Autumn may be the most visually rewarding season that nature has gifted us. While all the other seasons are sure to give it a fair fight, there is something about the orange, red, and yellow change in the leaves that gift us new enlightenment and invigoration in the natural world around us. But what would […]
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Songs For The Season: Fall Playlist
September 23rd, 2014 
Drew Caruso 
Posted in Editorials, Features, News, Streams, UTG List 
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STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Maronzio Vance
September 16th, 2014 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Maronzio Vance’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com. […]
UTG’s Favorite Singles Of Summer 2014
September 8th, 2014 James Shotwell The summer may have been a bummer for hollywood execs and people hoping to see Outkast perform anywhere other than an overcrowded festival, but those who love discovering new music have had plenty to celebrate. Whether you like pop, rock, folk, country, EDM, or any combination of the five there were a slew of new […]
Posted in Editorials, Features, News, Reviews, UTG List Tags: andrew mcmahon in the wilderness, Antarctigo Vespucci, el-p, finch, I The Mighty, jamie xx, Jon Bellion, Killer Mike, New Found Glory, pianos become the teeth, playlist, Pvris, Run the Jewels, Secret Sisters, Shakey Graves, spoon, stolas, summer singles, The American Scene, the gaslight anthem, The Rural Alberta Advantage, tiny moving parts, well kept things, Zella Day Comments Off on UTG’s Favorite Singles Of Summer 2014
STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Mike Baldwin
September 2nd, 2014 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Mike Baldwin’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com. […]
Posted in Comedy, Reviews, Stand-Up Tuesdays Tags: angie frissore, comedy, front 2 back, funny bone, mike baldwin, stand-up tuesdays Comments Off on STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Mike Baldwin
What You Didn’t Know: MUST DIE
August 27th, 2014 Mike Giegerich Starting this month, staff writer Michael Giegerich will begin bringing readers a brand new feature to feast on. Focusing on lesser known aspects of artists, What You Didn’t Know looks to help people gain a better understanding of their favorite musicians from all levels of the music scene. After the successful debut of our fresh […]
STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Bonnie McFarlane (Interview)
August 26th, 2014 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Bonnie McFarlane’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com. […]
Posted in Columns, Comedy, Reviews, Stand-Up Tuesdays Tags: angie frissore, bonnie mcfarlane, comedy, Joan Rivers, opie, rich vos, stand up, stand-up tuesdays, women arent funny 1 Comment »
STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Tim McIntire
August 19th, 2014 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Tim McIntire’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com. This […]
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STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Paying Tribute to Robin Williams
August 12th, 2014 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on the tragic death of Robin Williams and the stigma of mental illness. If you or your comedy troupe would like to […]
Posted in Columns, Comedy, Stand-Up Tuesdays Tags: depression, Mental Health, robin williams, stand-up tuesdays, suicide Comments Off on STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Paying Tribute to Robin Williams
UTG LIST: The Must-See Acts At Lollapalooza 2014
July 30th, 2014 Corbin Alvae It’s time for Lollapalooza, the one festival that Chicago residents look forward to most all Summer long. Held in beautiful downtown Chicago, IL, this year’s festival will be taking over the area from August 1-3 at the legendary Grant Park. UTG will be on the festival grounds all weekend to get some amazing coverage of […]
Posted in Features, Live, News, UTG List Tags: betty who, Brillz, chicago, CHVRCHES, crizzly, eminem, Gramatik, Grant Park, Grouplove, kodaline, Krewella, Lollapalooza, outkast, Skrillex, the 1975, The Districts, the glitch mob, Young The Giant Comments Off on UTG LIST: The Must-See Acts At Lollapalooza 2014
STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Mark Normand
July 29th, 2014 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Mark Normand’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com. Though […]
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Sounds of the (Down) Underground: 5 Australian Acts You Should Be Listening To
July 29th, 2014 Brenton Harris Australia has a proud history of punching above its weight, musically speaking. This is particularly true when it comes to acts operating in the heavier music spectrum. With the seemingly endless advances in streaming and social media technologies making the ears of the world more accessible than ever, the Australian independent scene is thriving. The […]
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UTG LIST: 10 Must-See Undercard Acts at Outside Lands 2014
July 28th, 2014 Brian Leak Northern California’s premier, eco-friendly music and arts festival is nigh! The unsurprisingly sold out Outside Lands is set to take place August 8-10 in the historic Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA, and Under the Gun Review will be on-site to cover all of its glorious offerings. We’ll cover Outside Lands’ various food, drink, […]