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REVIEW: Nat Baldwin – ‘In The Hollows’

Artist: Nat Baldwin Album: In The Hollows Genre: Chamber Pop Label: Western Vinyl Nat Baldwin is a careful man. It’s difficult to imagine the Dirty Projectors bassist being anything but after growing up in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, surrounded by trees and the type of community that rids politeness of stiff formalities. He forgoes beer onstage […]

Four New Jonny Craig Songs Surface Online

Just a few minutes ago Jonny Craig tweeted that some of his previously unreleased solo songs were uploaded online. He claims they were uploaded by an ex girlfriend, but there’s no identifying information on the Soundcloud channel the songs are on at this time. There is, however, four “rough” songs that are all definitely sung […]

Gerard Way Has Recorded A Song For Kevin Smith’s Next Film

My Chemical Romance may be a part of music history at this point, but former frontman Gerard Way is moving forward with plans to release solo material in the near future. Today, filmmaker Kevin Smith revealed via Twitter that Way has recently completed work on an original track that will serve as the closing song […]

Julian Casablancas Unveils New Track

The Great Casablancas is back again with yet another new song from his solo work. “Human Sadness,” which is to be included on the soundtrack for the indie movie She’s Lost Control (which will be shown at SXSW this March), is a collaboration with the film’s composer, Simon Taufique. Casablancas has been a part of the film […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Anthony Raneri Talks ‘CULT’, Being A Father, and Ranking Bayside’s Discography

In December, I had a last-minute opportunity to interview Anthony Raneri, singer and songwriter for Bayside. As a fan of the band for over nearly a decade, I was glad for the opportunity to pick his brain. After confirming the night before, I scrambled to assemble an interview that 1. would provide insight into aspects […]

Tilian Pearson Teases New Material

Tilian Pearson had a whirlwind of a year in 2013 as he released a fantastic solo album that combined his signature vocals with pure pop goodness, his music was featured on ESPN for a month-long span, and of course, his first effort with Dance Gavin Dance finally hit stores. If a recent Instagram post is […]

Bloc Party Frontman To Release Solo EP

Kele Okereke has announced the release of Heartbreaker, a four song solo EP due out on November 25 on vinyl via Crosstown Rebels and December 9 digitally via Beatport. Regarding the EP, Okereke said, “I’ve always loved the inclusive and spiritual nature of house music, so the opportunity to make music for the most iconic and influential […]

Sampha Releases Drake-Less Version Of “Too Much,” Launches Vinyl Preorders

Anyone listening to Drake‘s Nothing Was The Same likely found themselves falling in love with the smooth voice backing the YMCMB heartthrob on the standout track “Too Much.” The man behind that voice is named Sampha, and this week he released the a hauntingly beautiful solo version of his Drizzy collaboration that we simply had […]

Julian Casablancas Announces 2014 Solo Dates

On November 4, the Strokes frontman announced that he would be playing solo at Lollapalooza in Chile and Argentina next year. Soundgarden, Arcade Fire, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nine Inch Nails will also perform. Albert Hammond, Jr., Casablancas’ Strokes bandmate, recently denied rumors that the band was back in the studio, and that the […]

Keane Frontman Denies Break Up Rumors, Says Band Will Be Taking ‘A Bit Of Time Out’ From Being Together

What we have here is a classic case of publication versus the artist. One thinks a quote meant the end of one of the UK’s most notable pop outfits in recent memory, while the other couldn’t disagree more. Which is right? Let’s find out. On Sunday (October 20), The Sun reported that Keane would soon […]

Ryan Ross (Ex-Panic! at the Disco) Releases Two New Demos

Ryan Ross, the former lyricist for Panic! at the Disco has returned to music today with two new demos in tow. The last we heard of Ross, he was providing some featured vocals for the recently ended More Amor. “Thanks for waiting. I’m back now.” says Ross on his newly opened Soundcloud page. Listen to […]

Dustin Kensrue Announces Second Solo Album, Streams Song Originally Intended For Thrice

Ever since former Thrice frontman Dustin Kensrue released Please Come Home years ago fans have been chomping at the bit for information regarding additional solo recordings. There was a holiday album at one point, but we would be lying if we said that satisfied our craving for Kensrue’s signature voice. Now, after more than a […]