February 21st, 2013 
Grant Trimboli You read that title correctly, Rage Against The Machine footage from all the way back in 1992 has surfaced and UTG cannot contain our excitement.
This epic set at Zed Records was recorded on 3/29/92 and is forty minutes of funky rhythms, blistering guitar solos, and unmistakable bass lines. If you want something to get your morning started look no further.
Watch RATM perform an entire set through the “Read More” link and get ready for the nostalgia to come rushing back in no time at all.
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Tags: 1992, full set, live, los angeles, rage, rage against the machine, RATM, set, Zed, Zed Records 
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February 9th, 2013 Grant Trimboli LA Weekly is reporting that Lil Wayne is back in the tabloids and facing charges for his alleged assault of Los Angeles promoter Alfred Marino. Marino explains that he was just trying to get a picture of the rapper in May (2012) when one of his crew became irate and struck him in the head with a skateboard.
Alfred Marino told sources, “[His bodyguards] started tripping and saying, ‘I told you that Lil Wayne does not want to be bothered.’ I told them I have taken pictures of tons of people and I just want to show my friends that …
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February 5th, 2013 Adrian Garza Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.
This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Ray Harrington’s standup career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of seeing the subject of today’s Stand Up Tuesdays perform at Boston’s Wilbur Theatre and was absolutely delighted to realize that I already had my hands on a copy of his soon-to-be released CD. Hailing …
Posted in Columns, Comedy, Features, News, reviews, Stand-Up Tuesdays Tags: angie frissore, comedy, editorial, los angeles, Ray Harrington, review, special, stand up, stand-up tuesdays, The Worst Is Over No Comments »
January 29th, 2013 Adrian Garza Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.
This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Robert Buscemi’s standup career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.
On January 15, Rooftop Comedy released the third album from comedian Robert Buscemi, aptly titled, One Pretty Peacock, successfully resulting in a new comedy crush for yours truly.
Seriously. This guy’s just amazing.
Posted in Columns, Comedy, Features, News, reviews, Stand-Up Tuesdays Tags: angie frissore, comedy, editorial, los angeles, one pretty peacock, review, robert buscemi, special, stand up, stand-up tuesdays No Comments »
November 5th, 2012 Grant Trimboli True Grit Records announced today that they have brought on Ontario, California natives The Motel Life to the roster. Congratulations on this move for the band and label. Read the official statement from The Motel Life below and leave your well wishes in the comments section.
The band have their latest EP, Those Bruises, available over on Bandcamp and will be releasing it on vinyl in early 2013 through their new label.
“We are ecstatic to announce that we have signed with LA based label, True Grit Records. We have always been a band focused on a keen work …
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September 27th, 2012 Dan Bogosian California hardcore punk band Strife hasn’t had an album since 2001′s Angermeans. Their next album, Witness a Rebirth, will be out November 6 from 6131 Records, and based on this stream, it shouldn’t disappoint fans of heavy hitting punk.
The band is also going to tour the eastern US soon, but only has two dates announced:
Nov 30 – Strife East Coast Record Release Show w/ Supertouch New London, CT
Dec 01 – The Barbary w/ Down to Nothing Philadelphia, PA
Until then, enjoy the new song!
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August 14th, 2012 Michael Meeze Death Cab for Cutie frontman, Benjamin Gibbard, announced a couple weeks ago that he would be releasing his debut solo album, Former Lives, on October 16 via Barsuk Records. Today, Gibbard posted Former Lives‘ album artwork and has announced new tour dates for this Fall. Check out the artwork for Former Lives after the jump.
Gibbard will be embarking on a short, cross-country tour this September-November. The tour kicks off on 26 September in Big Sur, California and will conclude on November 14 in Los Angeles. Joining Gibbard on various dates will be Advance Base or …
August 5th, 2012 Michael Meeze On this day in 1962, actress, model and cultural icon, Marilyn Monroe, committed suicide at the age of 36. Police were called to Monroe’s home in Los Angeles at 4:25am and found the actress face-down and nude on her bed with a telephone to her ear. There were also empty pill bottles strewn around her bedroom.
Monroe was taking several anti-depressants to treat her depression at the time. A later autopsy found chloral hydrate and Nembutal in her system at the time of her death.
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July 29th, 2012 Michael Meeze Indie folk artist, Kevin Devine, recently performed his 2009 title track, “Brother’s Blood” acoustically at his recent set at the Troubador in Los Angeles. You can check out the live video of his performance after the jump.
Devine is currently on tour opening for mewithoutYou. Devine did not bring The Goddamn Band out for this tour, electing to go the familiar acoustic route. The tour is at its half-way point, with fourteen shows to go culminating in a date in Philadelphia on August 18.
Devine released his sixth album, Between the Concrete and Clouds, last year.
July 27th, 2012 Grant Trimboli LA’s own Kid Ink sat down with the good people at Front Row Live Entertainment for an interview and the footage can be seen here on UTG.
Robert Herrera (Front Row Live) talked with Kid Ink before his headline show at The Roxy about his new album Up & Away, the new music video for “Hell & Back,” upcoming tour plans, and so much more. It seems like a face-paced lifestyle for Kid Ink.
Check out the interview after the jump and be sure to catch Kid Ink when he rolls through your city on tour.
Posted in News Tags: album, Front Row Live Ent., Hell & Back, INK, interview, kid ink, los angeles, the roxy, Up & Away, Up and Away No Comments »
June 5th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Los Angeles rockers Dead Sara have partnered up with the great people over at Alternative Press to debut their new music video for “Monumental Holiday” and can be seen here.
The video is a mixture of touring footage and antics from the band so check out how they party. This song comes off of their self-titled album, that is currently in stores.
Check out this exciting song and music video after the jump and let Under The Gun know what you think of Dead Sara by simply commenting. Would you like to hear more from this band in the …
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May 15th, 2012 Tyler Osborne Punk band NOFX announced a pre-order today for their new 7inch single “My Stepdad’s a Cop and My Stepmom’s a Domme,” which you can get here from Fat Wreck Records on June 19. Want to know the best part about pre-ordering this new 7 inch? You get an instant download of the single the second you buy it. That’s a great deal if we ever saw one.
NOFX is a punk band from Los Angeles, and they’ve been around for awhile. Consistently a fun listen, this song will prove to be no different than the others, filled with political …
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