Philadelphia area experimental post-hardcore outfit, Circa Survive, may not be starting out their careers on the D.I.Y. path, but since leaving Atlantic Records last year, the group has been carrying the D.I.Y. banner high. The creative freedom, connection to the product, and practicality are all benefits of releasing an album yourself. Sure, they have help […]
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“Cool” Circa Survive News Coming Tomorrow
July 29th, 2012 
Michael McCarron Circa Survive frontman Anthony Green is hinting at some “cool” Circa Survive news tomorrow. The news is related to the Philadelphia experimental post-hardcore outfit’s forthcoming fourth album, Violent Waves. Their new album is due to drop on August 28. Take the jump to see what Green tweeted. Violent Waves will be Circa Survive’s follow-up to […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Casey Crescenzo of The Dear Hunter
June 14th, 2012 Brian Leak An excess of ambition can make or break an artist, and one could assume that the scope of what The Dear Hunter has evolved into since its inception, could rip its creator apart with ease. Alas, Casey Crescenzo, the marvel behind the madness has valiantly kept his composure, pressed on, and continues to optimize the […]
FREE: Nervous Energies Compilation Vol. 2
April 8th, 2012 Tyler Osborne Photographer Ryan Russell has put out a compilation of all of his favorite Nervous Energies sessions, a video series where he records bands play songs acoustically. The compilation has a killer lineup on it, featuring the likes of Saves the Day, Hostage Calm, Mixtapes and more. But the best part about this compilation isn’t just […]
The Outro – The Receiving End of Sirens
April 4th, 2012 Brian Leak The Outro is a new column here on Under the Gun Review to honor our favorite bands from the past decade that made their mark in their respective genres but have since come to the unanimous decision to move on from their confluence and pursue alternative enterprises. Providing an in depth look at the featured […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Good Old War
March 6th, 2012 Brian Leak To coincide with today’s release of their newest, highly anticipated album Come Back As Rain, UTG brings you this exclusive interview with Good Old War! Hailing from “The City of Brotherly Love” and forming a synthesis from two separate band’s hiatuses, this indie-folk trio creates catchy, love-lyric induced melodies wrapped up in precise, impressive instrumentation. […]
Review: Belle Manoir – Century Tree EP
January 16th, 2012 Ethan Merrick Artist: Belle Manoir Album: Century Tree EP Genre: Post-hardcore, screamo Label: Unsigned The Houston, TX sextet’s debut release Century Tree EP is a familiar cacophonic blend of bright buzzing guitars, alternated screamed and sung vocals, electronic flourishes scattered throughout as well as the “clatter-boom” of drums. However, all of this sonic ear candy not only […]
Circa Survive Perform “Everyway” Acoustic
November 17th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Circa Survive‘s frontman Anthony Green performed an acoustic rendition of his group’s song “Everyway” and can be seen right here. The video was recorded on the final date of the band’s fall tour in Philadelphia, PA. This song comes off of their Appendage EP, which was released late last year, and is a great addition […]
Circa Survive Perform At Occupy Philly
November 10th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Circa Survive‘s Anthony Green and Colin Frangicetto were filmed performing acoustic renditions of their songs “Miracle Sun” and “Imaginary Enemy” at Occupy Philly. The video can be seen right here of the duo belting out the hits. A bit of older material mixed in with the more recent stylings make for an interesting combo. The […]
Review: Circa Survive – Blue Sky Noise
April 22nd, 2010 James Shotwell …There is a balance to be found between your vision for your music and marketability that Circa Survive have mastered it with this release.
Listen to Circa Survive’s “BLUE SKY NOISE”
April 13th, 2010 Grant Trimboli This Album is SO GOOD! Do Yourself a Favor and Pre-order
CIRCA SURVIVE UNVEIL ATLANTIC DEBUT
February 16th, 2010 Grant Trimboli Atlantic recording group Circa Survive has announced the upcoming release of their major label debut, “BLUE SKY NOISE.” Produced by three-time Grammy winner David Bottrill (Tool, Muse, King Crimson) and mixed by Rich Costey (Interpol, The Mars Volta, Rage Against The Machine), the highly anticipated collection arrives in stores and at online retailers on April […]