Sex, Drugs, And Bubblegum Pop, is our most outlandish column to date. Written by Mr. Jayce, vocalist for Secret Secret Dino Club and all-round funny guy, this column isn’t as much about the music as it is the experiences people in the music industry have. WARNING: This column does and will continue to contain content some […]
Archive for November 10th, 2011
Sex, Drugs, And Bubblegum Pop (Week 21)
November 10th, 2011 
James Shotwell 
Posted in Columns, Comedy, Features, Sex, Drugs, And Bubblegum Pop 
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REVIEW: Los Campesinos – Hello Sadness
November 10th, 2011 James Shotwell Artist: Los Campesinos Album: Hello Sadness Genre: Indie pop Label: Wichita Hello Sadness is a discreet and refined work, a barely-there kind of album, with a subtle and enduring appeal. It’s composed of delightful little indie gems, all quirkily executed with a pleasing rhythm and simple, refreshing charm.
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UTG PHOTOS: Taking Back Sunday & The Maine (11/3/11)
November 10th, 2011 Tori Thomas While working Autumn Alive for Music Industry Management Association (MIMA), UTG Photographer Tori Thomas captured Taking Back Sunday and The Maine at Ferris State University on November 3, 2011. The show kicked off with The Maine performing new songs and progressing into older fan favorites like “Into Your Arms.” Once Taking Back Sunday hit the […]
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Fun. Premiere New Song “Some Nights” In NYC
November 10th, 2011 James Shotwell Indie pop act fun. premiered the title track to their forthcoming 2012 album last night while performing in NYC and UTG has the footage. Lead by Nate Reuss’ endlessly amazing voice and steady drum roll on the snare, “Some Nights” is a slow burn of a song that builds to a chorus everyone will be […]
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MUSIC VIDEO: Wind In Sails – Set Adrift
November 10th, 2011 James Shotwell Founding Vanna guitarist Evan Pharmakis has released the first music video for his solo project, Wind In Sails. Lyrically along the lines of Vanna’s best tracks, but set against the world of atmospheric acoustics, “Set Adrift” offers Pharmakis’ fans a view into another side of himself. You can view the video and hear the song […]
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Angels & Airwaves Confirm Live Album/Documentary
November 10th, 2011 Grant Trimboli The AVA train just does not stop rolling. Angels & Airwaves have confirmed that a brand new live album as well as a documentary are in the works. On top of all this released information the band starting to discuss the possibility of a new album, with a feature film attached, that is apparently “much […]
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Ligeia Unveil Tour Dates
November 10th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Directly after the band’s current touring run with Maker, Ligeia will be hitting the road for their own touring domination. The band have been on a break for quite a while and no they’re ready to pound the pavement and shake some venues with their new EP, Welcome To Palm City. The EP is streaming […]
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Daybreaker Adds Tour With State Champs
November 10th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Daybreaker have come our way with some more exciting touring news. After announcing a planned tour, in December, with The Story So Far And This Time Next Year the group have also made a late November touring schedule with State Champs. These dates will see both bands traveling to New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut and […]
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DMX Premieres “Keep Your Head Up”
November 10th, 2011 James Shotwell DMX is finally returning to music and recently premiered his latest single on Dr. Drew’s TV show. Don’t worry, we have the footage. Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers is a daytime television that aims to help teens going through medical and drug related troubles. On yesterday’s show, Drew had the one and only DMX on to perform […]
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I Am The Avalanche Perform “This One’s On Me” Acoustic
November 10th, 2011 James Shotwell I Am The Avalanche recently partnered with our good friends at Punkvideosrock to record an acoustic session and UTG has the footage! Just a little over a month since Avalanche United arrived in stores, IATA offered up an acoustic rendition of “This One’s On Me” for the session. Already meant for group sing-a-longs over spilt […]
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STREAM/DOWNLOAD: T.I. Ft. Lil Wayne & Drake – She Will (Remix)
November 10th, 2011 James Shotwell T.I. continues to drop verses into already established songs this morning, but hey, we aren’t complaining! Earlier today, a Tip lead remix to Lil Wayne and Drake’s smash “She Will” found its way into our inbox and we couldn’t resist sharing it with you. It may be only contain one new verse, but it’s one […]
STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Drake ft. The Weeknd – The Ride
November 10th, 2011 James Shotwell I’m relatively sure everyone and their mother knows the new Drake record leaked earlier this week, but what not everyone knows is just how great the tracks not included in that zip or rar were. One cut not featured on the leak is another collaboration with rising crooner The Weeknd entitled “The Ride.” It’s a […]
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