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Darkest Hour Stream Full-Length Album

With only a day away until the release of the new self-titled Darkest Hour album, Sumerian Records has decided to give fans an early listen by streaming the full album online. Based off of the singles this metal act already released, Darkest Hour was already slowly shaping into becoming one of the most memorable metal […]

Required Listening: Angus & Julia Stone – “Grizzly Bear”

Every so often a song arrives in my inbox from a group that not only captures my attention, but somehow manages to hold onto it throughout the majority of any given work day. I stumbled upon one such track early this morning, and in the hours that have passed since its initial discovery I have […]

REVIEW: Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World – ‘Self-Titled’

Artist: Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World Album: Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World Genre: Folk, Acoustic, Indie Matt Townsend and his extensive backing band have burst onto the folk scene with an impressive 9-track debut that spans 46 minutes of a dozen instruments and various voices coming together to create […]

UTG Premiere: Sad And French Share Heartache And Hope On Debut Album

Under The Gun Review is thrilled to be joining forces with Black Numbers to premiere the debut album from Sad And French, which just so happens to arrive in stores today! Every now and then a band comes along that catches you completely off guard and makes you feel like the wind has been stolen […]

UTG EXCLUSIVE: Stream Adventurer’s Self-Titled EP In Its Entirety

Last week, Michigan post-hardcore trio Adventurer released a lyric video for their track “Marianas Trenchcoat” as a little teaser to give fans and new listeners a taste of what they had on the way. Today, we here at UTG have teamed up with the band for an exclusive stream of their upcoming self-titled EP in […]

Stream the Deluxe Edition of American Football’s Self-Titled Album

American Football‘s 1999 self-titled album is something of a gem. It’s quiet, confrontational, and warm: the perfect gateway to your emotional core. The classic record will soon be available on May 20 in a deluxe edition format that includes live recordings, demos, and more, but now it’s time to stream that album in its weepy […]

REVIEW: PUP – ‘PUP’

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 […]

UTG INTERVIEW: PUP @ SXSW

PUP is a potent Canadian punk-rock band poised with a swagger subtly malevolent enough to simultaneously steal your heart and give you a hard punch in the gut. The self-titled debut LP, due out on SideOneDummy Records April 8, is a unique and satisfying listen. Songs like “Reservoir” and “Guilt Trip” are abrasive, engaging and […]

American Football To Reissue Self-Titled Album

American Football fans eager to get their hands on a copy of the band’s 1999 self-titled album can rejoice. Not only will the band be reissuing the album, but it will be in a deluxe edition format that includes live recordings, demos and more. The album is being released on May 20, but can be […]

REVIEW: Twin Forks – ‘Twin Forks’

Artist: Twin Forks Album: Twin Forks Genre: Folk / Pop Label: Dine Alone Records Like many, Dashboard Confessional played an instrumental role in my musical upbringing. As a teen, Chris Carrabba’s shrill cry became the soundtrack to my ever-changing worldviews, offering me guidance amidst a myriad of adolescent missteps. Though those days seem distant now, […]

UTG Track-By-Track: Lionfight

We love helping up and coming bands get a little extra time in the spotlight, and today we’re thrilled to share with you the official track-by-track for the new EP from Chicago hard rock outfit Lionfight. Available as a free download starting this week, the debut release from Lionfight showcases a band with passion and […]

Taking Back Sunday Post Message to Fans

The band announced yesterday that it would be releasing a follow-up to 2011’s self titled, and today brings a message from the band to its fans. In the love note, the Long Island boys declare their excitement for the upcoming Happiness Is; they also briefly describe the recording process for the record. Happiness Is will hit shelves […]