Crime in Stereo has made a habit of producing consistently kick-ass music that draws from a variety of different genres and often defies classification. Crime in Stereo Is Dead first got me into the Long Island-based quintet back in high school, and to this day, that album still makes me dance like an idiot in […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Anthony Raneri Talks ‘CULT’, Being A Father, and Ranking Bayside’s Discography
January 18th, 2014 
Jacob Tender In December, I had a last-minute opportunity to interview Anthony Raneri, singer and songwriter for Bayside. As a fan of the band for over nearly a decade, I was glad for the opportunity to pick his brain. After confirming the night before, I scrambled to assemble an interview that 1. would provide insight into aspects […]
I Am The Avalanche Announce New Album, Stream “The Shape I’m In”
January 8th, 2014 Troy Sennett Few bands have mastered the art of the punk rock chorus like I Am The Avalanche. Their 2011 full-length, Avalanche United, was full to the brim with anthems like “Brooklyn Dodgers,” so it’s no surprise that the first single from the follow up, Wolverines, is just as catchy. “The Shape I’m In,” which you can […]
Fadeaway Records Releasing Massive LP Compilation ft. Brand New, Manchester Orchestra, Straylight Run; Hear Kevin Devine Cover “King’s Crossing”
January 7th, 2014 Nina Corcoran Kevin Devine‘s got a big heart, and that heart is quite fond of Elliott Smith. The Brooklyn singer-songwriter throws out covers like candy, and about half of those are Elliott Smith songs, from “Between the Bars” to “Say Yes” to “The Biggest Lie.” He’s gone and added another one to the list, this time covering […]
Adam Lazzara Releases New Music Video
December 27th, 2013 Troy Sennett Taking Back Sunday frontman Adam Lazzara has released a music video for his first solo track, “Because It Works,” which you can check out after the break. The clip is set mostly in fields and on backroads, which serve as fitting backdrop to folky, acoustic tune. “Because It Works” was released earlier this year on […]
Bayside Frontman Leaves Tour For Birth Of Child
October 17th, 2013 Troy Sennett Bayside is about to wrap up their coheadlining tour with Motion City Soundtrack, but they will be playing the last few dates without frontman Anthony Raneri. Raneri will be flying home for the birth of his child, and members of Motion City Soundtrack, State Champs, and This Is Hell will be covering for him at […]
I Surrender Records Stream Anthony Raneri Song Off ‘Our Voices’
October 17th, 2013 Derek Scancarelli I Surrender Records will be putting out an EP on November 25, entitled Our Voices. The record features an all-star lineup of vocalists from some of UTG’s favorite bands. Yesterday, the label posted Anthony Raneri‘s (Bayside) track called “String Me Along.” Raneri’s recent solo EP, New Cathedrals, was self-released through Gumshoe Records in 2012. The […]
The Wonder Years Announce Acoustic Holiday Tour, Offer Free Cookies
October 14th, 2013 Troy Sennett The Wonder Years may be one of the biggest pop punk bands around right now, but that doesn’t mean they’ve abandoned intimate shows and engaging with the fans on a personal level. The band opened a pop up shop in their hometown of Philadelphia, PA to promote the release of The Greatest Generation in May, […]
I Am The Avalanche Cheers Brew To A Complete Third Record
September 20th, 2013 Derek Scancarelli Finally, the day has come! This time it didn’t take way too many years to get some new music from the boys in I Am The Avalanche. Vocalist Vinnie Caruana (who we spoke with at Warped Tour) posted a photo to Instagram about an hour ago proclaiming the band’s third record was now complete. “Album […]
UTG EXCLUSIVE: Brian Marquis Talks Vans Warped Tour’s Acoustic Basement
August 9th, 2013 Matthew Leimkuehler There’s no doubt Brian Marquis was one of the busiest men on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour. Guitarist of former post-hardcore powerhouse Therefore I Am gone folk singer-songwriter was only one of the many hats Marquis wore while on the tour. Not only did Marquis perform at the Acoustic Basement on a daily basis, he […]
Geoff Rickly Releases ‘Darker Matter/// Mixtape 2’
June 21st, 2013 Adrian Garza After we shared the news earlier this week that Geoff Rickly would be debuting a second mixtape to the public, we finally have something to show for it. For those who don’t recall, the ex-Thursday frontman was held up at gunpoint in NYC earlier this month, and briefly touched on it in his Tumblog a […]
WATCH: Part 2 Of Peace’d Out’s Behind The Booth Series
April 17th, 2013 Adrian Garza Property Of Zack has partnered with Peace’d Out for the site’s series of Behind The Booth videos where the band discusses their experience on working on their latest recordings, in this case, their debut self-titled EP. Today the site premiered video two of three, after having released part one on Monday. The final video is […]