After a successful crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan band Shapes & Colors took off to record their upcoming release with producer Aaron Sprinkle. Months later, the band has returned with a brand new music video from the EP, as well as a release date. On Display will arrive on March 3, and meanwhile, fans can check […]
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Shapes & Colors Announce New EP, Release “Rise” Music Video
January 19th, 2015 
Scott Murray 
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The Next Band To Change Your Life: Empty Houses
January 14th, 2015 James Shotwell If you have been following along to the Twitter chatter in the alternative music realm this week you have no doubt seen someone mention Empty Houses, the Detroit-based trio of Ali Shea, Adam Mercer, and Dave Mackinder (Fireworks). January is a busy time so it’s completely understandable if you didn’t have time to commit to […]
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It May Be Impossible To Resist Kid Rock’s “First Kiss”
January 8th, 2015 James Shotwell Say what you will about the career of Kid Rock, but over the better part of the last two decades the Michigan native – who once dominated the rap rock arena – has delivered a steady stream of hits that are hard to forget. From “Cowboy” and “American Badass,” to more laid back fare like […]
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Must See: Watch Attila Perform In A Michigan Backyard In 2008
December 5th, 2014 James Shotwell Everyone has to start somewhere, and for many bands that means playing any show that is willing to have you. Sometimes that means you get to open for cool headliners, but more often than not it means opening a show with an oversized lineup or playing venues your favorite bands would never dare add to […]
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UTG PHOTOS: Yellowcard, Memphis May Fire & Emarosa (11/7/14)
November 18th, 2014 Corbin Alvae Under The Gun’s Head of Photography, Corbin Alvae, stopped over at The Crofoot in Pontiac, MI to catch Yellowcard and others live. I’m back at it again with yet another new photo set. I stopped over at one of my favorite home venues last week to catch Yellowcard‘s most recent headlining tour. First off, it’s […]
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UTG VIDEO PREMIERE: Boys Of Fall – “My Promise To Maryland”
October 15th, 2014 Corbin Alvae Michigan post-hardcore group Boys Of Fall have been keeping very busy these past few months and today we have teamed up with them to debut their newest music video for their track “My Promise To Maryland.” The video takes place inside the studio, showcasing the entire band, their talents and what they are all about. […]
Dr. Manhattan’s ‘Jam Dreams’ Is [Finally] Headed To Vinyl
August 18th, 2014 James Shotwell Michigan’s Have Fun Records have announced plans to release a first-ever pressing of Dr. Manhattan‘s Jam Dreams in late September 2014. News of the indie label’s plans to bring Jam Dreams to vinyl were made public earlier today, August 18. In a letter to fans and friends, a representative for Have Fun wrote: It’s finally […]
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UTG Album Premiere: Get Stoked – ‘Washington Street’
August 18th, 2014 James Shotwell This is a fact we have no doubt mentioned a thousand times in the past, but UTG is a product of Michigan. We may have moved our offices several times since launching on the campus of Ferris State University in the spring of 2008, but that does not mean our hearts ever left the so-called […]
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Cities And Years Launch “Situations” Live Music Video
July 24th, 2014 Corbin Alvae Michigan Melodic Hardcore group, Cities And Years launched their brand new live music video earlier via idobi Howl for their track “Situations”. The video is compiled with head bangs, beer throws, moshing, and just straight up live insanity to show everyone what a Cities And Years show is all about. You can view the insanity right after the […]
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Assassins Release “We The People” Lyric Video
July 24th, 2014 Corbin Alvae Motor City metalcore group Assassins released a brand new lyric video earlier today for their track called “We The People.” The band recently dropped a brand new album titled War Of Aggression back in March, in which the track is featured on. You can view the lyric video right after the jump. Be sure to keep up […]
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A War Within Release Track Featuring Craig Mabbitt of Escape The Fate
July 16th, 2014 Corbin Alvae Metalcore trio A War Within have released another new track today titled “Rawsome,” featuring special guest vocalist Craig Mabbitt from Escape The Fate. The band recently released a track last week titled “Holding On” which they also launched a music video for. The track itself is filled with straight-up rock and roll. If you’re looking for that […]
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July 9th, 2014 Corbin Alvae Michigan metalcore trio A War Within have released their music video for their track “Holding On.” From the hard hitting riffs to the heart pounding drums, A War Within is set to continue their journey in the metalcore world to bring everyone something entertaining to remember. Vocalist Mike Oliver explains, “This song is something I […]
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