Archive for April 10th, 2014

NEEDTOBREATHE Keep It Simple With “More Heart, Less Attack”

The eleventh and final song off NEEDTOBREATHE‘s forthcoming album has found its way online, thus completing the band’s multi-month promotional run towards the release of Rivers In The Wasteland. Titled “More Heart, Less Attack,” the final cut off Rivers feels like it could very quickly gain traction at alternative radio stations across the nation. It’s […]

The Color Morale Sign To Fearless Records And Announce New Album

It’s not very often that we see a band secretly hop from one label to another, and yet here we are today with the news that The Color Morale have signed to Fearless Records. There is zero word about Rise Records and whether the group’s contract has ended with them or not, but considering both […]

UTG Track-By-Track: Big Reeno – ‘Watch My Indie Throne’

With only a handful of days to go before his new EP arrives in stores, North Dakota based hip-hop up and comer Big Reeno has partnered with UTG to share a track-by-track rundown of Watch My Indie Throne. Featuring seven new tracks, including “The Rain” (featuring Dizzy Wright) and “Home” (featuring King Los), the latest […]

SayWeCanFly Premieres Video For “Intoxicated I Love You”

SayWeCanFly is the heart and soul of a musician by the name of Braden Barrie. He is known for writing heartfelt and sincere songs meant to connect and move his listeners. He’s had a bunch of great singles, and he makes a conscious effort to keep his fans in mind as much as possible. He […]

Linkin Park Reveal Artwork For ‘The Hunting Party,’ Album Out June 17

Last month, nu-metal champions Linkin Park released a single called “Guilty All the Same,” which features a guest spot from rapper Rakim, but their lips remained sealed about their upcoming sixth album. Yesterday, the band revealed in an interview with Noisey that the record is titled The Hunting Party, and it will be released through […]

Spencer Sotelo: From First To Last “In No Way Affects My Commitment And Position In Periphery”

Earlier this week, it was announced that Periphery frontman Spencer Sotelo would be joining From First To Last on their upcoming, Kickstarter-funded release. While this is exciting news for both camps, it prompted concerns from Periphery fans about the state of the band and Sotelo’s future plans. Sotelo addressed these concerns in a statement, which […]

Foxing Sign To Triple Crown, ‘The Albatross’ Reissue Coming In May

There’s no questioning it now: Triple Crown Records has fully embraced the current generation of emo. The venerable label released Into It. Over It.’s Intersections last fall and recently announced the signing of UTG favorites Tiny Moving Parts. Today, they added another familiar name to their diverse lineup in St. Louis, Missouri natives Foxing. Foxing […]

UTG SONG PREMIERE: VIS – “Listen:”

Sure, technology’s made it absurdly easy for new bands to release tunes, but there’s still a scarcity of originality (and talent, depending who you ask).  That’s what makes VIS so exciting – a brand new band (seriously – they’re months old) that’s doing something brand new. We’ve got “Listen:” cued up today, the opener for […]

LYRIC VIDEO: The Ready Set – “Higher”

Jordan Witzigreuter, aka The Ready Set, is a busy young man. He seems to always be making new music or out on tour. Since 2008 he’s released nine various works and he’s set to release his third full-length album May 27, titled The Bad & The Better. Yesterday he teamed up with Idolator to premiere […]

Ex-Sleeping With Sirens Guitarist Forms Out Of Hand & Premieres Debut Single

Brandon McMaster has had the opportunity to be a part of two major bands in the post hardcore scene. He was a founding member of Sleeping With Sirens and was the guitarist on their debut album, and afterward he was a vocalist in The Crimson Armada. Now that the group has parted ways he’s seeking […]

Chicago Rapper Big Glo, AKA Blood Money, Shot To Death In Englewood

Chicago is not messing around right now. The songs and so-called anthems you hear coming out of the trap movement are no joke. Kids are dying over this stuff, and it’s getting worse by the week. This is the second story like this I have written in two weeks and I wish I could tell […]

A$AP Ferg Debuts “Dope Lord”

The Hood Pope has become a Dope Lord. A$AP Ferg has been keeping fans on their toes with a slew of new freestyles in recent weeks, and last night he delivered once again with a new verse over “Move That Dope.” His ever-so-smooth Brooklyn flow pairs well with the trunk-rattling beat, not to mention the […]