Archive for October 24th, 2014

Man Overboard Stream ‘Passing Ends’ EP

We’ve already had the chance to listen to “Stood Up” and “For Vince,” but thanks to Billboard, we can now listen to Man Overboard‘s Passing Ends EP in full. It may have only been about a year and a half since the NJ group released their Heart Attack LP, but the maturity displayed on this […]

One Direction Recruit Danny Devito For “Steal My Girl” Video

One Direction may seem like any other boy band that has ever existed to those who do not invest much time in such things, but truth be told they are actually quite unique. For starters, they don’t dance in unison. They also don’t take themselves all that serious, which is proven once and for all […]

Brent Walsh (I The Mighty) Streams “Default World”

Guitarist and vocalist Brent Walsh of I The Mighty will be releasing his solo debut through Equal Vision Records on November 10. The eclectic mix of tracks that make up the album, 7, are reflective of different points in Walsh’s life over the past 7 years working with I The Mighty. Today, Walsh released the […]

…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead Release Music Video For “The Ghost Within”

…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead have released a new video for their track “The Ghost Within” over at The Line Of Best Fit. The song comes from their most recent album, IX. This is one of the softer …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead songs that […]

The Decemberists Announce New Album

The Decemberists have announced that their new album will be titled What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World. The band announced the album by unveiling a large mural in Brooklyn featuring the album artwork. Frontman Colin Meloy was at the affair, and performed a brand new song called “Make You Better” for everyone in […]

Better Off Release “I Was Better 10 Years Ago” From ‘Meth Head’

Better Off recently announced their signing to Equal Vision Records and confirmed the release of a seven-inch entitled Meth Head. We heard the title track a while back, and you can now stream the b-side, “I Was Better 10 Years Ago,” at AltPress. This band is something special, and the new track solidifies that. I think […]

Vacationer Release Music Video For “Go Anywhere”

As fall weather starts to take over, you might have forgotten that Vacationer put out a pretty great album earlier this year. Revisit the summer vibes of Relief with the new music video for “Go Anywhere.” I don’t think Kenny Vasoli could look more mellowed out than he does here. If you’re having a stressful […]

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘John Wick’ Delivers Thrilling Action And Little Else

Film: John Wick Starring: Keanu Reeves Directed by: David Leitch, Chad Stahelski Hell may have no fury like a woman scorned, but neither can hold a candle to the rage that fuels John Wick after losing everything he loves. The world is a very cold and cruel place when we first meet John Wick, and […]

UTG’s 31 Days Of Halloween: ‘Lake Placid’

Of all the holidays celebrated worldwide, no single day is more loved by the UTG staff than Halloween. With the arrival of the year’s best month, the time has finally come to begin rolling out a plethora of features and special announcements we have prepared in celebration of our favorite day, including the one you’re […]

UTG PREMIERE: Act As If – “Easier”

The weekend is almost here, so in our minds it is as good a time as any to forget about work and focus on what really matters: Discovering great new music. Today, we have the great honor of partnering with fast-rising pop rock outfit Act As If to premiere the closing track from their highly […]

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Whiplash’ Is Likely The Best Film Of 2014

Film: Whiplash Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons Directed by: Damien Chazelle Featuring two unforgettable performances and a script that is as close to perfection as you can find in cinema today, Whiplash is a surefire contender for best film of 2014. There have been many films about music and various fictional individuals’ attempts at greatness, […]

REVIEW: Arms And Sleepers – ‘Swim Team’

Artist: Arms And Sleepers Album: Swim Team Genre: Chillwave, Trip-Hop Adding to a hefty catalog of LPs, EPs, and split releases riddled with lush tones, intricate instrumentals, ethereal auras, smooth beats and soothing vocal samples, Boston’s Arms and Sleepers are back, post-hiatus, with Swim Team, their fifth full-length studio effort since forming in 2006. Opening […]