Valentines Day

UTG LIST: 25 Essential Songs for Valentine’s Day

It’s that time of year again, folks. The flowers have been purchased, the dinner reservations are set, and the second box of chocolates is on the way since you already caved and ate the first. Social media is more vomit-inducing than usual, and Ryan Seacrest is parading around ABC Family like the patron saint of […]

Chance The Rapper And The Social Experiment Share “Lady Friend”

Chance the Rapper has been busy. From releasing a track with Madonna and Mike Tyson, to the long-awaited Surf album with The Social Experiment inching closer, and just a few days ago announcing an appearance at the Pitchfork Music Festival, the artist shows no signs of slowing down. So it fits that on Valentine’s Day, […]

Jesse Lacey And His Wife Cover John Prine’s “In Spite Of Ourselves”

In what is seemingly an attempt to observe Valentine’s Day, Brand New frontman Jesse Lacey, along with his wife Ashley King-Lacey, have graced us with their rendition of the beautiful alt-country 1999 Billboard-charting single, “In Spite Of Ourselves” by John Prine. The video was posted yesterday with a description of: “4 trackin’. Gettin’ irreverent. Working […]

UTG LIST: Essential Songs for Valentine’s Day

No one holiday hinges on personal outlook quite like Valentine’s Day. Presents are pleasant, and candy is dandy, but unlike these other annual undertakings, this particular celebration is totally dependent on one’s current state of being. For those deep in the throes of love, V-Day is not only welcomed, but anticipated, while the single and […]

UTG LIST: The Essential Anti-Love Songs For Valentine’s Day

I have a friend; she loves Valentine’s Day. At the beginning of each year, she spends her days playfully trying to pinpoint just how her stupendously awesome boyfriend will woo her come February 14. She fawns over flowers, swoons over candy, and gets off on public, often cheesy displays of affection. She spends hours in […]

UTG LIST: The Essential Love Songs For Valentine’s Day

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, and on top of all that, it is about as ambiguous as a feeling can get. Since the dawn of time, droves of individuals have tried to put this warm fuzzy feeling into words, and despite varying results, it would seem […]

Hear Fiona Apple and Maude Maggart’s Duet on “I’m in the Middle Of A Riddle”

Sometimes even the most bummer-riffic musicians write happy love songs, and Fiona Apple is now one of them. She joined up with her sister, cabaret singer Maude Maggart, to duet on a new version of the oldie “I’m in the Middle of a Riddle.” Give a listen after the jump. The song is a part […]

‘Endless Love’ Trailer Hopes You’re Free On Valentine’s Day

It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without a film that looks so schmaltzy any ‘manly man’ would rather take a hammer to his own hand (by mistake, of course) than watch the film itself. For example, Valentine’s Day. In 2014, the ‘must-see’ romantic film for the fabricated celebration of all things adorable is Endless Love. The […]

Beck Covers John Lennon

In advance of his upcoming album Morning Phase (due out in February), Beck has graced us with a cover of John Lennon’s “Love.” The cover of the ’70s era track will have a place on Starbucks’ Sweetheart 2014 compilation album, which will be on shelves February 4 (just in time for Valentine’s Day). Beck’s wholesome croon brings […]

STREAM: He Is We – “Georgia”

Singer-songwriter outfit He Is We had a little surprise for some of their fans on February 13th – a new song. “Here is your surprise!!! Introducing our new song “Georgia” accompanied by all of you beautiful faces!” read the caption at the beginning of the clip premiering He Is We’s new song. Indeed, the photo-album accompanying […]

Lil Wayne

MUSIC VIDEO: Lil Wayne – “Love Me” Featuring Drake And Future

Lil Wayne is back with a club cut. Featuring a smooth beat from Mike WILL Made It – a prolific guy who is slated to be the hip-hop production equivalent of 2013 to what 2 Chainz was to guest features in 2012 – “Love Me”, off the upcoming I Am Not A Human Being II, […]

What The Film!? – (500) Days Of Summer

What The Film?! is a weekly column exclusive to Under The Gun Review that brings to light the general fuckery Hollywood hoped you’d never notice. Written by comedy writer Dane Sager, this column shows no mercy to films that try and pull the proverbial wool over our eyes. If you know a film with major […]