The teaser trailer for Black Mass we all saw back in April was a good way to introduce Johnny Depp’s take on notorious crime boss James ‘Whitey’ Bulger without giving away an ounce of plot. The second trailer, released this weekend, shows just a bit more without giving away the whole shebang. I never really […]
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Second ‘Black Mass’ Trailer Shows The Dark Side Of Whitey Bulger
May 23rd, 2015 
James Shotwell 
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Tags: 2015, black mass, black mass movie, Black Mass Trailer, boston, Gangster Movies, johnny depp, preview, second trailer, trailer, trailer 2, whitey bulger 
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UTG FEATURE: Last Night Leon Bridges Changed My Life
May 7th, 2015 James Shotwell For the better part of the last year I have had my eye on Dallas, Texas native Leon Bridges. His music is both a callback to the now long gone heyday of soul, with influences ranging from Etta James to Sam Cooke, as well as a testament to the power of great songwriting. He can […]
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You Cannot Resist Brian Marquis’ New “From Boston” Video
May 5th, 2015 James Shotwell Brian Marquis initially found his way into the national spotlight during his time with Therefore I Am. Those days have come and gone however, and now Marquis makes his living as a singer-songwriter with a record deal through Equal Vision and some of the catchiest acoustic songs you have ever heard. You may have heard […]
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April 27th, 2015 James Shotwell I can’t believe I’m about to write these words, but it looks like Johnny Depp may be making good movies once more. Yes, you read that right. After years of delivering subpar performances in whatever movie Tim Burton needed him to appear in (as long as it didn’t interfere with Pirates Of The Caribbean), Johnny […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Nick Kroll Talks ‘Adult Beginners’
April 27th, 2015 James Shotwell In a time when it seems everyone is looking to the next mega-budget Hollywood blockbuster for their entertainment it can be easy to forget that there are countless indie efforts hitting theaters as well that offer equal, if not greater quality entertainment without resorting to the use of CGI and latex. One such film in […]
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Arms And Sleepers Launch Kickstarter To Fund “Lots Of New Music”
April 14th, 2015 Brian Leak Writing about and supporting Boston’s Arms And Sleepers are things I will never tire of. For close to a decade now, Max and Mirza’s music has played a huge role in my life, and any prospect of new A&S material will always raise my spirits. Following last year’s phenomenal Swim Team, Arms and Sleepers have […]
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Pile Share Ridiculous “Rock and Roll Forever With The Customer In Mind” Video
March 26th, 2015 Nina Corcoran Boston has a handful of incredible bands that are too modest to enjoy their own time in the spotlight. Without a doubt, the leaders of that are Pile. The rock band wield guitars to let out some of the best guitar solos you’ve heard in the last ten years all while seemingly unaware of their own […]
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Covey Share Moving New Single, “Out In The Cold”
March 25th, 2015 Kyle Florence Last year, the budding folk rockers of Covey stole our collective hearts with their phenomenal debut single, “Comes and Goes,” and a sultry cover of Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” Now, after almost a year of silence, the Boston-based outfit has returned with an outstanding new track titled “Out In The Cold.” Check it […]
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UTG PREMIERE: Actor Observer – “Steel Yourself” (Video)
February 5th, 2015 James Shotwell Today is a good day, my friends. After years of being one of our favorite bands to promote, Actor Observer have joined forces with UTG to share the exclusive world premiere of their new video. Oh, you don’t know Actor Observer? That’s not exactly okay, as they are without a doubt one of the most […]
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Antique Records Welcomes Trophy Lungs
January 6th, 2015 James Shotwell Trophy Lungs are the latest addition to Antique Records‘ growing roster. Boston has been a hub for brutally honest musicians for as long as punk and hardcore have been in existence. Trophy Lungs are the latest product of New England’s long-heralded music scene, and they’ve already completed work on their debut full-length, Day Jobs. Their […]
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Alkaline Trio To Continue ‘Past Live’ Tour in 2015
December 12th, 2014 Ryan Kappy Back in October, Alkaline Trio announced a string of shows that had them play all eight of their studio albums in four nights in three cities, which included Los Angeles, Chicago and Brooklyn. But don’t fear, Trio fans, the band will be doing it again in 2015. The band announced today that ‘Past Live’ will […]
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UTG VIDEO PREMIERE: Kevin William – “Children”
October 30th, 2014 James Shotwell When the chill of fall weather cuts through the air I know it’s time to bury my pop punk mixtapes under a pile of releases more fitting of the changing leaves and dropping temperatures. For me, that music often involves acoustic albums and melodic hardcore, or really anything with deep emotions and complex ideas. It […]
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