Dikembe

Dikembe Stream ‘Mediumship’ In Full

Following three killer song streams over the past month and a half, the Gainesville, FL quartet known as Dikembe are now streaming the entirety of their upcoming full-length, Mediumship, through the bad-ass Pitchfork Advance. Oozing with energy, emotion, and maturity, Dikembe are sure to see a substantial rise to the top of the emo and […]

Dream Riders: The Tour Desires of Your Favorite Artists (UTG Exclusive)

Wikipedia defines a rider as: a set of requests or demands that a performer sets as criteria for performance. Whether an act’s tour rider is ridiculously egocentric and/or overly materialistic, just plain outlandish in a fun way, a rock ‘n’ roll legend, or far more modest and unshowy than you might expect, nearly every touring […]

STREAM: Dikembe – “Snakes In My Path”

The emo-punks in Dikembe are putting out a new record on Tiny Engines called Mediumship in August. Pre-orders for the record are available here. In celebration of this, Alternative Press is premiering the track “Snakes In My Path,” which you can stream after the jump. Vocalist Steven Gray had this to say about the track: […]

Dikembe Stream “Gets Harder”

Need a little angst with your afternoon commute? Fear not. Dikembe have delivered a heavy-yet-melodic take on their signature punk sound that is sure to delight. “Gets Harder” is the second song to surface off Dikembe’s upcoming album, which is currently slated for release this August via Tiny Engines (pre-order it here). The song feels […]

WEEKLY WAX: Vinyl Releases For The Week Of 5/25-5/31

Welcome back to Weekly Wax! Essential pick-ups in the vinyl world this week included the debut album from Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties, the new solo project from Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years, the long-awaited sophomore album from Dikembe, and the new reissue of Glassjaw‘s classic, Worship and Tribute. If you have a […]

LISTEN: Dikembe – “Hood Rat Messiah”

It has been a long wait for any new Dikembe music, but the band has come back into the spotlight with their new track “Hood Rat Messiah.” Combining elements of punk, emo, and even influences from the likes of Manchester Orchestra and post-rock, “Hood Rat Messiah” is an explosive emission of emotion, energy, and sound. […]

Dikembe Announce Sophomore Album, ‘Mediumship’

Tiny Engines is on a roll this year. The North Carolina-based label’s 2014 catalog already includes The Hotelier’s Home, Like Noplace Is There, a personal favorite of many UTG staffers, as well as excellent releases from Somos, Cayetana, and more. Today, the label announced another record that will be vying for the top spot on […]

WEEKLY WAX: Vinyl Releases For The Week Of 4/20-4/26

Welcome back to Weekly Wax! If your wallet is still reeling from Record Store Day, then this was probably a frustrating week, with pre-orders launching for a number of highly anticipated releases, such as Say Anything‘s latest, the Garden State soundtrack, and Knuckle Puck‘s The Weight That You Buried. For emo fans, Tiny Engines announced […]

Dikembe Stream New Song, “Healer Of The Pride”

Florida natives Dikembe first made waves in 2011 with the release of their debut EP, Chicago Bowls. Since then, the Gainesville quartet have held the attention of the burgeoning emo scene through a full-length, Broad Shoulders, and a series of appearances on splits and compilations. Their next release, a split effort with recently reunited emo […]

WEEKLY WAX: Vinyl Releases For The Week Of 3/2-3/8

Welcome to another edition of Weekly Wax, UTG’s round-up of vinyl news from the past week! Most of the stories in the past seven days concerned reissues and new releases for this year’s Record Store Day, which will take place on April 19. From high profile artists like Bruce Springsteen and Fun. to small indie […]

Dikembe Release Music Video For Mariah Carey Cover, Offer Free Download

It may be Boxing Day already, but it’s not too late for a good Christmas song. Gainesville, Florida natives Dikembe recently recorded a cover of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and you can check out a festive video for the track after the break. The song will appear on a split […]