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REVIEW: Brent Walsh – ‘7’

Artist: Brent Walsh Album: 7 Genre: Indie, Pop, Experimental Label: Equal Vision Records Over the past few years, I The Mighty’s lead vocalist and guitarist, Brent Walsh, has spent considerable time hashing out some tracks that just didn’t seem to fit into what is now I The Mighty. Since their signing to Equal Vision Records […]

UTG @ CMJ 2014: Bad Luck Talk Musical Roots And Leaving For Tour

Daytona Beach and Long Island natives, Bad Luck, played their first ever CMJ showcase last week in Brooklyn, NY. The band has been getting some steam lately from those who have seen them live and those who are getting word through the interweb. Having just kicked off their fall tour, we thought it would be […]

Stream Diarrhea Planet’s New Song, “Bamboo Curtain”

Their name might be familiar because you might have seen Nashville punk rockers Diarrhea Planet at a show at some point during the year. Or because their name is pretty unforgettable even after just hearing it once. This band has been touring a lot lately though, and it seems the grind just does not stop. A […]

REVIEW: Set It Off – ‘Duality’

Artist: Set It Off Title: Duality Label: Equal Vision Records Genre: Pop-Rock If Say Anything were to write a poppier, more symphonic record, it would probably contain the first few tracks off of Set It Off’s upcoming full-length, Duality, the follow-up to their 2012 release, Cinematics. I don’t think the industry has heard such an elaborate […]

Set It Off Premiere New Song Featuring Jason Lancaster

In line with the release of their upcoming record, Duality, set for October 14 via Equal Vision Records, Florida pop-punk band Set It Off have just released another new song, entitled “Tomorrow,” which features Jason Lancaster (formerly of Go Radio). The band has released two other tracks from the forthcoming effort prior to this. The first single was entitled […]

LIVE REVIEW: Riot Fest Denver (Day 1)

I missed Riot Fest 2013, and to be honest I spent the first six months after it took place kicking myself for having not attended. When the 2014 installment was unveiled, I knew this would be the year I finally made the trek. Chicago was my first choice, but due to some family related issues […]

FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Six Reasons Why Riot Fest Chicago Will Be Your Busiest Weekend This Year

As with most festival or multiple-stage concerts, you’re forced to make choices. And that’s the exciting part of squeezing in as much music as you can in a single weekend. That means it’s a great lineup and you are always consuming music…great music. Riot Fest Chicago is no exception to this rule. This year, for […]

UTG’s Favorite Singles Of Summer 2014

The summer may have been a bummer for hollywood execs and people hoping to see Outkast perform anywhere other than an overcrowded festival, but those who love discovering new music have had plenty to celebrate. Whether you like pop, rock, folk, country, EDM, or any combination of the five there were a slew of new […]

Riot Fest Release Chicago and Denver Set Times

The moment is finally here — we can all start budgeting and planning our weekends for Chicago and Denver Riot Fest stops. The greatest punk rock show in North America, Riot Fest has a stacked lineup at both festivals including the likes of The Cure, Slayer, The National, The Flaming Lips, Weezer, Say Anything, Taking […]

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Former Beatle To Be Honored At Star-Studded Tribute Concert

George Harrison, former Beatle and globally celebrated musician, will be honored later this month in a one-night tribute concert. According to Consequence of Sound, artists the likes of The Killers’ Brandon Flowers, members of Weezer, “Weird” Al Yankovic, Brian Wilson, Norah Jones, members of The Strokes, Cold War Kids, Spoon’s Britt Daniel, and members of […]

Watch Real Estate Parooze Mexico in “Had to Hear” Music Video

Real Estate released their excellent third full-length this year, Atlas, to well-deserved praise. As such, the band has slowly been putting out music videos for the album’s tracks. First we got to learn how to play guitar in “Crime,” then saw an intimate performance of “White Light,” and now get to watch them have fun on a tour stop […]

REVIEW: Joyce Manor – ‘Never Hungover Again’

Artist: Joyce Manor Album: Never Hungover Again Genre: Pop punk, alternative Label: Epitaph Records A lot can change in 20 minutes. Clients could fire you. You could find true love. You could lose it. People can die. 20 minutes of reading can teach you something you’ll always remember. Your first kiss, touch, and love can […]