo (or paint/draw a self-portrait) and write a list of personal things about themselves, things that their fans might not already know about them. This Self-Portrait is by Aidan Moffat of the Scottish duo Arab Strap.
Pleased to meet you
Sunday (1994) on Love, Dark Humor, and Leaps of Faith
Apr 30, 2024 Web Exclusive
Sunday (1994) recently made waves with their stunning debut single, “Tired Boy.” Not only does the single resonate like a lost classic, but the band also arrived with a fully formed visual aesthetic.
Lists
Under the Radar’s Top 40 TV Shows of 2023
Jan 29, 2024
Last year was a challenging one for the entertainment industry with the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild strikes. While this double blow—albeit for good causes—had detrimental snowball effects on the industry, there was still a solid grip of high quality material that made it to the not-so-small screen airwaves and streamers. Award-winning series like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Barry took their last bows, and we’re still waiting for a trifecta from Vince Gilligan to round out Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, but there was plenty to keep viewers glued to the tube. From superheroes to science fiction, political intrigue to teenage hijinks and dramatized jury service to historical dramas, we continue to be spoiled for choice. It was a battle for Under the Radar’s top television shows of 2023, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to 40 solid watches.
Live reviews
Boston Calling, Harvard Athletics Stadium, Lower Allston, Boston, US, May 24-26, 2024
May 31, 2024
Boston Calling took place last weekend and showcased some incredible talents from the world of music including The Killers, Megan Thee Stallion and Hozier.
Blog
Gene Clark – Reflecting on the 50th Anniversary of 1974’s “No Other”
May 24, 2024
Gene Clark was born (and is buried) in Tipton, Missouri and like the land in the center of the country he was deeply conflicted so he left home behind, moving to L.A. so he could become a singer/songwriter.
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