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Bad Books’ debut album on sale

Bad Books, the supergroup featuring Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull and singer-songwriter Kevin Devine, are currently offering their debut album for only $2.99, here. I highly suggest you pick this up, the deal won’t last for long.

‘Game Of Thrones’ looks to repeat success with season six

The warm weather might finally be here but make no mistake, winter is coming. Game of Thrones is gearing up for its sixth season and even the most die-hard fans don’t know what to expect when it comes to the world of Westeros. But be warned, despite us knowing practically nothing about what’s going to […]

The first trailer for ‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’ will give you chills all over

Harry Potter is something that a large majority of our generation grew up with. Back in ’98, we started reading the books, and in 2011, we watched the final film in the series, leaving a huge chapter of our lives behind. None of us knew, at that time, that we’d be getting a look into […]

UTG Mixtape Roundup: October 2015

While September’s all-star lineup of mixtapes was impossible to top in terms of household names (special thanks to Thugger, Migos, and co.), October allowed us to focus in on a slew of lesser-known talents from across the country who were bursting with potential (if not already firing on all creative cylinders). Thus, read on to discover releases from a […]

Here Are Six Bands You Shouldn’t Miss At Today’s Mixtape Festival

East Coast Collective, famously known on Long Island for putting on massive amounts of great shows ranging from punk (Glassjaw recently played a surprise set during a Soda Bomb show) to hardcore (Bane played Spring Mixtape Fest) to hip-hop (Ja Rule headlined a show last summer), is also home to a beloved two-day festival: Today’s […]

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LIVE REVIEW: 80/35 Music Festival (Day 1)

Day 1 of 2015’s 80/35 is in the books. The weather was beautiful, the music sounded great, the crowd showed endless enthusiasm and feet soreness is at a manageable level. The main stage, as promised in the 80/35 preview, did not disappoint. But, aside from the top-of-the-bill acts delivering expectedly shining performances, there were some […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Lydia Discuss Their Recent Tour, Upcoming Album

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 […]

Hear Paul de Jong’s New Single “This Is Who I Am”

On April 28, Paul de Jong will drop his debut LP, IF, via Temporary Residence. Pre-orders are ongoing here. De Jong, who was one half of experimental duo The Books back in the 2000s, can work his cello through and through with ease, digging the bow into its strings to pull out some silver, liquid magic that feels […]

‘Saturday Night Live’ to Host Epic 40-Year Anniversary Show

Some of you may have noticed that during last night’s Super Bowl XLIX showdown between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks two little ads appeared for what may be one of the biggest moments in live television this year. The Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary show is sure to be one for the books. […]

Paramore Announce Full U.S. Tour Alongside Copeland

It has been one hell of a ride for Paramore‘s self-titled record. The reception for this most recent effort has been magnanimous and has changed the game for both the band and its fans. As the pop-rock frontrunners approach the end of this cycle, they are very excited to announce that they will be heading […]

REVIEW: ANTEMASQUE – ‘ANTEMASQUE’

Artist: ANTEMASQUE Album: ANTEMASQUE Genre: Rock, Punk Despite the dissolution of The Mars Volta, pioneering artists Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez can’t seem to split up. With The Mars Volta’s final album, Noctourniquet, and its supporting tour in the books, the duo reportedly intended to work on separate projects, as they’ve been wont to do. […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Early November @ The Studio At Webster Hall (7/16/14)

There’s a certain sense of pride that comes with singing along to every single song at a show. Coming out of The Early November‘s set last Wednesday night made me wish I were a bigger fan who vicariously sang along to every word like everyone else in the room did. The good vibes were irrevocable, […]