The Monday grind got you down? Have no fear, Grouplove are here with a new single and video to lift your spirits with the power of synth-infused indie rock. The lead single off the group’s forthcoming album Spreading Rumors, “Ways To Go” continues Grouplove’s legacy of creating fun indie pop that is instantly likable while […]
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STREAM: Manchester Orchestra/Frightened Rabbit/Grouplove Record Store Day Split
April 9th, 2013 
Adrian Garza Manchester Orchestra‘s Record Store Day split release with Frightened Rabbit and Grouplove has officially hit the web for your streaming pleasure. On one hand is the group’s collaboration with Frightened Rabbit, “Architect,” which is essentially all acoustic with mulch-tracked and effect layered vocals. On the other is the electronic and full band Grouplove collaboration, “Make […]
LIVE REVIEW: Grouplove (3/30/2012)
March 30th, 2012 Josh Hammond As of the moment I started writing this review, I had seen 2,136 different setlists played from 1,916 different bands. To date, there has never been an opening band that has ever floored me quite the way that Grouplove just did. Combining my two favorite elements in music, songs with angst and indie-pop dance, this […]
NGHBRS Urge You To Dance With “Golden Age”
August 15th, 2014 Brian Leak Even though few details are known about their forthcoming EP, we’re still anxiously awaiting everything NGHBRS‘ next effort has to offer. The newest single revealed, entitled “Golden Age,” is a fun-filled, anthemic pop-rock gem for fans of Bleachers and Grouplove. Vocalist Ian Kenny explained to Culture Collide, “‘Golden Age’ is an ode to my early […]
UTG LIST: The Must-See Acts At Lollapalooza 2014
July 30th, 2014 Corbin Alvae It’s time for Lollapalooza, the one festival that Chicago residents look forward to most all Summer long. Held in beautiful downtown Chicago, IL, this year’s festival will be taking over the area from August 1-3 at the legendary Grant Park. UTG will be on the festival grounds all weekend to get some amazing coverage of […]
Charli XCX Shares “Boom Clap” Off Newly Revealed ‘The Fault In Our Stars’ Soundtrack
April 13th, 2014 Tyler Hanan In a year dominated by young performers blurring the lines between indie and pop more than ever, Charli XCX and her quality 2013 offering True Romance (which turns 1 in three days) were overshadowed by powerhouses like Lorde, Haim, and Icona Pop. Charli continues on undaunted, though, staying in the news for all the right reasons […]
White Girl Dance Corner featuring Waters, RAC, Mother, and Wild Ones
March 27th, 2014 Tarynn Law Hello! I’m Tarynn Law, and this is my weekly column that spotlights some up and coming indie pop / alternative / hipster / hype / buzz bands / you-get-the-idea groups that you should be checking out before they become massive. I mean, we all want to be that person that says “I knew them way […]
Tarynn Law’s ‘Best of 2013’ In Music
December 12th, 2013 Tarynn Law To say that 2013 has been one hell of a year for music would be, well, the understatement of the year. The music community has been #blessed with some awesome new bands that weren’t around (or hadn’t released anything) prior to 2013 and are now making massive waves, some of which are in my top […]
Austin City Limits Releases Schedule
July 24th, 2013 Nina Corcoran Austin, TX’s slogan should include not only keeping the DIY-centered city “weird,” but musical too. Austin City Limits returns this year for two weekends, October 4-6 and October 11-13, and the schedule has just been released. Much to festival-goers’ delights, the two weekends have a pretty similar schedule. Much to festival-goers’ disappointment, there are some […]
REVIEW: Greyjoy – Greyjoy EP
July 20th, 2013 Brian Leak Artist: Greyjoy Album: Greyjoy EP Genre: Synth/Dream Pop RIYL: Grouplove, Phoenix, The Escape Frame The Greyjoys may not be the most likeable family in the deadly universe created by George R. R. Martin, but Balon and the rest of his Iron Islands House have influenced one band from Perth that, despite the Greyjoy house motto, […]
UTG LIST: Staff Recommendations For Record Store Day 2013
April 20th, 2013 Adrian Garza It’s here! After twelve months of waiting Record Store Day 2013 is finally upon us and UTG is ready to help you decide which releases you hunt for this Saturday. It should go without saying at this point, but it’s extremely important everyone reading this head out to their local record store on Saturday, April […]
Record Store Day 2013 Releases Updated Calendar (~400)
March 20th, 2013 Grant Trimboli Record Store Day 2013 has unleashed another updated version of their official calendar and can be seen here on UTGReview! Check out more than 385 releases by heading through and let us know which ones you and your friends are excited for. CASSETTE RELEASES (COPIED FROM http://new-vinyl.blogspot.com): § Kill Rock Stars The Compilations(limited 3 cassette […]