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- 🇳🇿NZ · Music History#613K to 10K
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1.1K to 3.9K🎙 Daily cadence·16 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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3.5K to 13K🇳🇿77%🇫🇮23% - Active Followers
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1.4K to 5.2K
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Red Means Stop & Listen: King Crimson’s Underrated Masterpiece
Jul 2, 2026
26m 51s
Tom Petty: Wildflowers & All The Rest… And Then Some
Jun 18, 2026
51m 10s
From Blue To Pink: Weezer Gets Real (A Pinkerton Deep Dive)
Jun 3, 2026
28m 28s
The Real Flowers In The Dirt: The Hidden McCartney/Costello Gem!
May 21, 2026
29m 16s
How Radiohead Became Radiohead: The Story Of The Bends
May 7, 2026
28m 08s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 7/2/26 | Red Means Stop & Listen: King Crimson’s Underrated Masterpiece | In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we explore King Crimson’s dark, intense, and highly influential 1974 progressive rock album, Red. We break down the music, the band’s evolution, the recording process, and why this cult classic still sounds ahead of its time. This is a deep dive into one of prog rock’s most powerful and overlooked masterpieces. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsunderth... | 26m 51s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | Tom Petty: Wildflowers & All The Rest… And Then Some | Wildflowers as it was meant to be heard. We break down Tom Petty’s lost double album, Wildflowers & All The Rest, plus the overlooked session tracks that go even further. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows ap... | 51m 10s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | From Blue To Pink: Weezer Gets Real (A Pinkerton Deep Dive) | What does Madama Butterfly have to do with Pinkerton? In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we break down Weezer’s most raw and misunderstood album—tracing how Rivers Cuomo turned heartbreak, obsession, and opera into one of the most influential cult classics of the ‘90s. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzspro... | 28m 28s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | The Real Flowers In The Dirt: The Hidden McCartney/Costello Gem! | What if Flowers in the Dirt wasn’t the album Paul McCartney released in 1989… but another one he almost made? In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we uncover the stripped-down demo recordings McCartney created with Elvis Costello—finally released in the 2017 deluxe edition—and explore how these raw, intimate sessions reveal a completely different album hiding in plain sight. The album Paul should have made! Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: ... | 29m 16s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | How Radiohead Became Radiohead: The Story Of The Bends | Before OK Computer, there was The Bends—the album that transformed Radiohead from one-hit wonders into one of the most important bands of their generation. In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we break down the songs, stories, and emotional core behind this 1995 classic—we'll explore the album that could have broken them… but instead changed everything. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsu... | 28m 08s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | XTC’s Skylarking: The 80's Lost Masterpiece | In this episode of Albums Under the Radar breaks down Skylarking by XTC—covering its concept, track-by-track highlights, production with Todd Rundgren, the “Dear God” controversy, and its lasting influence on indie and alternative music. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twi... | 28m 41s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers' Proto-Punk Classic | Explore the story behind The Modern Lovers—from its early ‘70s recordings and delayed release to its lasting influence on punk, indie rock, and beyond. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a mon... | 19m 45s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | A Legendary Thunderous Whisper: Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left | We explore Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left — from its intimate recording sessions to its haunting legacy — and uncover why this 1969 debut remains one of the most beautiful albums ever to fly under the radar. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram&nb... | 28m 05s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | Elliott Smith's Figure 8 | In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we take a deep dive into Elliott Smith’s 2000 album Figure 8. Blending intimate songwriting with rich, Beatles-inspired production, the record captures Smith at his most ambitious. We explore the album’s creation, its standout tracks, and why it remains an essential—yet often overlooked—part of his catalog. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertherad... | 34m 54s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | Björk's Debut | In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we explore Björk’s 1993 album Debut — a groundbreaking blend of electronic music, house beats, and raw emotion. From “Human Behaviour” to “Big Time Sensuality,” discover why this album redefined alternative pop. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on:&nb... | 20m 42s | ||||||
