Under the Radar Magazine

Last night marked the season 7 finale of Doctor Who, where show runner Steven Moffat teased that he would finally answer the question on every fanboy/fangirl’s lips…who exactly IS the Doctor? And while we’re at it, why is Clara “The Impossible Girl?” We’d tell you how those questions were resolved, but (adopts River Song voice) “spoilers!” (via Watch: “Matt Smith, David Tennant In New ‘Doctor Who’ Behind-The-Scenes’ Video | Under The Radar)

As one is wont to do, James Blake is on the promotional trail for sophomore album, Overgrown. ( (via Listen: James Blake Performs on BBC Radio | Under The Radar)

A woman lingering in a subway station witnesses a visibly distraught figure setting down her purse, taking off her jacket, and slipping out of her shoes. When their eyes meet briefly it appears that the two are identical, seconds before the barefoot lady dies as she deliberately steps in front of an oncoming train. (via Orphan Black (BBC AMERICA, SATURDAYS 9/8 CENTRAL) | Under The Radar)

Listen to Jessie Ware’s sultry take on Rihanna cut, “Diamonds.” (via Listen: Jessie Ware Covers Rihanna | Under The Radar)

Over 10 years ago, the first thing Dominic Monaghan brought up in conversation was the fact that he had a pet tarantula. The actor, who portrayed the hobbit Meriadoc Brandybuck in the blockbuster Lord of the Rings trilogy and the addict rock star Charlie Pace on Lost, has been vying for his own nature show all along. Now, with Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan, his dreams have become reality. (via Dominic Monaghan: Wild Thing, I Think I Love You | Under The Radar)

Debuted today via BBC DJ Annie Mac, AlunaGeorge’s new tune “Diver” is an emotional piece of electro R&B. (via Listen: AlunaGeorge – “Diver” | Under The Radar)

Curated by BBC Radio 3, Late Junction Session is a program where three artists from three different genres come together for the express purpose of jamming for the day. Tonight they’ll be airing an episode where nu-classical pianist Nils Frahm meets Mercury Prize nominee Ghostpoet, and flautist Hyelim Kim. (via WATCH: Nils Frahm, Ghostpoet and Hyelim Kim Behind the Scenes of the BBC Radio 3 Late Junction | Under The Radar)

Making a recent stop on Zane Lowe’s BBC show promoting her upcoming new album The Haunted Man, Bat For Lashes’ took on a cover of Rihanna’s “We Found Love.”

With their sophomore album Coexist released in earnest this week, The xx stopped by the BBC’s Maida Vale studios for a live session of music for host for Steve Lamacq and his program’s ongoing series BBC 6 Music Celebrates: Live Music.

A while back anthem amp exploders The Joy Formidable announced the release of their forthcoming sophomore album Wolf’s Law, releasing a video for a song sharing the same name.