In the realest bit of evidence supporting the existence of the infamous emo revival since G-Unit reunited, American Football have released a video for the now teenaged “Never Meant” off the seminal (after the fact) self-titled 1999 album. This isn’t wholly surprising, as the band recently reunited and has tickets and a Polyvinyl-released deluxe reissue to sell. […]
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Stream the Deluxe Edition of American Football’s Self-Titled Album
May 12th, 2014 
Nina Corcoran American Football‘s 1999 self-titled album is something of a gem. It’s quiet, confrontational, and warm: the perfect gateway to your emotional core. The classic record will soon be available on May 20 in a deluxe edition format that includes live recordings, demos, and more, but now it’s time to stream that album in its weepy […]
American Football Reunite, Plan October Tour
April 21st, 2014 James Shotwell The indie world has been buzzing for a minute now about the upcoming reissue of American Football’s sole LP (out May 20 via Polyvinyl), but now the lingering fans on one of the emo movement’s most beloved bands have an even better reason to celebrate: The band is getting back together. This morning, American Football […]
American Football To Reissue Self-Titled Album
March 21st, 2014 Amber Wade American Football fans eager to get their hands on a copy of the band’s 1999 self-titled album can rejoice. Not only will the band be reissuing the album, but it will be in a deluxe edition format that includes live recordings, demos and more. The album is being released on May 20, but can be […]
The Who + Football [American Style]
November 13th, 2009 James Shotwell The Who will be playing the Superbowl next year. Read all about it HERE.
REVIEW: Look Mexico – Real American Spear It EP
October 19th, 2011 James Shotwell Artist: Look Mexico Album: Real American Spear It EP Genre: Indie Rock Label: Adeline Records Austin’s indie rockers Look Mexico are known for bridging the gap between the pop and math rock worlds while carrying heavy comparisons to bands from the 90’s emo movement, akin to American Football. Their debut album, This Is Animal Music hearkened […]
Egypt Central Invade Football Stadiums/Announce Tours
September 15th, 2011 Brian Leak Egypt Central‘s latest single “Kick Ass” now has “The Gridiron Mix” version entitled “Kick Off” which has been fittingly playing as part of Philadelphia Eagles’, Kansas City Chiefs’ and Dallas Cowboys’ in-stadium music programs. The band has also confirmed new tour dates with Pop Evil, Hinder and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Check them out after the […]
Transit announce breakup, final tour dates
February 29th, 2016 John Bazley Transit, the Boston pop-punk-turned-emo group best known for albums like Listen & Forgive and Keep This To Yourself, have announced their breakup. The band will play a few final shows and call it a day this Spring. Check out the final tour dates below. In their ten years as a band, Transit released five full-length records […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Everyone Leaves discuss upcoming 7-inch split, being on tour, and Kanye West
February 24th, 2016 Dana Reandelar “Everything we’ve done has been indicative of who we are as musicians. It’s never just us trying to fit into a label or a genre.” UTG recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jacob Bialosky (vocals/guitar) and Aubree Roe (vocals/bass) of Everyone Leaves, a Columbus, Ohio five-piece whose music is akin to bands like Bayside, […]
UTG LIST: 25 Essential Songs for Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2016 Kyle Florence It’s that time of year again, folks. The flowers have been purchased, the dinner reservations are set, and the second box of chocolates is on the way since you already caved and ate the first. Social media is more vomit-inducing than usual, and Ryan Seacrest is parading around ABC Family like the patron saint of […]
toe Return With “My Little Wish”
July 2nd, 2015 Drew Caruso Japanese band toe return with their new track, “My Little Wish,” off of the band’s upcoming Topshelf release, Hear You. The instrumental band write crazy guitar lines that somehow connect within the madness to make beautiful, translucent sound. Fans of American Football, Owen, and all the twinkle daddies should feel right at home with toe. […]
Stream Owen’s New Covers Album, ‘Other People’s Songs,’ In Full
November 24th, 2014 Ryan Kappy Mike Kinsella has truly been one busy man in the past year with reuniting classic emo band American Football and also playing in Owls and emo supergroup Their/They’re/There. That hasn’t stopped his longtime solo project Owen from releasing a covers album though. The album, which is aptly titled Other People’s Songs, will be out next […]