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Sounds Familiar: Week 5

November 6th, 2012 Julia McAlpine

Continuing our expansion of original content, Under The Gun Review presents its latest column, Sounds Familiar, dedicated to trawling the world and web for the latest remixes, redos, and reminiscent bits that our newest columnist Julia McAlpine finds appealing. Be prepared for some diversity in your music library. The songs may not be new, but they will be different and worth a spin.

If you have a remix or cover that you would like to see featured here, let us know! Write utgjacob@gmail.com with the subject “Sounds Familiar” and we’ll take a listen!

CHVRCHES – “The Mother We Share” (Miaoux …

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REVIEW: Shiny Toy Guns – III

October 24th, 2012 Grace Duffy

Artist: Shiny Toy Guns
Album: III
Genre: Synth-pop, electro-pop
Label: Five Seven Music

After some awkward backlashes to their previous record Season of Poison, Shiny Toy Gun’s III – their third album, fittingly enough – is a more positive encouraging step for the band. It’s not a perfect album, or even all that exceptional, but it has a searing and consistent atmosphere that gives it presence and intrigue. It’s not exactly what one would describe as charming – the electro-pop and synth nature of Shiny Toy Guns’ music is perhaps more properly described as alluring. But this sense …

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STREAM: Ellie Goulding – “Hanging On (ft. Tinie Tempah)”

July 12th, 2012 Michael Meeze

Electro-pop heart-breaker, Ellie Goulding, is at it again. The British songstress has released a new track featuring English hip-hop artist, Tinie Tempah entitled “Hanging On”. It is Goulding’s first new track to surface since the release (and re-release) of her 2010 debut, Lights. Goulding’s instantly recognizable burnt soprano grabbed many listeners’  attention right off the bat. Couple that with her pop sensibility, and the hook was set. Lights is brilliant.

Goulding is hard at work on her follow-up to Lights. Rumor has it that “Hanging On” is going to be on the forthcoming sophomore record. Yet, Goulding has …

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STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Austra – Lose It (Diamond Rings Remix)

May 24th, 2011 James Shotwell

Austra, one of Toronto’s rising stars, has finally crossed paths with Diamond Rings in this exciting electro-pop remix. Click below to stream the Diamond Rings remix of “Lose It” and feel free to download a copy for yourself!

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Futureproof sign with LAB Records

April 4th, 2011 Grant Trimboli

London electro-pop trio Futureproof have just been signed to the LAB Records group. The bands’ debut single “One More Chance” will be released on May 2nd. Watch a short introduction to Futureproof by watching the video seen below.

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Phantogram gets Newsworthy

March 15th, 2011 Grant Trimboli

MTVU shares an interview with electro-pop band Phantogram as they discuss their influences and paranoia. The band talks about touring, college, and the size of your eyes and ears. Get on The Hot Seat at mtvU.com for answers to some quirky questions.

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Album Review: Lights – The Listening

October 8th, 2009 James Shotwell

The_Listening-LightsArtist: Lights
Album: The Listening
Genre: Electronica/Pop
Label: Warner Bros./Sire

Canadian songstress Lights has finally returned to the music scene with her first full length album. The Listening, which is in stores this week, boasts so much electro-pop goodness that the meer attempt to capsulize it in some amusing introductory form would be a waste of everyone’s time. Let’s just say that Lights is back and in a way no one else can ever be.

Leading off with the single, Lights instantly shows development in the sheer depth of the musical atmosphere she creates. No longer do we have …

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The Friday Night Boys – Off The Deep End

June 10th, 2009 James Shotwell

fnb_off_the_deep_endArtist: The Friday Night Boys
Album: Off The Deep End
Genre: Pop Rock
Label: Fueled by Ramen

I think I have to deal with the fact that pop rock is not what it use to be and that may simply be a sign I’m getting older. Pop punk or pop rock use to have attitude, but now it seems to be more about innuendo and harmony, which is fine by today’s standards, but weird to me. That said, I do enjoy a hearty amount of it, so don’t go thinking this is bias in any way/shape/or form. I didn’t review …

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Owl City – Maybe I’m Dreaming

April 17th, 2009 James Shotwell

Artist: Owl Cityowlcitymaybeimdreaming
Album: Maybe I’m Dreaming
Genre: Pop/Electro Pop
Label: Unsigned

Tracklist:
1. On The Wing
2. Rainbow Veins
3. Super Honeymoon
4. The Saltwater Room
5. Early Birdie
6. Air Traffic
7. The Technicolor Phase
8. Sky Diver
9. Dear Vienna
10. I’ll Meet You There
11. This Is The Future
12. West Coast Friendship

I realize this album is a couple months old, but Owl City is just now getting the recognition he’s deserved for years and we’re going to help him out as much as possible. If you gave a breath of youthfulness into a Postal …

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Swimming With Dolphins – Ambient Blue

February 12th, 2009 James Shotwell

 

Band: Swimming With Dolphins
Album: Ambient Blue
Genre: Electronic
Label: Unsigned

Track Listing:
1. Silhouettes
2. Pajama Party
3. Sunset, 1989
4. Everything’s A Miracle
5. Up In The Star

Having just signed a major label deal, one half of this project [also known as Owl City], may be a bit busy, but we still feel this is one EP you need to pay attention to in the present day. Ambient pop is slowly making a return thanks to Myspace and other social networking sites and this is one group that we feel you need to know. Swimming with Dolphins’ …

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