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Florence and The Machine summer tour

Florence and The Machine have revealed their U.S. summer tour dates that can be found after the jump.

REVIEW: Say yes to Bent Knee’s ‘Say So’

Artist: Bent Knee Album: Say So Label: Cuneiform Records Genre: Orchestral Avant-Pop What’s in a name? That’s one of the age old questions, isn’t it? In music, a name can reflect many things; the overall aesthetic of an artist/group, a reference to a concept, or even just a hint towards a style or genre. I […]

LIVE REVIEW: Middle Of The Map Fest (05/04/16-05/07/16)

Almost annually, Under The Gun has had the opportunity to cover the yearly club festival in Kansas City called Middle Of The Map Fest. This festival has grown substantially over its five years of existence and brought names like Fun., Grizzly Bear, Of Montreal, and Two Door Cinema Club, as well as showcased some great […]

The Who Confirmed As Glastonbury Headliner, Still Rock ‘n’ Roll As F*ck

According to an article ran by Consequence of Sound, English rock band The Who are slated to be the final headliner at this year’s Glastonbury festival in the UK. The band will share the stage alongside A-list acts such as Foo Fighters, Kanye West, Florence and the Machine, Pharrell Williams, Alt-J, Lionel Richie, Motorhead, and […]

The Lollapalooza 2015 Lineup Has Been Announced

It’s officially the time of year when major festivals start announcing their lineups. The latest festival to reveal its exciting lineup is Lollapalooza – which is set to take place July 31 through Aug. 2 in Grant Park, Chicago. Some notable artists who will be attending are Metallica, Florence + The Machine, Paul McCartney, Brand […]

Governors Ball Announces Single Day Lineups for 2015

The single day lineups for New York City’s Governors Ball 2015 have finally been announced, after much anticipation. Each day of this music-filled weekend will be rocked by big time headliners like Drake, Florence + The Machine, Deadmau5, Lana Del Rey, and The Black Keys. 3-Day passes to this June festival are already up for […]

UTG LIST: Essential Songs for Valentine’s Day

No one holiday hinges on personal outlook quite like Valentine’s Day. Presents are pleasant, and candy is dandy, but unlike these other annual undertakings, this particular celebration is totally dependent on one’s current state of being. For those deep in the throes of love, V-Day is not only welcomed, but anticipated, while the single and […]

Full Bonnaroo 2015 Lineup Revealed

After an interesting campaign to slowly reveal artists for this year’s Bonnaroo, the full lineup has been revealed. Before, fans were asked to dial a specific phone number, to which the operator would reveal a single artist playing the festival. For those who haven’t been paying attention, or participating in the telethon-like reveals, the entirety […]

REVIEW: Circa Survive – ‘Descensus’

Artist: Circa Survive Album: Descensus Genre: Progressive Rock, Experimental Label: Sumerian Records On their fifth full-length, Descensus, Circa Survive have reinvented themselves with staggering efficiency, resulting in their most abrasive, well-rounded attempt to date. A stark divergence from 2012’s Violent Waves, the ten-track effort is laden with the same soaring intricacies that fans have grown […]

Five & Five: Up-And-Coming / Breakthrough Artists To Keep An Eye Out For At CMJ 2014

The 34th installment of New York City’s CMJ Music Marathon is upon us all. CMJ is notorious for its showcases that consist of both artists that have blown up and artists that are quickly headed in that direction. Under The Gun is happy to provide you with suggestions for five up-and-coming acts and five breakthrough […]

Spirits and the Melchizedek Children

UTG VIDEO PREMIERE: Spirits and the Melchizedek Children – “So Happy, It’s Sad”

Sexy shoegaze outfit Spirits and the Melchizedek Children have been on a roll lately. While supporting their latest release, So Happy, It’s Sad, the band have shared the stage with the likes of Florence and the Machine, Civil Twilight and Dead Meadow. Under The Gun Review is teaming up with Spirits and the Melchizedek Children […]

REVIEW: The Contortionist – ‘Language’

Artist: The Contortionist Album: Language Label: eOne Music Genre: Progressive / Experimental / Metal Like a swift jab to the jaw, The Contortionist mercilessly broke into center stage with 2010’s Exoplanet, a 50-minute arrangement that encompassed a wealth of genres, and displayed a level of musicianship unmatched by their peers. A fluid blend of heavy, […]