Warped Tour is a unique experience for every individual at each and every date. Whether you’re a fan, band member, crew member, or person who managed to sneak in, your time at Warped is unquestionably different than everyone else who attends any given date. However, after you’ve attended or performed on the tour for a […]
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Thursday Frontman Geoff Rickley Blogs ‘The Nine Circles of Vans Warped Tour’
April 22nd, 2013 
James Shotwell 
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MOVIE REVIEW: I Declare War
March 28th, 2013 James Shotwell Film: I Declare War Directors: Robert Wilson and Jason Lapeyre Starring: Siam Yu, Gage Munroe While having an original idea for a film is one thing, bringing that idea to life in a way that is viable to large audiences is a completely different story. I Declare War is one of the few films that […]
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WATCH: ‘Buried’ Meets ‘127 Hours’ In The First Trailer for ‘Detour’
February 14th, 2013 James Shotwell There have been a number of films in recent years telling the tale of an individual trapped in unfortunate circumstances with only their thoughts to keep them company. Of those, only a few have really been worth remembering longer than the time it took to walk from the cineplex to your vehicle. Director William Dickerson […]
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WATCH: Guns N’ Roses – “Paradise City” From Upcoming 3D DVD ‘Appetite For Democracy’
January 21st, 2013 Dan Bogosian There is so much heartbreak in writing this article. As someone who didn’t get into anything beyond radio music until his late teens (and I mean late), there is still a spot in my heart for Guns N’ Roses. Part of me wants (or wanted) to see them live, reunion lineup or no, just so […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Breathe Carolina
January 18th, 2013 James Shotwell Fans of Breathe Carolina have probably noticed a lack of updates from the band over the last few weeks. Other than a small run of promotion around their Punk Goes Pop 5 contribution, BC masterminds David Schmitt and Kyle Even have been locked away in various studios around the country working hard on what will eventually become their […]
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Chief Keef In Jail For Violating Probation; Sentencing Hearing Scheduled For Thursday
January 16th, 2013 James Shotwell Seventeen-year-old rapper Chief Keef is in jail this morning after a Cook County juvenile court judge in Illinois ruled that the rapper violated his probation during an interview with Pitchfork in Summer 2012, Chicago Sun-Times reports. Keef (real name: Keith Cozart) was sentenced to 18 months of probation in January 2012 after he was convicted […]
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STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Frank Ocean Ft Outkast – “Pink Matter” (Remix)
January 12th, 2013 James Shotwell A week after teasing the internet with his time in the studio, Big Boi has emerged from the booth to release his remix of Frank Ocean’s Andre 3000-assisted song, “Pink Matter.” Serving as the first time Big Boi and Andre 3000 have been on a track together since Outkast last released an album, the remix […]
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STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Trinidad James Ft T.I., Young Jeezy & 2 Chainz – “All Gold Everything” (Remix)
January 7th, 2013 James Shotwell The remix the hip hop world has been waiting for has finally arrived (sorta). Trinidad James’ breakout single “All Gold Everything” has been steadily climbing the charts for weeks, and tonight the internet got its first taste of the official remix. Featuring T.I., Young Jeezy, and 2 Chainz, this is one of those rare gems […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: John Dies At The End
January 7th, 2013 Justin Proper Film: John Dies At The End Director: Don Coscarelli Cult films are quite a conundrum. Some of them are brilliant in every way but still somehow considered sub-par, while others are obviously lacking in many areas but considered genius anyways. In either case, cult movies end up with a large, and usually rabid, fan base ready to […]
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UTG LIST: Individual Staff Members’ Best Of 2012 (Albums, EPs, Film)
January 1st, 2013 Tyler Osborne Last week UTG brought you our Top 10 favorite albums of this year, as nominated and voted on by the staff. Well today we’re pleased to give you each member’s individual picks for the best of the year. However this list does something a little different: not only does it count down the top 10 […]
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STREAM/DOWNLOAD: King Chip – “Deion Sanders”
December 31st, 2012 James Shotwell Everyone needs a soundtrack for the end of the year, and this year no playlist is complete without at least one track by King Chip. We have covered the rising rapper throughout 2012, even going as far as to feature him in our favorite mixtapes of the year feature, and now he’s thanking fans for […]
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UTG LIST: 10 Best Comedy Releases of 2012
December 31st, 2012 James Shotwell We talk a lot about funny people, so it should go without saying that the following list is one of the hardest we’ve had to compile this year. When it comes to comedians there always seems to be a different and in some ways closer connection with the audience than any band can hope to […]
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