Archive for January 15th, 2014

‘Yeezus’ Goes Platinum

The new year hasn’t been a fabulous one thus far for Kanye West. A cryptocurrency is using his name and face, which he doesn’t appreciate the way Coinye had hoped he would. When he took legal action, the currency turned from homage to South Park-referencing insult. Two days ago, TMZ revealed that Kanye West is […]

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Meet Jonny Craig’s New Band

When we interviewed Jonny Craig on tour last October, the singer mentioned that after releasing his latest solo effort, he would be working his way back into some more rock-type material. He’s been quiet on that front for a while, with no indication of what that meant. Now we’re getting a glimpse of what he […]

Comeback Kid

Comeback Kid ‘Die Knowing’ Details Surface

Exclaim is reporting that Comeback Kid will return with Die Knowing, a new full length record on March 4. According to the article, the album was recorded with Kyle Black (Set Your Goals, Shai Hulud) in Burbank, CA and will be released through Victory Records. Strangely, the band has yet to make any formal announcement […]

Marvel Reveals Second ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Villain

Marvel has taken to revealing their movie news in bigger chunks than normal as of late. Only two days after dropping the bombshell that Michael Douglas will be playing Hank Pym in Ant-Man, a domino that allowed a number of other plot points to be puzzled out with its falling, the headline-dominating comic company revealed that […]

VINYL REVIEW: Run The Jewels – ‘Run The Jewels’ (Deluxe European Edition)

Artist: Run The Jewels Album: Run The Jewels Label: Fool’s Gold, Big Dada Original Release Date: June 26, 2013 My introduction to Killer Mike was originally in the video for Outkast’s “The Whole World” sometime back around 2001 but I unfortunately slept on El-P for some time until I saw him featured in Mr. Muthafuckin […]

Man Man Give “Loot My Body” A Live Lyric Video

Not content to give “Loot My Body” the standard treatment of a live video or a lyric video – or perhaps unable to choose between the two – Man Man have given the song a fusion of the two. The video treatment for the sixth track off of last year’s On Oni Pond – which has a […]

UTG PREMIERE: WFFW – “Throwed” (Music Video)

We have been praising the efforts of WFFW since mid-2013, and this afternoon it is our honor to assist the up and coming hip-hop collective with release of their official video for “Throwed.” You may recall WFFW from our list of 2013 releases you may have missed. That same mixtape is the source of “Throwed,” […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Childish Gambino – “The Worst Guys (Feat. Chance The Rapper)”

If 2014 belongs to anyone, it’s Donald Glover. With a new television series on the way as well as some festivals and tours, the man won’t have much time to rest. Just before the year let out, Childish Gambino dropped an album called Because the Internet. The record was met with mixed reviews, but undoubtedly […]

Katy Perry Announces Massive US Tour, Tegan And Sara Selected As Support

It’s a rare treat when our love for all things top 40 collides with our more alternative side, but a new press release announcing Katy Perry’s summer tour has done just that. According to a release issued just before 3pm EST this afternoon, Katy Perry will embark on a massive North American outing this summer. […]

Watch First Clip of Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler in David Wain Rom-Com Spoof ‘They Came Together’

Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler in a rom-com? Of course it’s going to be hilarious, and of course it’s going to mock the whole genre. Wet Hot American Summer director David Wain is ready to tear apart the traditional romantic comedy movie along with co-writer Michael Showalter in They Came Together.  Thanks to Buzzfeed, we now […]

Boston-based Clothing Company Prevented From Selling Justin Bieber Nazi Shirt

A Boston clothing company has been trying to manufacture t-shirts that display Justin Bieber with a swastika on his forehead, but now–surprise–it looks like they’re being thwarted. Let’s Rage Clothing had the“all-over” t-shirt for sale on their website, but now customers who try to purchase the garment receive a message explaining that no one will […]

Close To Home Announce Headlining Tour Set For March

The Ohio-based five-piece Close To Home have spent a majority of the last year touring heavily in an effort to expand their fan base, and by the look of things, they will continue to do so in 2014. Earlier today, the outfit announced that they will be headlining ‘The March Make A Mess Tour,’ which […]