Archive for February 13th, 2014

Odd Future Denied Entry To New Zealand Due To “Potential Threat To Public Order”

Back in 2011 when Tyler, The Creator made his TV debut on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, it seemed like the music world was terrified of Odd Future. Think pieces and reviews popped up everywhere, labeling Tyler’s video for “Yonkers” as disturbing or hailing it as genius. Fast forward three years and several albums later, […]

Danny Brown Announces 2014 Tour Dates

Detroit native Danny Brown has unveiled plans to embark on a world tour beginning at the end of this month. Dubbed ‘The Old Danny Brown’ Tour, the latest outing from Danny Brown will kick off February 21 in London, UK. From there, the unpredictable emcee will visit Ireland, France, Germany, Denmark, and Norway before returning […]

First Trailer For ‘The Purge: Anarchy’ Takes Us To The Streets

No one expected The Purge to be the runaway box office success it turned out to be, but as soon as the box office receipts began rolling in everyone knew a sequel was pretty much guaranteed. This week, less than nine months after the original film debuted in theaters, the trailer for that second chapter […]

Texas In July Welcome New Vocalist, Begin Working On New Album

Texas In July have finally broken their public silence following months of little-to-no contact with fans. It was August 2013 when the world last saw Texas In July hit the stage, and as an announcement from the band reveals today, it was around that same time the members themselves wondered if they would ever play […]

MØ Covers The Spice Girls’ 1996 Hit “Say You’ll Be There”

You remember the Spice Girls, right? Of course you do. They were the biggest thing in the world at one point in time, and (judging by this song’s artwork) Danish pop star MØ was apparently as obsessed with and influenced by them as much, if not more, than any other young girl in the ’90s. […]

Lionfight Release “Uncle Ben” Music Video

Just a week after releasing their debut EP, Chicago rock outfit Lionfight have released a brand new music video. Built around a single performance, “Uncle Ben” showcases that eye-catching stage presence of Lionfight against bright lights and dark backdrops. The track is essentially a riot set to music, and the energy shown from the members […]

Morrissey Announces US Tour Dates

This is not a test. Morrissey is headed back to the US, and rumor has it there may even be a new album on the way. Today, Morrissey surprised and delighted fans nationwide by announcing plans for a lengthy summer tour stretching coast to coast. The run will kickoff May 7 in California and wrap […]

STREAM: Fireworks – “Glowing Crosses”

Oh, how sweet the sound of Fireworks playing on my laptop speakers. Today we hear the first song from the pop-punk princes’ upcoming record Oh, Common Life, which is out on March 25, 2014 via Triple Crown Records. To me, it sounds like the band is experimenting with more straightforward pop songwriting. Still, the nostalgic Fireworks charm […]

La Dispute Stream New Song And Music Video

“For Mayor In Splitsville” is the second track released from La Dispute‘s upcoming album, Rooms of the House, and it offers the best look yet at the musical evolution of the Michigan quintet. The track shifts between the intensity of their beloved debut full-length and restraint previously found only on their experimental Here, Hear EPs. […]

WATCH: The Front Bottoms Release Hilarious Video For “Backflip”

It’s just about impossible to listen to one of The Front Bottoms‘ albums without cracking a smile. Luckily, their signature brand of quirky humor makes an appearance in their new music video for “Backflip.” The group jumps on a trampoline, sprays silly string, and eats pizza, accidentally murdering their famous friends along the way. Look […]

Editorial: ‘So Far Gone’ Turns 5

Taking a second look at the mixtape that sounded like an album.

UTG PHOTOS: Smog City Tour (2/8/14)

Under The Gun’s Head of Photography, Corbin Alvae, stopped over at the Smog City Tour on February 8 at The Crofoot in Pontiac, MI. It’s a new year with new adventures. I decided to kick off my concert season with the Smog City North American Tour that rolled through The Crofoot in Pontiac, MI. Back […]