“Vibrate Your Body,” the new single from Philadelphia-based artist Ryan Stapleton is both sensually addictive and overtly magnetic. The song, streaming exclusively below, contains the swagger of ELO, the sophistication of MGMT and the pop sensibility of Passion Pit. The single, which is due out for purchase July 14, shows Stapleton can write songs with […]
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Five & Five: Up-And-Coming / Breakthrough Artists To Keep An Eye Out For At CMJ 2014
October 19th, 2014 
Dana Reandelar 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 […]
Spoon Announce New Album ‘They Want My Soul,’ Share Song Clips
June 5th, 2014 Tyler Hanan A new Spoon album is coming. The follow-up to 2010’s Transferences is called They Want My Soul, and it’s due August 5 from Loma Vista (a change from long-time label Merge). This was all announced in an interview with NPR’s All Songs Considered, in which the band also talks about the post-Transferences hiatus. The first half of the album […]
The Flaming Lips’ Drummer Kliph Scurlock Leaves Band
April 11th, 2014 Nina Corcoran As reported by Pitchfork, The Flaming Lips may have just parted with their long-term drummer Kliph Scurlock. Scurlock joined the band back in 2002 but, according to The Future Heart, he was recently not involved in the band’s Buku Music Project performance on March 22. Cue the online rumors saying that he’s left the group […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Latimer House Discuss ‘All The Rage’
April 7th, 2014 Brian Leak Latimer House is a guitar-driven indie rock quartet based out of Prague in the Czech Republic, but all four members are originally from separate countries; The United States, Canada, England, and Azerbaijan. They joined forces as musically like-minded individuals to form a sound both fresh and familiar which eventually resulted in their debut LP, All […]
The Animal In Me Cover Ellie Goulding’s “Burn”
February 13th, 2014 James Shotwell The Animal In Me have released a lyric video for their cover of Ellie Goulding’s “Burn.” Adding the typical post-hardcore twist to the otherwise top 40 friendly anthem, The Animal In Me’s take on “Burn” is a rather predictable affair. Vocalist Laura Vierra has repeatedly proven her ability to go toe-to-toe with any female in […]
Check Out the Brand New Single From Gentlemen Hall
November 7th, 2013 Tarynn Law Boston indie rock band Gentlemen Hall have just released a new single (and accompanying lyric video) for “All Our Love” through Island Records, their first on the label. “All Our Love” is a perfect mix of The Killers with a hint of MGMT, with a flute added in for good measure. The band is currently […]
STREAM: Cut Copy – ‘Free Your Mind’
October 25th, 2013 Nina Corcoran Australia’s electronic dance boys Cut Copy are returning with a new album this fall and they’ve gone and put it online for streaming more than a week before its release. Titled Free Your Mind, the new album has some bold artwork (don’t act like those colors aren’t burning your eyes) and the catchy hooks you’ve been waiting […]
Cut Copy Announce New Album, Share Title Track
September 9th, 2013 Nina Corcoran Sometimes you get tired of dancing to the same music, no matter how good it is. Thankfully Australia’s best electronic dancers, Cut Copy, have just announced a new album is on the way, and the title-track is online for you to start listening. The album, called Free Your Mind, comes out November 5 via Loma […]
UTG PREVIEW: Eight Reasons Riot Fest Is The Most Unique Festival Of The Year
September 4th, 2013 Matthew Leimkuehler Riot Fest Chicago is everything an alternative music lover of the past 3 decades wants in a festival. It is arguably the most buzzed about, tweeted at, liked and talked about festival of 2013. It has the potential to be legendary. Riot Fest-Chicago will be a weekend full of unforgettable sets and unrealistic appearances. Here at […]
REVIEW: Pond – ‘Hobo Rocket’
August 30th, 2013 Mike Sacchetti Artist: Pond Album: Hobo Rocket Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Indie, Space Rock Label: Modular Recordings Anymore, it feels as though all things music have been coming from Australia. Pond, a group of psychedelic rockers from Perth have been no stranger to the indie-rock scene. If their psychedelic vibes remind you of a similar Australia outfit named Tame […]
Bumbershoot Announces Lineup, Death Cab For Cutie Will Play ‘Transatlantacism’ To Headline
May 3rd, 2013 Dan Bogosian Seattle’s music and art festival, Bumbershoot, has been going on since the 1970s, but only recently have its headlining acts stepped up their game. The festival, which takes place August 31 through September 2, is headlined by fun., Death Cab For Cutie, MGMT, Kendrick Lamar, Heart, and Tegan & Sara – certainly, nothing to scoff […]