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| 3/27/26 | Easy Star All-Stars' Dub Side Of The Moon | What happens when one of the most iconic rock albums ever made gets the full reggae dub treatment? This episode explores Easy Star All-Stars’ Dub Side Of The Moon and the story behind its unlikely brilliance. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram&... | 28m 03s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | Beach Boys' Pet Sounds | Surfboards? Not this time. In Episode 11, we dive into The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds — Brian Wilson’s lush, vulnerable “teenage symphony” that changed pop music forever. We break down the tracks, the studio innovation, the Wrecking Crew, and why this now-legendary album was once misunderstood. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumunderthe... | 1h 01m 55s | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | Mitski: Nothing's About To Happen To Me | On this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we dive into Mitski’s 2026 album Nothing’s About to Happen to Me — a haunting, Lynch-tinged exploration of solitude, memory, and the quiet rooms inside the mind. Plus: background on Mitski, the album’s creation, and a full track-by-track analysis. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumunderther... | 29m 18s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | The Velvet Underground & Nico | In this episode, Albums Under The Radar explore The Velvet Underground & Nico’s 1967 debut album, which sold modestly but revolutionized rock music. From Warhol’s iconic banana cover to Lou Reed’s raw lyrics, Nico’s haunting vocals, and John Cale’s avant-garde drones, we analyze each track and uncover its impact as one of the most influential albums ever made. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@... | 28m 54s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | The Byrds' Sweetheart Of The Rodeo | The Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo flopped in 1968—and then changed music forever. In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we explore Gram Parsons’ brief takeover, a confused fanbase, Nashville sessions, replaced vocals, and how one risky left turn quietly invented country-rock. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buz... | 26m 53s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Paul Weller's Stanley Road | In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we revisit Paul Weller’s 1995 UK #1 lp, Stanley Road, which flew in stealth mode in the U.S. We break down its soulful Britpop sound and standout tracks like “You Do Something to Me,” explaining how Weller created a quiet classic of the ‘90s and why it remains one of the most overlooked albums of the Britpop era. Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsunder... | 28m 06s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | Grateful Dead: Europe '72 | In this episode of Album Under the Radar, we take a deep dive into the Grateful Dead’s Europe ’72, the live album that became one of the band’s most accessible and enduring statements. From road-tested new songs and classic covers to Pigpen’s final great moments, this episode explores how a European tour captured the Dead in the middle of becoming themselves. Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https... | 34m 08s | ||||||
| 1/17/26 | Big Star's #1 Record | Big Star’s #1 Record didn’t sell—but it changed everything. Album Under the Radar digs into the 1972 debut that helped define power pop and quietly influenced generations of artists. Affiliate Sponsor link to purchase Big Star's #1 Record vinyl album Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://alb... | 24m 21s | ||||||
| 1/10/26 | Beastie Boys: Paul's Boutique | Paul’s Boutique was too weird, too dense, and too ahead of its time in 1989. Today, it’s a sampling masterpiece. This episode explores how the Beastie Boys and the Dust Brothers created an album that quietly reshaped modern music. Affiliate Sponsor link to purchase The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique album Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsunde... | 31m 28s | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | The Beatles: Let It Be | Beyond the breakup narrative lies a warm, honest Beatles album. This episode of Under the Radar takes a fresh look at Let It Be — the songs, the sessions, and the legacy. Affiliate Sponsor link to purchase The Beatles' Let It Be album Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.bu... | 43m 57s | ||||||
| 11/28/25 | Love: Forever Changes | A deep dive into Love’s Forever Changes—a haunting, horn-soaked masterpiece born from tension, creativity, and the fading glow of the ‘60s. Affiliate Sponsor link to purchase Love’s Forever changes Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: &nbs... | 22m 40s | ||||||
| 11/1/25 | Led Zeppelin’s Hidden Gem: Presence | In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we crank up Led Zeppelin’s often-overlooked powerhouse — Presence. Recorded in just 18 days during one of the band’s most turbulent periods, it’s raw, relentless, and pure Jimmy Page at the helm. From the thunder of “Achilles Last Stand” to the smoky groove of “Nobody’s Fault But Mine,” we dive into how Presence captured Zeppelin stripped to their core — no frills, no keyboards, just fire and fury. Affiliate Sponsor link to purchase Led Zeppelin’s Pr... | 20m 21s | ||||||
| 9/17/25 | Jeff Buckley's "Grace" | In this episode we discuss and explore Jeff Buckley's one and only album release, "Grace" that was DOA when first released but has grown to iconic status and become highly influential over the years. Affiliate Amazon sponsor link to purchase Jeff Buckley's "Grace." Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Email us at: hello@albumsundertheradar.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follo... | 19m 11s | ||||||
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Chart history for Albums Under The Radar
Peaked at #61 in New Zealand, currently #61 in New Zealand.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| Finland | — | #110 | #110 | — |
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.