I don’t know how much time you’ve spent plotting your holiday shopping just yet, but the must-have item in nearly every band store this season is the “ugly Christmas sweater.” Sometimes sold as a crew neck with a sweater design, these items offer a humorous twist on the classic Christmas sweater while giving artists a […]
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UTG LIST: The Best ‘Ugly Christmas Sweaters’ From Bands Available In 2013
November 9th, 2013 
James Shotwell 
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Not A Joke: ‘Duck Dynasty’ Family Releasing Christmas Album
October 26th, 2013 James Shotwell This was simply too wtf to overlook. On October 29 The Robertsons, better known as the family behind the hit series Duck Dynasty, will be releasing their first album, Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas. The release will feature original and classic holiday songs, as well as a host of guest appearances from some […]
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TOO SOON: Stream Cee-Lo Green’s Take On Silent Night”
October 4th, 2012 Justin Proper Before The Voice made him so popular even my mother knows his face, Cee-Lo Green dominated the charts with hit-after-hit of genre-pushing pop music. This holiday season Cee-Lo is looking to once again grace the Billboard charts with the release of his holiday album, Cee-Lo’s Magic Moment, and today we get our first taste of […]
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STREAM: August Burns Red – Sleigh Bells
September 18th, 2012 James Shotwell Have you checked a calendar recently? October is right around the corner, which means Christmas is closer than you think. Don’t agree? Think it’s too soon? Too bad. Christmas music doesn’t care, and those who record it will do whatever it takes to ensure your trick r’ treat memories are laced with dreams of sugar […]
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MUSIC VIDEO: LLoyd – She’s All I Want For Christmas
December 21st, 2011 James Shotwell Three weeks after dropping the audio, Lloyd returns to UTG’s headlines with the official video for “She’s All I Want For Christmas.” Clearly inspired from the heyday of Michael Jackson’s career, “She’s All I Want For Christmas” is the funky love song you need this holiday season. The video features Lloyd trying to win the […]
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Ghost Thrower Release Free “Holidays On Ice” EP
December 21st, 2011 James Shotwell New England punk rock outfit Ghost Thrower have released a free Christmas Covers EP entitled Holidays On Ice. Premiering exclusively on the band’s Facebook, Holidays On Ice features three festive classics re-imagined for the world of Ghost Thrower. You can read a message from the band regarding the release below: Salutations. In true Ghost Thrower […]
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Culprit Take Some Family Christmas Photos
December 12th, 2011 Jacob Tender The holiday season is fast approaching. Kids are putting x’s on the calender in anticipation of Santa’s big ride, Adults are drinking, and teens 16-24 are sitting on their computers to avoid the cheer and family (am I right?) So, to bring a little holiday zest to your screen, we’d like to share with you […]
STREAM: Lloyd – She’s All I Want For Christmas
November 24th, 2011 James Shotwell What better time than Thanksgiving to start thinking about the next big holiday? Earlier today, crooner Lloyd delivered his latest holiday song, “She’s All I Want For Christmas.” Taking more than few not-so-subtle cues from Michael Jackson’s “Shake Your Body,” this song is guaranteed to liven up your Christmas. You can experience it for yourself […]
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Rocky Loves Emily Announce Christmas Single, Plan November 21 Release
November 7th, 2011 James Shotwell Michigan pop rockers Rocky Loves Emily have announced they will be releasing their first Christmas single on November 21. The group made the announcement earlier today via video and post on their official Facebook. The song, entitled “I’m Not a Dang Polar Bear, I’m a Human Being,” is not only their first holiday song, but […]
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August 5th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Word from She & Him‘s Zooey Deschanel is that the duo will be releasing a holiday record around December, entitled A Very She & Him Christmas. There has been very few details announced so far but be assured that UTG will release information when we receive it.
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January 4th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Watch a live video recorded from Every Time I Die’s annual Xmas show in Buffalo, NY right HERE.
Free Yeasayer live album
December 27th, 2010 James Shotwell Yet another indie band has hopped on the giving bandwagon this holiday season as Yeasayer have posted their new album, Live At The Ancienne Belgique, for free download via their website. Enjoy!
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