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Caroline Polachek Shares Remix of “Welcome to My Island” by Charli XCX and The 1975’s George Daniel

Desire, I Want To Turn Into You Due Out February 14 via Perpetual Novice; Also Listen to the PVA Remix

Jan 20, 2023

Caroline Polachek is releasing a new album, Desire, I Want To Turn Into You, on February 14 via Perpetual Novice. Now she has shared a remix of the album’s first single, “Welcome to My Island,” by Charli XCX (who sings on the rework) and The 1975’s George Daniel. More

Dec 23, 2022

Are things back to normal in 2022? They are, aren’t they? Well not quite. More

The 1975 Share New Song “All I Need to Hear” (Plus Live Performance Video for the Song)

Being Funny in a Foreign Language Due Out October 14 via Dirty Hit

Sep 21, 2022

The 1975 are releasing a new album, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, on October 14 via Dirty Hit. Now they have shared another new song from it, “All I Need to Hear.” They’ve also shared a live performance video for the song. More

12 Best Songs of the Week: Arctic Monkeys, Fujiya & Miyagi, The Orielles, Plains, and More

Plus Gorillaz and Tame Impala, Crack Cloud, Francis Lung, Alex Lahey, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Sep 02, 2022

Welcome to the 33rd Songs of the Week of 2022. Lots of British artists this week! Including the entire Top 3. This week after much inner-dialogue, we settled on a Top 12. More

The 1975 Share Video For New Song “I’m In Love With You” (the Video Features Phoebe Bridgers)

Being Funny in a Foreign Language Due Out October 14 via Dirty Hit

Sep 01, 2022

The 1975 are releasing a new album, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, on October 14 via Dirty Hit. Now they have shared another new song from it, “I’m In Love With You,” via a video for the song. Samuel Bradley directed the black & white video, which has a silent movie vibe and features a cameo from Phoebe Bridgers at the end. More

12 Best Songs of the Week: Stella Donnelly, GIFT, Will Sheff, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, and More

Plus Hot Chip, Young Jesus, Whitmer Thomas, Hans Pucket, Suede, The 1975, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Aug 05, 2022

Welcome to the 30th Songs of the Week of 2022. There were lots of strong contenders this week, although there was a pretty clear #1 and our #2 was a new band we’d never even heard of before this week. We settled on a Top 12 again this week, like last week. More

The 1975 Share Video For New Song “Happiness,” Announce Tour

Being Funny in a Foreign Language Out October 14 via Dirty Hit

Aug 03, 2022

The 1975 have shared a video for their new song, “Happiness.” It is the latest release from their forthcoming album, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, which will be out on October 14 via Dirty Hit. The band have also announced a North American tour in support of the album. More

15 Best Songs of the Week: Crack Cloud, Hot Chip, The 1975, Alvvays, and More

Plus Viagra Boys, Band Spectra and The Anchoress, Margaret Glaspy, Men I Trust, and a Wrap-up of the Last Two Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Jul 08, 2022

Welcome to the 26th Songs of the Week of 2022. We didn’t do a Songs of the Week last week as pickings were slim in the run up to the long July 4th weekend, so this week’s list covers songs from the last two weeks. Thus we have a supersized Top 15. The list includes two pro-choice songs. More

The 1975 Announce New Album, Share Video for New Single “Part of the Band”

Being Funny in a Foreign Language Due Out October 14 via Dirty Hit

Jul 08, 2022

The 1975 have announced the release of a new album, Being Funny in a Foreign Language. They have also shared a video for a new single from the album, “Part of the Band,” which was co-produced by Jack Antonoff and features backing vocals from Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast. More

beabadoobee Announces New EP, Shares Video for New Song “Last Day on Earth”

Our Extended Play EP Due Out This Spring via Dirty Hit and Was Co-Written and Produced by Members of The 1975

Mar 24, 2021

Twenty-year-old Filipino-born, London-raised singer/songwriter/guitarist beabadoobee (real name Beatrice Laus and also known as Bea Kristi) has announced a new EP, Our Extended Play, and shared its first single, “Last Day on Earth.” The EP was co-written with and produced by Matty Healy and George Daniel of label-mates The 1975. More

