Posts Tagged ‘michigan’

the swellers 2012

No Sleep Records Signs The Swellers

Flint, Michigan rock outfit The Swellers have announced today that they signed to No Sleep Records. Congratulations to the entire group on this great occasion! Get ready for a brand new album from The Swellers this fall.

Watch the announcement video after the link provided and check out the short statement below from the guys.

After a year as a completely independent band, we’re excited to join forces with some good friends.

Brand New

Brand New Line Up Shows Around Riot Fest

Seeing Brand New live has become the musical equivalent to finding a golden ticket in your Wonka bar. It is anyone’s guess when or where they will play next, and it’s rare any announcement outside of major festivals happens more than a few weeks in advance. Lucky for fans in the midwest, this is not the case today.

Starting at noon today, UTG has learned that Brand New will be announcing a handful of shows around their scheduled September appearance at Riot Fest in Chicago. PropertyOfZack already located one gig in upstate New York, and we can tell you exclusively …

American Opera 2013

STREAM: American Opera – “Broken Roads”

American Opera has a treat for the internet today in the form of a brand new song called “Broken Roads.” The unsigned solo artist will be releasing his next EP, entitled Your Songs, on July 2 so be looking out for more information and streams here.

AO has also been added onto three dates of this year’s acoustic stage of Vans Warped Tour and we could not be more proud. Check him out from July 17 through July 20 performing at the specified stage.

The Black Dahlia Murder 2013

The Black Dahlia Murder New Track “Raped in Hatred by Vines of Thorn”

Michigan natives, The Black Dahlia Murder, reached out to Revolver earlier today to premiere their brand new, Evil Dead inspired song “Raped in Hatred by Vines of Thorn.”

Listen by simply heading here. This song will come off of the band’s forthcoming album, Everblack, which hits stores on June 11 through Metal Blade Records.

Read more about the album and the song by clicking over to Revolver. Are you going to be checking out The Black Dahlia Murder performing on this year’s Vans Warped Tour?

Sammy Adams 2013

MUSIC VIDEO: Sammy Adams Ft Mike Posner – “LA Story”

Boston’s boy Sammy Adams has teamed up with Michigan native Mike Posner for their music video “LA Story” and can be viewed here!

“LA Story” was produced and co-written with OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder and the video was directed by the Hoffman Brothers and Keith Richardson. This track will be available to purchase on iTunes on May 28 so be ready to snatch that up when the time comes.

Watch Sammy Adams’ music video for “LA Story” right here and let Under The Gun Review know if these ladies men have the swagger to pull this video off.

Sigur Ros

Detroit Lineup For Inaugural Laneway Fest Headlined By Sigur Ros & The National

Detroit, Michigan is looking to be the talk of the festival world today, with the announcement of the brand new Laneway Fest.

The longtime Australian festival will take place on September 14 at Meadow Brook Music Festival in Rochester Hills and will feature 20 bands / artists. Headlining this event is Sigur Ros and The National. Get ready for appearances by the Dismemberment Plan, Solange Knowles, Deerhunter, Chvrches, Warpaint and My Brightest Diamond, Shara Worden, AlunaGeorge, Charlie XCX, Chet Faker, Flume, Frightened Rabbit, Haerts, Icona Pop, Phosphorescent, Run the Jewels, Savages.

Tickets will be $79.50 and go on sale …

Pop Evil 2013

MUSIC VIDEO: Pop Evil – “Trenches”

Michigan rockers Pop Evil have released the music video for their new single “Trenches” and is making waves on the internet today.

The band are known for having an exciting / exhilarating stage presence and bring that same attitude towards the filming of “Trenches.” This song is off of their forthcoming album, Onyx, that has a drop date of May 14 via Entertainment One. Check out the review of Onyx by our own James Shotwell.

Please do your part to support this great rock outfit by pre-ordering Onyx on their official website.

For The Fallen Dreams 2013

For The Fallen Dreams Stream New Song “Substance”

On the fringe of beginning their US headlining tour and announcing their re-signing to Rise Records, For The Fallen Dreams are ready to take the year new by storm.

Detroit natives For The Fallen Dreams have posted up a stream of their new song “Substance.” More details of their album will be revealed soon so stay tuned.

Head through to listen to FTFD’s new stream of and be sure to check out all of the upcoming touring dates with Upon This Dawning, Hundredth, Wolves At The Gate and more right here.

American Opera 2013

American Opera Announces EP ‘Your Songs’

Saginaw, MI unsigned artist American Opera will be releasing his next EP, entitled Your Songs, on July 2.

AO is one of UTG’s favorite up-and-coming acts in the rock world and we would love nothing more than to have you check him out. Please view the official track-listing for Your Songs as well as a studio update recording his progress.

We cannot wait to hear this release so keep your ears open for more song streams on UTG!

pop evil 2013

REVIEW: Pop Evil – Onyx

Aritst: Pop Evil
Album: Onyx
Label: eOne
Genre: Rock

In the twelve years since their inception, Michigan’s Pop Evil have undergone their fair share of changes. Members, style, labels, you name it and there is a decent change the group has made some kind of tweak in the last decade. This is not a complaint, however, as every new evolution of the group has made them a tighter, more focus band. Since 2010′s War Of Angels the group has again undergone changes, including the addition of drummer Chachi Riot and guitarist Nick Fuelling, as well as their decision to not …

WILSON_2013

Wilson Announce Signing To Easy Killer Records, New Album Details

Our close friends in Michigan rock outfit Wilson have some very exciting news to deliver to their fan base today, with help from Revolver.

The band announced that they have officially signed onto Easy Killer Records. Congratulations to all of the members on this great achievement. Their forthcoming full-length release, Full Blast Fuckery, was produced by Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Saves the Day, Every Time I Die) and is set for a release on July 9.

Check out a short preview for the official video “Viking Pussies Fuck Off” right here! Full video to come soon.

Twenty One Pilots

UTG PHOTOS: Twenty One Pilots (4/6/13)

Under The Gun’s photographer, Tori Thomas attended the Twenty One Pilots show featuring Five Knives & Kaleido at The Crofoot in Pontiac, MI on April 6, 2013.

I had the pleasure to attend the MTV Artists to Watch tour featuring Twenty One Pilots, Five Knives and Kaleido. The show started with Detroit natives, Kaleido, a pop rock group. Christina, singer, brought energy to the crowd and got everyone amped for the show. This band was definitely a ball of energy, which was great in their case. Next up was Five Knives, an electronic pop group with a different …