Comprised of Jean-Benoit Dunckel (Air/Tommorow’s World) and Icelandic composer Bardi Johannsson (Bang Gang, Lady & Bird), Starwalker‘s name perfectly encapsulates their music—spacious, progressive, and absolutely out of this world. Red hot off the release of their new self-titled debut, the outfit’s head-turning brand of electropop is both pristine and powerful, certain to put longtime fans […]
Archive for April, 2016
UTG INTERVIEW: Starwalker detail self-titled debut
April 22nd, 2016 
Kyle Florence 
Posted in Features, News, Streams 
Tags: air, bang gang, Bardi Johannsson, interview, Jean-Benoit Dunckel, starwalker, tomorrow's world 
Comments Off on UTG INTERVIEW: Starwalker detail self-titled debutUTG PREMIERE: The Energy – ‘When We Were Young’
April 22nd, 2016 Brian Leak Brooklyn rock quartet The Energy are just a day away from releasing their fifth studio album in an impressive decade-plus career as a band. Today, we have the distinct pleasure of premiering the entire nine-track effort a tad early for fans to enjoy. Speaking on the new album, titled When We Were Young, the band […]
Posted in Features, News, Streams Tags: album stream, premiere, rock (genre), stream, the energy, when we were young Comments Off on UTG PREMIERE: The Energy – ‘When We Were Young’MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ pillages anything of intrigue
April 22nd, 2016 Sam Cohen Film: The Huntsman: Winter’s War Directed by: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Jessica Chastain There once was a princess named Snow White. She was the fairest in the land. The queen didn’t take kindly to that. They fought and Snow White won out. But what if there was more to the story? What […]
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Vinnie Caruana emotionally strips down with “Survivor’s Guilt”
April 21st, 2016 Bianca Silva I Am The Avalanche/The Movielife frontman Vinnie Caruana has released the title track, “Survivor’s Guilt,” off his upcoming first solo LP, out May 27 via Equal Visions/Big Scary Monsters. The song is a contrast to the faster-paced tracks we’re used to hearing from both his bands as it’s just Caruana and an acoustic guitar. In […]
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If These Trees Could Talk announce new album, stream “Solstice”
April 21st, 2016 Bianca Silva Akron, Ohio post-rock band If These Trees Could Talk have released the first single off their newly announced third album, The Bones of a Dying World, out June 3 on Metal Blade Records. Physical and digital pre-orders are available now. The nearly eight-minute “Solstice” kicks off with heavy guitar riffs as it sets a dark […]
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Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in new ‘Jason Bourne’ trailer
April 21st, 2016 Gabe Aikins It’s been four years since we last got a Bourne movie in The Bourne Legacy and nine long years since Matt Damon himself starred as Jason Bourne in The Bourne Ultimatum. After such a long wait, we finally have a trailer for Jason Bourne, and it lives up to the hype. It seems that Bourne […]
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Raz Simone shows his versatility on “Missin Joogs”
April 21st, 2016 Mike Giegerich Rapper Raz Simone has teamed up with XXL to premiere “Missin Joogs,” a killer new single that displays his wealth of artistic versatility. Featuring live recordings from a guitarist, trumpeter, and violinist, the song has layers of sound after gorgeous sound for Simone to accentuate his flow. Its hook is where Simone truly shines, though, […]
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Rest In Peace: Prince dead at 57, publicist confirms
April 21st, 2016 John Bazley Prince has died at the age of 57 in his Paisley Park home studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, his publicist confirms. After earlier reports of a death at the studio address, Associated Press has confirmed the death with a publicist representing Prince. While the cause of death remains unconfirmed at this time, Prince made headlines last week when his […]
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Violet Days debut a powerful electro-pop single in “Your Girl”
April 21st, 2016 Mike Giegerich It’s been six months since the release of “Screaming Colors,” but Swedish pop outfit Violet Days has finally debuted an infectious new single. Entitled “Your Girl,” the cut finds vocalist Lina Hansson providing her most powerful performance yet as she addresses the intrinsic need to be loved with emotional, affecting vocals that demand radio play (especially when combined […]
Posted in News, Streams Tags: alt pop, alternative pop, hype machine, hypem, pop (genre), screaming colors, so dope, sweden, swedish, violet days, your girl Comments Off on Violet Days debut a powerful electro-pop single in “Your Girl”UTG PREMIERE: Mike Rebel – “Sensitive” (music video)
April 21st, 2016 Mike Giegerich Last time we heard from Mike Rebel, he had just delivered his colorful debut single, “Twisted & Laidback.” Fortunately for you, we’ve teamed up with the California rapper to premiere a brand new track and music video. Entitled “Sensitive,” the song finds Rebel maneuvering through the verses with a captivating flow built for storytelling while its hook […]
Posted in Features, News, Reviews, Streams Tags: mike rebel, music video, premiere, sensitive 1 Comment »UTG CONTEST: Win two tickets to the ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Stage Dives’ tour
April 21st, 2016 Kyle Florence American Standards are the definition of “in your face.” Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, these masters of mayhem are wonderfully hard to get a hold of, boasting a dizzying sound that is equal parts furious and fascinating; irregularity reigns supreme, restraint is in short supply, and quality headbanging is guaranteed. For real—if you’ve had a long […]
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Rihanna is not messing around in new video for “Needed Me”
April 20th, 2016 Gabe Aikins Early this morning, Rihanna took to Twitter to tease a music video for “Needed Me,” off her newest release, Anti. True to her word, the video has dropped, and it’s no surprise that it’s just as great as Rihanna’s past videos. NOTE: The video, which you can watch below, is NSFW. You’ve been warned. Rihanna […]
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