Kingmaker have always been a group that thrives on progression. Since bursting onto the scene in the summer of 2009, the Lake County quartet has undergone a number of style and lineup changes, all leading to the release of their latest full-length effort, The Cradle–a bold blend of abrasive riffs, ear-shattering percussion, and poignant lyricism. […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Kingmaker’s Alex Gaspar Discusses the Creation of ‘The Cradle’
July 3rd, 2015 
Kyle Florence 
Posted in Features, Interviews, News 
Tags: "Awful Disclosures", "Brain Burner", "My Only Devil", "My Savior", Alex Gaspar, interview, Kingmaker, Less Faith, Stay Asleep, The Cradle 
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UTG TV: Parmalee At CMA Music Festival 2015
July 3rd, 2015 Gabbie Brown We caught up with Parmalee right after they took the stage at CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee last month. These guys have been around each other for some time now and know how to have a good time, even with their busy lives. The band had just come back from a performance the night before […]
Posted in Features, Interviews, News, UTG TV Tags: CMA Fest, cma music festival, country, gabbie brown, nashville, parmalee, parmalee interview, utg tv, video interview 1 Comment »
UTG INTERVIEW: Patrick Brice Discusses His New Film, ‘The Overnight’
June 26th, 2015 James Shotwell It’s hard to throw a stone in the world of modern indie movies without hitting some up and coming filmmaker who one or more publications has dubbed the latest ‘visionary’ storyteller. Everyone has someone they’re rooting for in the race to see who graduates from one-time genius to career-long writer/director who influences countless future storytellers, […]
Posted in Features, Interviews, Movies, News Tags: creep, director, filmmaker, interview, Patrick Brice, The Overnight, writer 2 Comments »
UTG PREMIERE: Good Old War – “Tell Me What You Want From Me” (Acoustic Video)
June 24th, 2015 Brian Leak Philadelphia folk-pop duo Good Old War are set to release their fourth full-length studio album next week on June 29, via Nettwerk – their first without longtime drummer Tim Arnold. Today, we’re excited to premiere an impeccable, bare-bones rendition of Broken Into Better Shape‘s lead single–possibly Good Old War’s biggest song to date–“Tell Me What […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Valentino Arteaga Discusses Of Mice & Men’s Newest Chapter
June 22nd, 2015 Emma Guido 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 […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Lydia Discuss Their Recent Tour, Upcoming Album
June 18th, 2015 Dana Reandelar Lydia is an irresistible band. The material they produce has always been that of those who truly possess talent. Witnessing this band perform live made that fact very evident. Their mass appeal is undeniable and the energy they exude when on stage is magnetic. The three-piece recently wrapped up their North American tour alongside The […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Sorority Noise Discuss Your New Favorite Record, ‘Joy, Departed’
June 9th, 2015 Dana Reandelar “I feel like this one is building on self-deprication rather than drowning in it. I never thought I’d ever be able to write lyrics about getting better and finding all the good in the terrible.” This very statement from vocalist Cam Boucher is probably the greatest depiction of Sorority Noise’s stellar new record, Joy, Departed, […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: A Will Away Talk ‘Bliss,’ Rock And Roll At Skate And Surf Festival
June 9th, 2015 John Bazley A Will Away are riding high on the release of Bliss, their latest EP which dropped in March via Quiet Fire Media. The band delivered one of the biggest performances of the weekend at New Jersey’s Skate and Surf Festival in May, and hit the road last week with Light Years, Head North, and Casey […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: SATE On Latest Single, Upcoming Album
June 8th, 2015 Kyle Florence SATE is on a mission. The Toronto songstress has been turning heads north of the border with her electric, soul-infused rock sound, and now seems poised to make her biggest splash yet with the release of her forthcoming album, an amalgamation of three separate EPs released over the course of the past year. UTG recently […]
Posted in Features, Interviews, News Tags: black ep, Blue EP, red ep, Saidah Baba Talibah, SATE, Tom McKay, Warrior Comments Off on UTG INTERVIEW: SATE On Latest Single, Upcoming Album
Summer Essentials: Tyler Lyle Releases ‘The Native Genius Of Desert Plants’
June 2nd, 2015 Kellie Gannon If perfect summer soundtracks are your thing, I confidently declare that this is the album for you. The independent second album from Tyler Lyle, The Native Genius of Desert Plants, is out today and is the perfect follow-up to his 2011 indie-folk debut, The Golden Age and The Silver Girl. This album is mesmerizing and […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Royal Psalms’ Nick Warchol Discusses Seizing Musical Opportunities & Their Debut EP
June 2nd, 2015 Dana Reandelar In the field of the arts, it is not uncommon for the phrase “life gets in the way” to apply more and more the further we get down the road. For most it becomes an acceptable and honorable excuse to leave youthful passions behind. For some, however, it becomes a driving force to pursue those […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: The Technicolors Talk Tour, Joining 8123 and Their New EP
May 27th, 2015 Dana Reandelar Having recently released their stellar debut EP, Ultraviolet Disguise, 81twentythree’s very own The Technicolors set out on a full U.S. tour alongside label-mates The Maine, Real Friends, and Knuckle Puck. Under The Gun got to catch up with the Phoenix natives before they played their New York City show. The garage rock/90s Brit-pop-inspired three-piece talked […]
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