::: Off the Radar :::

Fcukers :: O

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:27:45 +0000

Heard Brooklyn duo Fcukers the other day and dug their stuff! Their sound is straight out of the early 2000's indie scene. Another thing I noticed is that many of their videos are very lo-fi DIY looking. Not sure if that was on purpose or due to low funds, but the most important part is the music, and that is solid! Their album O w/two dots on top (not sure how to do that) comes out this Friday, 3/27/26.

Check out a couple videos below for 'L.U.C.K.Y', 'I Like it Like That' and a boiler room DJ set I found on youtube. After you see those be sure to check out that new album tomorrow! Just in time for some weekend dancing...

Gorillaz :: The Mountain

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:29:00 +0000

It feels like the new Gorillaz album 'The Mountain' has been on the horizon to be released forever! We've had singles being released for it since mid 2025. It was originally scheduled for a March release date, but they pushed it up to this Friday, February the 27th. I think they realized how long the wait was. Anyways been loving all the tracks they've been releasing for it, in particular been playing out "The Happy Dictator" in my DJ Sets for months.

Check out that track below and be sure to check out the new album Friday!

Peaches :: No Lube So Rude + Miami Show

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:40:00 +0000

Lo-fi electroclash artist Peaches is getting ready to release new album 'No Lube So Rude' on February the 20th. It's her first new album in over 10 years and seems not much has changed. She still pushes the envelope as much as she did over 20 years ago when she first hit the scene. I remember playing her classic track "Fuck the Pain Away" all those years ago and being nervous, will people like it? The answer was a resounding yes! It killed on the dance floor. We ended up bringing her down to play in Miami at the Polish American Club (there's a throwback) and I remember Iggy Pop showing up to see her perform as he was a big fan. That was pretty amazing!

She's released three tracks from the album so far "Not In Your Mouth None of Your Business", "Fuck Your Face" and the album title track "No Lube So Rude". Check out the video for "No Lube So Rude" below. Check out more on her youtube.

PS If you're in Miami Peaches will be performing at Zey Zey on the album release date February 20th with another amazing up and coming NYC electroclash band Model Actriz. If you're around you should definitely check that out!

Tycho & Paul Banks :: Boundary Rider

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:29:00 +0000

Heard this song today "Boundary Rider" on Sirius by Tycho & Paul Banks from Interpol and I loved it! I knew it was Paul, his voice is so distinctive. Seems it's been out a a few months released in October of 2025. Maybe if you're like me you may have missed it. Check out that goodness below.

PS Interpol is on tour and will be in Miami on March the 7th at the James L Knight Center. Tickets have been acquired. Can't wait for that. Maybe we will get some new music to go along with the tour? One can only hope.

Arctic Monkeys :: Opening Night

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:03:00 +0000

Arctic Monkeys are back with their first new music in four years titled "Opening Night" which they did for the forthcoming War Child benefit compilation 'Help (2)' and it is excellent! The compilation will also feature new tracks from bands such as Depeche Mode, Wet Leg, Damon Albarn, Pulp, Beth Gibbons, Fontaines DC, Foals, The Last Dinner Party and many other amazing artists. Can't wait to hear that!

For now check out the first track from it below.

Nation of Language :: Dance Called Memory + Miami Show

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:42:00 +0000

One my favorite bands from recent years NYC's Nation of Language is gonna be in Miami this Friday 1.16.26 playing a show at Zey Zey right in my hood! So excited to catch them live for the first time and in their first headlining show in Miami. Been a fan since 2023's 'Strange Disciple' and recently in 2025 they released the excellent 'A Dance Called Memory' featuring one of my favorite tracks from them "Inept Apollo". I literally played that track on repeat for months. So good!

Check out their video for "Inept Apollo" and "Sole Obsession" one of my faves from 'Strange Disciple' below. Enjoy and see you at the show!

Father John Misty :: The Old Law + Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:13:00 +0000

Father John Misty who we've been a fan of for quite some time has released new single "The Old Law" plus announced a tour of the US/Europe. If you happen to be in one of those fine cities be sure to grab yourself some tickets for the show. Sure it will be most excellent.

Check out that new track below, plus "Time Makes Fools of Us All" one of my favorite tracks from his 2024 album 'Mahashmashana'.

Dry Cleaning :: Secret Love

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:02:00 +0000

London based band Dry Cleaning who I first heard about via their amazing track "Scratchcard Lanyard" about five years ago are back with album number three 'Secret Love'. It was just released this past Friday, January the 9th. Upon quick listen it seems like they continue with their trademark sound of post punk sounds whilst their lead singer Florence Shaw spouts off lyrics of her daily observations, which always makes for a cool combination.

Seems they are putting out videos for all their tracks with fans dancing around in each of them. Check out a couple of those below including my current favorite track and album opener "Hit My Head All Day" , plus "Joy". If you like what you hear be sure to check out the rest of the album.

