Artist: A Great Big Pile Of Leaves Album: You’re Always On My Mind Genre: Indie Rock, Math Rock RIYL: Minus The Bear, Avi Buffalo, Margot & The Nuclear So And So’s Topshelf Records are having a huge year. With stellar releases from bands like Have Mercy, The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: This Old Ghost Talks ‘Family Room,’ Growing Up, and Being Independent
May 27th, 2013 
Brian Leak New York indie outfit, This Old Ghost, released one of my favorite albums of 2013 this past January. Family Room perfectly blends nearly every aspect I love about indie, pop, and folk with a fresh delivery and top-notch production. It’s one of very few records from this year thus far that has been in constant […]
We’d Like to Introduce You to Zach Zeller & The Crooked Timbers
September 15th, 2012 Brian Leak Zach Zeller is an old soul. He is alert and insightful far beyond his 25 years and these aspects live comfortably in his music. He paints beautifully delicate scenes through his choice of words and adept musicianship revolving around the elegance, subtleties and not so subtle intricacies of love. Zeller has succeeded in providing listeners […]
Now, Now Headed To The UK
July 2nd, 2012 Matthew Dondiego Indie rock band Now, Now have announced they will be hitting the road for a UK tour this fall. Kicking off on September 24, the trio will spend about a week touring overseas, wrapping on October 1. Now, Now recently appeared on tour with fun. this spring and still have a few of their own […]
UTG LIST: Essential Fall Albums (& Spotify Playlist)
October 3rd, 2011 James Shotwell Fall is officially in the air and if you’re anything like us, your music taste is probably changing almost as quickly as your wardrobe. Let’s face it: While we love the anthems that served as the soundtrack to our Summer road trips, not every Warped Tour act is as fitting for the changing of the […]
Manchester Orchestra, She & Him, 73 more added to Forecastle festival
May 11th, 2010 Grant Trimboli The event, which focuses on activism in addition to music and the arts, also features film screenings, speakers and outdoor activities.
Save DITR Promotions and MIDWEST FEST!
July 28th, 2009 James Shotwell DITR Promotions is in need of some financial help. Please read the message below and support those who make having a scene possible. These are great people who care about nothing, but bringing you great music. Please help them: Hello everyone. Thanks to those of you who came out to Midwest Fest 2009, and sorry […]
Live Review: Motion City Soundtrack – 9/4/08
September 8th, 2008 James Shotwell Band: Motion City Soundtrack Date: September 4th, 2008 Location: Michigan State University When it comes down to it, there’s nothing better than live music. With that philosophy in mind, it’s easy to see how the excitement of lights and loud amps saved headliner Motion City Soundtrack from being the repetitive pop punk band that I […]