The 1975 – Stream the New Album and Read Our Review of It

Notes On a Conditional Form Out Now via Dirty Hit/Interscope

May 22, 2020

The 1975 have released a new album, Notes On a Conditional Form, today via Dirty Hit/Interscope. Now that the album’s out you can stream the whole thing here. Also, yesterday we posted our review of the album. More

10 Best Songs of the Week: Silverbacks, The Dears, Jess Williamson, Gayngs, and More

Plus Nick Hakim, The 1975, Moses Sumney, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

May 15, 2020

Welcome to the nineteenth Songs of the Week of 2020. It’s another week under quarantine, the same as the last week. Not much has changed, except that more and more people seem to think it’s a good idea to get back to normal, but a return to anything close to the pre-pandemic society seems a long way off. More

The 1975 Share New Song “Guys”

Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope

May 13, 2020

The 1975 are releasing a new album, Notes On a Conditional Form, on May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope. Now the English band have shared another single from it, “Guys.” More

10 Best Songs of the Week: The 1975, Kelly Lee Owens, Belle and Sebastian, Westerman, and More

Plus Car Seat Headrest, Everything Everything, Jessie Ware, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Apr 24, 2020

Welcome to the sixteenth Songs of the Week of 2020. It’s another week under quarantine, the same as the last week. More

The 1975 Share New Song “If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)” and Live Video for the Song

Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope

Apr 23, 2020

The 1975 are releasing a new album, Notes On a Conditional Form, on May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope. Now the English band have shared another single from it, “If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know),” which is about as 1980s sounding as you can get and that’s no bad thing. There’s even a sax solo! The band have also shared an official live video for the song. More

11 Best Songs of the Week: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Andrew Bird, Nick Hakim, and More

Plus Jess Williamson, EOB, The 1975 and Phoebe Bridgers, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Apr 03, 2020

Welcome to the thirteenth Songs of the Week of 2020. While more album release dates were pushed back due to COVID-19 and it seems we haven’t reached the peak number of coronavirus cases in America yet, none of that stopped artists from sharing a whole lot of new songs this week. More

The 1975 Share New Song “Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America” (Feat. Phoebe Bridgers)

Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope

Apr 03, 2020

The 1975 are releasing a new album, Notes On a Conditional Form, on May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope. Now the English band have shared another single from it, “Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America,” that features guest vocals from Phoebe Bridgers. More

The 1975 Share Video for New Single “The Birthday Party”

Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out April 24 via Dirty Hit/Interscope

Feb 19, 2020

The 1975 are releasing a new album, Notes On a Conditional Form, on April 24 via Dirty Hit/Interscope. Now the English band have shared another single from it, “The Birthday Party,” via a computer animated video. More

The 1975 Share New Single “Me & You Together Song” and Announce New Tour Dates

Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out April 24 via Dirty Hit/Interscope; Phoebe Bridgers to Support Most U.S. Dates

Jan 16, 2020

The 1975 have shared a new song, “Me & You Together Song,” which has a bit of a Britpop vibe, and have also announced some new North American tour dates, with Phoebe Bridgers to support most dates. More

Mercury Prize 2019 Nominees Announced – Cate Le Bon, Anna Calvi, IDLES, Foals, and More

The 1975, Black Midi, Fontaines D.C., slowthai, and Others Also Nominated

Jul 25, 2019

This year’s Mercury Prize nominees have been announced and they include the latest albums by Cate Le Bon, Anna Calvi, IDLES, Foals, The 1975, Black Midi, Fontaines D.C., slowtai, and more. More

Mar 15, 2018

Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES are releasing a new album, Love Is Dead, on May 25 via Glassnote. Previously they have shared its first two singles, “Get Out” (which was our #1 Song of the Week) and “My Enemy” (which features the guest vocals of Matt Berninger of The National and EL VY and was also one of our Songs of the Week). More




Reviews

Aug 09, 2023

Under the Radar went to Lollapalooza last weekend and had a blast! More

Dec 17, 2018

Chuck D once said, “Don’t believe the hype” and if it wasn’t for the fact he made the statement back in 1988, the Public Enemy frontman could well have been talking about The 1975’s A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships. More

Dec 17, 2018

For anyone watching from outside the UK, the rise of The 1975 must be somewhat confusing. How did this band, with their penchant for grand ludicrous statements and stylistic excursions, make the jump from punchline to indie-rock royalty? More