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Caribou Announces New Album and Tour, Shares Single “Can’t Do Without You”

It’s been four years since Caribou‘s excellent LP Swim came out and got everyone up and dancing, including Radiohead. Daniel Snaith has released music since then under his other monikers, Manitoba and Daphni (the latter of which he dropped a split single with Owen Pallett in April), but now the Canadian composer and electronic musician is back with a […]

REVIEW: Wye Oak – ‘Shriek’

Artist: Wye Oak Album: Shriek Genre: Indie Rock Label: Merge Just because there’s two people in a band doesn’t mean they’re limited to two instruments. Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack have been creating a sound bolder than that which two people would make, Wasner leaping about with her guitar and vocals while Stack expertly drums with one […]

M. Ward Releases Solo Album Details

M. Ward has revealed the details for his sixth solo album, A Wasteland Companion, that will hit stores on April 10 through Merge Records. This album marks three years since his last solo effort, so UTG is excited to hear the material. Please click through the jump to view the official track-listing for A Wasteland […]

‘A Very She & Him Christmas’ Album Details

Christmas time is coming early for She & Him fans because the duo have just announced album details for A Very She & Him Christmas. On the left-hand-side you can view the official cover artwork, along with the track-listing, that can be viewed by simply heading past the jump. The album is released on October […]

Arcade Fire set to release 3rd full-length

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Wye Oak announces fall tour dates with Blitzen Trapper

Wye Oak just released their brand new album, The Knot, and celebrated the release by wowing 1500 people at Memorial Hall as they kicked off the XX Merge finale. Now, they are hitting the road in September with Blitzen Trapper! Check them out at these dates: 08.12.2009 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom w/ Starlight Mints […]