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UTG PREMIERE: Sweettalker – “Jenny” (Music Video)

Don’t let their name fool you—Nashville, Tennessee’s Sweettalker pack a punch you won’t soon forget. Bold, commanding, and vehemently bad-ass, the trio’s sound is all at once reckless and radio-ready, bursting with dirty southern rock riffs as satisfying as the Music City’s finest shot of whiskey. Today, we have the privilege of bringing you the […]

UTG PREMIERE: Troubled Minds – ‘Something Worth Saving’ EP

Today, we’re excited to bring you Something Worth Saving, the aptly-titled new EP from Phoenix, Arizona’s Troubled Minds. Stream it in full after the jump. Wide-ranging and well-written, the trio’s latest undertaking is an emo-leaning alt-rock rollercoaster that is sure to leave a lasting impression. There’s a striking self-assurance pulsing beneath each and every hook, […]

UTG PREMIERE: Maple Hill – “Space To Grow”

If you dig huge hooks, relatable lyrics and infectious instrumentation, then you definitely need more Maple Hill in your life. Since joining forces in the summer of 2014, the Ithaca outfit have perfected a contagious brand of pop-punk that is every bit as refreshing as it is familiar, bringing to mind genre forerunners like New […]

UTG PREMIERE: Wearing Thin – “Hysteria” (Music Video)

Some struggle to see the appeal of “heavy” music, but thanks to bands like Wearing Thin, it’s never been easier to find beauty in the abrasive. Taking cues from Defeater, Pianos Become The Teeth, and other like-minded musicians, the Salt Lake City quartet blend mayhem and melody with expert precision, resulting in a powerful final […]

UTG PREMIERE: Flower – “Let Me Down”

This morning, we’re beyond stoked to bring you “Let Me Down,” the newest single from Atlanta grunge-revivalists Flower. A hazy, hard-hitting number, the outfit’s latest offering is taken from their impending LP, Waste of Life, which is set to arrive on February 5. Give it a spin after the break, and let us know what […]

UTG PREMIERE: Star-Splitter – “Afterglow” (Music Video)

This morning, we’re thrilled to bring you Star-Splitter‘s brand new music video for “Afterglow,” a dreamy electro-pop ballad that’s haunting, hypnotic, and all sorts of catchy. The track is taken from duo’s recently released maxi-single of the same name, which, despite its meager tracklist, has consistently dazzled since dropping back in October. Check it out […]

UTG PREMIERE: The Royal Twenties – ‘Virgin’ EP

Don’t let their sparse back catalogue fool you–The Royal Twenties are the real deal. Since joining forces in the spring of 2014, the Massachusetts quartet have repeatedly turned heads with their near-effortless blend of nuance, passion, and detail, bringing to mind the quintessential works of mewithoutYou, La Dispute, and other innovative rockers. It’s the type of […]

UTG PREMIERE: Fable Cry – “Kidnap The Sandy Claws” (‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’)

Christmas is right around the corner, and to get you in the holiday spirit, we’ve partnered with Nashville, Tennessee’s Fable Cry to debut their wonderfully wacky cover of “Kidnap The Sandy Claws,” a fan-favorite from the 1993 Tim Burton classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas. The outfit’s rowdy re-imagining will appear on Firebreath Records‘ second annual holiday […]

UTG PREMIERE: Isaiah Dominguez – “Run” (Lyric Video)

Today, we’re elated to bring you the world premiere of Isaiah Dominguez‘s newest single, “Run,” a punchy pop-rock jam that is sure to conjure quick comparisons to Jimmy Eat World, The Get Up Kids, and other established alternative acts. The track is taken from his impending EP, The Evergreen State, which is set to arrive […]

UTG PREMIERE: Western Daughter – “Downtown Again”

We highlight a lot of unique artists on this site, but I can safely say that we’ve never come across an act quite like Western Daughter. Born amidst the foothills of Boise, Idaho, these intuitive up-and-comers readily blur the boundaries between a wealth of different genres, resulting in an exceptional sound that will surely appeal […]

UTG PREMIERE: Koncept & J57 – ‘The Fuel’

Today, UTG is elated to bring you the world premiere of The Fuel, the latest dual-effort from Koncept and J57, who over the past seven years have lit the East Coast ablaze with their boundless energy and remarkable rhymes. Armed with eight brand new tracks and an undying devotion to their craft, the NYC duo […]

UTG PREMIERE: Come Wind – “Found” (Lyric Video)

Friday is here, and while we are sure there are several new albums calling for your attention we must beg of you to hold off just a bit longer on enjoying those releases. Why? Because we have something so good to share that you would only be doing yourself a disservice by clicking off UTG […]