Under The Radar Magazine

Roxanne de Bastion

“Trends come and go but a good song is always a good song”

Aug 21, 2021 By Dom Gourlay Web Exclusive

Meet Roxanne de Bastion, the London-based singer/songwriter who’s about to release one of 2021’s most distinguished albums with You & Me, We Are The Same.

Settima Tacca on “Wondrous Feelings of Ages Long Gone” and Piecing Things Together

A River Runs Through It

Aug 16, 2021 By Mark Moody Web Exclusive

Apollinariya Kaspars has just self-released Wondrous Feelings of Ages Long Gone, her first album as Settima Tacca, but her initial introduction to performing music was less than wondrous.

Marinero on “Hella Love” and His Musical Journey

Not Just Another New Kid in Town

Jul 02, 2021 By Mark Moody Web Exclusive

In spite of his recent signing to Sub Pop imprint Hardly Art and relocation to Los Angeles, it’s hard to view Jess Sylvester as a newcomer in any sense of the word. Sylvester records music under the Marinero (Spanish for “sailor”) moniker as a tribute to his father and his own Marin County upbringing.

Swim School on Expanding Their Sound During Lockdown and Their Upcoming Debut EP

Restarting the Momentum

Jun 25, 2021 By Andy Von Pip Web Exclusive

2020 was certainly one of the most challenging years the artistic community has ever faced. However Scottish quartet Swim School—comprising Alice Johnson (vocals/guitar), Lewis Bunting (guitar), Matt Mitchell (bass), and newest member Billy McMahon (drums)—managed to turn the restrictions imposed on society by a global pandemic into a genuinely positive and creative experience.

Easy Life on Their Debut Album “Life’s a Beach”

The Importance of Being Idle

Jun 08, 2021 By Celine Teo-Blockey

In a year when everything seemed to go to pot, Murray Matravers, frontman of Leicester, England-based band Easy Life wrote his chirpy songs for Life’s a Beach—a debut album of pure escapism that doesn’t shy away from darker themes. It taps nicely into our collective need for a holiday from the things that were bringing us down, and in this moment, might be the perfect soundtrack for our journey out of lockdown.

Laundromat On His 3 EPs Red, Green, And Blue

Brighton newcomer talks lockdown, rediscovering music and playing live

May 03, 2021 By Dom Gourlay

Meet Brighton based Toby Hayes aka Laundromat, who’s put out three critically acclaimed EPs since lockdown began.

Sun June’s Laura Colwell on “Somewhere”

Making Movies

Apr 07, 2021 By Mark Moody Web Exclusive

There are a million and one band formation stories, but it’s safe to say that none started quite like that of Austin’s self-labeled “regret pop” band Sun June.

Allie Crow Buckley on Her Debut Album “Moonlit and Devious”

Light and Shade

Mar 17, 2021 By Andy Von Pip Web Exclusive

Allie Crow Buckley’s musical world is informed by travel. Born in San Francisco, Buckley moved to Venice, and then spent her formative years growing up in New Zealand. Then it was back to California, this time Malibu.