Our #5 album of the year last year features this song. The video however, is something you just need to see. Real art to match real music. Laura Marling – Ghosts *Written By: James Shotwell*
Archive for February, 2009
Save Music Videos! – Laura Marling
February 17th, 2009 
James Shotwell 
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Tags: alas i cannot swim, ghost, laura marling, save music videos 
Comments Off on Save Music Videos! – Laura MarlingNemes – 2 NEW SONGS + EXCLUSIVE STREAM!!!!
February 17th, 2009 James Shotwell Our brothers in NEMES have just finsihed recording two new songs. We are premiering one of the new tracks below. It’s entitled, “Pipe Song,” and it’s catchy like the common cold. Below the stream is our review of the new material. Have an awesome day and good luck trying to get this song out of […]
Posted in Reviews, Unsigned Tags: 2 new songs, exclusive stream, nemes, pipe song, pop punk (genre), sheep sheep, sign this band now, unsigned 1 Comment »The Sleeping – What It Takes
February 17th, 2009 James Shotwell Band: The Sleeping Album: What It Takes Genre: Rock Label: Victory Track Listing: 1. You’ll Be A Corpse Before Your Time 2. Friday Night 3. Bomb The World 4. Shallow Lungs 5. Running Faster 6. Ripped Dress 7. Should Have Let Me Leave 8. He Only Sees Where He Walks 9. Refusive Relationship 10. […]
Good Music + Cheap + Autographs = Crazy Good.
February 17th, 2009 James Shotwell From First To Last are currently offering any of their albums for $3 [+ shipping] from their webstore. Every order will come with the selected album [or albums] signed by the band. CLICK HERE TO HELP OUT FFTL! *Written By: James Shotwell*
Posted in News Tags: cheap music, fftl, free autographs, from first to last, hey they had two solid albums, sace the industry, save the scene Comments Off on Good Music + Cheap + Autographs = Crazy Good.We Interviewed Troy and Joel of BROTHERS and Studiotte Recording!
February 17th, 2009 James Shotwell Last week I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Joel and Troy Otte of StudiOtte as well as the Grand Rapids hardcore act, Brothers. Between making amazing recordings for local and national bands alike, and being active with their own band, the Ottes are two of the hardest working guys in the […]
Posted in Interviews Tags: brothers, brothers interview, interview, saw her ghost, saw her ghost records, studioette, studioette recording 1 Comment »Save Music Videos! – Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head
February 16th, 2009 James Shotwell Remember this band? My favorite dance release from last year. I can’t believe we haven’t featured this yet. Crank your speakers and get down. natalie portman’s shaved head – sophisticated side ponytail from thatgo on Vimeo. *Written By: James Shotwell*
Posted in News Tags: dance, get jiggy, music video, natalie portmans shaved head, npsh, save music videos, side ponytail, sophisticated side pony tail Comments Off on Save Music Videos! – Natalie Portman’s Shaved HeadLive Report – Motley Crue – The Saints of Los Angeles Tour [AKA Cruefest 2]
February 16th, 2009 James Shotwell 2-213-09 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI www.vanandelarena.com I’ve been trying for a few years to see the Crue live in concert. I don’t know if it was nostalgia for an era of music I never got to experience or the desire to see a dirty and gritty rock band play to 20,000 people, but […]
The Human Abstract hit the road!
February 16th, 2009 James Shotwell We;re going to start giving you bits and pieces of music news every day. Today, I felt I needed to share this upcoming tour with you all. The Human Abstract’s latest album came out in the fall, so this will be one of the first full on Midheaven themed tours they’ve done. Don’t miss out! […]
Posted in News Tags: hopeless, metal (genre), midheaven, the human abstract, tour news Comments Off on The Human Abstract hit the road!Save Music Videos! – As Tall As Lions [Valentine’s Day Edition!]
February 14th, 2009 James Shotwell Indie rockers As Tall As Lions released this video about a year ago, but the song is still amazing and fits perfect with the corporate themed holiday we’re celebrating today. Hit play and dance with your significant other! *Written By: James Shotwell*
Guest Blog Part 2! – Arise and Ruin’s Ben Alexis!
February 14th, 2009 James Shotwell Sometimes we at UTG want to hear more from our friends than our own critical minds. So, when the opportunity arises, we give said friends a place to share their thoughts that isn’t on a stage or matched up for guitars and drums. This week, we bring you the second blog from Arise and Ruin’s […]
Posted in News Tags: arise and ruin, arise and ruin blog, ben alexis, guest blog, Victory Records 7 Comments »Goblin Cock – Come With Me If You Want To Live
February 14th, 2009 James Shotwell Band: Goblin Cock Album: Come With Me If You Want To Live Genre: Metal Label: Robcore Records Track Listing: 1. Hissless 2. Loch 3. Big Up Your Willies 4. We Got A Bleeder 5. Ode To Billy Jack 6. Beneath The Valley Of The Island Of Misfit Toys 7. Haint 8. Mylar 9. Tom’s Song […]
Posted in Reviews Tags: come with me if you want to live, come with me if you want to live review, goblin cock, goblin cock review, metal (genre), rob crow, robocore, rock (genre) Comments Off on Goblin Cock – Come With Me If You Want To LiveNEW Feature – Song Streams – Arise And Ruin: Doom Sentence
February 13th, 2009 James Shotwell Well one of the new things you are going to be seeing on UTG is the fact that we now are streaming songs. This is one of many features on there way. Thank you to our friends at Victory Records for this track. This is the first track being publicly released by the band on […]
Posted in News Tags: arise and ruin, Doom Sentence, new song, Streaming Music Comments Off on NEW Feature – Song Streams – Arise And Ruin: Doom Sentence