Artist: The Wanted Track: “Walks Like Rihanna” Album: TBA 2012 brought the resurrection of boy bands and their ability to turn teen girls into deafening scream factories to the television sets, internet browsers, and social media feeds of pretty much everyone on the planet. Even if you’re obsessed with metal and live in a small […]
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SINGLE REVIEW: The Wanted – “Walks Like Rihanna”
May 2nd, 2013 
James Shotwell 
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TUBULAR: UTG Has a Pop Music Crush on Betty Who
April 22nd, 2013 James Shotwell The term “throwback sound” is thrown around a lot these days, and more often than not it is used to refer to the big band and/or soul pop era of music. While we will always welcome artists new and old pushing that sound, this young talent with an old school sound is channeling a much […]
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STREAM: Destiny’s Child – “Nuclear”
January 11th, 2013 James Shotwell We first caught wind of new Destiny’s Child material yesterday, and now the audio has arrived. “Nuclear” is the first song to be recorded by Beyonce and whichever two girls she still talks to since 2004 (just kidding, it’s Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams). The song is taken from the group’s upcoming compilation, Love Songs, […]
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UTG EXCLUSIVE: Kelsey Chaos Single Premiere
July 23rd, 2012 James Shotwell Pop rock beauty turned pop star in the making, Kelsey Chaos is releasing her debut deluxe single on iTunes this week and UTG has your exclusive first listen. Featuring the tracks “I’m Single” and “It’s A Stick Up,” Kelsey is poised to breakout in the coming months and we could not be excited to share […]
MUSIC VIDEO: Die Antwoord – Baby’s On Fire
June 6th, 2012 James Shotwell Die Antwoord have released their official music video for “Baby’s On Fire.” Dropping online last night, the visuals for “Baby’s On Fire” continue Die Antwoord’s ongoing mission to be as unique as possible in the modern pop landscape. The video is directed by NINJA and Terence Neale, and finds the South African duo re-imagining the […]
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HOLY SH!T: Check Out Adam Lambert’s Orwellian Video For “Never Close Our Eyes”
May 29th, 2012 Grace Duffy Riding high on the success of his latest album Trespassing, Adam Lambert continues to claim his rightful place atop the pop world this week with the release of his official video for “Never Close Our Eyes.” The clip, which can be found below, borrows heavily from the story and ideals of Orwell’s classic novel, 1984, […]
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Colbie Caillat Recruits Common For Her “Favorite Song” Video
May 3rd, 2012 James Shotwell The girl who brought us “Bubbly” in 2009 is back with a smooth jam for Summertime. Joined by Common, Colbie Caillat’s new single “Favorite Song” is everything you could hope for in a Summer jam. The beat is supplied by actual instruments, yet ready for the dance floor, and the lyrics are just deep enough […]
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Aretha Franklin Reunites With Clive Davis For New Album
March 25th, 2012 James Shotwell The Queen Of Soul is about to make a new record and, according to THR, Clive Davis is along for the ride. Breaking earlier today, reports are coming in that Aretha Franklin is in the early stages of plotting a comeback album with longtime cohort Clive Davis. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, […]
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STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Calvin Harris ft. Ne-Yo – Let’s Go
March 4th, 2012 James Shotwell Months after helping Rihanna hit #1 with “We Found Love,” Calvin Harris pairs with Ne-Yo to unleash “Let’s Go.” Aiming for the dancefloor and landing a bullseye, “Let’s Go” is the first mega-single of 2012 to arrive in the UTG offices. The beat hits hard, clearly being made for the club scene, and Ne-Yo’s croons […]
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REST IN PEACE: Davy Jones (Lead Singer Of The Monkees)
February 29th, 2012 James Shotwell TMZ is reporting that Davy Jones, legendary teen heartthrob and vocalist for The Monkees, has died at the age of 66. At this time, no cause has been made public. Jones, who is survived by his wife Jessica and 4 daughters from previous marriages, joined The Monkees in 1965 along with Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith […]
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MUSIC VIDEO: Robin Thicke – Love After War
November 22nd, 2011 James Shotwell Ladies, get ready, this post is entirely directed at you. Crooning heartthrob Robin Thicke has release a music video/short film for his latest single, “Love After War.” The clip features actress Paula Patton and Thicke exploring the sexual side of their relationship. You can view the clip for yourself, after the jump. When asked about […]
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REVIEW: Rihanna – Talk That Talk
November 16th, 2011 James Shotwell Artist: Rihanna Album: Talk That Talk Genre: Pop Label: Def Jam Not that I’d ever hop on the ‘oh won’t someone please think of the children’ bandwagon, but Rihanna’s influence on the younger peeps actually concerns me. Even more so now I’ve had to listen to a whole album at once.
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