Archive for December, 2014

The Wonder Years, Matchbook Romance and More Announced for Warped Tour 2015

To ring in the new year, Vans Warped Tour has dropped the names of the next five bands to rock the stages of the nationwide festival this coming summer. Tonight, The Wonder Years, Matchbook Romance, Baby Baby, Icon For Hire, and The Relapse Symphony have been added to the ever growing list of 2015 Warped Tour bands. […]

R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Played a Surprise Set in NYC, Covered Perfume Genius and Frank Sinatra

R.E.M. broke up in 2011. It was a sad time, the end of a profound musical reign, but somewhat deserved since the band worked so hard for decades. Earlier this week, though, frontman Michael Stipe returned to the stage and performed in concert much to the surprise of those in the audience. On Monday night, […]

Watch Pussy Riot’s New Video for “Witches of Pussy Riot Clean Manezhka”

The women of Pussy Riot work hard to bring justice to political systems worldwide. Last night, the group shared a new video titled “Witches of Pussy Riot Clean Manezhka” to continue on in that pursuit. The video is a response to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his brother Oleg being sentenced in an intentionally hurried trial […]

Hear N.E.R.D. Reunite on “Squeeze Me”

Funk hip-hop band N.E.R.D., the moniker for trio Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shay Haley, got back together to put out their first new song in four years, a recorded follow-up to their onstage appearance at Odd Future’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in Los Angeles last month. The song, titled “Squeeze Me,” is from the new upcoming […]

The 25 Tracks That Dominated My 2014 Over All Others

I already babbled on extensively about my favorite full releases and music videos of the year, but it’s been eating away at me that I didn’t put some focus on the individual tracks I spent a significant amount of time with since 2014 began. So without wasting any more of your time than needed, below […]

‘Ghostbusters’ Reboot Will Be “Scarier than the Original”

A few months back, we excitedly brought you the news that Paul Feig would be rebooting the Ghostbusters franchise with an entirely female cast and the help of Parks and Recreation’s Katie Dippold. In a recent interview with Empire Magazine, the Bridesmaids director elaborated on his plans for the film, detailing his casting decisions, as well […]

Ring in 2015 With MØ’s New Song “New Years Eve”

Danish pop singer Karen Marie Ørsted donned the moniker MØ and has turned 2014 into her shining year. With her gorgeous debut LP No Mythologies To Follow and several jaw-dropping sets at festivals, she began hiking her way up the charts as a star. Today, she raises her glass to the last 12 months in a beautiful, […]

Author Continue to Dazzle with New Single, “Wander”

Atlanta, Georgia’s Author have teamed with AbsolutePunk to begin streaming the second single off their highly anticipated debut album, Of Brighter Days. Titled “Wander,” it is preceded by the equally gorgeous “Regret,” and can be enjoyed in full at the bottom of this post. A vivid, airy track, “Wander” wastes no time getting acquainted. Head-bobbing instrumentals offer […]

G-Eazy Surprises Fans With Three New Songs

Capping off what has easily been his biggest year to date, G-Eazy has surprised fans around the globe with the release of three brand new tracks. You never know what to expect from Young Gerald, but on his latest collection of loosies the Bay Area rapper shares a darker, more aggressive side of his craft. […]

Nipsey Hussle Drops “Choke” Feat. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan

The last day of 2014 is upon us, and if you’re anything like the UTG crew you are still scrambling to piece together the perfect New Year’s Eve party playlist. It’s okay, we’ve all been there. I only have about a dozen songs set myself, but earlier today DJ Drama gave me a new track […]

Front Porch Step Breaks Silence

The internet has been buzzing over rumors and allegations that Front Porch Step, otherwise known as singer-songwriter Jake McElfresh, has been sexually harassing underage fans through text for months (if not longer). We brought you the original story just yesterday afternoon, and since that time the petition to have FPS removed from Warped Tour has […]

Say Anything To Release Deluxe Vinyl Set For ‘…Is A Real Boy’ 10-Year Anniversary

This is one of those moments where it is entirely appropriate to only use the “Shut up and take my money!” meme. Say Anything have announced a deluxe vinyl box set for the ten-year anniversary of their beloved album …Is A Real Boy. The box set will include the original ten tracks off …Is A […]