Archive for October 21st, 2013

MUSIC VIDEO: ERRA – “Hybrid Earth”

Progressive metalcore outfit ERRA have released a brand new music video for “Hybrid Earth” exclusively via Loudwire. The song comes from the group’s forthcoming sophomore full-length, Augment, which is set to hit stores October 29 via Tragic Hero Records. Pre-order options for the record are currently available on MerchNow for those who want to go […]

Childish Gambino Debuts “3005”

As if you needed another reason to be excited for the return of Childish Gambino, a new song has found its way online that is guaranteed to make you smile. You never know what to expect from Childish Gambino – aka Donald Glover – and on “3005” the emcee again surprises us by offering a […]

UTG’s 31 Days Of Halloween: ‘The Fly’

Of all the holidays celebrated worldwide, no single day is more loved by the UTG staff than Halloween. With the arrival of October, the time has finally come to begin rolling out a plethora of features and special announcements we have prepared in celebration of our favorite day, including the one you’re about to read. […]

REVIEW TIMES TWO: Kevin Devine – ‘Bubblegum’ & ‘Bulldozer’

Artist: Kevin Devine Albums: Bulldozer & Bubblegum Genre: Indie Label: Devinyl Records / Favorite Gentleman / Procrastinate! It would be easy enough to get away with glossing over a Kevin Devine review. Realistically all it takes is tossing 500 buzzwords at a webpage, including phrases like Andy Hull, Jesse Lacey, and Bad Books. If you take the lazy way […]

Snoop Dogg Changes His Name (Again), Announces New Album

Snoop Dogg became Snoop Lion not too long ago, and within a few weeks of attempting to make the identity stick most press outlets went back to calling him Snoop D-O-double-G once more. Now, on the same day as his new album announcement, the iconic Snoop has once again requested media and fans refer to […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Dance Gavin Dance

Dance Gavin Dance have been a mainstay of the post-hardcore scene since their inception due to a combination of particular controversies and phenomenal music, but with a talented lineup that appears to be sailing smoothly alongside the successful release of their fifth full-length, Acceptance Speech, the former key aspect of the group has withered away […]

Taylor Swift Debuts “Sweeter Than Fiction”

The sound of the 1980s is alive and well, my friends. First came Betty Who, then Gaga’s new single, and now Ms. Taylor Swift tosses her hat into the throwback ring with “Sweeter Than Fiction.” The first new song to surface from Swift in over a year, “Sweeter Than Fiction” offers listeners a chance to […]

REVIEW: Close Your Eyes – ‘Line In The Sand’

Artist: Close Your Eyes Album: Line In The Sand Genre: Hardcore Label: Victory Records It’s only natural for people to get tired of the same routine. Sometimes, there really are greener pastures on the other side of the hill if you can just put together the energy to get up and walk over, and that’s […]

Mayday Parade Announce European Dates

Mayday Parade and Man Overboard are currently touring the United States on the Glamour Kills Tour, but European fans need not feel left out for long. The two bands will embark on a three week tour of the UK and mainland Europe starting in January of next year with Decade and Divided By Friday as […]

Blink-182 Announced ‘Untitled’ 10-Year Anniversary Shows

After a weekend spent putting fans on the edge of their seat, Blink-182 have confirmed the anniversary performances most believed were already on the way. Blink-182 are scheduled to appear on KROQ in Los Angeles at 730AM PST this morning, which is the time most believed the big ’10-year’ news would be revealed. To our […]

U2 Preview First New Song In Three Years In ‘Mandela’ Trailer

There’s no denying that U2 is one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Their 360 Tour, which ran from 2009 to 2011, holds the records for the highest-grossing and highest-attended concert tour in history, and all of their full-length records have been certified platinum. Their music has always matched the grand scope of […]

Required Listening: Lady Gaga Featuring R. Kelly – “Do What U Want”

I know “Applause” did not impress many longtime followers of Mother Monster, and the whole wandering the woods naked thing was a bit odd, but stop whatever you’re doing right now and give Lady Gaga one more chance to sell you on her forthcoming album ARTPOP. “Do What U Want” is the latest track to […]