Oliver Tree has a diverse array of musical talent under his belt in terms of vocals and production, so it’s only right the California native’s collaboration with Getter pushes the latter musician into less-explored territory. “Soulmother, I Love You” features an ethereal atmosphere that evolves from a calming set of chopped-up vocals and minimal percussion into a […]
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UTG PHOTOS: Ghost in Grand Rapids, MI (5/20/16)
June 1st, 2016 
Benjamin Howell On May 20, theatrical rock superstars Ghost came through The Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, MI with special guests Pinkish Black and one of the most unique stage performances I have encountered in a long time. Much of the crowd arrived in face paint and outfits—from nuns to ghouls, and even impersonators of Papa Emeritus […]
Joe Mason remixes The Chainsmokers’ “Inside Out”
May 25th, 2016 Mike Giegerich The Chainsmokers are as reliable as anyone when it comes to delivering electro-laced pop hits, but Sydney producer Joe Mason‘s take on their Charlee collaboration, “Inside Out,” manages to take the track to new heights. With a forward-thinking atmosphere that merges euphoric synthesizers and overarching pop sensibilities, Charlee’s stunning vocals are given new life atop […]
REVIEW: Modern Baseball mature gracefully with sincerity intact on ‘Holy Ghost’
May 9th, 2016 John Bazley Artist: Modern Baseball Album: Holy Ghost Label: Run For Cover Records Genre: Indie-rock, emo, pop-punk, grunge, whatever we’re calling The Killers these days Sincerity is arguably the most important aspect of the songwriting process. There’s a good reason why the general populous tires of bands who spend years writing the same record over and over again. […]
VOKES debuts “Slow Down”
May 4th, 2016 Mike Giegerich VOKES has displayed a knack for delivering wonderfully soulful vibes throughout 2016, and with the release of “Slow Down,” the trend continues onward. Lyrically encompassing the fear of loving again after premature heartbreak, the newest single from his forthcoming Fractals EP exists in a moody, downtempo atmosphere before breaking out into an upbeat hook soaked in layers […]
UTG TRACK-BY-TRACK: Greaver – ‘The Faun’
April 29th, 2016 Brian Leak Today, North Carolina’s Greaver have released their massive conceptual effort, The Faun, through Cardigan Records. Having had the time to soak in the depth of its story and sonic intensity, we’ve teamed up with the band to share their in-depth breakdown of each of The Faun‘s 10 tracks and overarching storyline, which you can immerse […]
REVIEW: Henrietta offer quality indie rock on ‘Paper Wings’
April 29th, 2016 Drew Caruso Artist: Henrietta Album: Paper Wings Genre: Indie Rock Label: Animal Style I was a big fan of Henrietta‘s debut, The Trick Is Not Minding. Playing nothing like a debut, the band create incredibly emotional business, drowned in massive guitars and gritty vocals that are sure to bring up discourse on Pedro The Lion. On their […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Starwalker detail self-titled debut
April 22nd, 2016 Kyle Florence 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 […]
REVIEW: Poly-Math – ‘Melencolia’
April 15th, 2016 Drew Caruso Artist: Poly-Math Album: Melencolia Genre: Post-Rock, Math I have always found it difficult to assess deep work, so when given the chance to listen to Poly-Math‘s new album, Melencolia, the three-track, near-thirty-five-minute epic seemed like a daunting task. But, once fully embraced by the tantalizing musicianship, Poly-Math made the journey that of a breeze. Opener […]
Deftones release blistering new track, “Doomed User”
March 16th, 2016 Drew Caruso Deftones have released the second new track from their upcoming LP, Gore, titled “Doomed User.” Unlike the first track released, “Doomed User” is a heavy hitter focusing less on atmosphere, and more on grit. Speaking with SirusXM, vocalist Chino Moreno states that “it’s got a rockin’ rhythm and a high-tech sound that will make you […]
UTG PHOTOS: Snails with Must Die! in Grand Rapids, MI (03/05/16)
March 14th, 2016 Benjamin Howell Snails came trailing through The Intersection on March 5 for the Enter Slugz City Tour and we were fortunate enough to receive a last-second call to cover the show. After one of the most anxious, hour-and-a-half drives of my life, I arrived at the venue shortly after Grimebag stepped off stage. Must Die! had already […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Witch’ flies above all the hype
February 19th, 2016 Sam Cohen Film: The Witch Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Dickie, Ralph Ineson Directed by: Robert Eggers If there’s anything we’ve learned from horror cinema, it’s that witches have the immense power to take an already awful day and make it exponentially shittier. Considering that last statement, The Witch’s witches are so hellbent on screwing with a 1630s […]