Archive for July, 2012

STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Steve Byrne’s Sullivan and Son

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 Adam Norwest. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.

Daytrader To Release Split With The Jealous Sound

Long Island punk band Daytrader have revealed they will be releasing a special tour split 7-inch with The Jealous Sound. The split will be available through Rise Records and fans can pick up a copy of the release on the upcoming tour this fall featuring the two bands. The new release comes on the heels […]

EXCLUSIVE ALBUM STREAM: Thieves – Achiever EP

It’s new music Tuesday here at UTG. Time to dig into what could be your new favorite band. Check out Thieves, an Austin, TX pop-punk four piece. Thieves was formed after the break-up of a band called Tomorrow’s Too Late (which featured With The Punches singer Jesse Vadala), combining the forces of  vocalist/guitarist Billy Canino, guitarist […]

UTG EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Yellowcard’s Ryan Mendez

Recently at Vans’ Warped Tour in Camden, NJ, I sat down with Ryan Mendez, guitar player of Yellowcard to talk about the tour, bands they are excited about, their new record Southern Air, and their Fall plans. It was an absolute pleasure speaking with the man, and it only got me more anxious to see […]

Stolen Babies To Release New Album ‘Naught’ In September

Avant-garde cabaret metal group Stolen Babies have unveiled plans for their upcoming sophomore album, Naught. The record will be available digitally on September 18 with a physical release date penciled in for October 16. The album features typically colourful cover art courtesy of the artist Crab Scrambly, and can be viewed after the jump.

Muse Reveal Artwork For New Album The 2nd Law

Muse‘s new album The 2nd Law is due to drop on September 17, and today the band heightened anticipation by revealing the record’s glorious cover art. The image used depicts the human brain in bright neon colours, using different shades to illustrate the brain’s pathways and circuits and how we use these to process information. The […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Matchbox Twenty – “She’s So Mean”

Alternative Rock outfit, and former radio kings, Matchbox Twenty, have released their music video for their  new single, “She’s So Mean”; their first new song in almost five years. The track comes off of Matchbox Twenty’s forthcoming fourth record, North, which is due out on September 4 via Atlantic Records. You can check out the music […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Glass Casket

Oh, Glass Casket! How we miss thee! It’s been over half a decade since the last release from the deathcore collective and I, along with many fans, eagerly await the day Glass Casket members can take enough time from their respective projects to complete a new album and give us the goods we’ve been waiting […]

Good Old War to Appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Your (and my) favorite indie folk trio Good Old War have announced that they will be making an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on August 14! More than likely, the band will be playing a track from Come Back As Rain, their third full-length that was released in March of this year. “Loud Love” is […]

STREAM: Animal Collective – “Today’s Supernatural”

The experimental rockers, Animal Collective, have released the very first single off their upcoming album Centipede Hz, which is currently sent to be released September 4 via Domino Records. The track is titled “Today’s Supernatural”, and you can take a listen to the song after the jump. If you like a little bit more of […]

Matt & Kim Announce Fall Tour

Pop-duo Matt & Kim announced their Fall tour today, and it’s pretty expansive. The group is hitting basically everywhere in the United States, and that’s a real treat. For people who haven’t seen Matt & Kim live, they are arguably one of the most fun live bands out there right now. You can expect a […]

FULL ALBUM STREAM: Anchor & Braille – The Quiet Life

Along with Anchor & Braille’s release of their music video for the song “Find Me”, they have partnered with AOL Music to stream their entire album, The Quiet Life. This album is currently set to be released tomorrow, July 31 via Tooth & Nail Records. You can head right here to take a listen to […]