Having recently released their stellar debut EP, Ultraviolet Disguise, 81twentythree’s very own The Technicolors set out on a full U.S. tour alongside label-mates The Maine, Real Friends, and Knuckle Puck. Under The Gun got to catch up with the Phoenix natives before they played their New York City show. The garage rock/90s Brit-pop-inspired three-piece talked […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: The Technicolors Talk Tour, Joining 8123 and Their New EP
May 27th, 2015 
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UTG INTERVIEW: [debut] Discusses ‘Postcards From Berlin’
April 22nd, 2015 Brian Leak Gareth Thomas, aka [debut], recently released his newest album, Postcards From Berlin, which has quickly been picking up steam through word of mouth and positive press from all corners of the world. On May 2, [debut] will be performing songs from the album at Complex LA, where there will also be an art exhibit showcasing […]
Drummer Spencer Smith Splits From Panic! At The Disco
April 2nd, 2015 Kyle Florence After spending over a decade with Panic! At The Disco, drummer Spencer Smith has officially announced his departure from the Nevada outfit, stating that he is no longer able “to be there for the band.” Read a full statement from Smith by following the jump below. Panic! have been taking it easy since the release […]
REVIEW: Runaway Brother – ‘Mother’
March 26th, 2015 Dana Reandelar Artist: Runaway Brother Album: Mother Label: Tiny Engines Genre: Emo, Pop-Punk, Indie Rock Runaway Brother’s Mother hits hearts the right way at the right moment. You are initially given an illusion of elegance upon the entry of “Harvest.” Mother isn’t elegant, though. Mother is actually quite abrasive and digs deep into your skin, finding your […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Palisades Discuss The Success Of ‘Mind Games’
February 18th, 2015 Kriston McConnell Last month, Palisades released their sophomore album, Mind Games, via Rise Records. The album has been a big hit with both fans and critics, which is part of the reason why they are participating in some of the largest tours of the year. They have become a bit of a staple in the music scene, […]
Nina Corcoran’s ‘Best of 2014’ in Music
January 19th, 2015 Nina Corcoran If there’s anything to be certain of when it comes to music, it’s that you can’t control when it strikes you. In a year filled with violence, racism, disease, and political stumblings, our brains were in overdrive trying to do the right thing. For most, music serves as an escape. It articulates emotions and brings […]
Front Porch Step Accused Of Sexual Harassment, Label Responds
December 30th, 2014 James Shotwell Editor’s note: Before we begin, I want to make it clear that this story is still very much developing. In the days and even weeks ahead some details may change, but at the time of posting everything in this article has been fact checked…twice. Front Porch Step, otherwise known as singer-songwriter Jake McElfresh, has been […]
LIVE REVIEW: Circa Survive at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA (12/13/14)
December 18th, 2014 Brian Leak There’s always something special about welcoming a band home after a long tour. One would think that this band (and the rest on the bill) would be worn out, deflated, and simply spent after a month and a half of straight touring. Circa Survive are not that band. Well, not that tired and exhausted band. […]
Long Read: 9 Songs From 2014 That Changed My Life
December 12th, 2014 James Shotwell We’re getting fairly deep into December at this point, which means every publication and internet personality who considers themselves someone of influence are doing their best to craft clickbait worthy lists of the best things 2014 had to offer. Most of these features are crafted by a team of people pouring over scores and arguing […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Michael Leonard Witham
November 24th, 2014 Brian Leak “Somewhere along the line, it became uncool to like popular bands or artists. Fuck that. A good song is a good song. I like what I like.” The impetus for the still-budding musical career of Arkansas’ Michael Leonard Witham is a unique one, but one that will undoubtedly make for an interesting opening in the […]
Buddy Nielsen (Senses Fail) Opens Up About Struggles With Addiction, Sexuality, Self-Destructive Behavior
November 6th, 2014 John Bazley As someone who grew up in the New Jersey pop-punk scene, I have always viewed Senses Fail frontman Buddy Nielsen as a guru and one of the most important voices in punk rock music. Buddy has garnered respect for years because of his abrasive honesty and reputation for calling out the bullshit in our lovely little scene. In […]
He Is Legend’s ‘I Am Hollywood’ Turns 10 Years Old
November 2nd, 2014 Brian Leak On August 5, 2005, I was sitting in a chair in a stranger’s apartment in Bakersfield, CA, 6 hours from my own home. The apartment belonged to the members of a local punk band called Gramercy Riff; a band I didn’t know existed before that night. Sitting directly across from me was one of my […]