Film: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Directed By: Peter Jackson Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage First of all, a word to the naysayers: “Desolation of Smaug” refers to the area around Erebor which has been smote by the dragon. It doesn’t, contrary to apparently popular belief, refer to his inevitable downfall, so […]
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Angel Haze Leaks Her Debut Album, ‘Dirty Gold,’ 3 Months Early
December 18th, 2013 
James Shotwell Angel Haze just pulled a Death Grips on her record label. Taking to Twitter in the early hours of the morning, Angel Haze surprised fans worldwide by leaking her debut album three full months in advance of its scheduled release date. The reason, according to Haze, is that she grew frustrated with her label’s decision […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Michael Cullen
December 13th, 2013 Brian Leak “I remember Bruce Springsteen saying that people suffer ’cause they have to and I think that’s right but at least I got a record out of it this time round.” Australia’s Michael Cullen has had somewhat of a sparse musical career over the past two decades or more, having taken extensive breaks in between projects […]
EDITORIAL: Dear Record Labels – Please Upload And Maintain Your Video Archives
December 11th, 2013 James Shotwell December is typically a slow month for music news, but this week was given a jolt of life in recent days when country icon Garth Brooks announced he will be touring next year for the first time in over a decade. When I initially saw this headline I first spent thirty-sixty seconds in a fanboy […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa’
December 10th, 2013 Grace Duffy Film: Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa Directed By: Declan Lowney Starring: Steve Coogan, Colm Meaney I should probably preface this by saying that I, like most on this side of the pond, am aware of the Alan Partridge phenomenon – however, unlike most on this side of the pond, I’ve never really been into it. It’s […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Sound Strider Discusses His “Psychedelic Ethno Trigger Funk”
November 27th, 2013 Brian Leak Sam Waks has been in the game a long time. Beginning in high school with a love for punk and grunge, Waks has progressed along with the inevitable evolution of music where he’s found himself working on a truly unique project, Sound Strider. Melding many elements of EDM and adding his own twists of experimentation, […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Keyser Soze
November 14th, 2013 Brian Leak Keyser Soze are keeping reggae/dub alive and well in The Biggest Little City in the World. They released The Remedy earlier in 2013 in their 15th year as a band, and they show no signs of slowing anytime soon as they have plenty of plans for the future, even with a slew of contrasting side […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Norine Braun
November 2nd, 2013 Brian Leak Vancouver, BC’s own, Norine Braun, has a brand new album on the way following 2011’s No.8 and she took some time to speak candidly with us about her new effort, Conventus The Eye Of The Heart, along with many other things involving various unions, her goals, and the inspirations that have helped shape her work. […]
ALBUM STREAM: Touché Amoré – ‘Is Survived By’
September 17th, 2013 Mike Giegerich The sense of excitement surrounding the release of Touché Amoré‘s third studio full-length, ‘Is Survived By,’ has been reaching rather high levels throughout the hardcore community in recent weeks as its drop date of September 24 comes closer and closer. With only seven days remaining, though, fans can finally stop holding their breath and enjoy […]
Katy Perry Debuts “Dark Horse” Featuring Juicy J
September 17th, 2013 James Shotwell Today is shaping up to be a great day for new music. Pusha and Kendrick started the day off right with “Nosetalgia,” and now Katy Perry comes through with Juicy J to deliver the second single off her forthcoming album Prism. “Dark Horse” is an entirely different creature than “Roar,” and that’s probably for the […]
UTG LIST: 10 Summer VOD Hits You May Have Missed
August 23rd, 2013 James Shotwell Summer 2013 has been one for the record books as far as movies are concerned. There have been many success stories, as well as a surprising amount of failures, and now as the dog days of summer begin to wind down we think it’s time to reflect on the best films you’ve yet to see. […]
UTG MUSIC HISTORY & PHOTOS – THE SAX MAN (7/18/13)
July 21st, 2013 Kellie Gannon UTG sent Head of Photography, Kellie Gannon, to House of Blues Cleveland for the filming of the final scene of The Sax Man documentary on July 18, 2013. “It’s really good to be here this evening… it’s really good to be anywhere this evening!” – Maurice Reedus Jr. Thursday, July 18 after a long day […]