We’re pleased to bring you this exclusive interview with up-and-coming dream-pop outfit, Trails And Ways! The band is stationed in California’s Bay Area and have been making waves with their song “Nunca” (which you can stream at the end of the interview), impressive cover of M83’s “Midnight City”, and entertaining live shows. UTG had the […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Mark Lavengood shares insights into bluegrass and touring
June 21st, 2016 
Gabe Aikins When you think of music from Michigan, there are probably a lot of places your mind goes instantly. Wether it’s the expansive work that came out of Motown, 8 Mile star and rapper Eminem, pop icon Madonna, or your dad listening to Bob Seger, Michigan has had its share of famous musicians from a wide […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Lovesucker Discuss Debut EP and Gypsy Soul
April 8th, 2015 Brian Leak “People can spot bullshit and being real is worth its weight in bone and blood.” Charlotte, North Carolina duo, Lovesucker, have more passion for their work than most musicians I’ve come across. Crystal Crosby and Zoltan Von Bury are creating what they please, as they please, and the results are inspiring. We had the chance […]
UTG PHOTOS & REVIEW: Outside Lands 2014, Days Two & Three (8/9, 8/10)
August 18th, 2014 Brian Leak Under The Gun Review co-owner and editor, Brian Lion, attended the Outside Lands Music & Arts festival in San Francisco, CA from August 8-10. The 7th annual Outside Lands Music & Arts festival took place from August 8-10 in the historic Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA. Hosting upwards of 180k attendees, Outside Lands […]
UTG LIST: 10 Must-See Undercard Acts at Outside Lands 2014
July 28th, 2014 Brian Leak Northern California’s premier, eco-friendly music and arts festival is nigh! The unsurprisingly sold out Outside Lands is set to take place August 8-10 in the historic Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA, and Under the Gun Review will be on-site to cover all of its glorious offerings. We’ll cover Outside Lands’ various food, drink, […]
REVIEW: Crown The Empire – ‘Resistance: Rise Of The Runaways’
July 16th, 2014 Kriston McConnell Artist: Crown The Empire Albu: Resistance: Rise Of The Runaways Genre: Post hardcore Label: Rise Records Crown The Empire were basically unheard of until after they released their debut EP, Limitless. The EP drew the attention of thousands of fans, including some of us on staff, as well as Rise Records. Less than six months […]
UTG LIST: Ten Songs To Remember Elliott Smith
October 21st, 2013 Drew Caruso Today marks the tenth anniversary of the death of famous singer/songwriter, Elliott Smith. In his short, but vastly influential career, Smith mastered the art of songwriting, creating beautiful piece after piece. In one of his most memorable candid statements, Smith claimed that he thought of songs as shapes, rather than pieces strung together. This aspect […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Cayucas
May 28th, 2013 Mike Sacchetti We recently had the chance to talk with new indie pop up-and-comers, Cayucas. Influenced by 60s surf rock and The Beach Boys, Cayucas’ new album, Bigfoot, came onto the scene just in time for summer. Their warm tones, catchy melodies, and feel good vibes will surely be a favorite while throwing back a few cold […]
Paramore Finished Tracking Large Portion Of New Album
September 13th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Hayley Williams (Paramore) has updated her band’s fan base with some exciting news regarding the tracking of their new album. Read the entire statement below and get ready for more Paramore news in the weeks to come. “fair warning. i am allllll over the place tonight! so hopefully, you guys can follow along down these […]
REVIEW: Adestria – Chapters
April 8th, 2012 James Shotwell Artist: Adestria Album: Chapters Genre: Rock Label: Artery Adestria, a slightly lesser-known band, hails from San Diego California. They recently signed to Artery Recordings and up until recently only had their EP Oh The Places You’ll Go available for purchase. I don’t remember how I found them, or when I purchased their EP, but I’ve […]
REVIEW: Your Demise – The Golden Age
April 7th, 2012 Ethan Merrick Band: Your Demise Album: The Golden Age Genre: Pop-punk/Hardcore Label: Visible Noise/Distort Entertainment Since their formation in ’05 Your Demise has shared the stage with numerous hardcore acts; The Devil Wears Prada, Parkway Drive, A Day to Remember and Enter Shikari to name a few. And the charm of Your Demise is that they have […]
Review: The Dillinger Escape Plan – Option Paralysis
March 26th, 2010 James Shotwell …The Dillinger Escape Plan journey on a road less traveled on as they deliver a chaotic adrenaline rush alongside monumental strides of intoxicating melody…