Today, The Arbor Agency has announced Jack & The Bear as its third signing to their Michigan-based management company. Hailing from the city of Bolles Harbor, MI, Jack is a bug-eyed, cocker spaniel, influential figure and diddly derider. The Bear, an acronym for the first four founding members of the band: Brandon, Evan, Adam and Reggie. […]
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Riot Fest Chicago Lineup Grows To 124 Bands, Adds Say Anything And More
June 12th, 2014 
James Shotwell Riot Fest Chicago is the elephant in the room all other festivals must recognize and then drop to their knees and worship. The initial lineup announcement which included 110 bands, almost shut down the alternative music blogosphere when released. Now, with three months to go until launch, the organizers for Riot Fest Chicago have revealed […]
UTG INTERVIEW: PUP @ SXSW
March 28th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler PUP is a potent Canadian punk-rock band poised with a swagger subtly malevolent enough to simultaneously steal your heart and give you a hard punch in the gut. The self-titled debut LP, due out on SideOneDummy Records April 8, is a unique and satisfying listen. Songs like “Reservoir” and “Guilt Trip” are abrasive, engaging and […]
UTG PREVIEW: Eight Reasons Riot Fest Is Your Middle School Dream Come True
September 10th, 2013 Matthew Leimkuehler Riot Fest Chicago is everything an alternative music lover of the past 3 decades wants in a festival. It is arguably the most buzzed about, tweeted at, liked and talked about festival of 2013. It has the potential to be legendary. Riot Fest Chicago will be a weekend full of unforgettable sets and unrealistic appearances. Here at […]
REVIEW: Murder By Death – Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon
September 25th, 2012 Josh Hammond Artist: Murder By Death Album: Bitter Drink, Bitter Death Genre: Americana, Punk, Alt. Country Label: Bloodshot Records I’m never been accused of being a man with nothing to say. Words tend to flow out of me, fluttering effortlessly toward my word count. Regardless however, it is very rare that I feel the need to pen […]
2011 Newport Folk Festival lineup announced
March 30th, 2011 James Shotwell The 2011 Newport Folk Festival will take place July 30-31 in Newport, RI. The lineup for the festival can be found below. If you’re anywhere near as excited as we are, click here to learn more about the festival. Tickets for the Newport Folk Festival go on sale tomorrow, March 31. July 3oth lineup: The […]
Soundgarden, Green Day among Lollapalooza headliners
April 6th, 2010 Grant Trimboli Other acts slated to play during the three-day festival in Chicago this August include AFI, the Strokes, Arcade Fire, Phoenix and Lady Gaga
Pitchfork announces, “Guide to Upcoming Releases”
October 4th, 2009 Chris Courtesy: Pitchfork Welcome once again to the Pitchfork Guide to Upcoming Releases, our seasonal guide to upcoming releases! Four times a year, we round up a big ol’ list of albums, singles, EPs, and DVDs set to be unleashed over the coming months, hoping to get you pumped about going out and buying records. (You […]