News
Wiz Biz Private Investigators
Oct 10, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Coinciding with the release of their brand new sophomore album Bazaar, Portland duo Wampire have premiered a music video for their lead single “Wizard Staff.” More
Plus New Tracks from How to Dress Well, James Yorkston, Electric Youth, Wampire, Phil Selway, Ex Cops, Mr. Twin Sister, Mono, Gardens & Villa, and Others
Sep 12, 2014
By Michael Wojtas
Welcome to Under the Radar’s weekly playlist, where we compile the best and most exciting tracks to debut online in the last week (give or take). In this mix we’ve got new songs by The Radio Dept., SBTRKT, Caribou, M83, How to Dress Well, James Yorkston, Electric Youth, Wampire, Phil Selway, Ex Cops, Mr. Twin Sister, Mono, Gardens & Villa, and more. Look no further, your Friday and weekend playlist is here. More
This Weekend in Utrecht, Netherlands
Nov 29, 2013
By Laura Studarus
This weekend, Utrecht, Netherlands is hosting the Le Guess Who? Festival. We sent writer/photographer Laura Studarus down to cover the action. More
November 28-December 1 in Utrecht, Netherlands
Nov 20, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Next week, Under the Radar will head over to The Netherlands to check out Le Guess Who? Festival. In honor of our trek, we asked a few of our favorite musicians performing at the festival to introduce us to a few of their favorite musicians via our ongoing mixtape project. More
Nov 20, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Wampire have paired a brand new music video with their latest Curiosity single “The Hearse.” More
May 14, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Today sees the release of Wampire‘s debut album Curiosity. More
Debut LP Curiosity Out May 14
Apr 30, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Rising Portland duo Wampire are poised to release their debut full-length Curiosity on May 14. More
Interviews
Eric Phipps on Ferguson, the Ice Bucket Challenge, Mark Kozelek vs. The War on Drugs, and His Favorite Music Video as a Child
Dec 17, 2014
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 12th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2014. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2014 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. More
Jul 26, 2013
By Frank Valish
Portland’s Wampire is a band whose sound is not easy to define. Incorporating elements of ‘80s synth pop, psychedelic rock, soul, the occasional guitar squall, and even a bit of dance, the band’s debut Curiosity plays like a mishmash of styles and genres, sometimes even within the same song. More
Reviews
Oct 23, 2014
By Cody Ray Shafer
Wampire look and sound like they’re parodying something, but they’re too damn good not to be taken seriously. They return with their follow up to 2013’s Curiosity with another glam-infused record that boasts as many dance jams as hazy trips. More
Dec 02, 2013
By Laura Studarus
While Under the Radar wasn’t able to attend the first day of events due to logistical conflicts, we dove headfirst into the second day (jetlag be damned) and saw impressive sets from Wampire, Connan Mockasin, BRAIDS, and Forest Swords.
May 27, 2013
By Frank Valish
Admittedly, Wampire is probably not the best band name, bringing to mind a spelling-challenged Robert Pattinson being followed around by pre-pubescent teenage girls. More
