In preparation of this year’s South By Southwest (SXSW), the music industry’s most epic and grueling music festival, I felt inclined to make a list of advice and suggestions that I wish someone had told me in 2009, as I headed into the event. So to all of you SXSW rookies out there, take heed […]
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SXSW 2015: A Survival Guide
March 12th, 2015 
James Shotwell 
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Leon Bridges Is About To Become Your New Favorite Soul Artist
October 26th, 2014 James Shotwell The greatest moments in life are those that catch you completely off guard. Be they big or small, it’s the unexpected occurrences and chance encounters that keep life exciting, and earlier this week I stumbled across someone who has quickly won his way into my heart. If you have a few minutes to spare I […]
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REVIEW: Fit For A King – ‘Slave To Nothing’
October 15th, 2014 Mike Giegerich Artist: Fit For A King Album: Slave To Nothing Genre: Metalcore Label: Solid State Records If any band had the year of their lives in 2013, the honor would most likely go to Texan metalcore outfit, Fit For A King. After laying claim to the most successful debut in Solid State Records history via the […]
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Joyce Manor Clash With Concertgoer Over Stage Dives In Houston (VIDEO)
September 27th, 2014 James Shotwell Joyce Manor have been making a lot of headlines this week for essentially taking a stance against the proliferation of stage dives, especially at shows where they happen to be performing. These headlines apparently did not reach every concertgoer in attendance at the band’s show in Houston last night, September 26, because mid-way through the […]
Posted in News, Streams Tags: fight, Houston, joyce manor, live, never hungover again, Stage Dives, Texas, video 1 Comment »Mineral Lost Thousands of Dollars When Van Was Broken Into Last Night
September 17th, 2014 Nina Corcoran This fall, Mineral have been touring around North America, making people’s dreams come true by playing live for the first time in 17 years. The long-defunct Texas emo act are responsible for the rise of so many modern bands like Balance and Composure, Into It. Over It., and countless more. So when they announced tour […]
Abigail Breslin Gets Wild In Magic Man’s Newest Music Video
September 8th, 2014 Kyle Florence A few months back, Boston’s Magic Man graced us with their major label debut, Before The Waves, a lush arrangement of driving synth-pop ditties that proved to be a more than fitting summer soundtrack. Late last week, the toe-tapping track “Texas” was announced as the album’s second single, and likewise, was given an accompanying music […]
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Upon A Burning Body’s Vocalist Reported Missing [Updated]
July 2nd, 2014 Mike Giegerich San Antonio, Texas, deathcore outfit Upon A Burning Body have posted an alarming message on their Facebook to inform fans that the group’s front-man, Danny Leal, has been reported missing. According to the post, Leal was last seen in San Antonio on Monday, June 30. While there is no further information available at this time, […]
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UTG @ SXSW 2014: The 5 Must-See Showcases
February 27th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler Ahhh. It’s already that time of year again. Time to thaw from the freezing cold of winter, prepare for the Austin sunshine, and head out for another jam-packed year at SXSW. The mecca of music discovery, SXSW is gearing up to provide yet another unforgettable week of amazing showcases. From Waterloo, down 6th Street, all […]
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Tool Add Dates To US Tour
February 11th, 2014 James Shotwell Tool have significantly expanded their previously announced plans to embark on a US tour beginning in March 2014. This morning, a new series of Tool tour dates found their way online. The dates are still primarily on the west coast, but the expansion’s added performances should offer at least a glimmer of hope to those […]
MUSIC VIDEO: Fit For A King – “Keep Me Alive”
November 21st, 2013 Mike Giegerich Solid State Records’ Fit For A King have released visuals for “Keep Me Alive,” a brand new cut that will be featured on the re-release of the group’s debut record, Descendants. It is fitting that the track will be found alongside cuts from Descendants as it actively favors the record’s sound rather than the overall […]
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November 8th, 2013 Mike Giegerich Texan metalcore outfit Fit For A King have made it a point this year to tease an announcement concerning the re-release of their debut record, Descendants. After months of waiting, the first taste of the project is finally here, and it can be streamed after the jump. While still recognizably “Ancient Waters,” the rerecorded, reproduced, […]
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TEXAS: We Are Sponsoring South By So What This Month
October 2nd, 2013 James Shotwell If you follow UTG on Twitter you know we have been working hard on a big announcement involving the great state of Texas. The time has come to unveil that news, and we hope to see all of your smiling faces soon. Under The Gun Review, along with the rest of Absolute Voices (Absolutepunk, Punknews, […]
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