Archive for August, 2014

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Prince’ Is A Complete Waste Of Time

Film: The Prince Starring: Jason Patric, Bruce Willis Directed by: Brian A. Miller The Prince attempts to copy Taken’s formula for success but forgets to include the fun and suspense. Jason Patric stars as a retired New Orleans crime boss and widow who has spent years trying to separate himself from his life in crime. […]

Unreleased Smashing Pumpkins Remix by P. Diddy Is Here

Almost two decades ago, P. Diddy, Puff Daddy, Puffy–whatever you want to call him–reportedly took his turn on two of Smashing Pumpkins‘ classic songs, “Perfect” and “Ava Adore.” The former was released shortly after they were announced. “Ava Adore,” on the other hand, has never seen the light of day. Until now. This is how […]

Broken Bells Have Those UFO Vibes in “Control” Video

We’ve got a perfect metaphor for this collaborated duo, Broken Bells, contained in their new video for “Control.” It’s out of this world. The track parallels with the video, which contains many photos, video footage and faux images containing unidentified flying objects taken over the years. Some of them are “real,” some are just random […]

Sara Rachele

UTG PREMIERE: Sara Rachele – “Never Come Around”

As one of New York City’s via Atlanta, Georgia’s best-kept gems, Sara Rachele (pronounced ra-kelly) is creating the type of music lost in the digital age. Her new record, Diamond Street, produced by Ponderosa’s Kris Sampson (Balkans, B-52’s, The Coathangers), is a lo-fi rock ‘n’ roll effort worthy of Stevie Nicks. Her form of transparent […]

UTG TRACK-BY-TRACK: Dog Fashion Disco – ‘Sweet Nothings’

One of the most eclectic and missed bands of independent music came roaring out of the shadows this year to bring fans a blazing, brand new record. Dog Fashion Disco returned last month with the new album, Sweet Nothings, that boasts 8 years of pent-up energy from the band’s previous hiatus into a massacre of […]

Jermaine Dupri Shares “Pull-Up” Featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Migos

That headline is not a lie and you are not dreaming. Jermaine Dupri has returned to the studio and delivered a new single featuring two of the biggest names in urban music today. “Pull-Up” has all the makings of a chart-topping single, at least on paper. Dupri, a seasoned industry vet with a house made […]

UTG Premiere: Vanities – “Too Little Too Late”

I am not sure what else can be written about Vanities that has not already been scrawled across this site a dozen times in the past year. Rising from relative obscurity in New England, Vanities have quickly become a band everyone with an ear for the heavier side of music needs to know. Their debut […]

UTG SESSION: Sleep On It, Part 1 – Interview & “Sunrise”

Chicago natives Sleep On It just wrapped up their first co-headlining tour alongside their buddies in Real Talk on ‘The Rebel Alliance Tour.’ The tour, which made its way from Kentucky to New York and back, marks the first time the band has officially hit the road. As a band that operates in a completely […]

REVIEW: The Color Morale – ‘Hold On Pain Ends’

Artist: The Color Morale Album: Hold On Pain Ends Genre: Post-Hardcore Label: Fearless Records The Color Morale has been astonishingly prolific since signing to Rise Records back in 2009 as Hold On Pain Ends marks their fourth full-length, but first since making the jump from Rise to Fearless Records. Typically, the concern with bands that […]

MUSIC VIDEO: The Weeknd – “King Of The Fall”

About a week ago The Weeknd revealed a music video for his single “Often.” Even though only a short amount of time has passed since that video dropped the artist is streaming another new video. This time the visuals are for the song “King Of The Fall,” and you can enjoy them below the break. […]

The Smith Street Band Stream “Surrender”

Australian folk-punk heroes The Smith Street Band are streaming a new track titled “Surrender” via Noisey. “Surrender” is the first single to be lifted off of their highly anticipated third full-length, Throw Me In The River, which will be released in the USA via SideOneDummy Records on October 28. “Surrender” is an absolute corker of […]

STREAM: Exotype – “Wide Awake” Feat. Chad Ruhling

When Exotype announced that they had signed on to Rise Records earlier this year, all they had to offer for fans to listen to was a demo they had been working on. Now that some time has passed the band is finally ready to unleash the lead single off their forthcoming full-length album. The new […]