Under the Radar Presents: “Why Not Both” Podcast Featuring Juana Molina
Apr 13, 2020
Welcome to Why Not Both Weekends. While we’re on lockdown, we’ll be presenting the occasional Saturday episode of the Why Not Both podcast, which explores how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives.
We were so fortunate to spend some time with Juana Molina, who called us from Argentina to talk about her latest album, and the creative surprises that have dropped into her life. She spoke about how the recent world events pushed her to live stream her latest concert and focus on slowing down, or as she put it, “every day is Sunday now.” We agree with Juana that we all can savor the opportunity to grow and change now that the world is temporarily on pause.
For more on Molina, be sure to check out her newest EP Forfun and new single “Cara de Espejo.” You can also swing by her Instagram and official site, and stream her recent home concert.
Under the Radar Presents: “Why Not Both” Podcast Featuring Hannah Marks
Apr 10, 2020
Welcome to Why Not Both Wednesdays. Every week, in partnership with the Why Not Both podcast, we’ll be presenting new podcast episodes that explore how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives.
Doing triple duty as a writer, actress, and director, our guest Hannah Marks is as hilarious as she is impressively talented. We chatted about the nature of female friendship, what makes open relationships work, and about the awkward timing of having springtime allergies during a pandemic. We love her new film Banana Split and can’t wait to see what she writes next.
Under the Radar Presents: “Why Not Both” Podcast Featuring Phantogram
Apr 03, 2020
Welcome to Why Not Both Wednesdays. Every week, in partnership with the Why Not Both podcast, we’ll be presenting new podcast episodes that explore how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives.
Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel of Phantogram joined us to chat all about their new album Ceremony and the ups and downs of living your dreams. From recording in barns to creating the visual spell book of your dreams, they let us into their creative process and experience of being a band for the past 13 years. Their new music is proof that that magic works, even when you don’t quite know how.
For updates, be sure to follow Why Not Both on Instagram and Twitter. For previous episodes, including Best Coast, Half Waif, and Kate Nash, please dive headfirst into our streaming options.
Phantogram’s fourth album Ceremony is out now on Republic. Check out recent performances of album singles “Pedestal,”and “Dear God” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. You can can also stay updated by visiting them on Instagram and Twitter.
Under the Radar Presents: “Why Not Both” Podcast Featuring Mara Wilson
Apr 01, 2020
Welcome to Why Not Both Weekends. While we’re on lockdown, we’ll be presenting the occasional Saturday episode of the Why Not Both podcast, which explores how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives.
This weekend, writer and actress Mara Wilson (a.k.a. the voice of “The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home” from Welcome To Night Vale) joined us for an in-depth, candid interview about the value or storytelling and how we all create our own narratives. Wilson chatted about why her role as a mental health advocate has been so rewarding and how we all struggle with the delicate balance of doing too little or too much. She also touched on one of the deepest rivalries of all: New York vs. LA.
Alfred. Shares Video for New Track “PRNDL/DR. CALL”
Mar 31, 2020
Richmond-based “dark gospel” rapper Alfred. has shared a video for their new single “PRNDL/DR. CALL” off of their forthcoming EP One Trick Pony, due out March 27 via Topshelf. Alternating footage between intimately shot close-ups and backdrops of vast expanses, the video hones in on a paradox that the song’s dual tendencies of harshness and reverence deepen. The song is divided into two parts, the second movement a sort of weathered descent from the jagged heights of the first, blending the pastoral and the industrial into a singular vision of rap that is just getting started. Check out the video, as well as pre-order link below.
Under the Radar Presents: “Why Not Both” Podcast Featuring Half Waif
Mar 27, 2020
Welcome to Why Not Both Wednesdays. Every week, in partnership with the Why Not Both podcast, we’ll be presenting new podcast episodes that explore how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives.
Thanks to the powers of the internet, we got to catch up with musician and producer Nandi Rose, a.k.a. Half Waif during our very first week of post modern pandemic panic. We talked about her new album The Caretaker and how she was inspired by the ideas of slowing down and the act of how to care for one’s self and the world around us, which is particularly poignant for our troubled times. Consider her love of bird watching and quiet observation a lesson to us all to slow down and tune in while we have the chance.
Under the Radar Presents: “Why Not Both” Podcast Featuring Lane Moore
Mar 20, 2020
Welcome to Why Not Both Wednesdays. Every week, in partnership with the Why Not Both podcast, we’ll be presenting new podcast episodes that explore how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives.
During our first week on lockdown (sigh), were fortunate to spend some time with Lane Moore, who is the definition of a multi-hyphenate talent. Writer of the national bestselling book How To Be Alone, frontperson of It Was Romance and brilliant host of Tinder Live which is exactly as surreal and hilarious as it sounds. She is currently hosting a talk show version of How to Be Alone every night at 8pm EST on Twitch to keep us all company—so we highly recommend you tune in as we couldn’t stop laughing throughout our whole interview.
Under the Radar Presents: “Why Not Both” Podcast Featuring Simon Raymonde of Bella Union
Mar 13, 2020
Welcome to Why Not Both Wednesdays. Every week, in partnership with the Why Not Both podcast, we’ll be presenting new podcast episodes that explore how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives.
This week we sat down with Simon Raymonde, the bassist of dream pop legends The Cocteau Twins, one half of Lost Horizons, and owner of the indie record label Bella Union. He talked about what it was like taking several decades off of making his own music to help foster the dreams of a new generation of bands, as well as his return to the stage, which included a surprising number of Mellotrons.
Bella Union is constantly releasing new music from a multitude of artists, including Under the Radar favorites John Grant, Penelope Isles, and Lanterns on the Lake. To keep up with their latest offerings, be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
