Film: Deathgasm Starring: Milo Cawthorne, James Blake Directed by: Jason Lei Howden Deathgasm is further proof that no one makes outrageous and unforgettable indie horror films quite like the citizens of New Zealand. Brodie (Milo Cawthorne) is a teenage boy who loves heavy metal. In fact, I think the word love probably understates the way […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Grumsling Discuss Their Titular Character, Current Releases
September 7th, 2015 
Brian Leak Grumsling‘s more than just a rock band from California’s Bay Area. The brother duo, consisting of Matt and D.J. Lowe, create music entirely based around a narrative involving a character they’ve named their band after. For the most part, The Grumsling dictates the way the band operates and when, but the creativity and sounds they […]
Kanye West Played 20 New Songs in London Yesterday
July 7th, 2014 Nina Corcoran When it comes to Kanye West, it’s best to expect the unexpected. Shortly after dropping the excellent Yeezus out of nowhere last summer, he’s already dishing up new material despite getting married, working on his fashion line, and doing court-ordered community service. That’s right. After London’s Wireless festival last night, Kanye and consigliere Virgil Abloh manned a […]
Listen: Jamie xx – “Girl”
April 22nd, 2014 Tyler Hanan James Blake‘s monthly BBC Radio 1 residency has always been fodder for fun music things – new music premieres, slick remixes, that charming fake Burial interview. Last month, Blake had fun with listeners again when he debuted a chill new track called “Bloke” from a gent dubbed “Simon Tallywhacker,” which didn’t sound fishy at all from the very moment […]
Chance The Rapper Drops Impromptu Track “Home Studio (Back Up In This Bitch)”
March 25th, 2014 Tyler Hanan In celebration of his new home studio, the red hot Chance the Rapper dropped a new song for #homestudio-tweeting fans last night. It’s a brief track, two minutes of two slick, Yogi Bear and Ableton-referencing verses with a lot of Chance celebrating being back in the studio. Also, don’t forget that Chance apparently moved in […]
Skrillex Debuts New Collaboration With Chance the Rapper
February 11th, 2014 James Shotwell Skrillex recently treated fans in Brooklyn to the debut of a new collaboration with Chicago artist Chance The Rapper. Lucky for us, someone caught the whole thing on video. Halfway through his set last night, Skrillex checked in with fans before transitioning into the world premiere of a brand new track featuring Acid Rap star […]
MUSIC VIDEO: Childish Gambino – “The Worst Guys (Feat. Chance The Rapper)”
January 15th, 2014 Jacob Tender If 2014 belongs to anyone, it’s Donald Glover. With a new television series on the way as well as some festivals and tours, the man won’t have much time to rest. Just before the year let out, Childish Gambino dropped an album called Because the Internet. The record was met with mixed reviews, but undoubtedly […]
Governors Ball Lineup Revealed: Outkast, Vampire Weekend, Jack White, The Strokes, Phoenix
January 15th, 2014 Nina Corcoran In its first year, they snagged Girl Talk. In its second year, they snagged Beck. In its third year, they snagged Kanye West’s first solo set in five years. Now, after a week of clues, New York City’s Governors Ball Festival has announced their lineup and it’s bigger than ever. Outkast, Jack White, and Vampire […]
Kanye West Calls Anti-Semitism Accusation Comments “An Ignorant Compliment”
December 20th, 2013 Nina Corcoran After words said in a radio interview, Kanye West was accused of anti-Semitism by the Anti-Defamation League. In the interview, Kanye said “Black people don’t have the same level of connections as Jewish people,” which is, as the Anti-Defamation League rightfully said, “classic anti-Semitism” about “the age-old canard that Jews are all-powerful and control the levers […]
REVIEW: Jaymes Young – ‘Dark Star’
August 20th, 2013 Brian Leak Artist: Jaymes Young Album: Dark Star Genre: Indie, R&B, Pop, Alternative RIYL: Active Child, How To Dress Well, James Blake Here are a couple facts about me: Seattle is quite possibly my favorite place I’ve been to in the US. I live in California and I’ve never been to Los Angeles, but I’ve never really […]
STREAM/DOWNLOAD: The 1975 – “Pressure” (Bear//Face Remix)
August 17th, 2013 Jacob Tender By now, you should be no stranger to The 1975. They are THE hype band of all hype bands at the moment for good reason. If you’re ok with not necessarily understanding all of the words in super chilled out songs, you’re going to enjoy this band. They’ve got IT. Whatever magical thing that may […]
REVIEW: Joshua Worden – ‘Always This’
June 9th, 2013 Brian Leak Artist: Joshua Worden Album: Always This Genre: R&B, Indie, Down-tempo For fans of: James Blake, Josef Salvat, How To Dress Well It only takes 20 seconds of Always This to know that you’re in for a treat when Joshua Worden‘s soulful croon hits a sweet spot after the album’s opening line in “Marrow.” “I finally […]