Brooklyn indie pop group Bishop Allen will be returning to the scene this year when their first album in five years, Lights Out, drops August 19 via Dead Oceans. They reminded us why we love them with their uber catchy lead single “Start Again,” and now they’re keeping us wrapped around their finger with “Why I Had […]
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Listen to Bishop Allen’s New Single “Why I Had To Go”
July 17th, 2014 
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Weird Al Has No Time For Excess, Gets Down, Dirty, And “Handy” In Riff On “Fancy”
July 17th, 2014 Tyler Hanan It’s day four of Weird Al Watch. As we head into the halftime of his eight-videos-in-eight-days mission, Weird Al offers to get lacquer off our furniture and get those nasty heating bills down in “Handy,” which, unfortunately, doesn’t quite have the star-studded twist of yesterday’s “Foil.” “Handy” still serves up some quality Weird Al, as […]
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Westboro Baptist Church Releases Parody Of Panic! At The Disco’s “I Write Sins…”
July 17th, 2014 James Shotwell Someone in the Westboro Baptist Church has a love for Panic! At The Disco that cannot be stopped. Westboro Baptist Church, otherwise known as that religious group that believes ‘God hates fags’ and loves to picket events where there is no good reason for protest, have released a parody of Panic! At The Disco’s “I […]
Robert Kelly’s ‘Live At The Village Underground’ Will Premiere At The Rhode Island International Film Festival
July 17th, 2014 James Shotwell Robert Kelly is the best comedian you have yet to fall in love with, and even if you have I am sure there is room in your heart to love him just a bit more. Last month, Robert Kelly made headlines in the comedy world when he filmed an appearance at NYC’s Comedy Cellar at […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: 21 Questions With Dikembe
July 17th, 2014 Brian Leak Immediately upon its announcement back in May, Dikembe‘s upcoming album, Mediumship, jumped to the top of many of our most anticipated albums lists for 2014. As we’ve had the opportunity to listen to it in its entirety several times over the past couple of weeks, we can assure you that the anticipation was worth it […]
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Rest In Peace: Johnny Winter (1944-2014)
July 17th, 2014 James Shotwell News is breaking this morning that iconic blues musician Johnny Winter, whose career spans half a century, has died. He was 70. Winter’s publicist confirmed the news to members of the press this morning, adding that Winter died in a hotel room in Zurich earlier this week. A statement released along with the announcement said […]
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Riff Raff Releases “The Neon One” Music Video
July 17th, 2014 James Shotwell Riff Raff continues the promotional push for his recently released debut album this week with the premiere of the official video for “The Neon One.” Longtime fans of Riff Raff may recall a time when the internet celebrity had a popular track called “Ballin Outta Control.” That song was given a facelift, and the results […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: MAIDS @ 80/35
July 17th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler A MAIDS live show isn’t something that’s going to punch you in the gut. It’s not aggressive or overbearing. A MAIDS live show is like an addictive trance. The band sends participants into a transfusive and seductive melting pot of pop hooks and an authentic mixture of electronic and experimental instrumentation. It’s the type of […]
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Iggy Azalea Performs “Fancy” At ESPYs (Video)
July 17th, 2014 James Shotwell Last night, Iggy Azalea took her unique stage presence to the set of the ESPYs for a one of a kind performance of “Fancy.” You may have missed the broadcast, but thanks to the power of YouTube her appearance is not lost forever. It’s rare that an artist finds themselves battling against their own work […]
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‘Ouija’ Trailer: How Generic Can One Horror Movie Preview Be?
July 17th, 2014 James Shotwell Unexplained death of a ridiculously hot girl to help set a series of strange events in motion? Check. Other hot girls, some of whom are determined to find answers? Check. Poor decision making? Check. Flickering lights? Check. Inception bass drops? Check. Actors from television shows that are only recognized by people who have been teenage […]
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All Time Low Cover Jimmy Eat World’s “Hear You Me”
July 17th, 2014 James Shotwell All Time Low are a band born out of a mutual admiration for the influential punk and indie bands of the early 2000s, so it may come as no surprise that the group recently paid tribute to one of their favorite bands during a benefit performance in Baltimore. On July 12 of this year, the […]
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