Archive for July 21st, 2011

50 Cent signs Genasis to G-Unit

Along with his recent signing of Kid Kid, 50 has taken on the rapper Genasis to the G-Unit roster. If you are unfamiliar, like most of us are, then check out his unbelievably bad single “Jackie Chan” right here on UTG. Really? Is this an artist worth signing? We shall find out quite soon. Genasis […]

Thrice reveals track-listing for ‘Major/Minor’

Thrice have released the track-list for their seventh studio album, which can be viewed below. The album is set set to drop September 20 via Vagrant Records. ‘Yellow Belly’ ‘Promises’ ‘Blinded’ ‘Cataracts’ ‘Call It In The Air’ ‘Treading Paper’ ‘Blur’ ‘Words In The Water’ ‘Listen Through Me’ ‘Anthology’ ‘Disarmed’

My Chemical Romance release live E.P.

My Chemical Romance have released a live E.P. from their recent performance at London’s Camden Roadhouse on July 9, as part of the iTunes Festival earlier this month. The E.P, now available for download on iTunes, features six live tracks, including their recent single “S.I.N.G” and fan favorites “Teenagers” and “Vampires Will Never Hurt You.” […]

CONTEST: Scream It Like You Mean It Tour

We have partnered with Live Nation to give one lucky reader tickets to the NYC stop of the 2011 Scream It Like You Mean It tour. Click through now for details on how to enter!

2011 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees

The nominees for the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced and more than a few UTG artists made the cut. Notably, Odd Future’s Tyler, The Creator earned nods for Best New Artist and Video Of The Year (“Yonkers”), while Manchester Orchestra’s “Simple Math” got a Best Editing nom. The ceremony takes place at […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Pusha T ft. Tyler, The Creator – Trouble On My Mind

First we brought you rumors, then confirmation, then set pics, then the song itself, and finally we have the visual collaboration from Pusha T and Tyler, The Creator. Following the two as they cause chaos on the straights of L.A. and flirt with old ladies, here’s “Trouble On My Mind.” Obviously not the most creative […]

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Kanye West & Jay-Z – Otis

The second track from Watch The Throne has arrived and, as expected, our jaws are still on the floor. “Otis,” which is obviously titled after the (multiple) Otis Redding samples used to create the beat. Click below to stream, download, and enjoy: ‘Ye goes hard on this, but I think Jay-Z goes all out “H.A.M.” […]

LIVE REVIEW: Skrillex

Sonny Moore, or as people know him today, Skrillex, has been quickly rising through the ranks of underground djs with his unique brand of dubstep-infused electronica. To see how this sound translated live, we sent Jake White into the field. Click through for details!

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Wiz Khalifa ft. Curren$y & Big Sean – Weed Brownies

Yesterday, various sources began reporting that Big Sean is planning a mixtape with Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa. Today, we have another new song from the trio. Coincidence? Probably not. Rapping about what they know best, click below to hear Wiz, Curren$y, and Sean drop their skills on “Weed Brownies.” If you like it, feel free […]

Direct Hit! announce tour with Mixtapes

Direct Hit! have announced plans to embark on a headlining tour for their debut album, Domesplitter which is available August 2. Masked Intruder, Mixtapes, Go Rydell, and Hold Tight will all be playing support roles AT SOME POINT during the run. Check out the full itinerary below: August 5 – Buffalo, NY @ The Last […]