Today we are happy to premiere with you a brand new track from New England’s Traditions. With their debut EP Cycles due out March 11, the East Coast pop-punk act is sure to be warmly welcomed into the affluent scene. Tapping into the aesthetics of older New Found Glory, Saves The Day, and early Boys […]
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UTG PREMIERE: Traditions – “Ten Days”
February 5th, 2014 
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Vanities Release “No Respect” Video
December 13th, 2013 James Shotwell New England has long been known as a hub for hardcore talent, and those looking for the latest export with big things on the horizon need look no further than Vanities. Featuring five boys-turned-men with more drive and passion than anyone could possibly squeeze into a single track, the group recently debuted their first EP […]
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Ylvis Take On New England With “Massachusetts”
October 23rd, 2013 James Shotwell 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 […]
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Vanities Post First Studio Documentary
July 15th, 2013 Grant Trimboli New England rock outfit Vanities (ex. From Atlantis, ex. A Faylene Sky) released their first studio documentary while recording with Landon Tewers (The Plot In You). The band is currently recording in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Check out Vanities over on Facebook and back on Under The Gun Review for further updates on their studio progress, […]
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Giraffes? Giraffes! And Goddard Head Out On Skeletour
July 12th, 2013 Dan Bogosian Math rockers Giraffes? Giraffes! and alternative rockers Goddard have shared one of the coolest looking vinyl splits we’ve ever seen (see here). Soon they’ll be going on tour together, with G?G! having some dates alone first. The tour will be the furthest Goddard has traveled from home; it’s harder to say that about G?G!, as […]
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UTG PREMIERE: Young Alive – ‘American Gentlemen’ EP
November 30th, 2012 James Shotwell The weekend is finally here, and what better way to kick things off than by discovering the next band that might change your life? Rising Boston rock act Young Alive have chosen this very day, November 30, to release their American Gentlemen EP. The release features four brand new tracks, each with creative alternative flares […]
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EXCLUSIVE: UTG To Host FREE Screening Of “A Beary Scary Movie” In BOSTON!
October 1st, 2012 James Shotwell Today is a very exciting day at Under The Gun Review. After months of brainstorming and careful planning, we are finally able to announce the beginning of what may likely become our greatest effort to date. Starting next month UTG will officially begin hosting FREE SCREENINGS of new and upcoming indie films around the US! […]
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STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Ben Roy
April 10th, 2012 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Ben Roy. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email […]
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REVIEW: Letterday – Ready
December 18th, 2011 James Shotwell Artist: Letterday Album: Ready EP Genre: Pop Rock Since their inception in 2001, Boston’s Letterday have refined, reworked, and re-imagined the possibilities of quote/unquote “pop rock.” Their latest, Ready, finds the group cracking the hit song code once and for all with five songs of life and love that are not to be missed. Kicking […]
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REVIEW: Nemes – Don’t Flush Me
December 11th, 2011 James Shotwell Artist: Nemes Album: Don’t Flush Me Genre: Folk/Country/Rock On their 865 EP, Worcester, MA’s Nemes showcased a mashup of pop punk and folk sensibilities that was familiar enough for passing listeners, yet unique enough to set them apart from the faceless masses of “the scene.” Years of touring and dozens of concepts later, the group […]
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Verse Reunite, Announce First Show Back, Plan 2012 Appearances In US And Abroad
December 9th, 2011 James Shotwell New England hardcore act VERSE have announced they are reforming and (in our own words) tackling the world once more in 2012. Originally disbanding in 2009, Verse announced their reformation earlier today on Bridge9’s official website. VERSE vocalist Sean Murphy commented, “I think it just really came down to us missing playing music and the […]
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UTG PHOTOS: Lions Lions @Bledfest 2011
June 15th, 2011 James Shotwell We recently sent our Head Of Photography,Melanie Hodgins, to Howell, Michigan for Bledfest 2011. Click through now to see amazing photos of Lions Lions!
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