Film: The Witch Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Dickie, Ralph Ineson Directed by: Robert Eggers If there’s anything we’ve learned from horror cinema, it’s that witches have the immense power to take an already awful day and make it exponentially shittier. Considering that last statement, The Witch’s witches are so hellbent on screwing with a 1630s […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: FKi’s Sauce Lord Rich Gears Up For A Dominant 2016
February 9th, 2016 
Mike Giegerich After interviewing Fki’s 1st in late 2015, we had the chance to speak with the production duo’s more opulent half, Sauce Lord Rich. Hailing from Harlem but raised in Atlanta, Rich’s ear for sound transcends not only boundaries established by region, but genre as well; an obvious notion when glancing at his production credits for a […]
UTG PHOTOS: Jess Glynne in New York City (01/20/16)
February 4th, 2016 MJ Rawls Under The Gun Review sent photographer MJ Rawls to Webster Hall in NYC to shoot Jess Glynne on her ‘I Cry When I Laugh’ Tour. Have you ever been in the car and heard a song so catchy, you couldn’t get your phone out fast enough to find out what it was? (Not while driving, […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Wara From The NBHD Digs Deep On ‘If Guns Could Speak PSA’
January 12th, 2016 Mike Giegerich The roots of Wara From The NBHD‘s If Guns Could Speak PSA run deep. Part personal testimony, part La Haine-influenced artistry, the record is a meticulously composed representation of life in urban America and the tragedies it entails. Visceral expressions of anger and confusion function as its lifeblood, reinforced by gripping instrumentals that forgo preconceived notions […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Avenue Discusses ‘Keep Counting’
January 7th, 2016 Kyle Florence Operating under the moniker of Avenue, 21-year-old Sam Willows has spent the last two years lighting Hype Machine ablaze with a score of notable remixes, and is now poised to make his biggest splash yet with the release of his debut EP, Keep Counting. Comprised of buoyant synth, droning guitars, and wispy vocal lines, the […]
UTG PREMIERE: Star-Splitter – “Afterglow” (Music Video)
December 18th, 2015 Kyle Florence This morning, we’re thrilled to bring you Star-Splitter‘s brand new music video for “Afterglow,” a dreamy electro-pop ballad that’s haunting, hypnotic, and all sorts of catchy. The track is taken from duo’s recently released maxi-single of the same name, which, despite its meager tracklist, has consistently dazzled since dropping back in October. Check it out […]
Passing The Torch: The End Of An Era For UTG
December 1st, 2015 James Shotwell I started Under The Gun Review with a $10 loan from my parents that I probably never paid back. At the time, my only goals were to get free music, gain access to concerts I couldn’t afford, meet my heroes, and create something to further bolster my resume. All those things were accomplished in a […]
Harriet Share New Single, “Bent”
November 25th, 2015 Kyle Florence LA-based four-piece Harriet have graced fans with “Bent,” a glistening new track that will almost certainly conjure quick comparisons to The Tallest Man On Earth, The Shins, and other like-minded acts. Stream it below, and let us know what you think in the comments section. The group’s newest single is taken from their upcoming LP, […]
UTG TRACK-BY-TRACK: Controller – ‘No Future’ EP
November 23rd, 2015 Kyle Florence We first became acquainted with Controller back in September, and were instantly taken aback by their undeniable ear for all that is catchy and upbeat. The NYC quartet’s monster melodies are fun, fluid, and infectious, and at any given moment, possess the uncanny ability to completely turn around even the crappiest of days. This powerful […]
UTG PREMIERE: Koncept & J57 – ‘The Fuel’
November 20th, 2015 Kyle Florence Today, UTG is elated to bring you the world premiere of The Fuel, the latest dual-effort from Koncept and J57, who over the past seven years have lit the East Coast ablaze with their boundless energy and remarkable rhymes. Armed with eight brand new tracks and an undying devotion to their craft, the NYC duo […]
UTG PREMIERE: Dæphne – “Sharpness Is The Game I Play”
October 28th, 2015 Kyle Florence At first glance, “bummer-rock” may not sound like the most appealing genre, but one listen to Dæphne and we’re confident that you’ll quickly think otherwise. The Boston-bred outfit blend grungy riffs and glassy vocals with expert precision, making for a must-hear final product that will surely sit well with fans of Adventures, Hop Along and […]
OP-ED: Take Back the Microphone
October 16th, 2015 Michael McCarron How do we transform our miasma music community? This question is one that weaves around my regular anxieties like a concertgoer weaving their way around a packed house in order to get to the front row. Our music community is taking advantage of its own and corrupting the innocent young folks who clamor for some […]