In anticipation of their impending Run For Cover debut, New Jersey’s Pinegrove have joined forces with The Fader to premiere a slow-building new single titled “Cadmium.” Check it out below, and let us know what you think in the replies. “The song’s a lot about correspondence and communication,” frontman Evan Stephen Hall explained. “There’s a […]
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REQUIRED LISTENING: Idle Empress craft fantastic, homegrown folk on debut EP
January 29th, 2016 
Kyle Florence Hailing from Justin Vernon‘s hometown of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Idle Empress are here to make folk fun again. Comprised of vocalist Lauren Anderson, guitarist Josh Frederick, and drummer Elliot Heinz, these intuitive up-and-comers have turned countless heads throughout the Badger State, and now look to take their talents far beyond the Chippewa Valley with the […]
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January 26th, 2016 Kyle Florence Today, we’re excited to bring you Something Worth Saving, the aptly-titled new EP from Phoenix, Arizona’s Troubled Minds. Stream it in full after the jump. Wide-ranging and well-written, the trio’s latest undertaking is an emo-leaning alt-rock rollercoaster that is sure to leave a lasting impression. There’s a striking self-assurance pulsing beneath each and every hook, […]
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January 20th, 2016 Kyle Florence If you dig huge hooks, relatable lyrics and infectious instrumentation, then you definitely need more Maple Hill in your life. Since joining forces in the summer of 2014, the Ithaca outfit have perfected a contagious brand of pop-punk that is every bit as refreshing as it is familiar, bringing to mind genre forerunners like New […]
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January 15th, 2016 Kyle Florence Some struggle to see the appeal of “heavy” music, but thanks to bands like Wearing Thin, it’s never been easier to find beauty in the abrasive. Taking cues from Defeater, Pianos Become The Teeth, and other like-minded musicians, the Salt Lake City quartet blend mayhem and melody with expert precision, resulting in a powerful final […]
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January 13th, 2016 Kyle Florence This morning, we’re beyond stoked to bring you “Let Me Down,” the newest single from Atlanta grunge-revivalists Flower. A hazy, hard-hitting number, the outfit’s latest offering is taken from their impending LP, Waste of Life, which is set to arrive on February 5. Give it a spin after the break, and let us know what […]
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January 7th, 2016 Kyle Florence Operating under the moniker of Avenue, 21-year-old Sam Willows has spent the last two years lighting Hype Machine ablaze with a score of notable remixes, and is now poised to make his biggest splash yet with the release of his debut EP, Keep Counting. Comprised of buoyant synth, droning guitars, and wispy vocal lines, the […]
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January 6th, 2016 Kyle Florence If you’re looking to cut a rug like there’s no tomorrow, then you absolutely need to make some time for Christopher Youmans & The Sound Agency. Boasting beats that would make the late James Brown blush, the Berkeley, California collective are funky with a capital “F,” drawing influence from any and everything that is catchy and […]
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UTG PREMIERE: Star-Splitter – “Afterglow” (Music Video)
December 18th, 2015 Kyle Florence This morning, we’re thrilled to bring you Star-Splitter‘s brand new music video for “Afterglow,” a dreamy electro-pop ballad that’s haunting, hypnotic, and all sorts of catchy. The track is taken from duo’s recently released maxi-single of the same name, which, despite its meager tracklist, has consistently dazzled since dropping back in October. Check it out […]
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UTG PREMIERE: The Royal Twenties – ‘Virgin’ EP
December 17th, 2015 Kyle Florence Don’t let their sparse back catalogue fool you–The Royal Twenties are the real deal. Since joining forces in the spring of 2014, the Massachusetts quartet have repeatedly turned heads with their near-effortless blend of nuance, passion, and detail, bringing to mind the quintessential works of mewithoutYou, La Dispute, and other innovative rockers. It’s the type of […]
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UTG PREMIERE: Fable Cry – “Kidnap The Sandy Claws” (‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’)
December 15th, 2015 Kyle Florence Christmas is right around the corner, and to get you in the holiday spirit, we’ve partnered with Nashville, Tennessee’s Fable Cry to debut their wonderfully wacky cover of “Kidnap The Sandy Claws,” a fan-favorite from the 1993 Tim Burton classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas. The outfit’s rowdy re-imagining will appear on Firebreath Records‘ second annual holiday […]
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UTG PREMIERE: Isaiah Dominguez – “Run” (Lyric Video)
December 15th, 2015 Kyle Florence Today, we’re elated to bring you the world premiere of Isaiah Dominguez‘s newest single, “Run,” a punchy pop-rock jam that is sure to conjure quick comparisons to Jimmy Eat World, The Get Up Kids, and other established alternative acts. The track is taken from his impending EP, The Evergreen State, which is set to arrive […]
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