Archive for October, 2014

UTG’s 31 Days Of Halloween: ‘Seed Of Chucky’

Of all the holidays celebrated worldwide, no single day is more loved by the UTG staff than Halloween. With the arrival of the year’s best month, the time has finally come to begin rolling out a plethora of features and special announcements we have prepared in celebration of our favorite day, including the one you’re […]

Run The Jewels Share “Blockbuster Night Pt. 2″

This year, Run The Jewels have become official overachievers. The second full-length from El-P and Killer Mike, RTJ2,  comes out today via iTunes, but the duo put it up for free to download on Friday because why not? They got enough money to move forward with Meow the Jewels, their remix of the album using only cat noises. […]

Such Gold Share “Engulfed In Flames” From ‘The New Sidewalk’

Such Gold are two weeks away from releasing their anticipated new album, The New Sidewalk, on November 10 through Razor & Tie Records. They have already given great previews of the album by releasing new songs in “Faced,” “Nauseating,” and most recently “No Cab Fare.” Another song has surfaced from the upcoming effort today in […]

REVIEW: Taylor Swift – ‘1989’

Artist: Taylor Swift Title: 1989 Label: Big Machine Records Genre: Pop I have never felt like I was ever part of today’s pop music’s “target audience.” Any Taylor Swift snob would not put me in that pool, either. Being in that pool would suggest identifying with prepubescent teens and their quest for the best Instagram filter. […]

STREAM: Rick Ross And Migos – “Black Bottles”

Rick Ross has been a busy man over the last few months. It seems that we are writing something new about him on nearly a weekly basis. He’s dropped a few singles already this month, and now he has collaborated with Migos for another track. The rappers recorded “Black Bottles” together, and you can give […]

she & him classics

She & Him Share ‘Classics’ Details, Stream “Stay Awhile” (Dusty Springfield Cover)

She & Him recently lit up the blogosphere when they announced that their next studio album, to be titled Classics, would be hitting shelves by the end of the year, and now thanks to a stream provided by the group, we know it’s something to actually get excited about. The duo (which is composed of […]

Everything Is Awesome: Phil Lord & Chris Miller Returning To Write ‘The Lego Movie 2’

After recently getting moved from its original May 26, 2017 release date to a TBA time in 2018 because of the untitled Lego Batman spinoff, writer/directors Phil Lord & Chris Miller have been confirmed to return to pen the screenplay for The Lego Movie 2. The news broke over at Deadline that the duo will […]

OK Go Bust Out More Synchronized Dancing in “I Won’t Let You Down” Music Video

If there is one act who can put out great, innovative, and viral music videos without fail, it would be Chicago, IL’s OK Go. The alt-rock quartet are back at it again with their new video to their Hungry Ghost single, “I Won’t Let You Down.” Featuring plenty of umbrellas and a vehicle called the […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Jeff Bridges Discusses His Career(s) and New Live Album

Jeff Bridges really needs no introduction, but for the sake of the uninitiated, he’s an Oscar-winning actor with numerous other talents on his curriculum vitae, including, but not limited to, photography, painting and songwriting. Many likely remember his turn as Otis “Bad” Blake in 2009’s multi-award winning Crazy Heart, but Bridges’ musical journey began long […]

UTG @ CMJ 2014: Have Mercy Discuss Taco Bell, Their New Record, And Plans For 2015

Baltimore breakthrough alternative outfit, Have Mercy, played Big Picture Media’s CMJ showcase this year. Under The Gun got to sit down with the band and talk about their fantastic Hopeless Records debut, A Place Of Our Own, which comes out today, October 27. The band also talked a bit about their plans for 2015, which […]

Imagine Dragons Release New Single “I Bet My Life”

The first single from Imagine Dragons’ new, as of yet untitled album, has been released. “I Bet My Life” is a soaring track that is sure to resonate with fans of the band. Featuring sharp production, layers of rock goodness, and splashes of soul, “I Bet My Life” is the morning indulgence that may put […]

PVRIS

SWOON: PVRIS Release “White Noise” Empty Room Session

PVRIS, the next band out of the scene ready to steal your heart, has released a beautiful stripped-down version of its latest song, “White Noise.” As the title track of the band’s Nov. 4 record, this rendition of “White Noise” is a soft and sardonic — sending listeners into a melodic haze. The band has […]