R.E.M. broke up in 2011. It was a sad time, the end of a profound musical reign, but somewhat deserved since the band worked so hard for decades. Earlier this week, though, frontman Michael Stipe returned to the stage and performed in concert much to the surprise of those in the audience. On Monday night, […]
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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Played a Surprise Set in NYC, Covered Perfume Genius and Frank Sinatra
December 31st, 2014 
Nina Corcoran 
Perfume Genius Announces New Album ‘Too Bright,’ Streams Single “Queen”
July 15th, 2014 Nina Corcoran Seattle songwriter Mike Hadreas, aka Perfume Genius, is back with his third full-length LP, Too Bright, and it’s due out September 23 via Matador. The follow-up to 2012’s gorgeous Put Your Back N 2 It was self-recorded along with Portishead’s Adrian Utley and features a guest appearance from PJ Harvey collaborator John Parish. Hadreas has shared single “Queen” and […]
Mogwai headlining End Of The Road festival
March 8th, 2011 Melanie It has been confirmed that Mogwai will be headlining the End Of The Road festival alongside Beirut in Larmer Tree Gardens, North Dorset, England. They’re scheduled to play September 3. The line-up so far is:
Zammuto (of The Books) Announce New Album, Stream “Hegemony”
July 22nd, 2014 Nina Corcoran Not a week goes by where I don’t get sad knowing The Books are no longer around. But then, almost immediately following that thought, I remember we have Zammuto and thank the musical stars above. Started by Nick Zammuto of The Books shortly after the band called it quits in 2012, Zammuto stays in line with The […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Jerry Jones of Trophy Scars
October 1st, 2012 Brian Leak Under the Gun Review is very pleased to bring you this exclusive interview with New Jersey’s genre-defying indie outfit, Trophy Scars! It’s been nearly a year since the last time we checked in with the boys after the release of their well-received EP, Never Born, Never Dead, and they’ve been keeping themselves quite busy in […]