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Saígo brings the jazzy vibes on “So Natural”

With plans to release his debut EP this summer, Saígo has dropped a jazzy new cut in “So Natural.” Featuring a wealth of methodically stuttering horns and keys, the track finds the Los Angeles artist displaying a wonderful vocal range as the track slowly morphs into more and more of a melodic affair. Follow the jump […]

Warpaint Share New Single “I’ll Start Believing”

Los Angeles dream rockers Warpaint shared a new single a few months ago called “No Way Out.” Today, we find out it’s part of a 7″ split with another new single titled “I’ll Start Believing.” Both are available to purchase now on iTunes, but you can stream them via Spotify below. As promised, “No Way Out” […]

Stream Monarchs’ Debut EP, ‘Citizens’

Los Angeles based rock outfit Monarchs, featuring Michael Gallacher (ex-Black Tie Affair), Sean Jordon (ex-Good Knives), and Jarrod Alexander (ex- Death By Stereo, ex-Dead Country), have finally released their debut EP. Entitled Citizens, the record is best summed up as sixteen minutes worth of infectious rock that finds each member playing up their talents to create […]

Jimmy Hu$tle Shares “The Price Is Going Up”

Ohio native Jimmy Hu$tle may have abandoned the midwest for sunny California, but he’s proving with his latest single that he still has a Cleveland attitude. “The Price Is Going Up” found its way online earlier today, October 1. The song is the latest in a string of digital singles promoting Hustle’s forthcoming #Dumbhustle mixtape […]

Feel Your Skin Crawl While Watching the Debut Trailer for ‘Nightcrawler’

I have to let you know this up front: I’m a huge fan of Jake Gyllenhaal’s. I think he is wildly under appreciated, and does a lot of really great character work in almost all of his films, that usually ends up going unnoticed. Today, we are pleased to share with you the undeniably creepy […]

REVIEW: Sharknado

Film: Sharknado Directed by: Anthony C. Ferrante Studio: SyFy Channel Sharknado. If the thought of a bunch of sharks being thrown around in a tornado doesn’t make you smile immediately, you’re probably not the target audience of this film, so you might as well stop reading. When the UTG office caught wind of Sharknado’s existence this past […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Face to Face – “Right as Rain”

Legendary LA punks Face to Face released their new music video today for their song “Right as Rain,” today. While the video is nothing to write home about, it’s simplicity perfectly mirrors the band’s style. Face to Face is no stranger to creating really catchy punk music, and today we get to see that they […]

ALBUM STREAM: Rotting Out – The Wrong Way

Alternative Press is streaming the new album from LA hardcore group Rotting Out today on their website. Named The Wrong Way, the album is vicious, fast, and has that same LA-hardcore sound you’ve grown to love. The Wrong Way comes out May 7 on 6131 Records, so if you like what you hear, make sure you […]

BACON 182: Mark Trombino Opens Donut Shop; Names Products After Bands

Legendary musician and producer Mark Trombino has worked with a variety of gigantic alt rock bands, but before reading the rest of this story it’s safe to say most of you only know him from his work with Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and the like. So let’s say you were Mark and had spent the […]

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Lil Wayne Facing Lawsuit Over Skateboard Beat Down

LA Weekly is reporting that Lil Wayne is back in the tabloids and facing charges for his alleged assault of Los Angeles promoter Alfred Marino. Marino explains that he was just trying to get a picture of the rapper in May (2012) when one of his crew became irate and struck him in the head […]

The Ghost Inside Announces “Get What You Give” Headlining Tour, Stick to Your Guns to Support

In what seems to be one of the best tours of 2013 so far (at least that have been announced), Los Angeles metalcore group The Ghost Inside will be going out on a headlining tour with Stick to Your Guns, Stray from the Path, and Rotting Out this Spring. Trekking all across the United States, there is […]

Set Your Goals Postpones SoCal Holiday Show; Band Releases Statement

It is with much dismay that we here at UTG announce that Set Your Goals will be postponing their upcoming holiday show at Los Angeles’ Chain Reaction this Friday, December 7. The decision was made because of vocalist Jordan Brown’s recently ruptured achilles tendon from Sunday’s show. Rest assured that the band’s loyal Southern Californian […]