Last week, Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O shared her first ever solo album, a short release filled with minute-long songs about heartbreak, love, and isolation. Even though it was released in 2014, the songs were written years ago from the comfort of her bedroom when she was much younger. To capture that spirit, her […]
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Spike Jonze Surprises Karen O With “Ooo” Music Video Feat. Elle Fanning
September 16th, 2014 
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STREAM: Karen O’s Lo-Fi Solo Effort, ‘Crush Songs’
September 5th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler One of rock ‘n’ roll’s finest frontwomen, Karen O, is streaming her brand new solo record, Crush Songs, now. The album, which is due out Sept 9 on Julian Casablancas‘ imprint label Cult Records, is a slew of lo-fi and mysical numbers written and recorded between 2006 and 2007 but held for release until now. […]
Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O Announces Debut Solo Record, ‘Crush Songs’
June 25th, 2014 Nina Corcoran Last year the Yeah Yeah Yeahs put out Mosquito, but it seems juggling that and music for Spike Jonze’s Her wasn’t enough to keep fontwoman Karen O busy. She’s just announced she will be dropping her first ever solo album, Crush Songs, September 9 via Cult (Julian Casablancas’ label). That’s the album art to the left. It may come as a surprise […]
Karen O discusses upcoming ‘psycho-opera’
August 25th, 2011 Jenna Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Karen O has been spreading the word about her upcoming “psycho-opera” called Stop the Virgens. The project was created by Karen O herself along with KK Barrett. It will be directed by Adam Rapp and feature musical direction by both her Yeah Yeah Yeahs bandmate Nick Zinner and Sam “Squeak E. […]
UTG EXCLUSIVE: The Venetia Fair Announce ‘Karen’s Bag-O’-Daddies’ Tour
November 5th, 2013 James Shotwell There really is no other band in the world quite like The Venetia Fair. From their wholly original sound, to their over-the-top stage show and unique approach to dealing with the press this band of rock misfits have blazed an original path through the conventional world of alternative rock that shows no signs of slowing […]
Karen Elson and Jack White announce divorce, plan party
June 10th, 2011 James Shotwell Karen Elson and Jack White have announced they will be getting a divorce in the near future. While we understand such events are more tabloid fodder than music news, we think their pre-divorce plans may surprise you. Look below to see what the soon to be single Karen Elson and Jack White have up their […]
Inside The Rock Hall: A Live Blog From The 2015 Induction Ceremony
April 18th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler Taking place in Cleveland, Ohio this evening is the highly anticipated 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Slated to be inducted in rock’s highest honor this year are fan favorite and legendary acts the likes of Green Day, Ringo Starr, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double […]
Everything You Need To Know About The 2015 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductions
April 17th, 2015 Kellie Gannon Editor’s Note: Under The Gun Review will be at the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. This is the third in a series of preview pieces set to highlight this year’s event. Read the first and second in the series. It’s that time of year again – Rock and Roll Hall of […]
Five Must-See Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Performances From The Last Five Years
April 14th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler Editor’s Note: Under The Gun Review will be at the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This is the first in a series of preview pieces set to highlight this year’s ceremony. The 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, set to take place this Saturday in Cleveland, will undoubtedly […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Callum Browne (Little League Records) & Syd Kemp Talk Cassettes
October 10th, 2014 Mike Giegerich While the recent resurgence of vinyl has led to the widespread visibility of records and their days of celebration–even outside of independent music circles–another medium for listening to music that was thought to be a thing of the past is creeping its way back into the hearts and minds of music fans. The medium being […]
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Announce New Album, ‘Mosquito’
January 14th, 2013 Anthony Galasso Yeah Yeah Yeahs will be releasing their fourth full-length album, the follow up to 2009’s It’s Blitz, entitled Mosquito on April 15. “Well…it’s definitely different from the last album,” Yeah Yeah Yeahs vocalist Karen O told NME. “So I guess you could say that hasn’t changed about us! It’s all over the place. The sound of […]
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Debut New Song “Despair” At Hurricane Sandy Benefit
December 10th, 2012 Dayton O'Connor Yeah Yeah Yeahs, it’s been too too long. It appears that the NYC-based indie rock trio is lumbering their way back into activity. Back in November, LA radio station KCRW broke the news that the group was gearing up for their as yet untitled fourth album, and their first since 2009’s It’s Blitz, for release […]