Fast-rising alternative rockers Search The City have released a stream of a new single entitled, “Runaways.” Hitting Soundcloud just after midnight, “Runaways” is the latest track to surface off Search The City’s forthcoming album, Flight. The song straddles the line between pop jam and ballad with a passion, and the results of those efforts is […]
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STOP EVERYTHING: You Need To Hear Big Sean’s “Fire”
July 29th, 2013 
James Shotwell Michigan native Big Sean decided to bless an otherwise dull Monday evening with the release of a new track off his forthcoming album, Hall Of Fame. If you’re only going to listen to one new song today, hell, even this week – you may want to make it the one at the end of this […]
The Swellers Announce House Show Tour
July 24th, 2013 Grant Trimboli The Swellers took to Facebook today to announce that they will be going on a house show tour soon. Read the long update below and tell Under The Gun Review if you can’t wait for this. “To celebrate the release of our new album in the fall, in addition to a small handful of CD […]
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SycAmour Cover Adele’s “Set Fire To The Rain” At Warped Tour
July 21st, 2013 Grant Trimboli Michigan unsigned rock outfit, SycAmour, were filmed performing a cover of Adele’s “Set Fire To The Rain” and is streaming here. The footage was captured at Vans Warped Tour Detroit on July 19. The guys will be heading out on tour with Our Last Night, Lions Lions, and more next month. Dates can be seen […]
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STREAM: Search The City – “Light The Fire”
June 28th, 2013 Jacob Tender Search the City has returned. With their new singer, Travis Bobier from UTG favorites Shapes & Colors, the Detroit band has recorded a brand new full-length record and are gearing to release it upon the world. The album, dropping September 3, is called Flight. The single, “Light The Fire.” You can preorder the record here […]
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MUSIC VIDEO: The Black Dahlia Murder – “Goat Of Departure”
June 24th, 2013 Grant Trimboli The Black Dahlia Murder unleashed the visuals for their song “Goat Of Departure” and was filmed at the Magic Stick in Detroit. “Goat Of Departure” is the first single off Everblack and is said to symbolize the goat’s role in metal music. The Black Dahlia Murder’s leading man Trevor Strnad said, “This song is about […]
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Young Jeezy Signs Detroit’s Own Doughboyz Cashout To CTE
May 16th, 2013 Grant Trimboli Young Jeezy wanted to start the weekend off right by announcing that Detroit natives Doughboyz Cashout would be the newest edition to the Corporate Thugz Entertainment (CTE) crew. The group took a call from CTE’s leader last night on Detroit’s WJLB 97.9 and said, “I want to congratulate them and welcome them to the CTE […]
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Detroit Lineup For Inaugural Laneway Fest Headlined By Sigur Ros & The National
May 13th, 2013 Grant Trimboli Detroit, Michigan is looking to be the talk of the festival world today, with the announcement of the brand new Laneway Fest. The longtime Australian festival will take place on September 14 at Meadow Brook Music Festival in Rochester Hills and will feature 20 bands / artists. Headlining this event is Sigur Ros and The […]
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Machine Gun Kelly Honors Eminem In Detroit
April 25th, 2013 James Shotwell Cleveland bred rapper, Machine Gun Kelly, has a long legacy of incorporating the artists who inspired him into his live set. On Warped Tour 2012 he could be found adding the likes of Blink-182, Limp Bizkit, and more into his routine, and fans ATE IT UP. Seriously, covers have always been cool, but I’m not […]
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UTG PHOTOS: FINCH 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR “WHAT IT IS TO BURN”
March 13th, 2013 Kellie Gannon Our Photography Team brings you another fantastic photo set, with a special collaboration between Head of Photography, Kellie Gannon, and UTG’s newest addition, Corbin Alvae. We sent both Kellie and Corbin to the 10 Year Anniversary Show for Finch’s album What It Is To Burn on March 8, 2013 at St. Andrews in Detroit. Check […]
UTG PHOTOS: TAKE ACTION TOUR (2/10/13)
March 10th, 2013 Kellie Gannon Under The Gun presents a set of phenomenal photos by one of our brand new photographers, Corbin Alvae. We sent Corbin to the Take Action Tour on February 10, 2013 in Detroit. Check out his review and photos below! February is the month where we show our signi?cant other how much we love them (which […]
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Metallica Book Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bassnectar And More For Orion Festival
February 25th, 2013 Grant Trimboli Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, and Robert Trujillo are returning in 2013 with the Orion Festival and is going to blow the roof of of last year’s festivities. This festival will take place at its new venue, Michigan’s Belle Isle, on June 8 and 9. Announced this morning for the event are acts Red Hot Chili […]
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