The greatest moments in life are those that catch you completely off guard. Be they big or small, it’s the unexpected occurrences and chance encounters that keep life exciting, and earlier this week I stumbled across someone who has quickly won his way into my heart. If you have a few minutes to spare I […]
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Leon Bridges Is About To Become Your New Favorite Soul Artist
October 26th, 2014 
James Shotwell 
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UTG VIDEO PREMIERE: The Weekend Classic – “Dread The Weather”
October 21st, 2014 James Shotwell Several weeks ago we brought you an extensive introduction to fast-rising Indiana pop-rock outfit The Weekend Classic, and today it’s our great honor to assist the band in sharing their first music video with the world. I have spent a lot of time over the last month listening to The Weekend Classic, which is kind […]
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UTG PREMIERE: One Fell Swoop – “April Fool’s Gold”
October 20th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler New York-based One Fell Swoop is a band fueled on an aggressive and poetic snarl of driven hardcore music. Today, Under The Gun Review is premiering the band’s new song, “April Fool’s Gold.” The song is a mixture of musicianship, melody and hostility. It’s the type of song with the moxie of Every Time I […]
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UTG VIDEO PREMIERE: Boys Of Fall – “My Promise To Maryland”
October 15th, 2014 Corbin Alvae Michigan post-hardcore group Boys Of Fall have been keeping very busy these past few months and today we have teamed up with them to debut their newest music video for their track “My Promise To Maryland.” The video takes place inside the studio, showcasing the entire band, their talents and what they are all about. […]
UTG PREMIERE: J.O.S. – “Cry Little Baby”
October 8th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler Newly-formed British rock group J.O.S. and Under The Gun Review are teaming up to bring you the band’s new single, “Cry Little Baby.” Experimental enough to be put in the same category as a Mike Patton project, but melodic enough to be compared to the likes of Muse, “Cry Little Baby,” is a one-of-a-kind new […]
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UTG PREMIERE: NIKOS – “Illusions”
September 30th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler Gearing up for the release of their self-titled EP on October 21, NIKOS are dropping the provocative pop track “Illusions” exclusively via Under The Gun Review. Dark enough to make you bang your head, yet catchy enough to stick with you for hours to come, NIKOS are creating a new brand of aggressive, driven pop […]
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UTG PREMIERE: Nemes – “Black Streak”
September 19th, 2014 James Shotwell With a little more than a month to go before their long awaited full-length debut arrives in stores, New England folk rock outfit Nemes have joined forces with UTG to share a brand new song. It’s hard to know the right way to describe the sound of Nemes to someone who has never encountered their […]
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UTG Premiere: Vanities – ‘Dead Beats’ EP
September 18th, 2014 James Shotwell Just a year after bursting onto the hardcore scene with their incredible debut, New England’s Vanities are back with a killer new record that might be your favorite heavy release of the fall. The world of heavy music has become incredibly underwhelming in recent years, at least on the side of things that caters to […]
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UTG Video Premiere: Astro Safari USA – “Do You Like To Party”
September 16th, 2014 James Shotwell Grab your lover and a cup of your favorite drink because Astro Safari USA have returned with a new music video that is sure to get the party started no matter where you find yourself today. It has admittedly been a few months since Astro Safari USA graced the front page of Under The Gun, […]
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REVIEW: The Architects (U.S) – ‘Border Wars Episode II’
September 15th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler Artist: The Architects (U.S.) Album: Border Wars Episode II Genre: Rock ‘n’ Roll Border Wars Episode II from Kansas City’s The Architects is a record poised to steal your heart and make you truly fight to get it back. As the latest installment of the five-part concept record and graphic novel combination, Episode II is […]
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The Weekend Classic Are About To Become Your New Favorite Band
September 14th, 2014 James Shotwell I’ve always found that the best listening experience anyone can hope to stumble across is an instance where material that you never expected to impress you ends up knocking you on your ass. The track plays, your jaw slowly comes unhinged, and by the time it ends you’re too busy eating your own words to […]
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REVIEW: MINT – ‘Murder’ EP
September 13th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler Artist: MINT Album: Murder EP Genre: Progressive Rock MINT, Des Moines, Iowa’s finest progressive rock band, have released a overtly catchy and experimental record with their new Murder EP. Providing a snapshot into where the band is headed, the three-song release contains three aurally diverse, yet still unmistakably MINT tracks. It’s like dipping your hand […]
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