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Under the Radar

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Under the RadarScenesQueens of the Stone Age Share Video for New Song “Where the Goth Girls At?” Queens of the Stone Age are releasing a new album, Perfecth, on October 30 via Matador. Now they have shared its latest single, “Where the Goth Girls At?,” via a music video.

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Under the RadarScenesmary in the junkyard Share New Song “Jane” London trio mary in the junkyard have shared a new song, “Jane.” It follows their debut album, Role Model Hermit, released in July via AMF, and comes ahead of their North American tour dates in…

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Under the RadarScenesThis Is the Kit Announce New Album and Tour, Share Video for New Song “Skim a Stone” This Is the Kit, the Paris-based project led by British-born singer/songwriter Kate Stables, have announced a new album, Ghost Coat, and shared its first single, “Skim a Stone,” via a music video.

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Under the RadarScenesPremiere: Ryan Burns Shares New Single “Beautiful Machine” Next month, Chicago-based indie singer/songwriter Ryan Burns is set to share his upcoming debut album, Just Keep Growing.

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Under the RadarScenesThe Gem Julia Jacklin’s fourth album, The Gem, has a title that doesn’t technically describe its contents. Specifically because there are more than one on display—gems that is.

09.23

Under the RadarScenesCHVRCHES Share First New Song in Three Years: “Roses” Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES have shared a new song, “Roses.” It’s their first new song in three years.

09.22

Under the RadarScenesJulia Jacklin Visits Vegas in the Video for New Song “If I Had the Hand of God” Australian singer/songwriter Julia Jacklin is releasing a new album, The Gem, this Friday via 4AD. Now she has shared its fourth and final pre-release single, “If I Had the Hand of God,” via a music…

09.22

Under the RadarScenesSquirrel Flower on “Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going” Squirrel Flower is the project of singer/songwriter Ella Williams and on her fourth full-length album, Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going (out now on Polyvinyl), she paints a vivid picture of…

09.22

Under the RadarScenesHere Because of Hope “It is written that on the other side of this pain there will be a renewal. Beauty for ashes, joy for mourning, praise for heaviness. Everything in my spirit knows this to be true.

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Under the RadarScenesRichard Ashcroft at Alexandra Palace Park in London on July 17, 2026 I first got into The Verve when they were about to break up for the first time.

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Under the RadarScenesGirl In The Year Above Share New Single “Wet Paint” Following signing to Transgressive Records, Girl In The Year Above released a new single “Wet Paint”.

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Under the RadarScenesProtomartyr Share New Song “Exalted Eagles” Detroit-formed post-punk band Protomartyr are releasing a new album, Hotel Usona, this Friday via Domino. Now they have shared the album’s third single, “Exalted Eagles.”

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Under the RadarScenesPremiere: Index Shares New Single “Dissolve” Alan Creedon and Alex Lichtenauer both played in the now-defunct Philly punk band Control Top, and now they’re back together with a new bi-coastal punk duo, Index.

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Under the RadarScenesDrama Nicole Atkins is some way into an already storied career. Having arrived seemingly fully formed with her 2007 debut album Neptune City, each successive follow-up to that shimmering and bombastic…

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Under the RadarScenesHammered Hulls @ Mercury Lounge, New York, US, September 11, 2026 Hammered Hulls played their first headline show in New York since 2022 and Under the Radar's Matthew Berlyant was there to witness it.

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Under the RadarScenes12 Best Songs of the Week: untitled (halo), Kevin Morby, Caroline Rose, Lael Neale, and More Welcome to the 32nd Songs of the Week of 2026. This week Andy Von Pip and Caleb Campbell helped me decide the list. We considered over 50 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 12.

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Under the RadarScenesLael Neale Shares Video for New Song “Picasso’s Wife” Prolific minimalist singer/songwriter Lael Neale is releasing a new album, As Killers Do, on November 20 via her new own imprint, Consensual Sound.

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Under the RadarScenesWilco – Reflecting on the 25th Anniversary of “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” Some people would say Wilco’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot technically came out in 2002 as a wide release, but it was recorded in late 2000 and 2001 and began streaming for free on September 18, 2001, after…

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Under the RadarScenesWilco – Reflecting on the 25th Anniversary of “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” Some people would say Wilco’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot technically came out in 2002 as a wide release, but it was recorded in late 2000 and 2001 and began streaming for free on September 18, 2001, after…

09.18

Under the RadarScenesUnder Crushing Rain File this one under the biggest surprises of 2026. I can’t imagine that any fans expected this; the first record released under The Thermals’ name since 2016’s fittingly titled We Disappear.

09.18

Under the RadarScenesJulia Cumming Shares New Single “Mom, I’m Going Back To Therapy” Julia Cumming shares new single “Mom, I’m Going Back To Therapy,” her first release since her debut solo album Julia.

09.18

Under the RadarScenesThe Sewing Club Share New Single “Complicated” The Sewing Club share new single “Complicated” ahead of debut album Sew, out October 2 via Born Losers Records.

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Under the RadarScenesuntitled (halo) Share Video for New Song “easy rider” Quirkily named Los Angeles quartet untitled (halo) are releasing their self-titled debut album on November 6 via Dirty Hit.

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Under the RadarScenesDummy Share Joint Video for Two New Songs “April Limousine” and “Alluvial Fan” Los Angeles five-piece Dummy are releasing a new album, do you love the color of the sky?, on October 16 via Polyvinyl.

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