Archive for March, 2016

Givers get trippy in “Bermuda” music video

Indie-pop group Givers recently released a video for “Bermuda” in support of their latest album, New Kingdom, which was released last November through Glassnote Records. Warning: the video’s trippy nature paired with vocalist’s Tiffany Lamson’s pupil-less eyes may or may not cause some headaches. If you can get past that, the video—directed by Emma Kanter […]

Aesop Rock brings the feels in new music video for “Blood Sandwich”

Aesop Rock wants you to get inside his head, and damn it, he does it with ease in his new music video for “Blood Sandwich.” The Rob Shaw-directed visuals are set inside a barn where the rapper watches old footage of his brothers on a projector and reflects on his relationships with them. It provides a […]

HAIM announce North American tour dates, new music coming this summer

It feels like it’s been an eternity since HAIM released their excellent studio debut, Days Are Gone, in 2013. Thankfully, it appears our wait for new music from the trio of talented sisters is almost over. It started Tuesday night when the band posted a video on Facebook promising new music and tour dates coming […]

Let’s talk through season 2 of ‘Daredevil’

In case you went off the grid months ago to live in the woods and are just now returning to the civilized world, you may not know that season 2 of Netflix’s Daredevil was released on March 18. Based on the trailers, the second season looked to build off the stories that began in season […]

Stream Polyenso’s new record ‘Pure In The Plastic’ now

Before you get totally exhausted with electronic R&B, please stop and listen to Polyenso‘s new record. Formally known as Oceana, the Florida trio is here to destroy our boredom with a genre that has been dominated by bands like Glass Animals and Alt-J, and worn out by so many others. With its first album under […]

Hiding Out stream impeccable pop rock EP, ‘Vena Cava’

After months of teases and reveals, New Jersey’s Hiding Out have finally unleashed their debut EP, Vena Cava. You can listen to the wonderful, four-track release below via The Alternative, where it’s streaming exclusively. Recorded by Gary Cioffi (Transit, Misser, A Will Away), sharp tones and crisp engineering work brings out the best of the […]

PUP try to destroy each other in new video

Following up the release of “DVP” and its brilliant lyric video, PUP have released a brand new track and accompanying visuals. “If This Tour Doesn’t Kill You, I Will” is the opener to the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, The Dream Is Over, and its Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux-directed video is unsurprisingly great, continuing a trend the band […]

Boston Underground Film Festival 2016: ‘Blood Of The Tribades,’ ‘MAD,’ and ‘Chasing Banksy’

Film: Chasing Bansky Directed by: Frank Henenlotter Starring: Anthony Sneed How far would you go to pilfer a piece of art? Would you steal that item for financial gain or otherwise? Chasing Banksy‘s conceit is pretty simple. Based on a true story, Brooklyn artist Anthony Sneed saw massive gains in stealing an original Banksy piece […]

PVRIS prep for first North American headlining tour

Fresh off a huge tour with Fall Out Boy and Awolnation, Lowell, MA rockers PVRIS have announced their first headlining North American tour in support of the deluxe release of their 2014 Rise Records debut, White Noise, which will be available April 22. Pre-orders are ongoing. The band will kick things off in Nashville on May 11 and wrap […]

The newest trailer for ‘The Conjuring 2’ promises a horrifying trip to London

In 2013, The Conjuring became a huge hit based on the work of husband and wife Ed and Lorraine Warren, noted paranormal investigators. The film was a perfect mix of suspense, dread, and a smattering of jump scares. The Conjuring 2 looks to deliver the same thrill this summer. This time, the Warrens (played by […]

Voivod to tour a ‘Post-Society’ North America this spring

Thrash-tastic French-Canadian legends Voivod return to the United States this summer, hot on the heels of their Post Society EP that was released back in February. The band has toured extensively over the last year, supporting Napalm Death throughout much of 2015 and embarking on their own headliner earlier this year. This forthcoming followup North […]

UTG PREMIERE: Yung Life – “Prices”

Dream-pop five-piece Yung Life will release their third full-length LP, Soft/Divide, on April 20. In anticipation, we’re joining forces with the Knoxville outfit to bring you their expansive new single, “Prices.” Listen in after the break. “The album’s mostly about wanting to change and turn into someone better, or being more honest with yourself instead […]