Festival season is quickly approaching and we here at Under The Gun are thoroughly excited about it. The closest festival in our sight is Skate and Surf 2014. It is once again being held in Asbury Park, NJ right on the oceanfront and we are scheduled to be bringing you some great video interviews from […]
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UTG’s Must-See Acts At Skate And Surf 2014
May 8th, 2014 
Derek Scancarelli 
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REVIEW: PUP – ‘PUP’
April 7th, 2014 Dan Bogosian Artist: PUP Album: PUP Genres: Punk Rock, Alternative Rock Label: SideOneDummy It’s hard to contextualize a band on their debut album. A genre listing could mean so many things. What does punk mean, especially if they are going pop? Does it mean pop-punk in today’s sense of The Wonder Years and State Champs? Does it […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Blacklist Royals @ SXSW
April 1st, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler Raspy and relinquishing, Blacklist Royals are a pure dose of healthy, American punk rock. Fronted by twin brothers Nat and Rob Rufus, the band is honest and forthright in their songwriting. Releases such as the 2013 single “Righteous Child” show a band writing songs full of melodic energy and power. Fans are gravitating toward the […]
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REVIEW: Cloud Nothings – ‘Here and Nowhere Else’
March 31st, 2014 Kevin Blumeyer Artist: Cloud Nothings Album: Here and Nowhere Else Genre: Indie Rock / Punk Label: Carpark Records One of everyone’s favorite records of 2012, Cloud Nothings’ Attack On Memory delivered everything anyone could want in a loud, grungy punk rock record. It was raw, energetic, cathartic and, most importantly, resonant — particularly to the frustrated post-graduate […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: The Smith Street Band
March 3rd, 2014 Brenton Harris The past two years have seen Melbourne, Australia’s The Smith Street Band grow from local cult favourites to international touring folk-punk juggernaut. Much of that rise to prominence can be attributed to two factors; the unprecedented success of their critically acclaimed debut full-length album, Sunshine and Technology, and the band’s relentless and tireless approach to […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Ska Goes Solo Tour’s Ryan Eldred & Jay Tea
December 26th, 2013 Derek Scancarelli On January 2, three legends in the ska community will hit the road together for a string of intimate acoustic dates. The ‘Ska Goes Solo Tour‘ features Chris DeMakes (Less Than Jake), Ryan Eldred (Catch 22), and Jay Tea (The Arrogant Sons of Bitches). The tour will start at Revolution in Amityville, NY and make […]
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UTG PHOTOS: NOFX (11/30/13)
December 10th, 2013 Derek Scancarelli Under The Gun Review sent photographer, Derek Scancarelli, to photograph NOFX at Irving Plaza in New York, NY. The team over at Fat Wreck Chords has always treated us well and Under The Gun appreciates that. Simply put, Fat Wreck knows how to do punk rock, because Fat Mike and the boys in NOFX helped […]
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MUG MUG MUG: Enjoy! Descendents Bonus Blend Coffee For Holidays
December 3rd, 2013 Derek Scancarelli “I don’t need no booze or drugs, I just chug-a-lug-o my coffee mug, And I don’t need no kiss and hug, I just chug-a-lug-o my coffee mug…” Ah yes, nerds, punks, fans of Filmage, caffeine lovers, you may rejoice. Descendents have officially announced the release of their very own coffee blend, which is now available […]
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Riot Fest 2014 Dates Announced, Pre-Sale Starts Today
November 27th, 2013 Derek Scancarelli Based on our extensive coverage of Riot Fest, if you’re a follower of Under The Gun it should come as no surprise that we are excited for 2014. Being the 10-year anniversary of the festival, we are really expecting the organizers to outdo themselves. Today, the pre-sale for Chicago’s 2014 dates will begin at noon […]
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Authority Zero & Guttermouth To Tour In 2014
November 27th, 2013 Derek Scancarelli Authority Zero have always been known to blend a unique combination of punk rock and reggae. They have been doing it well since their first album in 2002. If you haven’t had a chance to see the guys perform in the past decade, you finally have your chance! The band will be on the road […]
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Diamond Youth Stream New Song, Announce New EP
November 23rd, 2013 Drew Caruso Diamond Youth, from the Topshelf Records roster, have announced a new EP. Shake, will release on February 4, 2014. Along with the EP announcement, the band has released a new track, titled, “MDIC,” in the form of a music video. While clocking in at a mere 49 seconds, the track sure makes a statement in […]
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The Menzingers Announce Winter Tour Dates
November 20th, 2013 Derek Scancarelli The Menzingers will be hitting the road this winter with Off With Their Heads. Broadway Calls and Elway will also be along for the ride on selected dates. Click through to see the band’s upcoming dates.
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