massachusetts

UTG PREMIERE: Bloodstream – “Breeze”

Today we are happy to bring you a premiere from an exciting new act hailing from Worcester, Massachusetts: Bloodstream. “Breeze” is a wonderful introduction to the band (as their first track ever released). Get ready to get hit hard by huge guitars, layered by definitive rock and infused with elements of emo and grunge. “Breeze” […]

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival Announces First Wave Of Performers

This coming spring, New England Metal & Hardcore Festival will return to The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts for a full weekend of face-melting fun. Earlier in the day, head-bangers were graced with the first wave of performers for the annual three-day event, and if this initial offering is any indication, attendees are in for quite […]

Listen to Speedy Ortiz’s New Single “Bigger Party”

Boston indie rock group Speedy Ortiz were one of several bands listed on Adult Swim’s Summer Singles series for this year, joining the list alongside Wye Oak, The Field, Miguel, Run the Jewels, Dan Deacon, and more. Today we get to hear their contribution to the series, “Bigger Party.” Keeping in line with the grunge pop of 2013’s […]

REVIEW: Northernmost – ‘Northernmost’

Artist: Northernmost Album: Northernmost Genre: Post-Hardcore, Indie Let me first begin by saying I love the name Northernmost. I know one is to not judge a book by its cover, but anyone acclimated with my writing knows just how much I appreciate a northern escapist mindset. With this on the tip of my imagination, when […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Maker Discuss Upcoming Split Release, Future Plans

There are plenty of bands in the scene right now that deserve your attention, but none as earning as Maker. The Massachusetts-based alternative punk act are veterans to releasing personal and heartfelt music, and have released many consistent works ranging from EPs, a split with The Story So Far, and a debut LP. Releasing their […]

Ylvis Take On New England With “Massachusetts”

Forget about asking what foxes say, the men of Ylvis have delivered a new single that is quickly sweeping the blogosphere with feel-good hilarity. This is a weird one to write about as I am currently in Boston, but Ylvis have released a new single and hilarious video titled “Massachusetts.” The song serves as an […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Silverstein – “Massachusetts”

Canadian post-hardcore outfit Silverstein have released their brand new music video for “Massachusetts” and is playing right here on Under The Gun! Coupled with a white background and the band’s ferocious delivery, Silverstein create one hell of a live performance.This song is off of the group’s effort, This Is How The Wind Shifts, which is […]

Silverstein Release New Song, “Massachusetts”

Silverstein have partnered up with Absolutepunk to release a brand new single titled “Massachusetts”, which is taken from their upcoming album This Is How The Wind Shifts. The album is currently set to hit shelves February 5 via Hopeless Records. You can listen to the song by heading to the band’s Absolutepunk profile. If you […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Bad Rabbits – “We Can Roll”

Boston, Massachusetts’ own Bad Rabbits released a music video to their song “We Can Roll” just earlier today. The video captures the band’s unique and exciting live performance. According to the YouTube page, it seems as if “We Can Roll” comes off of the band’s long-awaited American Love album. The video can be found right […]

No Sleep Records Welcomes Long Lost

Chris Hansen of No Sleep Records is one of the hardest working people in the DIY music scene, and the growth of the label over the last year is extremely impressive. Over the course of the past few months, No Sleep has welcomed a wide variety of new bands to the label, including just yesterday […]

UTG EXCLUSIVE: Nemes Premiere “Blues” Video

In our four-plus years as a website few bands have been featured as often as Massachusetts’ Nemes. From their early days of New England influenced pop punk, to their modern blend of folk and alternative rock, these young men have consistently produced some of the most engaging music we’ve heard. Today we have the great […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Transit – “Cutting Corners”

Massachusetts punk group Transit released a new music video today for their song “Cutting Corners.” This song comes off of their newest release Listen and Forgive, which came out on Rise Records in October of this past year. The video features a collection of shots from a live set they did recently, and it really […]