Courtesy of Rolling Stone Trying to resolve Eminem’s contradictions is a loser’s game. How do you reconcile the artist who asked the men in the audience at Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans Friday night to yell, “Fuck you, bitches” (and the women to answer, “Fuck you, assholes”) with the guy who encored with the […]
Archive for November 2nd, 2009
Some more bad news for Lil’ Wayne
November 2nd, 2009 
Chris Courtesy: Pitchfork Strange times for Lil Wayne. He will probably start a year-long prison sentence in February after pleading guilty to attempted gun possession. His head was made into a cake for Alec Baldwin’s daughter. And now the rapper– along with partner Birdman and his label, Cash Money– is being sued by a dude named […]
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Comments Off on Some more bad news for Lil’ WayneEXCLUSIVE: Dexter Leaves Saraph
November 2nd, 2009 James Shotwell Consider this an “official announcement” The members of Saraph wanted UTG to inform all of you that vocalist Eric Dexter has chosen to leave the young rock band. The band will continue on with the same name and songs. They are currently starting the search for someone to take the place of Dexter. If you […]
Posted in Features, News Tags: breaking news, dexter leaves saraph, exclusive, rock (genre), saraph, singer needed, unsigned 2 Comments »Vampire Weekend play new Contra material
November 2nd, 2009 Chris Courtesy: Pitchfork Slowly but surely, Vampire Weekend’s hotly anticipated sophomore album Contra is coming together. The LP isn’t due until January 12 (via XL), but we’ve already heard “Horchata”, the busy and uptight first single and album opener, and we’ve linked to footage of the band playing album tracks “White Sky” and forthcoming single “Cousins”. […]
Posted in News Tags: Contra, vampire weekend Comments Off on Vampire Weekend play new Contra materialHot Chip announce new album
November 2nd, 2009 Chris Courtesy: Pitchfork When it comes to dance-rock that you can dance to and genuinely rocks, it does not get much better than Hot Chip. So excitement abounds now that we know the always-busy Brits are returning in 2010 with an as-yet-untitled LP due out in February, according to their site. They also have a dozen […]
Red Hot Chili Peppers announce new album
November 2nd, 2009 James Shotwell Courtesy of NME: Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced plans for their new album. The band, who are currently working on a follow-up to 2006’s ‘Stadium Arcadium’, have revealed that a new album could be released by October 2010. “We’re gonna write for a while, it usually takes us a while,” drummer Chad Smith told […]
Posted in News Tags: follow up, new album, red hot chili peppers, reunite Comments Off on Red Hot Chili Peppers announce new albumPaste’s Albums of the Decade
November 2nd, 2009 James Shotwell The folks at Paste Magazine have revealed their “Top 50” of the Decade list. See said list RIGHT HERE. Thought?
REVIEW: Every Avenue – Picture Perfect
November 2nd, 2009 James Shotwell Artist: Every Avenue Album: Picture Perfect Genre: Pop Rock Label: Fearless It’s been a little over a year and a half since Every Avenue released their debut album for Fearless Records and it would seem the group has barely had a break since. Selling over 20,000 copies and being able to tour the world doesn’t […]
Posted in Reviews Tags: album review, Every Avenue, Fearless Records, picture perfect, pop rock (genre), review, scene Comments Off on REVIEW: Every Avenue – Picture PerfectUTG EXCLUSIVE: FULL ALBUM STREAM: The Modern Elite
November 2nd, 2009 James Shotwell What better way to kick off the month of November than with an exclusive album stream? The Modern Elite are prepping to release their brand new full length this Saturday and until then you an stream all 13 tracks right here on UTG! Simply click the player to your right and enjoy!
Posted in Features, Streams Tags: exclusive, full album stream, girl rock, new album, record stream, the modern elite, unsigned 1 Comment »Through Being Cool passes Decade mark
November 2nd, 2009 James Shotwell Today marks the 10 year anniversary of Saves The Day’s Through Being Cool arriving in stores. I highly suggest you put it on today and remember the glory days of the scene.
Posted in News Tags: anniversary, decade mark, iconic, saves the day, ten years, through being cool Comments Off on Through Being Cool passes Decade markMJ Tops 100 Million in Theaters
November 2nd, 2009 Matt This past week, the Smooth Criminal himself, albeit posthumously, dominated movie box offices around the world; grossing over $100 million. The movie, Michael Jackson’s This Is It, can be seen in theaters around the world. Sony has announced an extension on the films original two-week run, leaving it in theaters until Thanksgiving in the U.S.