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REVIEW: Melanie Martinez – ‘Cry Baby’

Artist: Melanie Martinez Album: Cry Baby Label: Atlantic Records Genre: Indie-Pop Your Halloween spooks are coming a bit early this year with a touch of addictive pop and powerful lyrics thanks to Melanie Martinez. The Voice’s third place winner proved that she’s first place material after her breakout hit single “Carousel” gave chills to the […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Valentino Arteaga Discusses Of Mice & Men’s Newest Chapter

Often described as Of Mice & Men’s backbone, Valentino Arteaga shines with this aura the second you meet him. Sitting down with the tenacious drummer, he explained the mentality of Of Mice & Men, and contributing to their growing success in the music scene. From being on top of schedules and acting as a moral […]

The Armed Announce New Album, Stream “Forever Scum”

Hardcore outfit The Armed just announced their fourth full-length record, Untitled. This mysterious-sounding record will be released on June 23 through No Rest Until Ruin. Along with the announcement, the band released the first chaotic single from Untitled, called “Forever Scum.” This blaring, scattered introduction to the new album definitely starts the forthcoming album off with a bang. Listen […]

Stream Dustin Kensrue’s ‘Carry The Fire’ Now

In anticipation of tomorrow’s release, Dustin Kensrue has released the stream of his new album, Carry The Fire, through Vagrant and Staple Records. Each track includes a meaningful introduction by Kensrue, giving listeners insight to each song before they listen. The exciting stream is paired with black and white video to set the deep, thoughtful mood. […]

Of Mice & Men Release Live Music Video For “Another You”

If anyone wants a taste of what it was like for Of Mice & Men to open up arenas in Europe for Linkin Park, check out their new live music video for “Another You,” a track off of their third record, Restoring Force.  The intensity of the song matches the intensity of the flashing lights and […]

Dikembe Tease New ‘Ledge’ EP

Dikembe have a new EP in the works, and teased it to fans today on their YouTube channel. The promo video gives listeners an inside look at their recording process while providing a sample to the sounds they are making. Not much is revealed by this video, but along with the video it was annunced […]

mewithoutYou Announce New Album ‘Pale Horses’ and Summer Tour

Indie rock group mewithoutYou announced the release of their upcoming album Pale Horses today via their Facebook page. The record will drop June 16 with Run For Cover Records; you can watch the album teaser below. Along with the album announcement, mewithoutYou have also released the news of their US summer tour running through June and July. […]

Four Year Strong Stream New Single, “We All Float Down Here”

After the recent announcement of Four Year Strong‘s new self-titled record to drop on June 2, the band is actively keeping listeners in the loop with the brand new single, “We All Float Down Here.” This stellar track is a great introduction to the new record, showing tastes of the band’s older sounds. Stay tuned […]

Mumford and Sons Release New Single, “The Wolf”

Mumford and Sons have dropped their second single, “The Wolf,” in anticipation of Wilder Mind, scheduled for release on May 4. The psychedelic visuals capture the bright lights of a big city as “The Wolf” powers the scene with rough guitar riffs and an adventurous tone, capturing a new era for Mumford and Sons. Stream […]

Pierce The Veil Announced As Final Band For Warped Tour 2015

After months of band announcements that revealed the anticipated lineup of the Vans Warped Tour 2015, including today’s earlier inclusions, just now it was confirmed that Pierce The Veil is the last act to be announced to play the full tour of the summer festival. Below you can watch a clever announcement video of the […]

Senses Fail, Miss May I and More Announced For Warped Tour 2015

You’d think the Vans Warped Tour would be done announcing their 2015 lineup, but they seem to be surprising fans every week with even more bands to join the summer US festival. Warped Tour 2015 will be hitting the road with many, many bands, but now this lineup includes Senses Fail, Miss May I, Knuckle […]

Florence + The Machine Release New Single, “Ship To Wreck”

After fans have been sitting and waiting for Florence + The Machine to come out with more music for nearly three years, their third full-length record How Big How Blue How Beautiful is certainly one of the most anticipated albums of 2015. After releasing the impressive singles “What Kind Of Man” and “St June,” today FATM […]