Another day, another killer exclusive from a promising, up-and-coming artist. Raggy Monster may not be a band on your radar just yet, but they should be. Hailing from West Palm Beach, FL, this five-piece have been making a name for themselves since 2011 with an irresistible take on modern indie rock that you won’t soon […]
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Crying Stream ‘Get Olde/Second Wind’ In All Its Chiptune Glory
November 11th, 2014 
Tyler Hanan I’ve been spreading love for the joy-inducing chiptune pop of New York trio Crying in various places across the internet. We haven’t celebrated this trio at Under the Gun since they signed with Run For Cover in May, somehow, so we’ll be fixing that now. Crying is releasing the follow-up to last year’s debut EP Get Olde […]
Run For Cover Records Sign Crying
May 21st, 2014 John Bazley Adding to their cohesive and unified roster of artists, Run For Cover Records have announced their latest signing; New York-based Crying are the newest addition to the RFC family. Crying are quite unlike any other emo band around. The group utilizes chiptune instrumentals, reminiscent of Anamanaguchi or your favorite Super Nintendo game, with shoegazey vocals […]
Required Listening: Katy B – “Crying For No Reason”
November 18th, 2013 James Shotwell Just a quick warning: If you do not possess the ability to appreciate a great pop power-ballad this post is not for you. Katy B has yet to become a staple on the US pop charts, but overseas she is already a critically-acclaimed UK dance-pop sensation. Her sophomore album is expected in early 2014 through […]
The New Psy Single Is Weirder Than Crying In Space (And We Have Proof!)
April 13th, 2013 James Shotwell You may or may not want to remember him, but there are few chances if you’re reading this that you’re unaware of Psy and his inescapable 2012 smash single, “Gangnam Style.” The song’s video became the first clip on YouTube to cross the billion views mark, and the press surrounding that accomplishment helped the song […]
UTG TRACK-BY-TRACK: Secret Someones – ‘Secret Someones’
October 21st, 2015 Kyle Florence Born amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City, Secret Someones are dead set on becoming your newest musical addiction. Comprised of Bess Rogers, Leila Broussard, Hannah Winkler and Zach Jones, the alt-rock foursome are masters of memorable melodies and lean but effective songwriting, as is apparent on their outstanding self-titled debut, which hit […]
UTG Track-By-Track: SWIMM – ‘Beverly Hells’ EP
September 24th, 2015 Kyle Florence There’s nothing like a change of scenery to get the creative juices flowin’–just ask Chris Hess and Adam Winn, who together make up the psych-pop duo SWIMM. These partners in crime recently relocated to sunny Los Angeles, resulting in their newest EP, Beverly Hells–an eclectic mix of hefty hooks, hypnotic synth, and introspective lyricism. Cool […]
REVIEW: Rick Ross – ‘Black Dollar’
September 5th, 2015 James Shotwell Artist: Rick Ross Album: Black Dollar Label: Maybach Music Group Blurring the lines between albums and mixtapes, Black Dollar is the Rick Ross release fans have been waiting to hear. The last few years have been wild for the leader of Maybach Music Group. In addition to a string of solid singles and lackluster albums, […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Ricki And The Flash’ Trumps Formula With Poignant Chords
August 11th, 2015 Sam Cohen Film: Ricki and the Flash Starring: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Mamie Gummer, Sebastian Stan Directed by: Jonathan Demme It was either white picket fences and an idyllic family life or a chance at rock stardom for Ricki Rendazzo (Meryl Streep). That was 20 or so years ago when she chose the latter. Now, she’s crooning […]
Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare Returns
July 28th, 2015 James Shotwell Halloween is coming! Halloween is coming! Just as the summer heat is starting to get you down, Rob Zombie has announced his Great American Nightmare will be returning to Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, IL (just outside Chicago) for its second engagement from September 25-November 1. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 31. […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Vacation’ Isn’t Worth The Trip Down Holiday Road
July 28th, 2015 Sam Cohen Film: Vacation Starring: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Chris Hemsworth Directed by: Jonathan M. Goldstein, John Francis Daley Vacation–the successor to the last entry in the National Lampoon comedy series–opens on a series of pictures depicting seemingly idyllic families enjoying their vacations. In ye olde National Lampoon fashion, there are also a few visual gags centered […]
UTG PHOTOS: The Used, Every Time I Die & Marmozets In Cleveland, OH (5/2/15)
May 18th, 2015 Kellie Gannon Under The Gun sent photographer Kellie Gannon to photograph The Used at House of Blues in Cleveland on May 2. The Used is not the kind of band whose show you can attend without getting some sort of accidental bruise, mosh pit elbow in the eye, or crowd surfers’ foot in the head. It’s worth […]