Spooky season’s greetings friends. Allow me to introduce you to your new favorite band, Radkey (no… not that Radke).
While brothers Dee, Isaiah, and Solomon do, in fact, share a last name with the infamous Escape The Fate alum, that’s precisely as far as their similarities extend. The Missouri natives inherited their musical taste and indomitable punk spirit from their father, which has served them well in their hard fought journey to success. The brothers have leaned hard into their DIY roots, earning tour spots with iconic acts like Rise Against, Jack White, and Foo Fighters. After being abandoned by two industry partners, Radkey found favor with one Syracuse University professor who believed in them enough to extend access to the school’s recording studio where they self-produced their powerhouse 2026 record “Bedroom Sand”.
Radkey’s sound is open and melodic; charged with nostalgic, classic rock energy and dripping with unfiltered social commentary dressed in poetic lyricism. They’re known for delivering massive live energy. As is true for most of the scene’s best artists, their musical prowess and bold stage presence is made all the more endearing by their humble, honest personalities. Check out their recent appearance on the Never a Phase podcast, to get to know them for yourself.
Keep scrolling to check out my lightning round interview with Radkey. Be sure to follow along on socials (@radkeyrock on Instagram & TikTok) and tune in to Spotify. Don’t forget to save the Under Exposed playlist on Spotify to listen to my favorites from Radkey, and the rest of the Under Exposed lineup!
Interview
Cameron Conrad sits down with Dee Radke, Isaiah Radke, Solomon Radke, and Radkey
What’s your dream venue, the place that will feel like you’ve “made it” once you've played there?
Wembley
This will seem kind of small compared to the others but, the main room at The Paradiso in Amsterdam.
Madison Square Garden
If you could pick any band or artist, past or present, to tour with, who would it be?
Past: Nirvana
Present: Weezer
Past: The Who
Present: Green Day
Past: The Beatles
Present: Weezer
If each of you was a Disney character, who would you be?
I think Princess Tiana and The Tramp probably have similar traits that align with me, so one of them two.
O'Malley The Alley Cat.
Simba
What’s the craziest, cringiest thing you’ve done for the sake of your music?
Dropping out of school is probably the craziest thing I can think of right now. Can’t think of any cringy things, though.
I chewed on a piece of paper for a music video that never got finished.
Playing a song after the sound went out was pretty crazy.
If we gave out high-school superlatives today, what would each of you win?
Probably “Most Talented”
Fastest eater
Most awkward
Any new music or upcoming tours we should know about? Anything brewing behind the scenes you can give a hint about?
Our new album Bedroom Sand is out now! And we're planning a west coast tour in October/Nov.