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Fadeaway Records To Return With Compilation Featuring Jesse Lacey, Motion City Soundtrack, And More

You may not be familiar with the name of Fadeaway Records, but scroll through the discography page on their site, and you might just come across one of your favorite bands. The small label put out just nine records, but among them are releases by The Movielife, Miracle of ’86, and Brand New. After a […]

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Manchester Orchestra Stream New Song From ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ Soundtrack

Manchester Orchestra has been teasing something a while now, but if you’re getting impatient for that reveal, a new song from the Georgia band should do a fine job holding you over. “After the Scripture,” which is streaming over at Fuse is a quiet number, with only sparse guitar lines accompanying vocalist Andy Hull’s aching […]

O’Brother Added To Manchester Orchestra’s Fall Tour

O’Brother announced today that they will be joining The Front Bottoms in supporting Manchester Orchestra this November. The tour will be covering the east coast and midwest, and it culminates just before Thanksgiving at The Stuffing, an annual festival in Atlanta, GA that is hosted by Manchester Orchestra. Check out the full list of dates […]

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STREAM: Manchester Orchestra/Frightened Rabbit/Grouplove Record Store Day Split

Manchester Orchestra‘s Record Store Day split release with Frightened Rabbit and Grouplove has officially hit the web for your streaming pleasure. On one hand is the group’s collaboration with Frightened Rabbit, “Architect,” which is essentially all acoustic with mulch-tracked and effect layered vocals. On the other is the electronic and full band Grouplove collaboration, “Make […]

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Kevin Devine & Andy Hull Release Details About Upcoming LPs

In a recent interview with Property Of Zack, Kevin Devine and Andy Hull (Manchester Orchestra, Bad Books) spoke in depth about their bands, their past and upcoming plans for the future as musicians. Kevin Devine has confirmed that he will start recording a new full length album March 11, and then will start work on […]

Jonathan Corey Leaves Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra have announced that their long time friend and bassist Jonathan Corey is parting ways with the band. He doesn’t say the specific reason why he is leaving but the band indicated on their Facebook page that he is pursuing a career outside of music. You can read the official statement from the band […]

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STREAM: Manchester Orchestra and O’Brother’s Epic 14 Minute Cover Of No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak”

It’s the No Doubt cover to end all No Doubt covers. Andy Hull and the boys in Manchester Orchestra teamed up with manipulators of sonic atmosphere O’Brother to tackle of one alternative rock’s most potent and enduring ballads “Don’t Speak”. If this cover is any indication of what kind of music these two bands would […]

Manchester Orchestra / Thrice Release Split Artwork; Featuring O’Brother

Manchester Orchestra and Thrice have released the artwork for their high-anticipated split and can be viewed right here on Under The Gun Review. The most exciting part of the news, besides the awesome cover, is the fact O’Brother will be appearing on Manchester Orchestra’s track. We did not even consider a curve ball like that […]

Bad Books Announce Winter Tour

Bad Books, the side project of Kevin Devine and Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra, have announced an upcoming winter tour. The tour, which kicks off on February 13, will feature support from The Front Bottoms and Weatherbox. For those of you who have yet to check out Bad Books latest record II, be sure to […]

WATCH: Bad Books – “Forest Whitaker” Acoustic

Kevin Devine and Andy Hull from Manchester Orchestra are the two songwriters in Bad Books, whose recent album, II, we are in love with. Now you can see the two songwriters perform their song “Forest Whitaker” off their sophomore album acoustically. This performance is softer and more emotional than the original – I suppose stripped […]

REVIEW: Bad Books – II

Artist: Bad Books Album: II Genre: Indie Rock/Pop Label: Favorite Gentlemen I’ve never been a man with little to say about the things that I am passionate about. Therefore, explaining to you exactly why Bad Books works in 750 words or less borders on being damn near impossible. Hell, if we’re being honest, I’d struggle […]

ALBUM STREAM: Bad Books – ‘II’

Bad Books, the indie rock super group that is Kevin Devine and Andy Hull and his Manchester Orchestra, have streamed their new album, II, out October 9. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for a review from us at UTG that’s coming soon. Just as we loved the lead single, we’re loving this so far. […]