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REVIEW: We grieve with Greaver on immense full-length, ‘The Faun’

Artist: Greaver Album: The Faun Genre: Post-Hardcore Label: Cardigan Records At one point in our lives, we all love someone or something. And at another point we all lose that someone or something. This is the circle of life. As Mr. Vonnegut so aptly put it, “and so it goes…” Music has the power to […]

UTG TRACK-BY-TRACK: Right On, Kid! – ‘On The Brighter Side Of Things’

Drawing influence from pop-punk mainstays like Blink-182 and The Ataris, Right On, Kid! are sure to appeal to even the most hopeless romantic. Unapologetic and brimming with energy, the New Mexico five-piece have a knack for huge hooks and smart lyrics, making for a fitting summer soundtrack that’s more than worthy of repeat listens. The […]

Vinnie Caruana emotionally strips down with “Survivor’s Guilt”

I Am The Avalanche/The Movielife frontman Vinnie Caruana has released the title track, “Survivor’s Guilt,” off his upcoming first solo LP, out May 27 via Equal Visions/Big Scary Monsters. The song is a contrast to the faster-paced tracks we’re used to hearing from both his bands as it’s just Caruana and an acoustic guitar. In […]

Rest In Peace: Prince dead at 57, publicist confirms

Prince has died at the age of 57 in his Paisley Park home studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, his publicist confirms. After earlier reports of a death at the studio address, Associated Press has confirmed the death with a publicist representing Prince. While the cause of death remains unconfirmed at this time, Prince made headlines last week when his […]

Rihanna is not messing around in new video for “Needed Me”

Early this morning, Rihanna took to Twitter to tease a music video for “Needed Me,” off her newest release, Anti. True to her word, the video has dropped, and it’s no surprise that it’s just as great as Rihanna’s past videos. NOTE: The video, which you can watch below, is NSFW. You’ve been warned. Rihanna […]

Jelani Lateef flows through ‘Cold Days And Dark Nights’

Following up 2015’s Cold Days And Dark Nights and parts 1 and 2 of My Soul To Keep, Chicago rapper/producer Jelani Lateef recently released a new mixtape—sharing its title with last year’s effort—through his own company, Manhood Ent. Featuring 11 new tracks and three remixes, Cold Days And Dark Nights is a mostly self-produced tape […]

UTG PREMIERE: Locket – “Stairdweller”

Today, we have the pleasure of premiering a brand new track from Austin, Texas rockers Locket. “Stairdweller,” an atmospheric, post-hardcore jam, is taken from the band’s upcoming Take This To Heart Records EP, titled Never There, Never Was, which is set to be released in various formats on May 13. You can listen to the […]

Despised Icon sign to Nuclear Blast, announce first album in seven years

Deathcore fans have a reason to rejoice as Canadian band Despised Icon has announced that they will be releasing their upcoming fifth studio album (their first since 2009’s Day Of Mourning), titled Beast, through Nuclear Blast sometime this summer. The band has already released an album teaser which you can check out below. According to […]

So What?! Music Festival to return in the Fall

Good news for those who weren’t able to attend So What?! Music Festival in Dallas, Texas last month, and even better news for those who did. Third String Festivals announced its second Fall edition of So What?! Music Festival which will be happening on October 22 and 23. A limited amount of early bird two-day […]

Good Charlotte ride the nostalgia train on new single “40 oz. Dream”

Good Charlotte made their official return to the pop-punk scene with the lead single, “Makeshift Love,” off their upcoming album, Youth Authority, due out on July 15. Now they’re sounding as rejuvenated and mellow as ever with the album’s second single, “40 oz. Dream.” “40 oz. Dream” touches on the band’s formation and rise to […]

UTG PREMIERE: Two O’clock Courage – ‘Missalette’

Today, UTG is elated to bring you Two O’clock Courage‘s infectious new LP, Missalette, a full week ahead of its official April 8 release. Get in on the action after the break and let us know what you think in the comments section. Speaking on the Los Angeles punks’ latest offering, vocalist James Davidson shares: […]

061180’s ‘The Dream Of A God’ is creepy in tone and theme

Alabama noisemaker John Parnell creates under the moniker of 061180, an experimental project shrouded in ambiguity. With a full title like The Dream of a God, I Must Go and Live.., …or stay and die, Obscenity Leads to Depravity, it’s clear that there’s a lot of ambition involved with Parnell’s newest musical undertaking. Pair that […]