90s rock gets a video makeover in Superchunk‘s new “Staying Home” music video off their new album, I Hate Music. Get ready for a bizarre trip, because the Chapel Hill, NC band are already buckled in for the ride. Directed by conceptual artist Taiyo Kimura, the video prides itself on cutouts and collages used throughout. […]
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Superchunk Stream ‘I Hate Music’
August 13th, 2013 
Kriston McConnell Superchunk have partnered up with NPR to stream their upcoming tenth studio album, I Hate Music. The album is the follow up to Majesty Shredding, which was released back in 2010. I Hate Music is currently set to hit stores August 20 via Merge Records. You can listen to it by heading right here. If […]
STREAM: Superchunk – “FOH”
June 5th, 2013 Adrian Garza Let’s be honest, the feat of releasing ten albums is incredible. Superchunk are on the verge of doing just that with their upcoming album, I Hate Music. The band’s already described this record as a “dark twin” to their 2010 full length, Majesty Shedding, which will likely equally excite and confuse fans, leaving them wondering how […]
REVIEW: The Jazz June – ‘After The Earthquake’
November 8th, 2014 Dana Reandelar Artist: The Jazz June Title: After The Earthquake Label: Topshelf Records Genre: Emo, Rock It gets difficult to string together thoughts on a band’s work when you aren’t as familiar with their back story. The Jazz June is different, though. Their music is sort of like the older brother you have who went away to […]
Riot Fest Chicago Lineup Grows To 124 Bands, Adds Say Anything And More
June 12th, 2014 James Shotwell Riot Fest Chicago is the elephant in the room all other festivals must recognize and then drop to their knees and worship. The initial lineup announcement which included 110 bands, almost shut down the alternative music blogosphere when released. Now, with three months to go until launch, the organizers for Riot Fest Chicago have revealed […]
Split Single Announces Debut Album
February 17th, 2014 Tyler Hanan Split Single, a supergroup of sorts whose name contributes to a number of confusingly titled headlines, was announced back in mid-2012. Now, the trio finally has a debut album, Fragmented World, slated for release on April 1. The group is fronted by Jason Narducy, formerly of Verboten and now of Bob Mould’s band. He’s backed by […]
Barcelona’s Primavera Sound Festival Reveals Lineup, Neutral Milk Hotel, Pixies, Arcade Fire Headlining
January 28th, 2014 Nina Corcoran For our overseas readers, the time has come: Barcelona’s annual festival Primavera Sound has announced its lineup. The three-day festival, taking place May 29 – 31 right by the beach (sigh), revealed its lineup in a short film. Once again, it’s a dream, with Neutral Milk Hotel, Pixies, and Arcade Fire headlining. Other bands performing […]
Waxahatchee Announces New Tour Dates
January 26th, 2014 Rebecca Docter Waxahatchee (Katie Crutchfield) has announced a new set of tour dates (in addition to her already set ones) in support of her latest release, Cerulean Salt, which was released in March of 2013. Crutchfield will be joined on tour (for selected dates) by Superchunk, among others. You can view Waxahatchee’s tour dates below. 1/22 – […]
WEEKLY WAX: Vinyl Release For The Week Of 1/5-1/11
January 11th, 2014 Troy Sennett The new year is in full swing, school is starting up again for many of us, and as always, another week means another long list of cool records to spend your money on. Whether it’s classic hardcore (Converge‘s Petitioning Forever), classic rock (a remastered edition of Tommy), or classic movie soundtracks (the One Way Static […]
See Neutral Milk Hotel’s First Setlist in 15 Years
October 13th, 2013 Nina Corcoran Music aficionados around the world couldn’t contain their excitement when Neutral Milk Hotel announced a reunion tour back in April. Their lo-fi, indie rockness only existed between 1989 to 1999, but generations have passed along their material with care and love as if it were a part of their own family history. Now, 15 years later, […]
UTG LIST: Essential Songs Of Summer 2013
June 24th, 2013 James Shotwell Mondays usually suck. A Lot. We know this and so do you, so we thought we would make a change and offer you something fantastic at the beginning of the week to help carry you through to the freedom of Friday afternoon. Summer is officially underway, and UTG is here to ensure your parties, BBQs, […]
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 […]