A good day for Frank Turner fans: the British songwriter has released a new music video for Positive Songs For Negative People highlight “Mittens” and announced a new EP, also titled Mittens. The new EP features the single version of the title track, as well as four new songs which seem to be B-sides. You […]
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Frank Turner Announces New Album, ‘Positive Songs For Negative People’


Earlier this morning, English singer-songwriter Frank Turner announced his sixth studio album, which will reportedly be titled Positive Songs For Negative People. Turner described his new record as “a record about defiance, about picking yourself up when you’re down, and the title reflects that.” This upcoming effort will serve as the direct follow-up to his release […]

Death Cab For Cutie Unveil New Album, ‘Kintsugi’


Now a three-piece since the departure of former guitarist and producer, Chris Walla, Death Cab For Cutie have remained unwavering in their attempts to continually express their love for music and share it with their supporters. Produced by Rich Costey (Sigur Ros, Frank Turner, TV On The Radio) and due out on March 31 via […]

Mongol Horde (Frank Turner) Share Video For “Winky Face: The Mark Of A Moron”


Mongol Horde, the hardcore-punk side project of folk-punk superstar Frank Turner, have released a music video for “Winky Face: The Mark Of A Moron.” The video uses the frame of online commenting to visualize the cheeky message behind the song. While the lyrics seem goofy at face value, “Winky Face” manages to share a relatively […]

Frank Turner To Tour UK In Early Fall


Civilians across the United Kingdom, you have a reason to rejoice. Our pal Frank Turner, the man who can do no wrong to our ears, will be coming through on tour this September. Whether you’ve recently been rocking out to Turner’s hardcore band, Mongol Horde, or you still can’t stop spinning your copies of Tape […]

UTG PHOTOS: Governors Ball Music Festival


Under The Gun sent photographer, Nick Karp, to Randall’s Island in New York City to photograph the Governors Ball Music Festival. Much has changed since I attended the first Governors Ball Music Festival, including (thankfully) a new location, more days added to the festival, and there no longer being the gimmick of “No Overlapping Set times.” The market […]

UTG LIST: The Best Releases You Might Have Missed From The First Half of 2014


If there’s one thing 2014 has brought us thus far it is an array of fantastic music. It seems as though every week there is a new record released that needs to be thrown into the consideration for album of the year. For our mid-year review at Under The Gun, we wanted to bring you […]

WEEKLY WAX: Vinyl Releases For The Week Of 1/26-2/1


As a site that covers both music and film, we always love seeing those two worlds cross paths. That’s the case in this week’s edition of Weekly Wax. Movie buffs who also happen to collect records are in, with a few new pressings on the way from Death Waltz Recording Company, including the classic Forbidden […]

Frank Turner Announces New EP


As a follow-up his wonderful 2013 record Tape Deck Heart, folk-punk superstar Frank Turner has announced a new EP, dubbed Polaroid Picture. In addition to the track “Polaroid Picture,” which was featured on Tape Deck Heart, the EP contains covers of The Weakerthans, Biffy Clyro, and Frightened Rabbit, as well as a brand new song, entitled […]