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Deftones release blistering new track, “Doomed User”

Deftones have released the second new track from their upcoming LP, Gore, titled “Doomed User.” Unlike the first track released, “Doomed User” is a heavy hitter focusing less on atmosphere, and more on grit. Speaking with SirusXM, vocalist Chino Moreno states that “it’s got a rockin’ rhythm and a high-tech sound that will make you […]

Motion City Soundtrack say goodbye; final shows coming this year

Motion City Soundtrack have announced an indefinite hiatus, stating on their website, “we have no idea what the future holds, but for now we are done.” The band has had a long and successful career, releasing such much-loved albums as I Am The Movie and Commit This To Memory. I, for one, distinctly remember loving […]

Get your first look at Spider-Man in the latest ‘Civil War’ trailer

You know, it’s really something to hear about all the awesomeness coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but to finally see it happening is magical. In the newest Captain America: Civil War trailer, we are gifted with tons of goodies, showcasing the big showdown between our favorite hereos, motives for both sides, Black fricking Panther, […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Coheed And Cambria talk ‘The Color Before The Sun,’ ‘Star Wars’ spoilers, and more

We recently had the pleasure to chat with Coheed And Cambria bassist Zach “Super Duper” Cooper about the band’s current tour supporting their excellent new LP, The Color Before The Sun, as well as the writing process for the record, how Zach joined the band, Star Wars, and more. Be sure to catch Coheed on […]

Pine continue to take over with live performance of “Lopri”

A few days ago, I mentioned a band that has been after my own heart as of late: Ottawa’s Pine. They recently released a Little Elephant session for their track “Letters,” and now they’ve given us the second half of that performance with their track “Lopri.” Featured on our Valentine’s Day playlist, “Lopri” is off […]

Get Lost In Pine’s Little Elephant Performance Of “Letters”

Pine, an indie rock band from Ottawa, Canada is a band after my own heart. With their debut release “You Bury Me,” and following up with two more killer tracks off of a split with Dead Leaves, Pine are, in my opinion, one of, if not the band to watch in coming years. They blend […]

Julien Baker mesmerizes in Audiotree Live session

Audiotree Live, one of our favorite in-studio concert series, have released Julien Baker‘s phenomenal session from January 16. Playing cuts from her fantastic debut LP, Sprained Ankle, Baker mesmerizes with her stunning, powerful voice and airy guitars. Having just announced a headlining tour, if you dig watch you catch in her performance, be sure to […]

O’Brother Attempt To “Deconstruct” On New LP, ‘Endless Light’

O’Brother have announced their third LP, titled Endless Light, to be released on March 25, via Triple Crown Records. Pre-orders are available now in a variety of formats and bundles. The band has also released a new track, “Deconstruct,” which is a brooding, eerie cut that highlights the band’s phenomenal atmosphere and grittiness. Accompanied by […]

Deftones Release Powerhouse New Track, “Prayers/Triangles”

Finally, finally, finally. New Deftones tunes have made it through the airwaves. “Prayers/Triangles” is the first piece of music released from the Deftones’ upcoming LP, Gore, and to no surprise, it rules. Beginning with an eerie riff in Deftones fashion, the track soon explodes with ferocious beauty as only the band is known for. The […]

REVIEW: Basement – ‘Promise Everything’

Artist: Basement Album: Promise Everything Label: Run For Cover Records Genre: Rock Basement return from a hiatus that lasted shorter than most people imagined, thankfully, with their third full-length, Promise Everything—a powerhouse rock record that continues the band’s deep roster of solid tunes, even if it feels a little less alluring than 2012’s Colourmeinkindness. Beginning […]

Brand New To Tour With Modest Mouse This Summer

Take a few deep breaths, this is real. Shut up and take our money. Brand New will be hitting the road this summer with Modest Mouse, recreating the awesomeness that was Brand New and Modest Mouse headlining Boston Calling a few years ago. I’m not going to say it would be cool if Brand New […]

REVIEW: Daughter – ‘Not To Disappear’

Artist: Daughter Album: Not To Disappear Genre: Indie rock, but so much more. If Daughter‘s If You Leave was their serenely beautiful entry into the world of music, the band’s sophomore full-length, Not To Disappear, is their monumental rebuttal. The British act return with a huge release, as easily stated by opener “New Ways.” The […]