Archive for April 21st, 2016

Vinnie Caruana emotionally strips down with “Survivor’s Guilt”

I Am The Avalanche/The Movielife frontman Vinnie Caruana has released the title track, “Survivor’s Guilt,” off his upcoming first solo LP, out May 27 via Equal Visions/Big Scary Monsters. The song is a contrast to the faster-paced tracks we’re used to hearing from both his bands as it’s just Caruana and an acoustic guitar. In […]

Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in new ‘Jason Bourne’ trailer

It’s been four years since we last got a Bourne movie in The Bourne Legacy and nine long years since Matt Damon himself starred as Jason Bourne in The Bourne Ultimatum. After such a long wait, we finally have a trailer for Jason Bourne, and it lives up to the hype. It seems that Bourne […]

Raz Simone shows his versatility on “Missin Joogs”

Rapper Raz Simone has teamed up with XXL to premiere “Missin Joogs,” a killer new single that displays his wealth of artistic versatility. Featuring live recordings from a guitarist, trumpeter, and violinist, the song has layers of sound after gorgeous sound for Simone to accentuate his flow. Its hook is where Simone truly shines, though, […]

Rest In Peace: Prince dead at 57, publicist confirms

Prince has died at the age of 57 in his Paisley Park home studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, his publicist confirms. After earlier reports of a death at the studio address, Associated Press has confirmed the death with a publicist representing Prince. While the cause of death remains unconfirmed at this time, Prince made headlines last week when his […]

Violet Days debut a powerful electro-pop single in “Your Girl”

It’s been six months since the release of “Screaming Colors,” but Swedish pop outfit Violet Days has finally debuted an infectious new single. Entitled “Your Girl,” the cut finds vocalist Lina Hansson providing her most powerful performance yet as she addresses the intrinsic need to be loved with emotional, affecting vocals that demand radio play (especially when combined […]

UTG PREMIERE: Mike Rebel – “Sensitive” (music video)

Last time we heard from Mike Rebel, he had just delivered his colorful debut single, “Twisted & Laidback.” Fortunately for you, we’ve teamed up with the California rapper to premiere a brand new track and music video. Entitled “Sensitive,” the song finds Rebel maneuvering through the verses with a captivating flow built for storytelling while its hook […]

UTG CONTEST: Win two tickets to the ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Stage Dives’ tour

American Standards are the definition of “in your face.” Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, these masters of mayhem are wonderfully hard to get a hold of, boasting a dizzying sound that is equal parts furious and fascinating; irregularity reigns supreme, restraint is in short supply, and quality headbanging is guaranteed. For real—if you’ve had a long […]