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The War On Drugs Release Thoughtful Video For Epic “Under The Pressure”

Still riding high on the resounding critical acclaim for Lost In The Dream – which itself followed up the also quite exuberantly-received Slave Ambient – The War On Drugs have released a video for nine-minute album opener “Under The Pressure.” Bringing the world the latest and greatest in dreamy, wistful indie (and/or dad) rock, the Philly four have […]

The War on Drugs Expand Tour Dates

Dad rock jammers The War on Drugs have expanded their current tour into the fall. The Philly band have just released their great new album, Lost in the Dream. After making stops at the usual European festival circuit, they will come back to North America for some more performances. Considering the amount of flying they’re […]

The War on Drugs Announce UK Tour Dates

Philly indie rock band The War on Drugs are riding on the success of Lost In The Dream and plan on hitting up the UK this November for a short tour. The War on Drugs will already play London and Manchester next month, but they’ve added additional dates in those cities as well as Bristol, Glasgow, and […]

Stream The New Album From The War On Drugs

It’s a big day for album streams, what with the La Dispute album streaming on Noisey and the latest from Perfect Pussy streaming on NPR, but be sure to heed another notable album streaming via NPR’s First Listen series. The War On Drugs‘ latest, Lost in the Dream, is streaming over there in its hour-long entirety. The […]

Music Video: The War On Drugs – “Red Eyes”

The War on Drugs will be releasing their new album, Lost in the Dream, March 18 via Secretly Canadian. We’ve already heard the title track; now we have a Woodshop Films-produced video for it. In the video, the band oversees a lackluster talent competition. The magician can’t do a simple card trick, the clown’s a […]

The War On Drugs Announce New Album, Stream New Track

The War on Drugs announced earlier today that they will be releasing a new album, titled Lost in the Dream, on March 18 through Secretly Canadian. In addition, the Philadelphia-based quartet also released the first single off the album, entitled “Red Eyes,” which can be streamed at the bottom of this post, following the jump. This […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Wara From The NBHD Digs Deep On ‘If Guns Could Speak PSA’

The roots of Wara From The NBHD‘s If Guns Could Speak PSA run deep. Part personal testimony, part La Haine-influenced artistry, the record is a meticulously composed representation of life in urban America and the tragedies it entails. Visceral expressions of anger and confusion function as its lifeblood, reinforced by gripping instrumentals that forgo preconceived notions […]

REVIEW: Wara From The NBHD – ‘If Guns Could Speak PSA’

Artist: Wara From The NBHD Album: If Guns Could Speak PSA Genre: Hip-Hop, Rap In a year where gun violence has demanded the nation’s collective attention, Wara From The NBHD provides vital commentary on the power of the pistol in urban centers with his sophomore offering, If Guns Could Speak PSA. As a blend of […]

Gin War Announce New EP ‘Piece Of Moon,’ Stream “Still Mine”

New Jersey alt-rock band Gin War will release a new EP called Piece Of Moon on November 18. The band is streaming a teaser single titled “Still Mine” over at Highlight Magazine, which you can also check out below. “’Piece of Moon’ is an extension of our first EP, telling more of the same story with […]

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Sicario’ Plunges You Into The Dour Heart Of A Drug War

Film: Sicario Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro Directed by: Denis Villeneuve In the US and Mexico, the war on drugs rages on. The line between cop and criminal has become blurred in a battle that takes any and all prisoners. The ethical rot brought on by the ever-rising body count pushes people to […]

Shirts For A Cure Robbed At Virginia Beach Warped Tour

It makes me sick that I even have to write this, but Shirts For A Cure, a foundation which donates all proceeds directly to quality of life drugs for cancer patients, was robbed yesterday at the Virginia Beach stop of the Vans Warped Tour. Mark Beemer founded Shirts For A Cure and The Syrentha J. […]

Sex, Drugs, And Bubblegum Pop (Week 52)

Sex, Drugs, And Bubblegum Pop is the most outlandish column on UTG. Written by Mr. Jayce, vocalist for Secret Secret Dino Club and all-round funny guy, this column isn’t as much about the music as it is the experiences people in the music industry have. WARNING: This column does and will continue to contain content some readers […]