19-year-old Amanda Bain, a.k.a. The Japanese House, has shared only two tracks off her debut EP, Pools To Bathe In, and already it is one of our most anticipated releases of 2015. The London native’s arrangements are every bit as beautiful as they are spellbinding, drawing influence from Copeland, Lapsey, and other like-minded acts with […]
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The Japanese House Astounds With “Pools To Bathe In”
March 25th, 2015 
Brian Leak A few weeks ago, we heard The Japanese House for the first time when “Still” surfaced, seemingly out of nowhere. We were pretty blown away – but now, the elusive and enigmatic London native has returned with “Pools To Bathe In,” the title track from her debut EP, set to release on April 27 via […]
Dashboard Confessional and Third Eye Blind Team Up for Summer Tour
March 9th, 2015 Corey From Well, if this summer wasn’t already huge enough, with a killer Warped Tour lineup (so far) or the Paramore and Copeland tour, we’ve got another must-see tour to add to the list. Dashboard Confessional is back with an extensive tour of the US with another band that has been relatively silent for a period of […]
UTG LIST: Essential Songs for Valentine’s Day
February 13th, 2015 Kyle Florence 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 […]
Author Stream Debut Album ‘Of Brighter Days’
January 15th, 2015 Drew Caruso Author is streaming their debut LP, Of Brighter Days. The album is up for pre-order on iTunes. Of Brighter Days is a vibrant and illuminating work that soars with bright guitars, carefully delivered vocals, and a thundering rhythm section. The band will certainly appeal to fans of Copeland, Circa Survive, and any listener who enjoys […]
UTG’s 9 Artists To Watch In 2015
January 5th, 2015 James Shotwell We don’t keep many traditions around UTG, but one column we look forward to piecing together every year is our annual Artists To Watch list. We have highlighted several bands in recent years who later went on to make big impacts on music, including Tiny Moving Parts, Dangerkids, and Bad Rabbits. This year we could […]
Defined By Sonic Residues: A Resonance Of 2014
December 29th, 2014 Drew Caruso 2014 was a year of polarity. Conflicting forces spinning me in all different directions, fighting to find which molecular force was the strongest. Flipping through the albums that left a mark on me through the entire year, I found that each one presented itself as a singular head-space, an isolated escape. Ranging from a dark […]
Here Are A Few Records That Gave Me A Lot Of Feelings In 2014
December 17th, 2014 Dana Reandelar 2014 marked the beginning of a lot of things for myself. I’d started my fourth year in college, worked my first real job, got my first real paycheck, joined Under The Gun’s incredible team, and began to get a good sense of the “real world.” For the most part, I’d say 2014 would’ve beaten 2013 […]
REVIEW: The Cinema – ‘Talking In Your Sleep’
December 17th, 2014 Ryan Kappy Artist: The Cinema Title: Talking In Your Sleep Label: 8123 Records Genre: Indie Pop In 2011, a new musical force was brought upon the music world when Lydia’s frontman Leighton Antelman and producer Matt Malpass created The Cinema. This resulted in their debut album My Blood Is Full Of Airplanes the same year, which was […]
Motion City Soundtrack Announce ‘Commit This To Memory’ 10-Year Anniversary Tour
November 10th, 2014 James Shotwell Motion City Soundtrack have announced plans to embark on a 10-year anniversary tour for Commit This To Memory. This is not a test or a joke. This is the real deal and no, we are not able to control our excitement. Kicking off January 17 in Minneapolis, the 10-year tour for Commit This To Memory […]
UTG VIDEO PREMIERE: Kevin William – “Children”
October 30th, 2014 James Shotwell When the chill of fall weather cuts through the air I know it’s time to bury my pop punk mixtapes under a pile of releases more fitting of the changing leaves and dropping temperatures. For me, that music often involves acoustic albums and melodic hardcore, or really anything with deep emotions and complex ideas. It […]
Anberlin Reveal Final Album Title, Track List, And Cover Art
May 6th, 2014 James Shotwell Anberlin have announced that their final studio album will be titled Lowborn. The album cover art and track list can be found at the end of this post. Set for release on June 23 through Tooth And Nail Records, the band’s original label, Lowborn will feature 10 final tracks from Florida’s finest musical export. Instead […]