Cloudkicker is Ben Sharp’s solo outlet, fusing progressive metal with subtle ambience, all in a do-it-yourself fashion. He’s released four EPs and four full-lengths with much acclaim from fans and reviewers alike. Sharp has recently announced his upcoming effort which he hopes to have prepared for a fall release. Sharp took some time away from […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Cloudkicker
June 20th, 2012 
Brian Leak 
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Tags: beacons, Ben Sharp, Cloudkicker, Let Yourself Be Huge, loop, tale spin, The Discovery, under the gun, utg interview 
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UTG’s “No Bummer Summer” Playlist
June 20th, 2012 Brian Leak No matter what Summer means to you, whether it be picnics and barbeques with the family, swimming with your friends, drinking cold brews in the stifling heat, watching baseball with your Pops, or catching every blockbuster to hit the silver screen with your significant other, there are always specific songs that stand out in your […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: If These Trees Could Talk
May 31st, 2012 Brian Leak To coincide with our recent CD giveaway, we bring you this exclusive interview with If These Trees Could Talk! ITTCT is a do-it-yourself, instrumental post-rock group based out of Akron, Ohio. They recently released their sophomore full-length effort entitled Red Forest which has already received substantial recognition across the blogosphere for its display of the […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Decoder
November 11th, 2011 Brian Leak Decoder is a post-hardcore, six-piece synthesis consisting of former members of VersaEmerge, Oceana, and Of Machines. They set the bar high for the genre as they released their self-titled debut in January of this year which was produced by Matt Malpass of The Cinema. UTG had the chance to speak with bassist Bryce Sipes about […]
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UTG PHOTOS: Polar Bear Club (10/7/11)
October 11th, 2011 Jacob Tender Under The Gun photographer Kellie Gannon has some fantastic shots for us today from the Balance & Composure, Fireworks, & Polar Bear Club show from Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Hts., Ohio. Click past the jump to view the highlights of Kellie’s shots. To see more photos from this and […]
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UTG Music TV Guide: 10/10 – 10/14
October 10th, 2011 Jacob Tender In an effort to keep our readers fat and lazy, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to give you the lineup of musical performances on all of the late night talk shows. We make being lazy even easier. So, grab your clicker, cheesy puffs, and rest easy on your couch. Do what Americans do best, watch […]
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October 3rd, 2011 Jacob Tender In an effort to keep our readers fat and lazy, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to give you the lineup of musical performances on all of the late night talk shows. This is our third run, so feedback would be greatly appreciated. We can always broaden our lists to include the daytime shows as well […]
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CONTEST: Tweet about UTG, Win A CD/DVD Prize Pack
September 16th, 2011 James Shotwell It’s Friday, or as people with Twitter refer to it, Follow Friday (#FF). To celebrate, we’re holding a contest that costs absolutely nothing to enter! Everyone who mentions the UTG Twitter (@UTGreview) as part of their Follow Friday tweet will be automatically entered to win a CD/DVD prize pack containing some of the most discussed […]
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UTG Turntable
September 12th, 2011 Jacob Tender If you haven’t tried it for yourself yet, take a few minutes today to try out Turntable.fm. Turntable is a wonderful music sharing social platform that allows users to “DJ” by making playlists. DJs take turns with each other to expand musical horizons and have an overall good time. Members can hangout in the room […]
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February 11th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Hey music enthusiasts out there: Know a band that’s receiving attention in the local music scene? If so be sure to have them Tweet over at UTGjames or UTGgrant and you could possibly see your friends on the site!!
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