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Tiny Moving Parts release ultra fun video for “Headache,” announce headlining tour

In anticipation of the upcoming release of their new album, Celebrate, Tiny Moving Parts have premiered the music video for “Headache,” and it’s just as fun as the song. The video finds the band checking off a bucket list of things they’d do if they only had a day left to live, and includes wild […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Sorority Noise Discuss Your New Favorite Record, ‘Joy, Departed’

“I feel like this one is building on self-deprication rather than drowning in it. I never thought I’d ever be able to write lyrics about getting better and finding all the good in the terrible.” This very statement from vocalist Cam Boucher is probably the greatest depiction of Sorority Noise’s stellar new record, Joy, Departed, […]

Prawn Release New Music Video For “Settled”

New Jersey indie rock outfit Prawn just put out a new music video for their song “Settled.” The trumpet-imbued mercurial b-side track to the band’s last full-length record, Kingfisher, is brought to life in an unfinished house amidst the snowy woods in New Hampshire. This is also the title track to the band’s most recent […]

Dryjacket Sign To Hopeless Records, Announce New EP & Share New Video

Getting acquainted to Dryjacket should be somewhere on your to-do list this morning. The indie/alternative rock four-piece out of Marlton, NJ shares sonic qualities with the likes of Somos, Prawn, and Dikembe, and they have toured alongside bands like Young Statues and The Wonder Years in the past. Currently, the band is gearing up for […]

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Topshelf Records Announce 93-Track Sampler For MSPCA

Starting the new year off in good spirits, Topshelf Records has announced the release of their annual label sampler. This year, the compilation will contain a whopping ninety-three tracks from a fistful of great bands. The label has put a ‘Name Your Price tag on the sampler, as proceeds will go directly to the Massachusetts […]

The Year of Rediscovery: Corey From’s End of the Year List

This year has been an interesting one for me, as far as music goes. I had an awakening. In one sense, it was weird, because as a late bloomer in the music scene, 2003-2004 were some prime years for me in developing my tastes. So to have artists like Coheed & Cambria, Midtown, blink-182, etc. […]

Prawn Share New Single, “Built For”

New Jersey is bringing emo rock back, and Prawn are riding at the front of it. The group dropped their sophomore LP, Kingfisher, earlier this year, but had to cut the 12-song tracklist down due to vinyl limitations. On Record Store Day’s Black Friday event on November 28, the band will share the two songs […]

Prawn Announce 7″ EP And Release New Single, “Settled”

In line with Record Store Day on November 27 (Black Friday), New Jersey natives, Prawn, are scheduled to release a limited edition 7″ EP which includes songs that came to life as the band was recording Kingfisher, their 2014 studio album from last summer. Prior to the EP’s release, Topshelf Records will also be putting […]

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REVIEW: Prawn – ‘Kingfisher’

Artist: Prawn Title: Kingfisher Genre: Indie Rock, Emo Label: Topshelf Records I remember the first time I heard a Prawn song. One of my friends — the same guy who had introduced me to Seahaven — messaged me on Facebook with a link to “Why You Always Leave A Note” off of their split with […]

ALBUM STREAM: Prawn – ‘Kingfisher’

New Jersey’s Prawn have been pretty busy. They just hopped off a tour with The Hotelier, Foxing and Little Big League and just last week, Topshelf Records announced their first ever label tour featuring Prawn, A Great Big Pile of Leaves, Field Mouse and Diamond Youth. To top it all off, they have a new […]

Listen to Prawn’s Latest Single, “First as Tragedy, Second as Farce”

Prawn’s latest single, “First as Tragedy, Second as Farce” has found its way online thanks to a playlist created by their label, Topshelf Records. The Boston-based label released the playlist in promotion for the first ever Topshelf Records tour which kicks off in Philadelphia this September and will run through the east coast. Other acts […]

A Great Big Pile Of Leaves Add Dates To Headlining Tour

A Great Big Pile Of Leaves recently announced that they would be headlining an upcoming Topshelf Records tour starting this September. When they made their initial announcement, there were only a handful of dates, but now the band has confirmed even more dates for the tour. You can find the updated tour poster by taking […]