Archive for January 14th, 2014

UTG List: The Essential Hits Of Outkast

You would need to have spent every day since the dawn of 2014 living under a rock to have missed the news that Outkast are back together. It has been a decade since Big Boi and Andre 3000 shared the stage, and nearly seven years since they were technically together as a group, but the […]

Max Landis Set To Rewrite Sony’s ‘Houdini’

Sony’s had this Houdini movie in the waiting room for years, but it looks like its time has come. Max Landis, the young writer behind 2012’s Chronicle, has been pegged to revamp this long-awaited script. TheWrap’s Jeff Sneider tweeted about Landis and Houdini today, confirming the news. The 28-year-old actor/writer/director would’ve done it himself but […]

SINGLE REVIEW: Foster The People – “Coming Of Age”

Artist: Foster The People Single: “Coming Of Age” Album: Supermodel Foster The People made fans go a little crazy yesterday with the announcement of the details for their sophomore studio album, Supermodel. They even kicked it off with the premiere of the very first single from the album, which is titled “Coming Of Age.”

Have Mercy and Daisyhead Stream New Songs From Split EP

The last year has been a good one for Have Mercy, who released their excellent debut album, The Earth Pushed Back, on Topshelf Records, and they contributed a cover of “White Christmas” to the Soft Speak Records Christmas split, and they’re starting 2014 off just as strong. The Maryland emo rockers will be teaming up […]

STAND UP TUESDAYS: Dave Konig

Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Dave Konig’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com. […]

MUSIC VIDEO: I Killed The Prom Queen – “Thirty One & Sevens”

It’s good to know that there are bands like I Killed The Prom Queen who are capable of building above and beyond what they’ve done in the past, even if their most recent full-length was released more than seven years ago. Fans were skeptical when news of the group’s signing to Epitaph Records first broke […]

Watch Sleigh Bells Play “Young Legends” on ‘Letterman’

Are you ready to see Sleigh Bells‘ noise machine Derek Miller angst it up on an acoustic guitar? Yeah, it’s a weird sight, but last night Sleigh Bells took over the Late Show with David Letterman to play “Young Legends” off 2013’s Bitter Rivals. Sleigh Bells tugged a whole horn section onstage with them to pump […]

REVIEW: You Blew It! – ‘Keep Doing What You’re Doing’

Artist: You Blew It! Album: Keep Doing What You’re Doing Label: Topshelf Records Genre: Emo, Indie As someone who has written his fair share of album reviews, I always jump at the opportunity to take a look at the newest releases from bands on Topshelf Records. Their bands run the gamut of being anywhere from […]

Stream Mogwai’s New Album, ‘Rave Tapes’

Scotland’s staple post-rock group Mogwai are releasing their eighth studio album, Rave Tapes, in just one week, and they’ve put it online for full stream in anticipation of its release. Give it a listen below. Rave Tapes is the follow-up to 2011′s excellent Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will and was self-produced by the band alongside […]

Queen Latifah Claims Outkast Are Working On A New Album

Former Outkast manager Queen Latifah (yes – that Queen Latifah) claims the recently reunited duo are gearing up to record a new album. Appearing on The Howard Stern Show yesterday, the same day Outkast announced their world tour plans, Queen Latifah revealed to the world that Big Boi and Andre 3000 will soon enter the […]

FREE MP3: Destiny’s Child – “Bug A Boo” (Borneland remix)

Throwback Tuesday, anyone? We love a good remix, and early this morning the production outfit known as Borneland delivered a new jam that is sure to power your afternoon grind for many days to come. By adding a thick, funk-laden bass line to the Destiny’s Child hit “Bug A Boo” Borneland have taken a song […]

Rumor: Marvel Wants Johnny Depp For ‘Doctor Strange’

Hold on to your keyboards, comic book fans. The internet is bound to have a heyday with this one. Latino Review, who have a good-but-not-flawless record with cool movie scoops, are reporting that Marvel wants Johnny Depp to take on the role of ‘Doctor Strange.’ The studio allegedly met with the Pirates Of The Caribbean […]