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SCENE & HEARD: The Great Gatsby

June 17th, 2013 Grace Duffy

Written by UTG critic Grace Duffy, Scene & Heard takes a look at the music that makes our favorite films so memorable. Whether it’s the 400-piece orchestra Christopher Nolan used for The Dark Knight, or the dozen or so bands that contributed to the soundtrack of Top Gun, there is no denying the impact music has on movies and this column hopes to highlight the best of the best.

The Great Gatsby seems to have become the first great tragedy of the summer movie season. Baz Luhrmann’s uproarious adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel has been met with a …

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MUSIC VIDEO: The xx – “Fiction”

June 6th, 2013 Grant Trimboli

UK experimental / pop sensations The xx have released the calming music video for their song “Fiction” and takes us on a short journey. This video was directed by Young Replicant.

The video shows the band’s Oliver Sim walking (in slow motion) outside in a resort setting and admiring the surroundings. “Fiction” is taken from The xx’s album Coexist, which is out now.

If you happen to be in London, check out the group at their Night + Day Festival appearance on June 22!

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The XX Stream Their ‘Great Gatsby’ Contribution, “Together”

April 25th, 2013 James Shotwell

Is it possible for another 2013 film to have more hype for its soundtrack than The Great Gatsby?

No, that is a serious question. Is it at all possible? I feel like I can fully commit my love to this film, but maybe there is another seemingly perfect sonic journey awaiting me in another upcoming motion picture I’ve yet to learn about. Either way, with a handful of snippets and couple of full tracks, after today it is safe to say the soundtrack for the upcoming adaptation of The Great Gatsby is going to leave you with your jaw …

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The xx Add More North American Tour Dates

January 23rd, 2013 Kriston McConnell

The xx have added a number of additional North American tour dates to their tour schedule this coming April. Check below the jump for the additional dates. You can see a full list of dates and purchase tickets for their shows in North America, Europe and Australia by heading right here. Tickets are available for pre-sale as of 10am EST today, and will be available for general purchase on Friday 1/25.

The band will be sharing the stage with one of my favorite performers, Austra, on most of the US dates so I highly recommend grabbing some tickets …

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Sounds Familiar: Week 6

November 13th, 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!

The xx – “Chained” (Panic City Remix)…

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The xx Announce 2013 US Tour

October 31st, 2012 Grant Trimboli

The xx have announced that they will be heading out on a US tour in early 2013 and released dates on their official website. The cancelled dates in Philly and Baltimore have also been rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy’s effects in those areas. Check out a statement from the group below and get out and support The xx in 2013.

Pick up their new effort, Coexist, over here.

“As promised, we’re pleased to announce the rescheduled Philly and Baltimore dates that we had to cancel, and also a lot more shows next year!

The rescheduled shows will …

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The xx Perform Live Set At KEXP Studio

September 13th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

The xx were filmed back in January at KEXP studio performing their live set and it has just now been released for the public. This is about as great of an experience as you can get up close to the band, besides the obvious concert setting.

The group perform songs from the new album, Coexist, out now through XL Recordings so be sure to head through the jump and get lost in the sounds. The xx dominate this entire set.

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STREAM: The xx – “Reconsider” (Bonus Track)

September 6th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

UTG knows that most of you all are still streaming The xx‘s sophomore release, Coexist, and now a bonus track has emerged out of nowhere. The group have unleashed a soothing track “Reconsider” and we honestly cannot get enough of the band.

Please check out a stream of The xx’s bonus track “Reconsider” by clicking through the jump and let us know what you think of this new material. Coexist drops on September 11.

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The xx Release ‘Coexist’ Full Album Stream

September 4th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

London’s own The xx have partnered up with the good people at NPR to stream their entire album, Coexist, and it is simply amazing.

Coexist has a official release date of September 11 through XL Recordings and can be pre-ordered right here.

Coupled with unmatched songwriting and catchy melodies, this album holds this key to what we have been waiting for in 2012. Please head through the link provided to listen to this incredible release from The xx and let Under The Gun Review know if this blew you out of the water.

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STREAM: The xx – “Sunset”

August 27th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

South West London’s own The xx have released their chill new song entitled “Sunset” and is currently streaming here on Under The Gun Review.

This new song is off of the group’s forthcoming sophomore effort, Coexist, which will hit stores and everywhere on September 7. Pre-order the album by clicking right here.

We are definitely enjoying the stream of “Sunset” and cannot wait to get our hands on The xx’s new album. Listen to the stream past the jump and give us your thoughts on this new tune.

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LIVE VIDEO: The xx – “Friction”

June 12th, 2012 Tyler Osborne

London based indie pop group The xx played a new song live at Primavera Sound 2012 recently, and we have a live video of it here. The song titled “Friction” will be coming off of their new album Coexist, which comes out on September 10, 2012. Sometimes live amateur videos are pretty low quality and aren’t really worthy of sharing, but this video has suprisingly good sound. The xx broke into the scene with their album titled xx, which came out in 2009 on Young Turks.

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The xx Announce New Album

June 1st, 2012 Brian Lion

Finally! It’s been a long, unbearable three years with no new material from the English indie-pop group, but The xx have announced that the follow-up to their 2009 self-titled debut is entitled Coexist and will be released September 11 in the U.S. and September 10 internationally via Young Turks!

Consider us stoked since their debut is still in regular rotation for us here at UTG. That intro… oh, that intro! You know you’re an awesome band when the creator of The Simpsons and Futurama chooses you personally to headline two of his parties in England.

The band recently said, “After …

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