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REVIEW: Lydia – ‘Run Wild’

Artist: Lydia Title: Run Wild Label: 81twentythree Genre: Indie-Pop, Rock Lydia‘s music–from their debut album in 2005 to this year’s Run Wild–defies being put in a box. All five records aren’t given enough justice with an “indie rock” label. Their music is an uncommon art form; one that contours around the unique and easily identifiable […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Cady Groves Talks About Her New Single, “Dreams”

Cady Groves, the Oklahoma pop sweetheart we’ve all come to love, is back at it with a killer new jam, entitled “Dreams.” The new song, which is taken from her new EP of the same title, is due out on October 2 via Vel Records. Dreams, the EP, will be serving as her follow-up to […]

August Burns Red Announce Tour With Every Time I Die, Stick To Your Guns, More

In support of their new record that was released in June, Found In Far Away Places, melodic hardcore outfit August Burns Red are heading out on the road later this year. The band, whose record debuted at #9 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, just announced that they will be embarking on a month-long run beginning […]

Pentimento Stream New Single, “Sink Or Swim”

Punk rock outfit Pentimento are set to put out a brand new record this Fall through Bad Timing Records. The four-piece Buffalo natives are set to release a full-length album entitled, I, No Longer, on October 23. It will seve as a follow-up to the Stuck Forever 7″ from earlier this year and their Inside The Sea EP […]

Light Years Announce ‘I’ll See You When I See You,’ Stream New Single

Cleveland punk rock four-piece Light Years have just announced their Rude Records debut, entitled I’ll See You When I See You. Produced by Will Yip (Circa Survive, Title Fight, La Dispute, etc), the new record is slated for a November 16 release date, and is a follow-up to their 2013 full-length record, I Won’t Hold […]

State Champs Release Music Video For Breakup Anthem, “All You Are Is History”

The anticipation intensifies as we get closer to the October 16 release of State Champs‘ sophomore full-length effort, Around The World And Back. The Albany pop-punk five-piece have just put out a brand new music video for their song, entitled “All You Are Is History.” The track, as its title suggests, is an edgy jam […]

UTG @ MIXTAPE FEST: Microwave Discuss Writing Process Behind ‘Stovall,’ Hint At New Material

Alternative rock outfit Microwave recently wrapped up a quick run with You Blew It! and Sorority Noise. The band played three consecutive shows in New York, one of which was a stop at Long Island’s Mixtape Festival, where they played alongside bands like Incendiary, Crime In Stereo, The Movielife, and more. Under The Gun had […]

UTG @ MIXTAPE FEST: Giants At Large Discuss Musical Influences, ‘The American Dream Is Dead’

One of the most charismatic bands out there today goes by the name of Giants At Large. The Long Island pop-punk four-piece radiates a lot of young passion, both on stage and off. The band recently played the first day of Today’s Mixtape Festival in Patchogue, NY alongisde bands like Iron Chic, Kill Your Idols, […]

My God, It’s Full Of Stars (ex-Mae) Sign With Spartan Records, To Release New EP This Fall

After choosing to focus on home life and parting ways with Mae in 2008, Rob Sweitzer has announced a new solo project under the name of My God, It’s Full Of Stars. The singer-songwriter is set to put out his debut EP, M29, this coming Fall. The EP was co-produced with Dave Elkins and was […]

Foxing Announce Sophomore Full-Length, Stream Lead Single

St. Louis indie/emo band Foxing have just announced that they will be releasing their sophomore record this coming Fall via Triple Crown. Entitled Dealer, the eleven-track album will serve as the direct follow-up to the band’s stellar debut record from 2013, called The Albatross. “I was raised in Catholic school [which] imposed a very difficult […]

UTG @ MIXTAPE FEST: A Loss For Words Look Back On Their Journey As They Bid Their Fans Goodbye

The energy level in any room is heightened and amplified with the presence of Matty Arsenault, A Loss For Words’ lead vocalist. He quickly jumped right to conversation, describing the interesting night they’ve just had as we got to sit down with him before their set at Today’s Mixtape Festival in Patchogue, NY. Below, Arsenault talks […]

Father Mountain Sign To Antique Records, Announce ‘On Left & Being Left Behind’

Owensboro, Kentucky indie-rock outfit Father Mountain have just joined the Antique Records family. The five-piece, largely reminiscent of Weatherbox or a slightly heavier Lydia, is scheduled to release their label debut On Left & On Being Left Behind on September 25. The nine-track EP, whose album artwork and track listing can all be found below, will […]