Morrissey :: Make-Up is a Lie

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:46:00 +0000

Morrissey who was a long time without a label and unable to release an album has recently signed with Sire records, his old label with The Smiths. Very soon after the announcement he released the title track "Make-Up is a Lie" with the album with the same name being set for release on March the 6th. The odd thing is his older album that was never released 'Bonfire of Teenagers' kinda got skipped over for this newer release. Maybe we will see the release of that one as well soon or maybe not for many years, we shall see.

For now check out the first single below with the surprised cover art of him which looks like will be the actual album artwork. Probably the moment he was told Sire signed him, haha.

The Twilight Sad :: It's the Long Goodbye

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:55:00 +0000

Scottish band The Twilight Sad is getting ready to release new album 'It's The Long Goodbye' on March the 27th, 2026. Their sixth album and first new one since 2019's 'It Won't Be Like This All the Time'. The first two tracks they've released so far "Waiting for the Phone Call" and most recently "Designed to Lose" are absolute fire! They remind me of a mixture of early The Cure and Joy Division, but still with a powerful sound all their own. Robert Smith is a big fan having them open for them on a bunch of tours. Have a feeling this album will be in the running for best albums of 2026.

Check out those two tracks/videos below, then mark your calendar for a treat March the 27th.

Ladytron :: Paradises

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:11:00 +0000

Ladytron a band we've championed since the Electroclash days of the early 2000's have a new album 'Paradises' set for release March the 20th. Been digging all the tracks I've heard from it so far, especially "I See Red" which has that classic sound of theirs.

Check out the video for that below, plus their latest song/video released last week "Caught in the Blink of an Eye".

Pino D’Angio

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:29:00 +0000

OTR was down for a ton of months and we finally got it back online! I had been feaning to do posts for a while and to see OTR back online put a smile on my face. Gonna try to do posts more regularly in 2026.

For the first post back I wanted to write about an Italo Disco track I ran into the other day by Pino D'Angio called 'Okay, Okay'. Such a great jam, I don't really know what he's singing about, but it sounds fantastic and will get you dancing in no time. After researching a bit looks like this track came from his 1981 album Balla! which also features his biggest hit 'Ma Quale Idea' which is also an amazing track. Crazy this album came out in 1981?1 If you like these two tracks below be sure to check out the rest of that album as well as the rest of his discography. Read more about him on his wikipedia.

Off the Radar Indie Quarantine Playlist 2020

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Mon, 11 May 2020 22:07:00 +0000

If you're looking for some cool new indie tracks check out some of our favorites from 2020 so far! We started an OTR Playlist on Spotify and so far we got 4+ hours of music! Check out that goodness here > Off the Radar Spotify Indie Quarantine Playlist 2020. Soon we'll be adding more, so be sure to heart us so you can keep coming back for more. See you soon on the other side of the Q...

Monterrey :: Make Me Feel (New Single/Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 18 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Miami electronic musician Monterrey is getting ready to release a new EP Elapse. Our first taste from the EP comes in the form of lead single "Make Me Feel". A loopy electronic pop tune that paints a minimalistic landscape soaked in colorful synths. As per Monterrey "The repetition in the vocals is key to the concept which is inspired by the crescendos of being in love. It is also the inner turmoil experienced by a computer attempting to assimilate to human emotion." Take your pick, or both, it can be both. The band will be performing Live Friday, June the 15th at Tigermilk, Miami's monthly Brit-Pop/Indie party held at Las Rosas. Can't wait to check out their set!

With no further ado check out Monterrey's new single/video for "Make You Feel".

BayRan :: Taps (Premiere)

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:01:00 +0000

We are happy to be premiering the new single "Taps" by Miami electronic artist BayRan. It's a great looping instrumental electronic track that we are digging!

We asked BayRan what this track is all about, and here is what he had to say ::

"Taps" is about the hypnotic redundancy that occurs at various points throughout our lives. By using short repetitions, I wanted to create a feeling that doesn’t necessarily evolve or change as expected. It was challenging to commit to certain elements, but I felt that there is a lack of self reflection and ambiguity in modern music. It might not be easily digested, but I really tried to instill a sense of anxiety and entranse the listener using traditional elements of songwriting in unconventional ways"

With no further ado check out that excellent new track "Taps" which he is giving away as a free download for OTR readers! Yes! Best grab that quick before he changes his mind.

Jaialai :: Chariot

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 23:53:00 +0000

Miami band Jaialai who we wrote about their excellent debut single "Pink Motion" last year here sent us their new single "Chariot". It's a cool shoegazey tune and it features a sweet 360' video for it. They recorded the song earlier this year with Carlos Imperatori (Fabulosos Cadillacs producer) and it features Didi Gutman from Brazilian Girls on keyboards. Lead singer Oscar tells us "The song is about finding happiness after being disillusioned". You know, shit most people can relate too.

