For starters, Saddle Of Southern Darkness is easily one of the most bad-ass band names I’ve come across in some time. It immediately evokes a sense of ominous intent, something nefarious no doubt. Although the band’s music may not provide the heaviness one might suspect, given the name, it’s certainly inspired by it, and the […]
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Saddle Of Southern Darkness create evil country born from metal influences
March 16th, 2016 
Brian Leak 
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Director John Carpenter streams “Angel’s Asylum” from ‘Lost Themes II’
March 10th, 2016 Brian Leak John Carpenter, the Master Of Horror, will release his second solo album, Lost Themes II, on April 15 through Sacred Bones Records. Following up his debut from last year, we’ve heard one excellently ominous cut from the new album thus far in “Distant Dream,” but now, the beloved auteur of such films as Halloween and […]
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March 8th, 2016 Kyle Florence This morning, we’re excited to bring you “Living Rooms,” a jittery new single courtesy of veteran indie rockers Through The Sparks. The track, taken from the band’s upcoming full-length, Transindifference, is an ambitious blend of genres that wouldn’t sound totally out of place on Pink Floyd’s Animals, making for a delightfully nostalgic listen when all […]
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Chris Wirsig’s ’20 Matches’ score is fittingly dark and eerie
March 7th, 2016 Brian Leak San Francisco-based musician Chris Wirsig serves as one half of the noire-pop outfit no:carrier, but he’s dabbled in countless other endeavors as well. One recently most impressive includes composing the appropriately unsettling score for Mark Tapio Kines’ short film, titled 20 Matches, which was funded at a whopping 712% of its original $1,000 goal through […]
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Daniel Grinberg’s ‘Short Stories’ are spirited and welcoming
March 7th, 2016 Brian Leak Daniel Grinberg began teaching himself to play multiple instruments at an early age. Being less than proficient in school, he’d turn to music as his go-to—as so many of us do—and in the long run, it’s paid off. Grinberg’s most recent project, dubbed Short Stories, follows many musical and other field endeavors over the years […]
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Gideon King & City Blog provide easy listening on debut LP
March 4th, 2016 Brian Leak New York renaissance man/musician Gideon King has stepped away from working solo, with a mission to create something truly captivating within a full-band setting. The project born from this idea is Gideon King & City Blog, a group that completes that aforementioned mission with a compelling amalgam of smooth jazz fusion, classic rock, and alternative […]
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March 3rd, 2016 Kyle Florence This morning, we’re elated to bring you the world premiere of Fighting Sides‘ newest single, “Stand Tall” – a commanding alt-rock romp destined for repeat listens. Stream it below and share your thoughts with us in the replies. Chatting with UTG via email, vocalist Robbie Hiser shared: “‘Stand Tall’ was by far the hardest song […]
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Chrystyna Marie releases soulful ‘Loaded Gun’ EP
February 29th, 2016 Brian Leak As of today, February 29, Los Angeles-based, Toronto native songstress Chrystyna Marie has released a brand new, four track EP, titled Loaded Gun, all created on her own DIY terms with a big pop sound littered with bluesy soul and plenty of confidence. Speaking on some of what inspired the themes on her newest effort, […]
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February 26th, 2016 Kyle Florence Today, we’re beyond thrilled to bring you “The Philosopher’s Dream,” a slow-building new single from New Mexico post-rockers Archabald. The track is taken from the outfit’s eclectic new full-length, Relativity, which is set to drop this coming Monday, February 29. Listen in below and let us know what you think in the comments section. In […]
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Shiver share impassioned new single, “Lost And Found”
February 26th, 2016 Brian Leak Salem, Massachusetts indie/emo four-piece Shiver have yet to announce details regarding their upcoming full-length, but if the lead single they just released is any indication of what we can expect, this band is gonna start making huge waves very quickly. You can listen to the relatable, heart-rending “Lost And Found” below and download it at […]
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February 26th, 2016 Brian Leak Virginia Beach djent/metalcore quintet I, Ohms have released a brand new EP today, titled Parallel Connection, and UTG has a full stream for your listening pleasure. You can experience the heavy, five-track effort below and order a CD or digital copy for yourself through Bandcamp. “Recording the EP was really fun and we’re super excited […]
After The Burial stream blistering new LP, ‘Dig Deep’
February 18th, 2016 Brian Leak Twin Cities metal band After The Burial are currently streaming Dig Deep, their fifth full-length album, serving as the direct follow-up to 2013’s Wolves Within. The album is the band’s first to be released following the devastating and untimely passing of founding guitarist Justin Lowe who died in July of 2015. However, at least some […]
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