“It should go without saying then that The Rip Tide is a truly beautiful piece of work. It’s so light and airy that it could slip right by you, but if you take the time to listen and focus there is much to fall in love with. It’s a soul-searcher, but without any of the faux sentimentality that usually infects introspective records and it’s all bound together with a seamless vision and creativity.”
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REVIEW: Beirut – The Rip Tide
July 11th, 2011 
James Shotwell 
Posted in Features, Reviews 
Tags: 2011, album, album review, beirut, beirut the rip tide, indie (genre), LP, new beirut review, premiere, review, rip tide review, solo, the rip tide 
Comments Off on REVIEW: Beirut – The Rip TideRUMOR: Waka Flocka Flame calling it quits
July 11th, 2011 James Shotwell If anyone understands whack, it is obviously Waka Flocka Flame. The rapper behind “Hard In The Paint” recently tweeted about his distaste for rap and even state that he will be quitting after this year is over. Well, actually he says he plans to “quite,” but we’re guessing Flocka’s fingers and Apple’s “auto-correct” simply disagree. […]
Posted in News Tags: giving up, hip-hop (genre), quit, rap (genre), rumor, rumors, twitter, Waka Flocka Flame Comments Off on RUMOR: Waka Flocka Flame calling it quitsSTREAM: Wale ft. Big Sean & B.o.B – First Class
July 11th, 2011 James Shotwell The internet may not be ready for a track this packed with hit makers. Bobby Ray and Big Sean join Wale for “First Class,” which will probably be your new favorite song before it even ends. No word on this song’s source or destination, but we’re glad it arrived nonetheless. What do you think? Comment […]
Kidd Kidd signed to G-Unit Records
July 11th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Following their prior collaboration, 50 Cent has signed Kidd Kidd to the G-Unit roster. The New Orleans, Louisiana native recently released his single “Better Walk” featuring 50 cent, a cut off of his May 2011 release The Reallionaire. Check out what Kidd Kidd said about 50 giving him such an opportunity below. “50 came at […]
Posted in News Tags: 50 cent, Better Walk, G-Unit, kidd kidd, signing, The Reallionare Comments Off on Kidd Kidd signed to G-Unit RecordsTalib Kweli releases ‘Prisoner of Conscious’ details
July 11th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Talib Kweli announced recently that his sixth studio album, entitled Prisoner of Conscience, will drop in November. The LP will feature guest performances from Mos Def, Jean Grace, Maino, Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y and Nelly. In addiction to these artists, Kweli’s Refelction Eternal partner Hi-Tek will contribute production, as well as E. Jones, Terrace Martin, Rahki, […]
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July 11th, 2011 James Shotwell Collaboration of the year? Maybe. Pusha T has been riding high since the release of Fear Of God and soon he will re-release it as an EP with new songs that are sure to carry him even farther. One of those new tracks, “Trouble On My Mind,” features none other than OFWGKTA’s Tyler, The Creator. […]
Posted in News, Streams Tags: download, fear of god 2, leak, odd future, pusha t, stream, trouble on my mind, tyler the creator, wold gang Comments Off on STREAM: Pusha T ft. Tyler, the Creator – Trouble on My MindYoko Ono threatens to sue over Lennon’s Bar
July 11th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Yoko is back in the news, this time around, she is threatening to sue Lennon’s Bar owner Mike Craig from Dundee, Scotland. Ono is accusing the bar of copyright infringement and demands that the memorabilia is taken out of the business within 14 days. The bar is a tribute to Yoko Ono’s late husband John […]
Posted in News Tags: Dundee, Lennon’s Bar, Mike Craig, over, Scotland, sue, threatens, Yoko Ono 1 Comment »Duke Kitchens and Matt Carter leave Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
July 11th, 2011 James Shotwell Alternative Press has revealed that Duke Kitchens and Matt Carter have left Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Though the departed have made no comment, frontman Ronnie Winters cited the need ““to focus on their personal lives, including [spending] some much-needed time with their friends and family.” Click here to read the full article, which includes a lengthy […]
Posted in News Tags: altpress, breakup, confirmed, duke kitchens, guitarist, matt carter, quit, red jumpsuit, ronnie winters, rumor, split Comments Off on Duke Kitchens and Matt Carter leave Red Jumpsuit ApparatusMTV names There For Tomorrow “PUSH Artist Of The Week”
July 11th, 2011 James Shotwell It is no secret MTV has almost completely abandoned their original plan of broadcasting music to the masses, but that hasn’t stopped them from blogging! Clinging to relevance, yet still catering to the masses too lazy to discover new talent on their own, the once great music empire has wisely chosen There For Tomorrow as […]
Posted in News Tags: announcement, mtv, news, push artist, the verge, there for tomorrow Comments Off on MTV names There For Tomorrow “PUSH Artist Of The Week”Max Bemis (Say Anything) Daytrotter Session
July 11th, 2011 James Shotwell Say Anything mastermind Max Bemis is the latest artist to record a Daytrotter session. Click here to stream and download Bemis’ performances of “The Church Channel, “I Never Knew You Were So Lonely,” and “I Want To Know Your Plans. Say Anything have been working on their third full length, but little to no information […]
Posted in News Tags: 2011, acoustic, anything, daytrotter, download, i want to know your plans, max bemis, new, say, say anything, session, stream Comments Off on Max Bemis (Say Anything) Daytrotter SessionArctic Monkeys announce North American tour dates
July 11th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Arctic Monkeys have released the second leg of fall touring dates for North America that can be viewed right here on UTG. Pre-sale for these tickets will start at 10am(CDT) on July 11th – July 13th. The group is currently touring to support their latest effort, Suck It And See, off of Domino Records. Tour […]
Posted in News Tags: announcement, arctic monkeys, north american, panda bear, Smith Westerns, tour dates, tv on the radio, TVOTR, Warpaint Comments Off on Arctic Monkeys announce North American tour datesFair To Midland stream ‘Arrows And Anchors’ on AOL Music
July 11th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Fair To Midland have partnered up with AOL Music to stream their entire new album, Arrows And Anchors, that drops tomorrow via eOne Music. Give this record a spin, and while your at it, read our official review of it by clicking right here.
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