Julia Nunes is the kind of musical sensation that can only exist in the new millennium. You may not be familiar with her music, but if that’s true it’s likely due more to the amount of time you’ve spent on YouTube than her marketing efforts. Nunes leveraged the world’s largest video platform to build an […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Sorority Noise Discuss Your New Favorite Record, ‘Joy, Departed’
June 9th, 2015 
Dana Reandelar “I feel like this one is building on self-deprication rather than drowning in it. I never thought I’d ever be able to write lyrics about getting better and finding all the good in the terrible.” This very statement from vocalist Cam Boucher is probably the greatest depiction of Sorority Noise’s stellar new record, Joy, Departed, […]
UTG INTERVIEW: The Maine Discuss ‘American Candy,’ Recording In Joshua Tree
May 20th, 2015 Dana Reandelar Arizona alt-rock five-piece The Maine recently wrapped up the US leg of their ‘American Candy’ tour with Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, and The Technicolors. Under The Gun had the pleasure of sitting down with lead singer, John O’Callaghan, and lead guitarist, Jared Monaco, in New York City before their show. Here they discuss the reception […]
UTG INTERVIEW: The Damnwells Discuss First New Record With Original Lineup Since 2006
April 9th, 2015 Dana Reandelar For the first time in about eight years, Brooklyn-based indie rock outfit The Damnwells are once again comprised of the original members that it consisted of during its inception in 2001. The four-piece’s brand new self-titled record, which is due out next week, epitomizes the high points of all the efforts poured into this much-anticipated reunion. UTG was […]
The Hunting Party Premiere “To Be Us”
March 2nd, 2015 Mike Giegerich New York Americana outfit The Hunting Party are one of those acts who seem to have a knack for writing music with an air of a timeless nature. “To Be Us,” a track hailing from the group’s brand new EP, Sirens and Lights, exemplifies this notion as funky electric guitar-work and climactic keys alike complement a […]
UTG PREMIERE: Secret Grief – “Faking Orgasms”
February 26th, 2015 Mike Giegerich Michigan indie/emo outfit Secret Grief have a handful of releases under their belt, each one providing a slightly different perspective on the group’s wide array of talents. Thus, our staff is particularly looking forward to hearing what is next for the band on their upcoming album, The Sea of Trees. While it is slated to hit the […]
Diet Cig Stream Charming New EP, ‘Over Easy’
February 19th, 2015 Brian Leak Today is the first time I’ve ever listened to New Paltz’s Diet Cig, and frankly it kind of bums me out. The duo’s newest release, Over Easy, is cute and catchy as hell. It’s lovable garage pop, like Sleater-Kinney meets Au Revoir Simone; very Saturday Looks Good To Me-ish. It’s youthful and refreshing and I’m […]
Senses Fail Debut New Song From Upcoming 7″ Split With Man Overboard
February 3rd, 2015 Ryan Kappy Yesterday, Senses Fail and Man Overboard announced that they would be releasing a 7″ split EP which is set for release on March 3 via Pure Noise Records. The release will consist of a new song from each band as well as a cover of Man Overboard by Senses Fail and vice versa. After releasing […]
REVIEW: Author – ‘Of Brighter Days’
January 17th, 2015 Kyle Florence Artist: Author Album: Of Brighter Days Genre: Indie, Alternative Label: Unsigned Minneapolis’ Author have been riding a wave of praise since the release of their debut EP, People Are Alike All Over, a lush offering that left alternative music fans weak in the knees and hungry for a follow-up. Now, two years later, the four-piece […]
LIVE REVIEW: The Matches’ ‘E. Von Dahl Killed The Locals’ 10th Anniversary Tour in Adelaide, Australia (1/10/15)
January 13th, 2015 Brenton Harris While shamelessly promoting my own band back in the MySpace era of 2004, I was alerted by similar covert activities being undertaken by Epitaph Records to the existence of a quirky pop-punk act from Oakland, California named The Matches. Immediately capturing my attention with the bratty yet rather witty ode to unrequited love, “Dog-Eared Page,” […]
STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Bill Burr
December 16th, 2014 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Bill Burr’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com. Since the Netflix […]
UTG Exclusive: His Dream Of Lions ‘Part Two’ Track-By-Track
December 15th, 2014 James Shotwell Earlier this month our friends in His Dream Of Lions released their spectacular new EP, Part Two. We have written about the album at length already, as have many of our friends in the blogging community, but until now no one has had the stories behind the music. Today, with help from the band members […]