Portland trio Greylag have the rustic charm and sweet folk rock of a band whose music will break the grip of fall and see itself played year-round. Their self-titled debut comes out October 14 via Dead Oceans. We suggest pre-ordering it now, especially after you give opening track “Another” a listen after the jump. It’s been […]
Archive for July 29th, 2014
Listen to Greylag’s Beautiful Folk Single “Another”
July 29th, 2014 
Nina Corcoran 
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Lucy’
July 29th, 2014 James Shotwell Film: Lucy Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman Directed by: Luc Besson Luc Besson has to be messing with us. Either that, or he’s laughing all the way to the bank. The man behind Léon: The Professional, The Fifth Element and The Transporter series is back in theaters this summer with a new film by the […]
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Hilary Duff Releases “Chasing The Sun” Music Video
July 29th, 2014 James Shotwell A day after her comeback single found its way online, Hilary Duff is back on the front page of UTG with the official video for “Chasing The Sun.” Summertime is the best and worst time of year for people who spend the majority of their week inhabiting cubicles. The nice weather guarantees the potential for […]
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Hear Sufjan Stevens Cover Arthur Russell’s “A Little Lost”
July 29th, 2014 Nina Corcoran For years, Red Hot Organization has been putting out incredibly stacked compilations with the proceeds going to AIDS research. Fittingly, their newest record is a tribute to musical mastermind Arthur Russell, who passed away from AIDS in 1992. The tribute compilation, titled Master Mix: Red Hot + Arthur Russell, is out October 21 via Yep Roc […]
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Sounds of the (Down) Underground: 5 Australian Acts You Should Be Listening To
July 29th, 2014 Brenton Harris Australia has a proud history of punching above its weight, musically speaking. This is particularly true when it comes to acts operating in the heavier music spectrum. With the seemingly endless advances in streaming and social media technologies making the ears of the world more accessible than ever, the Australian independent scene is thriving. The […]
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Fall In Love With Sir Sly’s “You Haunt Me” And Prepare For Their Debut Album Release
July 29th, 2014 James Shotwell Don’t you love when a song comes along out of the blue and fills you with all the good feels anyone could hope to have? It’s a rare treat, especially if your main source of music is terrestrial radio, but every so often lightning strikes and you find yourself with a new addiction. Ladies and […]
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Radical Something Offer A Fresh Take On West Coast Pop Rock With “Cali Get Down”
July 29th, 2014 James Shotwell I hope you’re ready to dance. Some Tuesdays feel a lot like second Mondays, but thanks to music it’s possible to turn even the most wretched of days around in a matter of minutes. This morning, an up-and-coming band from California had that impact on our offices when they delivered a single titled “Cali Get […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Hercules’
July 29th, 2014 James Shotwell Film: Hercules Starring: Dwayne Johnson Directed by: Brett Ratner This is not the myth you remember, but it’s the legend you will love. If you thought that line was corny, you may not want to purchase a ticket to Brett Ratner’s take on Hercules. It’s a wise-cracking, too cool for its own good type of […]
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ALBUM STREAM: Twin Peaks – ‘Wild Onion’
July 29th, 2014 Nina Corcoran Chicago’s youth ain’t got nothin’ on its under-21 fellows Twin Peaks. The four-piece pop rock group will drop their sophomore release, Wild Onion, on August 5, and it’s not just Chicago that’s cheering them on. In anticipation, they’ve put the whole rowdy, riffy, jovial record up for streaming on Pitchfork Advance. After seeing their set at […]
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REVIEW: Alive In Standby – ‘Never Ending’
July 29th, 2014 Scott Murray Artist: Alive in Standby Album: Never Ending Genre: Progressive Pop-Punk Alive in Standby have long been known for being wise beyond their years, displaying complexity and technicality rarely seen from teenage musicians. In 2011, the group released an impressive EP entitled Dream Status, which captured the attention of listeners around the world and flung the […]
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REVIEW: HELENA – ‘Levity Remixes’ EP (feat. Shawnee Taylor)
July 29th, 2014 Mike Giegerich Artist: HELENA (feat. Shawnee Taylor) Album: Levity Remixes EP Genre: Electro house Label: Ultra Music After having the chance to speak with HELENA at the time of the release of her collaboration with vocalist Shawnee Taylor, “Levity,” there was little doubt the Australian electro house producer would make her presence felt throughout the music scene, […]
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Watch Crown The Empire Perform An Acoustic Version Of “Millennia”
July 29th, 2014 Kriston McConnell Crown The Empire are currently touring their second-ever Vans Warped Tour. They have been performing a couple of songs off their recently released album, The Resistance: Rise Of The Runaways, and during their stop in Minnesota they performed an acoustic version of “Millennia.” You can watch the video below. It almost seemed like it was […]
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