Skylar Grey has contributed her vocals to multiple hit singles (alongside writing a handful of them) for internationally known artists á la Nicki Minaj and Dr. Dre, but on “Moving Mountains,” Grey opts to take center stage. Armed with nothing but an acoustic guitar and top-class vocals, the track’s chorus finds her offering some universally […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Animated Short Films’ is the Oscars’ most low-key stacked category
February 26th, 2016 
Tyler Hanan Scrambling to catch up on all things Oscars? The big categories are easy: Mad Max should win but won’t. Leo shouldn’t win but will. The little people will be played off and someone will be just insufferable. We’ve been over all that time and again. What doesn’t get as much love are the smaller categories—your documentaries, shorts, and […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Goldengoat Discuss Dynamic Debut Demo
February 2nd, 2016 Kyle Florence The alternative music scene is brimming with talent, but Phoenix five-piece Goldengoat are in a league all their own. Energetic and unyielding, the group’s one-of-a-kind sound defies classification in the best possible way, melding elements of rock, emo and punk to create an emotionally-charged final product that is certain to leave listeners aching for more. […]
UTG PREMIERE: Koncept & J57 – ‘The Fuel’
November 20th, 2015 Kyle Florence Today, UTG is elated to bring you the world premiere of The Fuel, the latest dual-effort from Koncept and J57, who over the past seven years have lit the East Coast ablaze with their boundless energy and remarkable rhymes. Armed with eight brand new tracks and an undying devotion to their craft, the NYC duo […]
UTG’s 31 Days Of Halloween: ‘A Clockwork Orange’
October 29th, 2015 John Bazley Of all the holidays celebrated worldwide, no single day is loved by the UTG staff more than Halloween. With October’s arrival, the time has finally come to begin rolling out a slew of features and special announcements we have prepared in celebration of our favorite day. Now in its fourth year, 31 Days Of Halloween […]
UTG PREMIERE: MaryLeigh Roohan – “My Friends” (Music Video)
September 10th, 2015 Kyle Florence It’s a tricky business being a singer-songwriter. Drawing from personal experience can be an incredibly affecting tool, but at the same time, it can also be a turnoff to listeners who haven’t left their own shoes. It’s a constant battle between familiarity and function, and only those with the ability to reach a wide audience […]
UTG PHOTOS: Pop Evil CD Release Show in Grand Rapids, MI (8/21/15)
August 28th, 2015 Benjamin Howell On August 21, in one of the wildest release shows in Grand Rapids history, superstars Pop Evil returned to The Intersection with an entourage of media coverage to support the release of their new album Up, available now through eOne Music. Mayor George Hartwell declared it ‘Pop Evil Day’ for the city and a handful […]
UTG TRACK-BY-TRACK: Time King – ‘Suprœ’
August 11th, 2015 Kyle Florence If you haven’t yet heard of Time King, then I suggest you take this opportunity to get acquainted, because it’s only a matter of time before these five dudes from Long Island take the prog-rock scene by storm. Armed with an airtight live presence and an unrivaled attention to detail, the still-budding band are masters […]
UTG PREMIERE: SATE – “What Did I Do”
July 13th, 2015 Kyle Florence If you’ve been sleeping on SATE, it’s time to wake up. The Toronto-based songstress has been tearing up the Great White North for some time, and it won’t be long before her one-of-a-kind croon takes the states by storm. Today, we have the esteemed pleasure of premiering the dynamic diva’s latest single, “What Did I […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Slim Loris Discuss ‘Love And Fear’
June 8th, 2015 Brian Leak Stockholm, Sweden’s Slim Loris have followed up 2013’s Future Echoes and Past Replays with their newest album, Love and Fear, which became available just last month. Previously a duo primarily, Slim Loris have become a full, four-piece band in a more permanent capacity, with plans to tour and write even more music in the near […]
FEATURE: What Might Happen To The Hulk After ‘Age Of Ultron’
April 30th, 2015 James Shotwell SPOILER ALERT: In order to write this article I must discuss the final minutes of Avengers: Age Of Ultron. If you don’t want anything ruined, please click off this page and return after you have seen the film. Don’t worry, this post will still be here.
LIVE REVIEW: Yellowcard, Finch & One OK Rock At Wooly’s in Des Moines, Iowa (4/10/15)
April 14th, 2015 Matthew Leimkuehler The roughly 700-person capacity Wooly’s music venue in Des Moines’ historic East Village was on fire last Friday for the high-energy triple-punch show of Yellowcard, Finch, and One OK Rock. One OK Rock sufficed in warming the crowd up with their set of aggressive rock songs. The crowd seemed receptive and impressed with the band’s […]