Archive for September 2nd, 2011

Black Keys Enlist Huge Names For “BlakRoc 2”

Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys have recently released a trailer revealing some artists that are working with them on the second installment of their hip-hop project BlakRoc with Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash. They’re collaborating with some massive names such as Talib Kweli, Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, and The Cool Kids. The […]

The Cab perform “Angel With A Shotgun” acoustic

While at the Pittsburgh date of the Summer Gimme Ya Love Tour, Alex Deleon of The Cab performed a new song entitled, “Angel With A Shotgun” acoustic. The song comes of the band’s recent release, Symphony Soldier. You can check out the performance after the jump.

Lydia are busy at work

Last night, Lydia tweeted that they just finished filming a music video. The band also said they would announce their new album release date and the album artwork very shortly. You can check out the tweet below: Brand new Lydia music video wrapped today coming very soon. Along with album release date/album artwork/ and much […]

Surfer Blood announce US Tour

Surfer Blood have announced a string of US fall dates starting in September and run through November. No support for the tour has been announced. Check out the dates after the jump. Will you attend this tour?

Iggy Pop writing new material with The Stooges

Iggy Pop has revealed that he and James Williamson, the guitarist in his band The Stooges, have been writing new material together. Ten tracks have been written and Iggy Pop confirms that they will continue to “keep writing,” although he refused to confirm whether or not the songs would be released as a studio album.

UTG PHOTOS: Sunset Strip Music Festival 2011

Under The Gun Review is everywhere these days! Having grown out of midwest beginnings, the fact we’re even posting about a West Coast event shows what hard work and years of dedication can achieve and we have each and every one of you to thank for that. Onto the goods. Recently, we sent photographer Kellie […]

Elvis Presley estate suing Arista Music

Elvis Presley’s estate is suing Germany’s Arista Music for $9m in unpaid royalties. It also alleges that the label exploited Presley in a $5.4m buyout of his catalogue in 1973. Under that agreement, the label – then called RCA – bought the rights to Presley’s back catalogue, splitting the $5.4m fee between Presley and his […]

Gallows plan new EP with Wade MacNeil

Gallows have officially confirmed plans to create a new EP with new frontman Wade MacNeil. In the meantime, “True Colours,” which is available for free download, is the band’s first studio recording since Frank Carter left the band. Gallows are scheduled to perform their first show with MacNeil on vocals sometime later this year.

THE DROP: Mischief at the Ministry, New Gemini Video, free tracks and more!

The evolution of Under The Gun Review continues this week with the seventh installment of our latest electronica feature, The Drop. Written weekly by resident basshead Jake White, The Drop is your go-to source for weekly electronic/dubstep/techno news! If you’re an emerging talent in this area or have a news tip you’d like to see […]

Theophilus London releases “I Stand Alone” music video

Theophilus London is quickly becoming the favorite over here at the offices of Under The Gun Review and now he has released a brand new music video for “I Stand Alone.” The video is premiering right here and features the artist in a bunch of outfits and green-screen scenarios, pretty funny. Check it out and […]

William Beckett covers The Stereo

The Academy Is…’s William Beckett has been posting covers of five of his favorite FBR songs to celebrate Fueled By Ramen’s 15th birthday. This time around, he posted an acoustic cover of The Stereo’s “1994” as his fourth cover. FBR’s 15th birthday shows are scheduled to take place September 7 and September 9 at Terminal […]

Lou Reed and Metallica reveal ‘Lulu’ cover artwork

Over the past month, details regarding the collaboration album between Lou Reed and Metallica, Lulu, have slowly been released. Now the artists have decided to unveil the cover artwork for the album that is due out October 31 worldwide and November 1 in North America. Click through to see the cover artwork!