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REVIEW: No Trigger – Tycoon

[image] February 17th, 2012 [image] Tyler

Artist: No Trigger
Album: Tycoon
Genre: Punk/Rock
Label: No Sleep

For this review of No Trigger’s new album to make sense, you need to understand a little more about me than just a faceless music reviewer. My name is Tyler, and I’m turning 20 years old in 8 days from when this was published. Right now I’m taking a break from going to school so that I can work 60 hours a week in order to go back to school. I sit in a cubicle for eight hours a day, then for the next four I troubleshoot computers …

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REVIEW: Ashland High – Geronimo

[image] February 17th, 2012 [image] James

Artist: Ashland High
Album: Geronimo
Genre: Electro/pop
Label: (None)

The debut album from Trace Cyrus’ new musical project is a polarising work. Cyrus actually shows some unexpected potential for the electro-pop genre, distancing himself from the Metro Station (RIP) past which highlighted a flair for disposable, glossy chart tunes but hardly any real musical merit. Information on this project online is sparse, which is a shame as it’s nowhere near the lacklustre rehash we judgmental types might have expected. Indeed, there’s a lot of very catchy and likeable tunes on Geronimo. There are just as many unconvincing disasters loitering starkly …

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MOVIE REVIEW: Rampart

[image] February 17th, 2012 [image] James

Film: Rampart
Starring: Woody Harrelson
Directed by: Oren Moverman

Giving his best performance in years, Woody Harrelson shines in the gritty L.A. noir Rampart, but even his best efforts are not enough to keep this often tedious story afloat.

Set in 1999 Los Angeles, Rampart follows veteran police officer Dave Brown (Harrelson) and his, to say the least, unique approach to police work. He’s hot-headed, more than a bit racist, and willing to do whatever it takes to make sure he survives the jungle of the city as his lifetime of misdoings slowly begins to catch up to him, …

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REVIEW: Punch Brothers – Who’s Feeling Young Now?

[image] February 16th, 2012 [image] James

Artist: Punch Brothers
Album: Who’s Feeling Young Now?
Genre: Progressive/bluegrass/classical/acoustic
Label: Nonesuch Records

I remember writing a line in a review before in which I referred to my musical world of “rock meets metal meets Mozart.†Well, the latter third of that triumvirate is so, so incredibly pleased with this album and band. Yes, I’m sorry to say I was unfamiliar with Punch Brothers before today. These are the classics, embraced for a new generation, in the most divinely loving and refreshing and beautiful way. The music is so effortless it’s magical, and there’s an understated class and mastery that …

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REVIEW: Kill Paradise – The Glitch

[image] February 16th, 2012 [image] James

Artist: Kill Paradise
Album: The Glitch
Genre: Synth-pop/electro
Label: BreakSilence Recordings

Kill Paradise mix elements of pop-punk, synth-pop, and electro in this colourful release. It’s a sparky blending of genres that manages to be mostly interesting, though one is left with a distinct lack of impression in its wake. For all its fun and frolics, it feels insubstantial, like a great pile of experiments with no real purpose at their core. But it is enjoyable, light-hearted listening, music that does its best to enlighten your day with something kooky.…

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SINGLE REVIEW: Nicki Minaj – Starships

[image] February 16th, 2012 [image] James

Artist: Nicki Minaj
Song: Starships
Album: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Label: Cash Money/Young Money

Released on Valentine’s Day, “Starships” is the official lead single for Nicki Minaj’s forthcoming Sophomore effort, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. The song strays from the path of early album leaks like “Stupid Hoe” and “Roman In Moscow” by focusing on the dance-pop side of Minaj’s personality, which is a smart marketing move given the mixed reactions to her recent Grammy performance. For those of you who have yet to hear the song, click through now to get a taste …

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Review: My Ticket Home – To Create a Cure

[image] February 14th, 2012 [image] Ethan

Artist: My Ticket Home
Album: To Create a Cure
Genre: Hardcore/Screamo
Label: Rise Records

For their first official release, My Ticket Home have constructed To Create a Cure. The album is an all to familiar blend of; guttural and clean vocals, an explosive rhythm section and thrashing guitars. However, despite the album’s feel of old-hat the five-piece have managed to craft several moments, for better or for worse, worth noting.…

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Review: The Internet – Purple Naked Ladies

[image] February 14th, 2012 [image] Ethan

Artist: The Internet
Album: Purple Naked Ladies
Genre: Trip hip/Electronica/Soul
Label: Odd Future Records

The Internet, a hip-hop/soul duo, is a part of  the L.A. hip-hop collective, OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All). The group is comprised of Syd Tha Kid-Odd Future’s sound engineer, audio mixer and DJ-on vocals and Matt Martian of Jet Age of Tomorrow on production. The duo’s debut album Purple Naked Ladies is also the first physical release for Odd Future Records. As an introduction to both The Internet and Odd Future Records, Purple Naked Ladies leaves something to be desired.…

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STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Patrice O’Neal

[image] February 14th, 2012 [image] James

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 Patrice O’Neal! If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.

The untimely death of much-loved comedian Patrice O’Neal in 2011 left a massive hole in the world of comedy, but recently fans have been able to enjoy one (exceptionally) bright spot in the recent post-humus release of O’Neal’s final CD, Mr. P.…

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SINGLE REVIEW: Katy Perry – Part Of Me

[image] February 14th, 2012 [image] James

Artist: Katy Perry
Song: Part Of Me
Album: Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection
Label: Capitol

Yesterday, Katy Perry followed an underwhelming Grammy performance with the release of her latest single, “Part Of Me.” Considering the amount of effort Perry and her label have put into finding the golden sixth #1, the UTG staff eagerly tuned in to hear what the queen of “California Girls” had to offer. For anyone who missed the premiere, here is the lyric video for “Part Of Me.”…

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ALBUM STREAM: Real Friends – Everyone That Dragged You Here

[image] February 13th, 2012 [image] James

We talk about it all the time, but it truly is a rare moment when you discover a band that makes you stop what you are doing and, for at least a moment, really listen to the music they have created. These are the bands that you cannot help sharing with everyone you know, the ones that you “Like” on Facebook out of free will, and are willing to spend an extra $20 to see in the city a bit farther away.

Chicago’s Real Friends are that band.

Three weeks ago, Real Friends quietly released their new EP Everyone That …

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MICRO MOVIES: Familiar

[image] February 13th, 2012 [image] Justin

Under The Gun Review is continuing to roll out new features with the debut of Micro Movies, Presented by the members of UTGFilm, this recurring column dedicated to the world of short films. If you have a film to contribute or know of one we should feature, click here to shoot us an email!

Film: Familiar
Starring: Robert Nolan, Astrida Auza, Cathryn Hostick
Directed by: Richard Powell

Some stories take a few hours to tell. Epic stories like The Watchmen and Magnolia need around three hours to fully tell their tale. Hell, some movies, like The Lord Of The …

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