Hello, music fans! It has been a minute since we had any great ticket giveaways on UTG, but over the next month that will begin to change as we have partnered with our friends at Warner Music Group to make your fall far more exciting. This week, we are thrilled to offer a pair of […]
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Fastest Finger Contest: Needtobreathe In Boston (9/26/14)
September 24th, 2014 
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UTG Premiere: The Color And Sound – ‘Peace Of Mind’ EP
September 8th, 2014 James Shotwell Boston’s The Color and Sound have share an advance stream of their forthcoming EP with UTG. For fans of Say Anything, Hostage Calm, and Fun.
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My Pop Punk Heart Is Broken: A Loss For Words Plan To Disband In 2015
August 24th, 2014 James Shotwell There is no way around it. The news I am about to share sucks more than I can begin to express in the introduction, but at least we have a year to let everything sink in. Last night, August 23, A Loss For Words were playing a hometown show in Massachusetts when frontman Matt Arsenault […]
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PVRIS Perform “St. Patrick” For Empty Room Sessions
July 18th, 2014 James Shotwell It’s time to stop fooling around and hop on the PVRIS bandwagon. Need proof? Allow me… PVRIS are one of the must-see buzz bands on this summer’s Warped Tour, and after listening to their music it’s not hard to understand why. Fronted by Lynn Gunn, this fast-rising three piece offer a unique take on rock […]
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Listen to Speedy Ortiz’s New Single “Bigger Party”
July 12th, 2014 Nina Corcoran Boston indie rock group Speedy Ortiz were one of several bands listed on Adult Swim’s Summer Singles series for this year, joining the list alongside Wye Oak, The Field, Miguel, Run the Jewels, Dan Deacon, and more. Today we get to hear their contribution to the series, “Bigger Party.” Keeping in line with the grunge pop of 2013’s […]
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36 People Were Sent To The Hospital During Opening Night Of Avicii’s US Tour
June 26th, 2014 James Shotwell Another week, another story about young people not knowing how to handle their high at a large scale EDM event. The Boston Globe is reporting that 36 people were sent to the hospital last night during a performance from top 40 artist Avicii at TD Garden. The event was the opening night of Avicii’s US […]
Chris Restaino Releases New EP
June 25th, 2014 Drew Caruso Boston based musician Chris Restaino has released his new EP, Anything That Affects Anything. Originally from the New Jersey area, Restaino migrated to Boston to hone his musical skills at the Berklee College of Music. During his time in Beantown, he has released multiple EPs, all while being the bassist in Vitamin Sun, another Boston […]
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Required Listening: The Field Effect – “Jenny (It’s Getting Late)”
June 24th, 2014 James Shotwell New England has been a hotbed for indie/alt rock talent in recent years, and one of my personal favorite groups to watch develop during that time has been none other than The Field Effect. Their 2012 effort (Cartography) showcased a band primed for the major leagues, and their recognition has only continued to grow since […]
Michael Christmas Releases “Y’all Trippin” Music video
June 24th, 2014 James Shotwell Following a spring that found him garnering praise from around the music industry for the release of Is This Art?, Boston native Michael Christmas has made his first promotional play of the summer by dropping the official video for “Y’all Trippin.” Shot in New York City in recent weeks, “Y’all Trippin” finds Christmas riding subways and […]
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UTG Interview: Director William Eubank Discusses ‘The Signal’
June 13th, 2014 James Shotwell We are in the midst of one of the most overcrowded summer movie seasons of all time. Each and every week a slew of great titles have been rolling out into theaters, and this weekend is certainly no exception. I know it can be tempting to give into advertising and see the latest mega-blockbuster starring […]
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Watch: Morrissey Debuts “Kick The Bride Down The Aisle” In Boston
June 9th, 2014 James Shotwell After being forced to cancel a handful of performances last week, Morrissey returned to the stage in Boston over the weekend and surprised fans with the live debut of a brand new song. “Kick The Bride Down The Aisle” is one of many songs set to appear on Morrissey’s upcoming album, World Peace Is None […]
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LIVE REVIEW: S. Carey in Allston, MA (4/17/14)
May 14th, 2014 Drew Caruso Under The Gun Review sent staff writer, Drew Caruso, to the Great Scott in Allston, MA on April, 17 to experience S.Carey with support from White Hinterland and Words Like Earth. If you were unsure, I absolutely loved S. Carey’s new album, Range of Light. It is a masterpiece of sound, highly illuminated by Carey’s […]
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