Following up a Grammy Award winning album is no small feat, especially one as sprawling, epic, and arguably generation-defining as The Suburbs, so Arcade Fire had their work cut out for them on Reflektor. After an intriguing viral marketing campaign, part of which included the band playing shows that required formal attire under an alter […]
Archive for October 24th, 2013
Black Flag To Release New Album On November 5
October 24th, 2013 
Kyle Florence Earlier in the day, Black Flag announced that their forthcoming album, titled What The…, will be released on November 5. This will be the group’s seventh full-length album to date, and their first effort since officially reforming earlier in the year. In recent months, the outfit made headlines across the interwebs thanks to a lawsuit brought […]
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The Get Up Kids Tribute Album Set For December Release
October 24th, 2013 Kyle Florence On December 10, Pacific Ridge Records plans to release A Tribute To The Get Up Kids, in honor of the pop-punk trendsetters who influenced an entire generation of music. You can check out the cover art, as well as the full tracking listing, after the jump. Formed modestly in 1995, the five-piece played a pivotal […]
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Childish Gambino Debuts “Worldstar”
October 24th, 2013 James Shotwell I think it’s safe to say Childish Gambino season has arrived. Keeping his flow of new music steady, Childish Gambino took to the internet this afternoon to debut a new song titled “Worldstar.” The track does not appear to be a cut from his upcoming album, Because The Internet, but it does pack a lyrical […]
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Adam Lazzara Leaves Tour, Taking Back Sunday Continue On With Former Underoath Frontman Spencer Chamberlain
October 24th, 2013 James Shotwell This is weird, but in a good way. Take a moment, let it sink in, then buy your tickets to the closest show in your area. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. First and foremost, a congratulations are in order. Recently, Taking Back Sunday frontman Adam Lazzara welcomed a child into his […]
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Drop Everything & Watch The Full Trailer For ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’
October 24th, 2013 James Shotwell The legendary Thor may be just weeks from returning to theaters, but this afternoon there is another Marvel hero gobbling up space on blogs and newspapers worldwide. Following a poster reveal on Tuesday, Marvel Studio has released the full trailer for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The film, which is one of multiple comic-inspired epics […]
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REVIEW: The Swellers – ‘The Light Under Closed Doors’
October 24th, 2013 Troy Sennett Artist: The Swellers Album: The Light Under Closed Doors Genre: Pop punk The Swellers might be the most underappreciated band in pop punk. After more than eleven years, four full-length records, and a trip through the label ringer, the Flint, MI quartet is so used to the lack of recognition that it has even become […]
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Against Me! Announce ‘Transgender Dysphoria Blues’
October 24th, 2013 Troy Sennett One of the biggest stories in rock music in 2012 was Against Me! frontman Tom Gabel’s announcement that he would begin living as a woman. Gabel’s public transition, which included taking the name Laura Jane Grace, has been accompanied by a number of lineup changes for the band and a long writing and recording process […]
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UTG’s 31 Days Of Halloween: ‘The Faculty’
October 24th, 2013 Kyle Florence 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. […]
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MUST LISTEN: Jon Bellion – “New York Soul”
October 24th, 2013 Kriston McConnell If you needed to hear something slow and sweet today then I think we found that song for you. The artist is named Jon Bellion, and he’s “Hip – Pop Soul- Kinda,” at least according to his Facebook page. He just released a new song, and it’s definitely worth a listen or ten. He sings […]
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For Today Release New Single To Combat Human Trafficking
October 24th, 2013 Troy Sennett For Today are trying to do a little bit more with their new single, “Fight the Silence” than just promote a new album. The metalcore act has teamed up with The A21 Campaign to raise money and awareness for more than 27 million people who are forced to live in slavery today. The band will […]
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