In preparation of this year’s South By Southwest (SXSW), the music industry’s most epic and grueling music festival, I felt inclined to make a list of advice and suggestions that I wish someone had told me in 2009, as I headed into the event. So to all of you SXSW rookies out there, take heed […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Lael Summer
March 24th, 2014 
Brian Leak Lael Summer‘s recent full-length, Burden To Bear, shows undeniable talent from a young artist with a massive voice. After reviewing the effort late last month, Summer took some time to speak with us openly about her musical roots, her newest album, and a lot of the deeply personal themes that make up the lyrical content […]
Vampire Weekend Release Cover Of Andrea Bocelli’s “Con Te Partirò”
January 7th, 2014 John Bazley Over the years, Vampire Weekend have proven themselves as the quirkiest bunch in the post-Death Cab indie rock scene. Enter their contribution to Sweatheart 2014, Starbucks’ Valentines Day 2014 compilation, a cover of neo-classical tune “Con Te Partirò” made famous by Andrea Bocelli. The cover adds the electronic element found on their 2013 record, Modern […]
Stream HAIM’s Debut Album Now
September 25th, 2013 Nina Corcoran California sister trio HAIM rocked the online blog world this year thanks to their sharp singles, intense live sets, and admiration from some big-name artists. With days to go until the release of their debut album, Days Are Gone, on September 30, NPR has uploaded the album in full for streaming on their website right here. […]
mtvU Woodie Awards Winners
March 18th, 2013 Grant Trimboli This past weekend the mtvu Woodie Awards were held and everyone showed up to support their favorite breakthrough artists / bands. Be sure to click through the link provided to see the entire winners list and tell UTG what you thought of the performances this year! Woodie of the Year WINNER: Machine Gun Kelly » […]
SXSW 2013: A Survival Guide
March 4th, 2013 Josh Hammond In preparation of South By Southwest (SXSW), the music industry’s most epic and grueling music festival, I felt inclined to make a list of advice and suggestions that I wish that someone had told me in 2009, as I headed into the event. So to all of you SXSW rookies out there, read the following: […]
55th Annual Grammy Awards Nominees
December 6th, 2012 Grant Trimboli It is December 6 and you know what that means? Time to announce the 55th Annual Grammy Awards Nominees for 2013. Gracing the list this time around are everyone from Fun., Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen and many more! The 55th Annual Grammy Awards air […]
Rumored (leaked) lineup for Coachella 2012
November 29th, 2011 Jacob Tender The new year is rolling around and with it comes another year of great music. Next spring is the Coachella Valley Music and Fine Arts Festival, a huge (sweaty) gathering of celebrities, rich folk, and hipsters. To entertain these individuals, hundreds of musicians will flock to the Coachella Valley to play. A Goldenvoice insider has […]
Jon Brion may have his hand in new Of Montreal album
November 9th, 2009 Chris Courtesy: Melophobe Prepare yourself. Super producer/genius Jon Brion is probably going to work with Of Montreal on their Skeletal Lamping follow-up. This came to the music world’s attention via the band’s twitter page where the following message was posted: Just had a rad meeting with sir jon brion.looks like were gonna work together on the […]
Untitled 7" – La Dispute [AND INTERVIEW!!!!!]
June 10th, 2008 James Shotwell Band: La Dispute Album: Untitled 7″ Genre: Punk/rock/Party Prog Label: Self Released/No Sleep Tracks: 1. Only Everything Below 2. Shall Never Lose It’s Power I know it may seem silly for UTG to do a write up on a two song ep, but from the moment you hear the first notes of, “Only Everything Below,” […]
Charli XCX can’t get enough, releases video for “SuperLove”
September 26th, 2013 Tyler Hanan In the venn diagram of the music world, the circle labeled “popular” and the one labeled “hip/trendy/cool” are overlapping more than ever, creating an ever-expanding union in which burgeoning pop stars can be loved by both the elite and the general populace. Charli XCX is clearly one of these artists, along with the likes of Lorde and Icona Pop […]