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Kevin Blumeyer’s ‘Best of 2013’ in Music

More than anything, a person’s top 10 list is a snapshot of a year in their life.  For whatever reason, I felt particularly nostalgic this year. I grew fearful of growing old and watching the world around me continue to move while I remained static. I began to wonder what it truly meant to transition […]

Watch Haim and Lorde Do a Great Cover of Sheryl Crow’s “Strong Enough”

Who knew old school country radio songs could sound so good? Well, apparently HAIM and Lorde. Both acts love doing covers, but this collaboration came as a surprise a few nights ago at VH1’s “You Oughta Know” concert at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom. HAIM have done a rendition of Sheryl Crow’s “Strong Enough” before […]

HAIM Announce Spring North American Tour

HAIM have announced a slew of new North American tour dates for April and May. The routing puts them on the West Coast in mid-April, which makes a stop at Coachella a near certainty — not that such a booking should come as a surprise for one of 2013’s breakthrough bands. The band is also […]

Twin Shadow Co-Wrote A Song With Haim

As if the world – or at least, the internet – weren’t already happy enough with Haim and their debut album Days Are Gone, a track from the album’s deluxe edition has surfaced online. The track, “Edge,” has the distinction of being co-written by George Lewis Jr., a.k.a. the 2010’s time-travelling, girlfriend-stealing 80s bad boy, a.k.a. […]

Stream HAIM’s Debut Album Now

California sister trio HAIM rocked the online blog world this year thanks to their sharp singles, intense live sets, and admiration from some big-name artists. With days to go until the release of their debut album, Days Are Gone, on September 30,  NPR has uploaded the album in full for streaming on their website right here. […]

Required Listening: Haim – “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus cover)

If you have not already been converted to a dedicated follower of Haim, prepared to be converted. Earlier today, buzzworthy alt-pop act Haim appeared on BBC Radio 1. During their time at the iconic station the sisters entered the world famous recording studio and debuted a cover of Miley Cyrus‘ current smash, “Wrecking Ball.” In […]

Hear HAIM Cover Sheryl Crow’s “Strong Enough”

Sister trio HAIM stopped by Australia’s Triple J radio station on a recent trip where they performed a cover of Sheryl Crow‘s classic “Strong Enough” on their Like A Version program. The cover stays true to the original, only this time with some softer drumming, fuzzy keys, and a great guitar solo courtesy of Danielle. The […]

HAIM Set Release Date For Debut Album ‘Days Are Gone’

Sister rock trio HAIM are finally letting their LA rock see the light of a full LP on what will soon be their debut full-length, Days Are Gone. The eleven-track album will be out September 30 through Columbia Records. Among these eleven tracks are three of their previous singles: “Don’t Save Me,” “Falling,” and “The Wire.” You can […]

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LISTEN: Kid CuDi Announces He Is “No longer on G.O.O.D. music”

Billboard reports that during an interview with Los Angeles’s Power 106, Kid Cudi announced he is no longer on Kanye West’s label, G.O.O.D. Music. The news comes as a bit of a surprise, especially since Kid Cudi is slated to debut his new album, Indicud on April 23. Cudi stated that both Kanye West and […]

Haim Signs With Columbia Records; Release “Don’t Save Me” Video

Los Angeles indie rockers Haim announced today that they have signed to Columbia Records. Congratulations to the entire band on this excellent opportunity! Along with this great news, Haim released their music video for the new single “Don’t Save Me”. Expect this song to land on their full-length label debut in Spring 2013. Purchase “Don’t […]

Sounds Familiar: Week 8

Continuing our expansion of original content, Under The Gun Review presents its latest column, Sounds Familiar, dedicated to trawling the world and web for the latest remixes, redos, and reminiscent bits that our newest columnist Julia McAlpine finds appealing. Be prepared for some diversity in your music library. The songs may not be new, but they […]