Rosedale, AKA self-proclaimed workaholic Mike Liorti, does pop-rock right. With the assistance of an ever-changing band of backing musicians, the Toronto native crafts wonderfully accessible jams that would feel right at home on your most cherished high school mixtape—think Jack’s Mannequin meets The Graduate meets The Dangerous Summer. Sounds pretty great, right? This morning, we […]
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UTG PREMIERE: Dæphne – “Sharpness Is The Game I Play”
October 28th, 2015 
Kyle Florence At first glance, “bummer-rock” may not sound like the most appealing genre, but one listen to Dæphne and we’re confident that you’ll quickly think otherwise. The Boston-bred outfit blend grungy riffs and glassy vocals with expert precision, making for a must-hear final product that will surely sit well with fans of Adventures, Hop Along and […]
Sorority Noise Share ‘Rick And Morty’ Cover Song
October 6th, 2015 James Shotwell We don’t talk about television much on UTG, but I can safely speak for everyone on staff when I say we absolutely adore Rick And Morty. The show, which airs Sunday nights on Adult Swim, follows a young boy (Morty) as he journeys with his scientist grandfather (Rick) through space and time on random adventures. […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘American Ultra’ Is Stoner Action Comedy Gold
August 21st, 2015 James Shotwell Film: American Ultra Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristin Stewart Directed By: Nima Nourizadeh There is something beautiful about two stoners in love, especially when they’re running for their lives from the CIA. Part action-comedy, part romance on the rocks, American Ultra is a late summer treat that features a little bit of everything that makes movies […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Minions’ Is Cute, But Empty
July 9th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: Minions Starring: Pierre Coffin, Sandra Bullock Directed by: Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda Two years after Despicable Me 2 became one of the biggest animated films ever, Universal is trying to maximize franchise revenue with the funny, yet emotionally empty prequel, Minions. Yes, the tiny yellow creatures that won over the hearts of children everywhere […]
These Films Will Be Removed From Netflix By The End Of July
June 22nd, 2015 James Shotwell Netflix is the place basically everyone turns when they want to watch a movie without paying VOD costs or leaving the comfort of their home, but it’s important that we remember the streaming platform does not keep every title forever. In fact, the titles on Netflix are changing all the time, and in less than […]
Moose Blood Release Video For “Gum”
May 20th, 2015 John Bazley 2014 breakout indie punk band Moose Blood have released a music video for “Gum,” which you can watch below. “Gum” follows the daily adventures of a young man. He rides his bike, eats ramen noodles, smokes cigarettes, and thinks about a pretty girl as he wastes his days away to the blissful soundtrack of Moose […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Demolishes Expectations, Elicits Yelps Of Joy
May 15th, 2015 Sam Cohen Film: Mad Max: Fury Road Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult Directed By: George Miller Every once in a blue moon a summer blockbuster comes and demolishes everything that lay in its path. Mad Max: Fury Road is the film that eviscerates the history of large-scale action films. It throws the gauntlet down at […]
First ‘Jem And The Holograms’ Trailer Is A Disappointment
May 13th, 2015 James Shotwell The truly, truly outrageous animated 80s rock star known as Jem is getting her own live-action film later this year, and the first trailer is unquestionably bad. In the time before the internet, films and television shows adapted from popular written works could largely ignore the source material as there were far less people able […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Welcome To Me’ Is Kristen Wiig At Her Best
May 7th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: Welcome To Me Starring: Kristen Wiig, Wes Bentley Directed by: Shira Piven As if you needed another reason to love Kristen Wiig. Welcome To Me may be the definition of an offbeat movie. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, the film tells the tale of a mentally unwell woman who uses her lottery winnings to purchase […]
‘Furious 7’ Is Now The Fourth Highest Grossing Film Of All Time
May 3rd, 2015 James Shotwell Now four weeks into its initial release, Furious 7 has surpassed Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 to become the fourth highest grossing film of all time worldwide. Yes, the adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione have proven to be no match for Dominic Toretto and his family as Furious 7‘s global box […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Little Boy’ Comes Up Short
April 28th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: Little Boy Starring: Jakob Salvati, Emily Watson, Michael Rapaport Directed by: Alejandro Monteverde The road to mediocre cinema is paved with good intentions, and Little Boy is yet another example of what happens when a good idea is made nearly unwatchable thanks to lackluster execution. Little Boy is not exactly a fairy tale, but […]