Check out that video/tune below...

Rainsford :: Intentions ft Twin Shadow

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 02:19:00 +0000

Got sent this sweet indie pop tune by LA artist Rainsford called "Intentions" which features the amazing Twin Shadow sharing vocal duties with her in the choruses, and even a bit of a verse for himself as well. Great pop tune! She describes the song's inspiration as coming from being in a couple of relationships in the past were neither of them really knew what they wanted and were scared to truly speak their minds, leaving her wondering "what are your intentions?".

Check that out below...

The Presets :: Do What You Want

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 22:00:00 +0000

The Presets are back!! They just released new single "Do What You Want" yesterday on Halloween and it is classic high energy synth them. I remember seeing them play live in South Beach sometime in the 00's and they blew me away. So much energy! I kinda hope they push their comfort zone a bit on their hopefully soon to follow new album.

Franz Ferdinand :: Always Ascending

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:27:00 +0000

I know indie rock is dead, but I will always have a special place in my heart for Franz Ferdinand. I was obsessed with their self titled 2004 debut album which gave us the forever classic "Take Me Out" (which still works on the dance floor). I happy to report they are back! They just released new single "Always Ascending" from their upcoming album also titled Always Ascending being released February 9th 2018. It is everything I remember from Franz Ferdinand. Jangly guitars, catchy choruses, their lead singers amazing voice, but mainly just a whole lot of fun! You can find all those ingredients in first single "Always Ascending". Good to know they haven't lost it.

Lali Puna :: Two Windows

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 22:23:00 +0000

The amazing Lali Puna is back! Two Windows is their first new album since 2010's Our Inventions. I forgot how much I missed Lali Puna's gorgeous minimal electronic pop sound and lead singer Valerie's silky smooth voice. I can hear those bleeps and bloops with Valerie's beautiful melodies forever and a day. This new album is their best since 2001's Scary World Theory which is saying a-lot, because I LOVE Scary World Theory! This one's right up there with their best, and so many years into their career is very impressive. They have not lost a step.

Check out first single/video for "Deep Dream", plus their video for title track "Two Windows", which if you like you should just run to get Two Windows. Sooo good!

Fever Ray :: To the Moon and Back

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 04:29:00 +0000

Oh, oh, oh, NEW FEVER RAY!!! It had been 8 long years since we heard new music from Fever Ray (aka) Karin Dreijer Andersson one half of electronic duo The Knife, and her excellent self titled debut album from 2009. Her new single "To The Moon and Back" is more Knife-like than anything we remember from her sparser debut album and reminds us how much we miss The Knife, but we also missed her and her unmistakeable voice. This new track has her talking about creamy kisses and rubbing her fingers up your pussy, plus the video for "To The Moon and Back" is super creepy! Straight out of a horror movie and just in time for Halloween. Can't wait to check out the upcoming album Plunge.

P.S. Since writing this post I heard the new album Plunge and it is fantastic! More Knife-ish than her debut. Go check it out!

Retrasoft :: Sun Daze (Premiere)

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 22:15:00 +0000

Miami's own Retrasoft just released a sexy vaporfunk track called "Sun Daze". It's got a great hypnotic grooving loop and some cool sampled vocals from an old japanese disco tune. Best part is he's letting OTR readers be the first ones to get a free download of the track! That's right, best grab that quick & press play... Stay in touch with him on insta or twitter. Happy Friday!!!

The Horrors :: V

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:05:00 +0000

Been a fan of London's The Horrors for many years. An amazing band that always seems to re-invent themselves from album to album. For their latest appropriately titled 5th album V they got a great new wave vibe going, especially for the first track that caught our attention "Something to Remember Me By". Then the rest of the album sucks you in. They incorporate many different tempos and styles. Some slow, some heavier like first single "Machine", but all excellent! Some of our other favorite tracks include : "Point of No Reply", "Weighed Down", and the majestic "It's a Good Life". Definitely their best and most accessible album to date! This should be making a splash on many best album lists for 2017 come December.

Check out the videos for"Something to Remember Me By" and "Machine" below, if you dig these we recommend you delve deeper into the beauty that is V.

Gold Casio :: Fever Dreams EP

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 22:45:00 +0000

Portland, Oregon band Gold Casio are getting ready to release New EP Fever Dreams on June the 23rd. They sent along their single "Socialites and Singer Types" which will be featured on the EP and it is indie pop gold! Super catchy, dancey goodness! Can't wait to check out their EP. Till then get acquainted with "Socialites and Singer Types".

Zoot Woman :: Solid Gold

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Milian) — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 23:46:00 +0000

Free new single by Zoot Woman?!?! Well if you twist my arm. Seriously, Zoot Woman is giving away their new single "Solid Gold" via their soundcloud. New album Absence is out June 16th.