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Days in the Desert Due Out July 28 via ANTI-
Jun 27, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Los Angeles-based experimental jazz collective High Pulp are releasing a new album, Days in the Desert. Now they have shared another song from it, “Unified Dakotas,” which features Jeff Parker of Tortoise on guitar. More
Jun 08, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Sam Prekop of The Sea and Cake and John McEntire of Tortoise have announced the release of their debut collaborative album, Sons Of, which will be out on July 22. They have also shared a single from the album, “A Ghost at Noon.” More
A Preview of Pitchfork's New Festival at The Art Institute of Chicago
Feb 08, 2019
By Jordan J. Michael
A weekend of eclectic live music is known as a festival. But what if the general basis of a music festival was deliberately altered beyond recognition? More
This Year’s Event Goes Down Nov 9-12 in Utrecht, Netherlands
Aug 31, 2017
By Julia Underwood
We at Under the Radar are unabashed fans of Le Guess Who?, held yearly in Utrecht, Netherlands. More
The Catastrophist Due Out January 22, 2016 via Thrill Jockey
Oct 06, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Chicago experimental music mainstays Tortoise have announced their first new album since 2009 and shared the first single from it. The Catastrophist is due out January 22, 2016 via Thrill Jockey. Below you can listen to its first single, “Gesceap.” Also below are a bunch of tour dates. More
This is in no Way Strange
Jul 01, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Recently, we reported that Thurston Moore and Tortoise had stopped by Beck’s Record club, joining the eclectic troubadour in recording an album in a day. Today, that album was announced: Yanni: Live at the Acropolis. We have the first video.
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Seven Limited Release 12" Available at Reduced Rates for Subscribers
Aug 18, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
Thrill Jockey Records announces a 12” Subscription Club featuring Pit Er Pat, Tortoise, Thank You, Pontiak, White Hills, Javelin, and Mi Ami. Save some money and guarantee yourself a copy today! More
Two-Song Remix 12-inch Out August 18th
Aug 06, 2009
By Laura Studarus
Thought Tortoise was busy sitting on their laurels after their first studio album in five years? You thought wrong! Following up one good thing with another release, the band has just announced a two-song 12-inch, out August 18th. More
After Years of Silence, Chicago Band Hits the Road in Support of Beacons of Ancestorship
May 26, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
Chicago-based Tortoise are set to release their first record in over five years and tour in its support. More
