October 5th, 2012 
James Shotwell Pop punk pioneers MXPX have never, and will never, give up. Their career has had more ups and downs than the latest season of True Blood, but they always come out on top in the end. Today, the trio from Washington unleashed their official music video for the single “Aces Up.” You can view the clip, which features a plethora of performance shots both on stage and off, after the jump.
“Aces Up” is taken from the album Plans Within Plans, which hit stores earlier this year.
August 17th, 2012 James Shotwell There are few names in pop punk that hold the kind of clout MXPX carries, and for good reason. In their two decades of rocking, these three guys from Washington redefined the world of pop punk and transformed the way the genre was accepted by the masses forever. Now, frontman Mike Herrera has sat down with Guitar Center for an exclusive podcast covering the group’s entire career and UTG has joined along in the fun with an exclusive acoustic video performance from recording! Click here to stream the interview, which also includes a small acoustic set, and click past the …
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2 Comments » August 13th, 2012 Adrian Garza The MXPX All Stars have decided to try their hand at (finally) touring the US this fall, with support from Pennywise, Street Dogs, Unwritten Law, and FLF, with dates running from late-October to early-November.
For those who were previously unaware, The MXPX All Stars is the product of Mike Herrera’s desires to continue touring after both Tom Wisniewski and Yuri Ruley decided to take a long term break from the road with MXPX. This tour’s lineup will feature Mike Herrera on bass and vocals, with Jose Garzon of the band FLF on guitar, Jack Parker …
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April 9th, 2012 Tyler Osborne Artist: MxPx
Album: Plans Within Plans
Genre: Pop-Punk
Label: Rock City Recording Company
MxPx has been around, and to anyone familiar with the 90’s style pop-punk, this album will not disappoint. This band has been doing their sound for a while, I can even remember the first time I heard them. In 2002 a movie came out called “Scooby-Doo” and it was a live-action adaptation of one of my favorite cartoons, and MxPx recreated the theme song. At this point in my life I was on a steady diet of Sum 41 and New Found Glory, so hearing a version …
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March 30th, 2012 James Shotwell The punks in magnified plaid have announced four West Coast shows to celebrate twenty years of music madness.
Announced this week, punk rockers MxPx are planning four West Coast performances throughout the Summer to commemorate having spent two decade as a band. This may come as a letdown to East Coast fans, but that is the exact reason, planes, trains, and automobiles exist (travel). Look below and see which of these four epic events you can attend:
Sat, 5/26 @ El Corazon — Seattle, WA w/Amber Pacific
Fri, 6/29 @ House of Blues — Anaheim, CA w/Set Your Goals, Mest, …
Posted in News Tags: 2012, 20th anniversary, anniversary shows, MxPx, tour dates, twenty years, west coast No Comments » March 28th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Mike Herrera (MxPx,Tumbledown) spent some time with Dying Scene Sessions to perform a brand new MxPx song called “Aces Up.”
This performance was shot in Los Angeles, California at The Mint so please sit back and enjoy after the jump. The song comes off of MxPx’s forthcoming release, Plans Within Plans, which drops on April 3.
Click through the jump to watch “Aces Up” and let Under The Gun Review know if you are enjoying the new material from these punks! We are excited for their full-length to hit our offices.
Posted in News Tags: Aces Up, acoustic, april, mike, mike herrera, MxPx, new, performs, plans within plans, Robert, robert herrera, song No Comments » February 28th, 2012 Grant Trimboli MxPx are taking it to the house with their new video for “Far Away” and UTG approves of the antics! The guys get together to perform this song, that comes off of their forthcoming release Plans Within Plans. Be sure to pick it up when it drops on April 3.
Click through the jump to watch “Far Away” and let Under The Gun Review know if you are enjoying the new material from these punks! We are excited for their full-length to drop.
February 21st, 2012 James Shotwell Tumbledown have released their official music video for “Great Big World.”
Comprised mainly of performance footage and behind-the-scene shots, the video for “Great Big World” brings fans into the energetic world of Tumbledown, but it’s the catchiness of the song that will keep you around. Check out the clip for “Great Big World” after the jump.
Tumbledown are currently wrapping up a West Coast tour. Stay tuned for more updates and news on the group in coming months.
Posted in News Tags: 2012, great big world, mike herrera, music video, MxPx, tumbledown No Comments » January 12th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Pop-punk trio MxPx have announced that they will be releasing their ninth studio album, Plans Within Plans, on April 3 via MRI/Rock City Recording Company. This effort will follow-up 2008′s Secret Weapon.
Read the official statement from frontman Mike Herrera by looking below and let us know what you think of this MxPx news. UTG will keep you updated on the latest happenings with the group so stayed tuned!
“I struggled with this album title for a long time … I had been recording this album in between tours and booking tours, studio sessions, and trying to live …
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December 20th, 2011 James Shotwell Washington punk trio MxPx have announced the title for their forthcoming LP will be Plans Within Plans.
MxPx announced Plans Within Plans on their official website. In the announcement, Frontman/bassist Mike Herrera offered the following explanation for the title:
“I struggled with this album title for a long time. I had been recording this album between tours and booking tours, studio sessions, and trying to live somewhat of a normal life. Life got in the way of that. Plans Within Plans was the only way i could describe all the mayhem that was going on behind the scenes …
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September 29th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Tumbledown (w/ Mike Herrera of MxPx) have announced that the group will be heading out for a tour in South America this coming October. This tour is in direct support of their most recent effort Empty Bottle.
To view the extensive touring schedule simply head past the jump and let UTG know if you plan on attending any shows.
Posted in News Tags: announcement, Empty Bottle, mike herrera, MxPx, south america, tour, tumbledown No Comments » July 7th, 2011 Grant Trimboli MXPX has been extremely hard at work on their upcoming 9th studio album. This yet-to-be-named album will be the follow-up to the group’s 2007 release Secret Weapon (Tooth & Nail Records). Their album is being self-produced by Mike Herrera at his Monkey Trench Studios in Bremerton, WA. When asked about the recording process, Mike gave us a small taste of what is to come from MXPX.
I’ve put an immense amount of thought into the bass lines this time around. I’ve expanded the fills and changed them up here and there, which has been fun.
More information on this release …
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