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JoyFocus

UTG INTERVIEW: JoyFocus Talks New Single, The Internet, and Future Plans

We’re very pleased to bring you this exclusive interview with Chicago pop duo, JoyFocus!

Founder, Rikk Currence, took some time to speak with us in a very honest fashion about all things JoyFocus — from being a self-aware asshole, to how the band originally formed, to the duo’s long relationship and its effects on their music. Read through the break to get the in-depth scoop from Rikk and to get familiar with his and Holly Joy’s JoyFocus project.

Tell me the story of how JoyFocus came together. What was your goal for this project and what does the name

Issues

Issues Part Ways With Their Drummer

In a series of tweets from Case Snedecor, the drummer of Issues, he has announced that he will no longer be a part of the band. There’s no clear indication as to why he’s departing at this time, but it seems as though he and/or the band will be releasing a statement on the subject. Until then, you can take a look below the jump for some tweets from Case and Issues.

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for any upcoming announcements on the subject, and we will let you all know as soon as we have more …

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STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Gueringer The 13th Ft. Gino the Ghost, Richy Marciano, Zelooperz & Drew32 – “Trill Waves” (Remix)

Welcome to the holiday weekend. Get ready to kick your feet up and grab a cold beverage.

Michigan native Gueringer The 13th released the remix of his single “Trill Waves” and brings along a ton of friends for the ride. Gueringer invites on an all-Michigan crew featuring Gino the Ghost, Richy Marciano, Zelooperz and Drew32.

Click through to stream and download the “Trill Waves” remix and comment with your thoughts. Are the guys killing it?…

Grizzly Bear On Ellen

WATCH: Grizzly Bear Performs Live on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’

Grizzly Bear recently stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show to perform their popular track, “Yet Again,” from late 2012 release, Shields. During her introduction of the band, Ellen DeGeneres mentions that Grizzly Bear is one of her favorite bands. In fact, she loves them so much that she gave away a copy of Shields to everyone in the audience.

According to the Twitter of singer and multi-instrumentalist, Ed Droste, he tweeted, “Ellen and Portia are so nice and welcoming! Feel like we are playing their house they are so enthusiastic. My palm tree face injury amused!”

Check out …

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AFI DOCS Announces Lineup for this Year’s Documentary Film Festival

AFI DOCS (formerly known as AFI Silver Docs), released their schedule for this year’s film festival, and the list is filled with what we’re sure will be an amazing lineup of documentary films. Stationed in Washington, DC, AFI DOCS is the premiere documentary film festival on the East Coast, and is also considered one of the finest in the world. Generally, the Oscar winner for Best Documentary has a showing at this festival, so we think that’s pretty indicitave of the high standard that AFI DOCS holds their films to.

While we’re going to have a more in depth look …

Sleeping With Sirens 2013

STREAM: Sleeping With Sirens Ft. Fronz (Attila) – “The Best There Ever Was”

Sleeping With Sirens are getting fans amped for the release of Feel by streaming another brand new song called “The Best There Ever Was.” This song features Chris “Fronz” Fronzak of Attila.

Feel has an official release date of June 4 through Rise Records. Pre-order your own copy by heading through our link provided and head to iTunes for just the album.

Get to listening right now!…

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MUSIC VIDEO: Anamanaguchi – “Endless Fantasy”

Who wants some pizza? Everyone’s favorite chiptune band Anamanaguchi have released a brand new music today for the title track of their latest album Endless Fantasy. You can check out the video by taking a look below the jump.…

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Quicksilver Announced For ‘X-Men,’ But What About ‘The Avengers’?

Little by little the cast of X-Men: Days Of Future Past is being revealed thanks to its director Bryan Singer. This week he tweeted the new face of Quicksilver, Evan Peters.

Evan’s already got his parade of fangirls thanks to FX’s American Horror Story, but this role is about to take him to a whole new level. That’s all fine and dandy for Evan’s fanbase, but comic aficionados are wondering if Quicksilver being in the new X-Men, out July of next year, means that the character will be out of the next Avengers in 2015.

Avengers director Joss …

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MUSIC VIDEO: Cheyne And Matthew Thorsen Ft Mod Sun – “Spirit of 94″

Hop on your skateboard and cruise to this smooth jam.

Hip-hop duo Cheyne and Matthew Thorsen have teamed up to release the high energy video for their single “Spirit of 94,” featuring our friend Mod Sun. This song was produced by Black Diamond.

There is no intended release for Cheyne and Matthew Thorsen but keep it locked to UTG for further streams and tour news. Check out “Spirit of 94″ by simply heading through and comment with your thoughts on their new material.…

Park 2013

Park Confirms New Lineup And Announces Concept Album

Park have confirmed the official lineup of their since reuniting and have announced that they will be releasing a new album.

The record will be based off of a novel that vocalist Ladd Mitchell has been working on with each chapter being represented by a different song on the record.

The band also announced that they have a couple of shows coming up in their area, one of which being the ten year celebration of their 2003 release, It Won’t Snow Where You’re Going.

Check out the band’s official statement below for more details. …

Shy, Low 2013

Shy, Low Sign With Spartan Records; Stream New Song

Richmond, VA’s Shy, Low have announced their signing to Spartan Records (Over The Ocean) today. Congratulations to the entire band on the fantastic news!

Their forthcoming two song EP, Binary Opposition, clocks in at 25 minutes and will be released digitally and on 12” vinyl on June 25. This material was recorded at the legendary Inner Ear Recording Studios, outside of Washington, DC. Purchase right here. Shy, Low have also announced a run of touring dates coming up this summer in support of the release.

Click through to listen to the band’s new 12-minute instrumental song “Presence” by …

AWOLNATION 2013

GIVEAWAY: AWOLNATION Beach Towel

Want a chance to win an awesome prize from all of us over at Under The Gun Review? Of course you do.

Alternative act AWOLNATION and Total Assault have teamed up with UTG to give away a great looking beach towel. The directions for winning the towel are pretty simple so follow the bullets below and enter for your chance to win. This drawing is completely random. GOOD LUCK!

- “Follow” Under The Gun Review on Twitter: @UTGReview
- “Follow” AWOLNATION on Twitter: @Awolnation
- Send out a Tweet with the hashtag reading #AWOLNATIONGIVEAWAY
- UTG will then choose a …