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INTRODUCING: The Misses and Me (Featuring Jacqui Sandell of My Arcadia)

You may recall that last Spring, My Arcadia vocalist Jacqui Sandell auditioned for NBC’s talent show The Voice. She did well on the show, making it through several weeks, ultimately being knocked out in the battle rounds. Her fellow Team Blake Shelton contestant Cristian Porter was also eliminated during this stage of the performance program. Undaunted, […]

UTG EXCLUSIVE: My Mouth Is The Speaker “In Focus” Documentary Series Part 1

Akron, Ohio’s My Mouth Is The Speaker and Escapist Records are a month away from the release of the In Focus 7″, the band’s first vinyl release. For those who don’t yet know the band or any of their fine members, we’re giving you a look into the lives of these young artists during the recording […]

Fashion Meets Music Festival 2014

Fashion Meets Music Festival 2014 Teases Existence

A few months ago, our friend Kyle Garchar quit his job at Apple to start a new project with a team of people passionate about music and fashion. Fast forward to tonight. The official website for the Fashion Meets Music Festival has launched with a countdown clock ticking. If you’re not so good at remembering […]

This Is All Now

This Is All Now Robbed On Tour; Fundraiser Launched

This week in unfortunate band robberies, we bring you This Is All Now. While on tour with Hollywood Ending in San Antonio,  This Is All Now’s van was broken into. All of the band’s personal items in the van were stolen. Including wallets, electronics, gear, and medications. The New York-based five piece have kicked off […]

Kingsfoil with Frankie Muniz

Frankie Muniz Leaves Kingsfoil

Apart from his acting career, Frankie Muniz has taken to music to indulge his creative side. His most recent endeavor was joining the indie rock band Kingsfoil, for which he was drummer. Today Kingsfoil announced that he would be leaving the band. Due to scheduling conflicts, the band decided that they will tour this Spring […]

Slick Rubin Jonah Hill

WATCH: Maroon 5 and Jonah Hill Making “HJ Train”

In 2007, Jonah Hill broke out into the comedy world via films such as Superbad and Knocked Up. These titles would boost Hill into stardom and later allow him to become a “serious actor.” Before any of that happened, however, Hill made “HJ Train” a song about hand jobs. In a short clip featuring the band Maroon […]

Tom Oakz Releases ‘Hair’ EP And Music Video For Title Track

After a successful IndieGoGo campaign and a studio session with Matt Malpass (Producer: The Cinema, Tilian), More Amor vocalist Tom Oakes has released some new songs under his solo moniker Tom Oakz. There are two new ditties to warm your heart on this Valentine’s Day. One is called “Dreaming” and one is called “Hair.” The […]

JoJo #LoveJO EP Artwork

JoJo Returns With New EP For Free Download On This Valentines Day

It’s ironic that in the days following my most recent listening to JoJo‘s debut record and discussing, at length, her legal battles with her former label that she release a brand new EP in celebration of today’s Hallmark holiday. #LoveJo is the first offering the recent Atlantic Records signee. 4 free tracks to set the […]

STREAM: Fireworks – “Glowing Crosses”

Oh, how sweet the sound of Fireworks playing on my laptop speakers. Today we hear the first song from the pop-punk princes’ upcoming record Oh, Common Life, which is out on March 25, 2014 via Triple Crown Records. To me, it sounds like the band is experimenting with more straightforward pop songwriting. Still, the nostalgic Fireworks charm […]

LIVE VIDEO: The 1975 – “Settle Down”; Vevo Lift Series

A week ago, The 1975 released their music video for “Settle Down.” They’re following up with a live take on the track via Vevo Lift, an artist highlight series. Also released in the series is an intro, a segment on becoming the band, and band influences. The 1975 had a hell of a 2013. We don’t […]

WATCH: Lorde Covers James Blake’s “Retrograde”

Among the many great things about Lorde is her impeccable taste in music and, subsequently, the songs she chooses to cover. She’s done covers before. Quite a few actually. So far she’s given us her take on Sheryl Crow, Tears for Fears, and Kanye. She’s also showed us her expansive tastes through social media. Her Twitter […]

Chiodos Release “Ole Fishlips Is Dead Now”; Reveal Album Title And Artwork

Chiodos has been “back together” since 2012, but aside from some shows here and there, they have been keeping to the shadows, quietly working on their new material. Today we get a first glimpse at their work with the song “Ole Fishlips Is Dead Now,” which will be the third track on their album, curiously titled […]