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REVIEW: Kid Rock – Rebel Soul

Artist: Kid Rock Album: Rebel Soul Genre: Something Since I have always prided myself on writing reviews with an unapologetic and honest tone it is only fair that I also admit that there was a time that I not only owned but enjoyed Kid Rock. Those were confusing times comprised of angst and wardrobes from […]

REVIEW: Green Day – Dos!

Artist: Green Day Album: Dos! Genre: Punk(?) In a perfect world there would be no pillars to fall from. Expectations would be modest and reasonable, directed to the task at hand. Take for example Green Day, who has spent the last 18 years living in the shadow of their best-selling album Dookie. The trio honestly […]

REVIEW: The Manchurian Incident – Hungry Hungry Hippocampus

Artist: The Manchurian Incident Album: Hungry Hungry Hippocampus Genre: Post-Hardcore Sometimes it’s hard to remember that a review isn’t about personal preference. It isn’t CD shopping at Target, where one can gravitate towards the genre selection of choice. Without fail, there are always going to be bands that fall in the lap of the music […]

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The Wonder Years Release Deluxe ‘Suburbia I’ve Given You All And Now I’m Nothing’

After the jump, you can stream the deluxe version of Suburbia I’ve Given You All And Now I’m Nothing by The Wonder Years. Fans will enjoy the bonus tracks, previously unavailable.

Album Review: Calvin Harris – 18 Months

Artist: Calvin Harris Album: 18 Months Genre: Pop What you take away from Calvin Harris’ new album 18 Months, really depends on what you’re looking for when you’re listening. The fifteen tracks are all over the place in terms of sound. Set up like a Chinese buffet, the LP hits as many angles of the […]

Eminem Releases Knowledge of New Album Via…Um…Baseball Hat

There is nothing traditional about Eminem. While the whole of society spent the day addicted to Twitter, Facebook and fantasy football, the Detroit rapper broke the news of a 2013 album release with a limited edition baseball hat using a logo inspired by current World Series disappointment, the Detroit Tigers. The hat is available in both […]

ALBUM STREAM: Andrew Bird – ‘Hands Of Glory’

Hey! Look at that! You can check out Hands of Glory, the second of Andrew Bird’s 2012 releases below. Stolen from Hypetrak (original post), you can stream the alt-county heavy indie-folk album as a whole either there or after the jump. We vote for after the jump because we love you.

MUSIC VIDEO: Stars – “Backlines”

Here at Under The Gun, Stars’ newest album The North has been one of our favorite releases of the year. After a September 4 release and a nation wide tour, the band have released their first video from the cut. You can check out “Backsides” in video form after the jump.

Bad Books & Miracle of ’86 Sessions At Nervous Energies

When you have completely your daily perusing of Under The Gun, jet over to Nervous Energies and check out the Bad Books sessions. The indie rock super group provide sessions of “Friendly Advice” and “No Sides.” If that isn’t temptation enough, check out Kevin Devine reliving his previous and long defunct project Miracle of ’86 […]

VIDEO: Sigur Rós – ‘Varðeldur’

Earlier today, Sigur Rós released a breathtakingly haunting video for “Varðeldur.” Directed by Clare Langan, the video serves as the latest cut from the series of the Mystery Film Experiment. Feel free to check out the video after the cut and read our thoughts on the album Valtari as a whole here.

Eels To Release 10th Studio Album: ‘Wonderful, Glorious’

In terms of sadness you have nothing on Eels. Coming off a trio of breakup albums (Hombre Lobo, End Times and Tomorrow Morning) E and company are looking to release their 10th studio album Wonderful, Glorious on February 5, 2013. Judging from the track listing, which can be seen after the jump, would indicate no […]

Motion City Soundtrack Release 8-Bit Video Game

Are you currently sitting at home on your couch doing almost nothing with Saturday night? If so, feel free to hop over to Motion City Soundtrack’s website and play their recently released 8-Bit video game “True Romance.” However, trust that this game is not for the easily addicted. Much like World of Warcraft, you’ll find […]