Artist: Gogol Bordello
Album: Live from Axis Mundi [CD/DVD]
Genre: Gypsy Punk
Label: SideOneDummy
Though they sound from another country, gypsy punks Gogol Bordello actually hail from New York City and therefore its only fitting the band return to their home for their first official live release, Live From Axis Mundi. Joined by a disc full of b-sides and [...]
Film: It Might Get Loud
Genre: Documentary
Release: 2009 [limited]
Filmmaker David Guggenheim is one of the luckiest music fans to ever walk the face of the planet. Not only was he able to make a documentary about the history of the electric guitar and have it see theatrical release, but he was able to sit in a [...]
Film: The Carter
Genre: Documentary
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When you decide to make a documentary about one of the most popular, yet misunderstood musicians on the planet, you best be prepared for anything. Even the most ridiculous twists, like your “star” refusing to sit down for an interview and later asking for his name [...]
Film: Dear Jack
Genre: Documentary
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Anyone in the current music “scene” has probably at least heard a song by Andrew McMahon. Whether it comes from his days with Something Corporate or his more recent incarnation Jack’s Mannequin, he’s produced some of the most anthemic and dare I say iconic pop rock [...]
Film: This Is It
Genre: Documentary
Rating: PG
Stories in the news preceding Michael Jackson’s death may have given him a reputation he in no way deserves. He was, and forever will be, the King of Pop. This movie is the purest example of how he should be remembered. It is not surprising that this movie has grossed [...]
Music to know is a weekly segment reaching back and dusting off older songs that influenced the bands you know and love today and including some recent tracks you should know too!
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Mod Amish – “September” (No Use For Sunshine, 2008)
Summer may be over starting today, but we’re celebrating fall [...]
Introducing an ALL NEW FEATURE for UTG. UTG RAW TV!
IN THIS EDITION: For our inaugural test run of UTG RAW: The Video Series – we decided we’d go back to the roots of the scene: underground talent. Letterday, based out of Boston, is a five piece pop rock act whose latest ep can be downloaded [...]
Film: Moon
Release: June 12, 2009
Genre: Sci-fi/indie/existential
Rating: R
2009 has quickly become a great year for independent cinema. If you’ve been following our last three reviews, you’ve noticed that they all have been fairly positive for recent releases, but this one takes the cake. Moon, a film originally written and now directed by Duncan Jones, is [...]
Film: Whatever Works
Release: today
Director: Woody Allen
Rating: PG-13
Love is always in the air in the realm of Woody Allen. The nervous, fast tongued writer/actor/director chose to step out from in front of the camera once again for his latest film Whatever Works, but managed to find a perfect replacement for himself in Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Larry [...]
Film: Away We Go
Genre: Drama/Comedy/Romance
Rating: R
Company: Big Beach
Sam Mendes hit it big in the film world with his Oscar winning American Beauty. Since then, Mendes has been a bit hit and miss with his titled. The Tom Hanks lead Road To Perdition did quite well, but Jarhead and Revolutionary Road didn’t quite find their [...]