Portland-based alternative band Icarus The Owl have released an entrancing music video for the band’s beautifully catchy track, “Skysweeper.” The song is the first single off the band’s upcoming record, Pilot Waves, which is due out Oct. 16 on Blue Swan Records. The track shows Icarus The Owl’s proficient use of progressive songwriting mixed with […]
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Icarus The Owl Announced as Special Guest on Blue Swan Records Tour
August 4th, 2014 
Scott Murray Moments ago, the post-hardcore community erupted with the exciting news that Icarus The Owl will be joining the Blue Swan Records Tour as the previously billed “Special Guest.” Despite predictions that the guest spot would eventually go to masters of mystery, Secret Band, the selection of Icarus The Owl is definitely fitting for the tour […]
MUSIC VIDEO: Icarus The Owl – “Black Fish”
May 9th, 2014 Kriston McConnell Earlier this year Icarus The Owl released a killer full length album. One of the best songs on the album is titled “Black Fish.” Now that some time has passed, the band had a music video shot for it. They’ve released the video, and it’s available to watch past the jump. The group recently wrapped […]
REVIEW: Icarus The Owl – ‘Icarus The Owl’
February 4th, 2014 Kriston McConnell Artist: Icarus The Owl Album: Icarus The Owl Genre: Alternative rock, post hardcore Label: Unsigned As much as I am a fan of metalcore, I also enjoy alternative rock/post hardcore bands (like Hands Like Houses). These bands have tons of energy, and usually have some great lyrical content. Icarus The Owl falls under that category. […]
ALBUM STREAM: Icarus The Owl Unleashes Self-Titled Album
January 28th, 2014 Anthony Galasso Icarus The Owl‘s new self-titled full-length release is currently streaming exclusively on SputnikMusic.com. The band turned to Kickstarter to get Icarus The Owl off the ground. The success of the campaign gained them the attention of producer Kris Crummett. His talents helped craft albums such as A Lot Like Birds’ No Place, Closure in Moscow’s First Temple, all of […]
Icarus The Owl Announce Details For Forthcoming Album
January 8th, 2014 Kriston McConnell The indie/pop punk group Icarus The Owl announced a while back that they would be releasing a new album in the foreseeable future. It was just a matter of time before they made any official announcements about the details of that album. Well today is that day, and they’ve provided fans with all they need […]
Icarus The Owl Stream “The Hum Of A Ceiling Light”
June 19th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Portland, Oregon rockers Icarus The Owl have teamed up with our friends over at Absolutepunk to exclusively stream a huge new track from their latest release called “The Hum Of A Ceiling Light.” This song is off of the group’s Love Always, Leviathan and we honestly cannot stop listening to this entrancing tune. There is […]
Albums and Artists That Will Transcend My Year
December 16th, 2014 Scott Murray I’d like to close out my first year of music journalism with a short list of short lists in typical end-of-the-year fashion. It’s been a wonderful half-year here at Under The Gun Review and I’ve had the pleasure of working with and getting to know some very talented and passionate journalists in my time so […]
REVIEW: Hail The Sun – ‘Wake’
September 23rd, 2014 Scott Murray Artist: Hail The Sun Album: Wake Genre: Post-Hardcore / Progressive Label: Blue Swan Records Here it is, the widely-anticipated new record from Hail The Sun, the progressive post-hardcore quartet that took the scene by storm with their Elephantitis EP in 2012. Since the release of Elephantitis, the band has been acquired by the up-and-coming label […]
UTG TV: Stolas Discuss Upcoming Release, ‘Allomaternal’
September 16th, 2014 Scott Murray UTG TV got a chance to catch up with Stolas at Thee Parkside in San Francisco while on the ‘Blue Swan Records Tour.’ The band is supporting label-mates Hail The Sun, alongside Icarus the Owl and a host of dynamic guests including The Venetia Fair and Adventurer. During our interview Stolas discussed their upcoming release, […]
UTG TV: Hail The Sun Discuss Upcoming Album and Blue Swan Records
September 11th, 2014 Scott Murray UTG TV sat down with progressive hardcore foursome Hail The Sun on the second stop of the highly-anticipated Blue Swan Records Tour at Thee Parkside in San Francisco. The tour features the band’s close friends and label-mates, Stolas, as well as support from Icarus The Owl, and numerous local acts including the most recent addition […]
UTG PREMIERE: Hail The Sun – “Missed Injections”
September 2nd, 2014 Brian Leak California’s Hail The Sun are poised to release their highly anticipated Blue Swan Records debut in just three weeks’ time, on September 23. Following two previously released singles in “Hanging Revelation” and “Human Target Practice,” UTG is thrilled to have the opportunity to premiere another cut from Wake, entitled “Missed Injections.” Showcasing every bit of […]