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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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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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PRODUCT REVIEW: ZeroShock 17.3″ Laptop Case

April 21st, 2013 Brian Lion

This is like the Cadillac of laptop cases. It’s big, comfortable and luxurious. I feel very assured that my laptop is safe and secure inside the briefcase-style ZeroShock. It’s high quality and stylish. We’re a perfect match.

The normal retail price looks to be roughly $80.00 which seems pretty pricey for a laptop case but as the saying goes, “you get what you pay for.” The case is currently on sale for around $45.00 at GearZap which appears to be quite a steal for the ZeroShock.

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Johan

REVIEW: Johan Rodrigues – ‘Um’ EP

April 19th, 2013 Brian Lion

Artist: Johan Rodrigues
Album: Um EP
Genre: Pop, Rock, New Wave
For fans of: High Highs, Radio Dept., Real Estate

As a music journalist, one of the greatest feelings there is, is being pleasantly surprised by an artist you’ve never listened to before. For many of us that have experienced the sounds of countless bands and solo musicians, we can fall into this rut of assuming that if we’re not familiar with a name that it’s likely something we won’t enjoy. However, there are always diamonds in the rough to shine through and surprise you. While Johan Rodrigues‘ Um…

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A Primitive Evolution

UTG INTERVIEW: A Primitive Evolution

April 19th, 2013 Brian Lion

“Life is too short to let negativity distract you.”

A Primitive Evolution are a creative and dedicated three-piece alt rock outfit originating from Toronto, Ontario.

Vocalist and guitarist, Brett Carruthers, took some time to speak with us recently about the history of the band, their newest full-length album, and a slew of upcoming plans, so read through the break and get familiar with A Primitive Evolution.

First off, how did you come up with the band name and what does it mean to you?
In the beginning there was… something. Billions of years later, here we are. It has …

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MA450i

PRODUCT REVIEW: RHA MA450i Noise Isolating Aluminum Earphones

April 19th, 2013 Brian Lion

Much like the review we did on the Canon 300EG custom gadget bag, product reviews here on UTG are a rarity, but when it comes to something relevant to our needs and practical uses, we can obviously make an exception. We were recently presented with a pair of the sleek RHA MA450i Noise Isolating Aluminum Earphones, sold exclusively by Apple retailers, and as we, as a group, or individually, likely have music playing at nearly any given moment of our lives, these were something that piqued our interests immediately.

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Hail The Sun

UTG INTERVIEW: Donovan Melero of Hail The Sun

April 17th, 2013 Brian Lion

We’re pleased to present to you this exclusive interview with the talented Donovan Melero, drummer and vocalist (yes, you read that correctly) of the post hardcore powerhouse, Hail The Sun!

Originating from the gorgeous college town of Chico, California, Hail The Sun have made quite the name for themselves since their inception just four years ago. Having toured extensively and released two short efforts that made nearly any listener perk up with excitement, Hail The Sun have been on many radars and we, along with anyone that’s heard them, are waiting anxiously for their follow-up to last year’s revered …

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UTG INTERVIEW: Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail

April 16th, 2013 Brian Lion

When Senses Fail’s first effort dropped through Drive-Thru Records in 2002, apart from a few select other bands such as Underoath, Thursday, and DTR labelmates, Finch, it was a bit ahead of the screamo game and completely fresh in the ears of listeners. Now 11 years later, Senses Fail have reached their sixth effort (fifth full-length), Renacer, and show an impressive evolution and progression as they’ve aged and matured.

We had the opportunity to speak briefly with the New Jersey outfit’s founder and vocalist, Buddy Nielsen, as we discussed the aforementioned growth the band has shown and a little …

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Doug Prescott

UTG INTERVIEW: Doug Prescott

April 13th, 2013 Brian Lion

In relation to a lifetime, fifty years is an incredibly long time to dedicated yourself to any one thing. Having the drive, devotion, and even opportunities to put your heart and soul into what you love is a blessing, and Doug Prescott knows this firsthand. He’s a genuine musician with a true adoration of the art, found evident in his talent and endless dedication.

We’re pleased to bring you this exclusive interview with the man himself where we discuss his musical and personal history, his newest album, and what life would be like had he never picked up an instrument. …

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Anne Flournoy

UTG INTERVIEW: Anne Flournoy (Creator of ‘The Louise Log’)

April 11th, 2013 Brian Lion

We recently brought you news that the web series The Louise Log had been nominated for “Best Web Show” at the 2013 Shorty Awards and although Bravest Warriors took home the glass this past Monday at the ceremony, The Louise Log creator, Anne Flournoy, feels that she and her show had already won in their own way before the Shorty Awards even took place.

To expand on this, we had talked with Flournoy prior to the event this past week about the origins of her growing web series, being nominated for her work, and some possible future plans for the …

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MUSIC VIDEO: A Primitive Evolution – “Lord Of Reason”

March 30th, 2013 Brian Lion

Toronto, Canada’s alternative grunge rock trio, A Primitive Evolution, released The Prize back in September of last year but their second single, “Lord Of Reason,” didn’t get the visual treatment until this year, and judging by the impressive production value of the song’s video, it makes perfect sense as to why it took some time.

Directed by Peter J Arvidsson with DP Brandon Coutts, the video for “Lord Of Reason” is intense and surprisingly stylish for a band that some may consider relatively unknown (for now). With a handful of interesting characters (e.g. The Lady Of Death, Dirtbag Dad, …

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REVIEW: Grown Up Avenger Stuff – ‘Sparkleton’

March 25th, 2013 Brian Lion

Artist: Grown Up Avenger Stuff
Album: Sparkleton
Genre: Rock, Punk, Alternative
For fans of: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Distillers, No Doubt

Charlotte, North Carolina’s Grown Up Avenger Stuff is an alternative punk quartet whose sound is more focused and aware than the ostensively juvenile first impression of their sobriquet may imply. With influences ranging sporadically from The Beatles to Rage Against The Machine, the band’s newest effort, Sparkleton, is as diverse and interesting as that inspirational span would lead you to believe.

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