Taking place in Cleveland, Ohio this evening is the highly anticipated 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Slated to be inducted in rock’s highest honor this year are fan favorite and legendary acts the likes of Green Day, Ringo Starr, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double […]
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Inside The Rock Hall: A Live Blog From The 2015 Induction Ceremony
April 18th, 2015 
Matthew Leimkuehler 
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Green Day To Make “Special Announcement” At Tonight’s Rock Hall Ceremony
April 18th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler According to Cleveland.com, Green Day are set to make a special announcement at this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, where they are to appear tonight. The article states that anything from retirement to a new record announcement could come from the band this evening — let’s hope for the latter. And […]
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April 16th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler Editor’s Note: Under The Gun Review will be at the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This is the second in a series of preview pieces set to highlight this year’s event. Read the first here. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is set to host its 30th annual induction party […]
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UTG PREMIERE: Jernigan – “Minor Arcana”
April 16th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler Harnessing a strong essence of ’90s punk rock, Jernigan are a wrecking ball breaking into the alternative scene. Their brand new song, “Minor Arcana,” which comes directly off their new record My Minor Arcana, is a strong release from a band ready to make a splash in the punk world. The song, which evokes massive […]
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UTG VIDEO PREMIERE: AyOH – “Shout Shout”
April 15th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler Coming straight off the band’s latest EP, Dangerous Questions, is the energetic music video for “Shout Shout” from Chicago-based pop rockers AyOH. The video, coming in at exactly 3 minutes and 30 seconds, contains a montage of various live and behind-the-scenes footage of the band — a clever look into the lives of this fast-moving […]
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UTG PREMIERE: The Benjees – “Wonder City”
April 15th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler New York-based The Benjees bring nothing but pure energy into their music. “Wonder City,” the song exclusively premiering below, brings elements of jazz, soul, indie rock, and a little bit of punk rock to make for a totally unique and addictive combination. The song comes directly off of the band’s newest record, ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT, […]
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April 14th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler Editor’s Note: Under The Gun Review will be at the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This is the first in a series of preview pieces set to highlight this year’s ceremony. The 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, set to take place this Saturday in Cleveland, will undoubtedly […]
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LIVE REVIEW: Yellowcard, Finch & One OK Rock At Wooly’s in Des Moines, Iowa (4/10/15)
April 14th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler The roughly 700-person capacity Wooly’s music venue in Des Moines’ historic East Village was on fire last Friday for the high-energy triple-punch show of Yellowcard, Finch, and One OK Rock. One OK Rock sufficed in warming the crowd up with their set of aggressive rock songs. The crowd seemed receptive and impressed with the band’s […]
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UTG PREMIERE: The Last Tycoon – “Independence Day”
April 13th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler John Gladwin, better known as his stage name The Last Tycoon, dives into an under-appreciated corner of Americana bliss with his latest track, “Independence Day.” The closing track off of his new record, Death By Dixie, the song is an epic aural adventure — sending the listener into an entirely different world. It has a […]
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Wait…What?! Pat McGee Enlists Stellar Lineup For New Record
April 9th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler Pat McGee’s next record, a self-titled release from the Virginia-based artist, will feature a slew of notable guest performers, including Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar, and Jeff Pevar — who, together, named themselves “The Section.” The group recorded at the Boulevard Recording in Los Angeles, CA, formerly called Producers Workshop. For those […]
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UTG PREMIERE: MADUS – “All The Way”
April 9th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler Los Angeles-based rock group MADUS are delivering an ultra hard-hitting and fascinatingly infectious track, “All The Way,” as their first single off of the upcoming EP of the same name. The track gives off an aural drive, punching you in the gut at times, while still being catchy enough to be stuck in your head […]
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80/35 Is The Best 60 Bucks You’ll Spend All Summer
April 9th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler The eighth annual 80/35 music festival, held in Des Moines, Iowa, has packed some major bang for your buck in this year’s lineup. At 59 dollars for a two-day pass, you get graced with artists such as Wilco, Weezer, Jenny Lewis, Run The Jewels, and many others. Not into two days for the event? One […]
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