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Late In The Playoffs Never Wrong

UTG EXCLUSIVE: Late In The Playoffs – “Never Wrong”

May 21st, 2013 Jacob Tender

Late In The Playoffs became site favorites with the release of Everything I Know, a 5-song EP from the promising Chicago pop-rock band that featured my favorite song of 2011.

They continued their role and we continued our coverage of their growth with a premiere of “Force of Nature,” one of two singles from The Wayside Sessions released in May of last year.

Now, as the band is rearing to release their full length album, Alive And On Your Own, we’re happy to host and offer a free download of the new song, “Never Wrong.”

Look below for …

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The Dandelion War

UTG INTERVIEW: The Dandelion War

May 16th, 2013 Brian Lion

We recently had the chance to speak with Oakland, California post-rock outfit The Dandelion War, and the end result is here for you all to enjoy.

We discussed their newest album, their various influences, some future plans, and much more, so read through to get the scoop from The Dandelion War, a talented up-and-coming group from the Bay Area.

To begin, how did The Dandelion War originate, and where does the name come from?

Larry, Mikey, and Mario (former bassist) were in a band together called Thisaeo. When that band broke up, they decided to start a new project …

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EndAnd

UTG INTERVIEW: EndAnd

May 16th, 2013 Brian Lion

Under the Gun Review is pleased to bring you this exclusive interview with Brooklyn, New York’s noise rock trio, EndAnd!

We had the opportunity to speak with all three members of EndAnd (Daniel Fern, Bill Fitzgerald, Mike Morales) and they divulged a ton of great information about the band, how they came together, their newest album, and much more, so read through the break and sink your mind into this honest, in-depth interview with EndAnd.

First off, your name is simple yet very unique. I was curious how you landed on EndAnd and what it may mean to you …

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Resolution

UTG INTERVIEW: ‘Resolution’ Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead

May 15th, 2013 Brian Lion

Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s Resolution is one of the most legitimately creepy and intense horror genre films we’ve seen in some time. Without any over the top visual effects and a unique twist on the supernatural theme, the sense of reality and terror in the film has certainly resonated with us and the film’s ending has led to some conversations amongst us that have seen it. Overall, we dare to say that it’s easily one of the best horror films we’ve seen in the past few years, or maybe even longer.

We had the opportunity to speak with the …

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Dzierzynski Bitz

UTG INTERVIEW: Dzierzynski Bitz

May 15th, 2013 Brian Lion

Under the Gun Review is pleased to bring you this exclusive interview with a Russian outfit that majority of the states are likely unfamiliar with. Dzierzynski Bitz plays multi-instrumental new wave croon pop, and while we can’t determine much from the lyrical content, their music is very enjoyable otherwise.

The group’s founder took some time to speak with us about Dzierzynski Bitz, their music, and some minor cultural differences, so read through and get acquainted with a talented quintet from a land far away. Disclaimer: the translation may be a little rough around the edges.

So does the name basically …

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Leo Drioli

UTG INTERVIEW: Leo Drioli

May 14th, 2013 Brian Lion

UTG is happy to bring you this exclusive interview with enlightened author and musician, Leo Drioli.

Amongst his various works, Leo is in the process of releasing his debut album this year and he took some time from his busy schedule to chat with us a bit about the album, his upcoming performance for the Dalai Lama, The Beatles, and much more. So read through the break and get acquainted with Leo Drioli.

When did you first find an interest in music and how did you get started in creating it?
My world totally exploded when I was 12 …

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EXCLUSIVE: Alesana Part Ways With Epitaph Records

May 8th, 2013 James Shotwell

Social media has transformed each and every one of us into people who expect constant, or at least consistent updates from the artists we love. A press release once every few months is no longer good enough. If someone is quiet for a day, that’s fine, but once a week or more passes people begin to question what exactly is going on. If the someone in question is a band, most assume they’ve broken up, gone on hiatus, or are otherwise experiencing some turbulent time as a group. Alesana have spent nearly 8 months off the radar, but in a …

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The Jinxes

UTG INTERVIEW: The Jinxes

May 1st, 2013 Brian Lion

Last week, we brought you a review of The Jinxes’ debut EP, Send Me A Sign. Now today, we have an exclusive interview with the Californian duo for your enjoyment.

The couple took some time to speak with us about Send Me A Sign, the particulars of managing a Kickstarter, and much more about what they have on their creative plates, so read through the break and get the scoop from Monterey Bay’s The Jinxes!

The story of your inception is pretty unique. Would you mind explaining it to our readers?

Kevin: We met at a community …

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Have Mercy

UTG INTERVIEW: Have Mercy

April 30th, 2013 Tyler Osborne

Under the Gun Review is stoked to bring you this exclusive interview with Topshelf Records’ Have Mercy.

Have Mercy are gearing up for the release of their debut full-length, The Earth Pushed Back, and have touring plans throughout the Summer. In this interview we talked about the new album, the inspiration behind it, and signing with Topshelf. You can read the interview below.

UTG has been fortunate enough to hear an advance copy of The Earth Pushed Back and are not exaggerating in the slightest when we say we were blown away by its content. Keep reading and …

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UTG INTERVIEW: Surrogate

April 29th, 2013 Brian Lion

“So we should do it while we can, to the best of our ability, and hopefully have something to look back on when we’re all real old timers and be proud of what we accomplished way back when.”

Chico, California’s Surrogate is one of UTG’s favorite lesser-known bands and we’re overjoyed to bring you this interview with the (now) four-piece indie rock outfit. Having just released their third full-length effort in a DIY fashion, Surrogate are taking some much deserved time to attend to their adult lives but the impressive offerings from Post-Heroic and their previous efforts are still in …

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The Black Clouds

UTG INTERVIEW: The Black Clouds

April 28th, 2013 Brian Lion

Under The Gun is happy to bring you this exclusive interview with New Jersey’s own alternative grunge quartet, The Black Clouds.

Earlier this year, the band released Better Days, their newest album that they wrote, produced, and recorded themselves. Recently, the band took some time to speak with us about that DIY process with Better Days, as well as some upcoming plans and the importance of putting in an effort to interact with their fans. Read through the break to get the scoop on all this and more from The Black Clouds.

The thought of black clouds …

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skinny lister 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Skinny Lister Tour Blog #3

April 24th, 2013 James Shotwell

Skinny Lister first made a stateside splash appearing on the entirety of the Vans Warped Tour 2012, with performances on nearly every stage the traveling festival has to offer. From there they set off on a series of US and European tours alongside some of the biggest names in the pub-friendly folk punk world, signed with SideOneDummy, released their album Forge & Flagon, and just this past weekend made an appearance at the ever-popular Coachella Music Festival. Now the band are off on another string of US dates and UTG is bringing you all the action via …

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