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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Alex Ebert is not a hippie. The Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros frontman peppers his statements with joyful affirmations, and certainly dresses the part, but he assures that he isn’t interested in making music exclusively for the free spirit set. “If we were all in suits with short haircuts, I really don’t think anyone would see the music as hippie!” he says with an easy going laugh. “The music itself, you listen to it on its own, and it’s more R&B country.” (via Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros: Gloriously Misunderstood: The Full Interview | Under The Radar)
New Issue. I spoke with Father John Misty, Aubrey Plaza, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Man Without Country, and Sunless 97
As revealed in Under the Radar’s new cover story, Yeasayer will be releasing their new album, Fragrant World, on August 21 via Secretly Canadian. It’s the band’s third album, the followup to 2010’s Odd Blood. You can read all about the album via an in-depth 10-page cover story in Under the Radar’s new June/July issue. It’s the Brooklyn-based band’s first interview about the album. (via Yeasayer Announce New Album Via Cover Story in Under the Radar’s New Issue | Under The Radar)
:.. Coachella 2010 Day 2 Recap: Beach House, Camera Obscura, Muse, and More | Under The Radar ..:
Day two started out much like day one, in fulltilt. Despite a bevy of physical ailments left over from yesterday’s marathon, making it to Camera Obscura’s set on time was worth another painful sprint across the field. However day two was light on the heavy hitters, and after the initial close call, I didn’t have to hustle to see sets from Beach House, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Hot Chip, MGMT, and Muse.
