I started Under The Gun Review with a $10 loan from my parents that I probably never paid back. At the time, my only goals were to get free music, gain access to concerts I couldn’t afford, meet my heroes, and create something to further bolster my resume. All those things were accomplished in a […]
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Stop Everything And Swoon To Leon Bridges’ New Video For “Better Man”
Leon Bridges is set to take over the world. His juxtaposed mixture of smooth rock and jazz nostalgia with modern pop make for a combination of no boundaries — it’s the type of artist both you and your parents can bond together over. His debut record, Coming Home, is due out June 23 on Columbia […]
Long Read: 9 Songs From 2014 That Changed My Life
We’re getting fairly deep into December at this point, which means every publication and internet personality who considers themselves someone of influence are doing their best to craft clickbait worthy lists of the best things 2014 had to offer. Most of these features are crafted by a team of people pouring over scores and arguing […]
James Shotwell’s ‘Best Of 2013’ In Music
When 2012 was coming to a close I distinctly remember the majority of alternative music critics commenting that the year had been ‘something special.’ As 2013 begins to wind down I have found the same thing being said from the same people, and I think I too have to agree. For reasons entirely my own, […]
UTG TV: Skinny Lister – “Forty Pound Wedding” (Live at SXSW)
Skinny Lister have been toiling away within the North American scene with a lot of success and growth to show for it. Between a run on this past summer’s Vans Warped Tour, signing onto Los Angeles, California’s SideOneDummy Records, releasing Forge & Flagon with grand reception, and opening for Dropkick Murphys earlier this winter, they’ve certainly […]
REVIEW: Kendrick Lamar – Good Kid, m.A.A.d City
Artist: Kendrick Lamar Album: Good Kid, m.A.A.d City Label: Aftermath Genre: Hip Hop The rise of Kendrick Lamar has been well covered by pretty much every physical and digital publication that even slightly touches on the world of hip hop. It’s a bit difficult to pinpoint the moment he burst through the underground with his signature […]
Indie Film Spotlight: Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil
We’re sure you’ve noticed by now, but film has been becoming a very large part of Under The Gun Review. We are all huge film buffs and felt we could save everyone a few clicks by expanding our coverage (and honestly, it’s nice not having to write about (insert band) premiereing/unveiling/announcing (insert event) over and […]
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