It’s been five years since we last had an album from Boston’s pop punk mixtape legends American Hi-Fi, but now they’re back for real. American Hi-Fi will be releasing Blood & Lemonade on September 16 via Rude Records. The band broke the news to fans at a sold-out show two nights ago. Singer Stacy Jones added the […]
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American Hi-Fi Announce New Album, Share “Allison”
May 11th, 2014 
Nina Corcoran 
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STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Jim Gaffigan
April 29th, 2014 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Jim Gaffigan’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com. […]
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Lorde, Neutral Milk Hotel, The National, The Replacements, Nas, The Roots to Headline Boston Calling in Fall
April 23rd, 2014 Nina Corcoran Boston Calling Music Festival will be returning to Government Center in Boston in a matter of weeks with their spring lineup, but the crew have already announced the roster for the fall edition and it’s pretty damn impressive. We’re talking headlining sets from The National, Lorde, The Replacements, Nas x The Roots, Neutral Milk Hotel, and […]
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REVIEW: Pile – ‘Special Snowflake / Mama’s Lipstick’ 7″
April 7th, 2014 Dan Bogosian Artist: Pile Album: Special Snowflakes / Mama’s Lipstick Genre: Post-punk, rock & roll, indie rock Label: Exploding in Sound Records The burned-out psychedelic grunge of Dripping still has its edge. When it was released, Pile were a band that I had heard but never seen live – a band that had played shows with favorites […]
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I Watched Miley Cyrus Cry On Stage For 120 Minutes Last Night
April 3rd, 2014 James Shotwell Having spent the last year watching Miley Cyrus transform from Disney Channel starlet to pop music chart-topper most have seen naked so many times that they no longer consider such imagery newsworthy, I knew from the moment the announcement was made that there was no way on Earth I could pass up the opportunity to […]
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Bane Release Trailer for Final Album, ‘Don’t Wait Up’
March 28th, 2014 Tyler Osborne Boston hardcore legends Bane released a trailer today for their upcoming album, Don’t Wait Up. The trailer, at least to longtime fans of the band, is very emotional, as they chronicle what it was like putting together their final album before they call it quits. Bane is one of the most influential modern hardcore bands in […]
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Pixies Announce New Album ‘Indie Cindy’
March 25th, 2014 Nina Corcoran In June of last year, Pixies put out their first new material in almost ten years. After swapping bassists, tossing out new EPs, and kickin’ it around the world on tour, the band is ready to release a brand new album. Titled Indie Cindy, the album was recorded back in October of 2012 when they teamed […]
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LIVE REVIEW: Son Lux @ Institute Of Contemporary Art (3/21/14)
March 24th, 2014 Nina Corcoran Out of all the acts listed on Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art 2014 schedule, experimental electronic musician Son Lux was easily the most thrilling prospect. As a giant glass cube, the ICA is one of Boston’s more modern buildings, only rivaled by MIT’s Stata Center. Son Lux, the stage name for 34-year-old Ryan Lott, blended in with the museum’s hidden […]
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Pixies Unveil “Greens and Blues” Video
March 6th, 2014 Rebecca Docter Boston alt-rockers Pixies have released a video for “Greens and Blues” off of the band’s latest release, EP-2. Starring Mel Rodriguez (Little Miss Sunshine), Pixies’ video for “Greens and Blues” tells the story of the last man on earth. Featuring graffiti artists, astronauts and a slacker in the midst of it all, the video relies […]
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Get Funky With Bearstronaut’s New Single “Black Bells”
March 4th, 2014 James Shotwell Tuesdays are typically easier than Mondays, but that doesn’t mean a little funk wouldn’t help ease the daily grind. Boston indie pop outfit Bearstronaut have released the official video for their single “Black Bells,” and those of you too excited to read the rest of this post can view the clip below. Featuring thick, thumping […]
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Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival Returns To Boston May 1-4; Tickets On Sale Now
March 3rd, 2014 James Shotwell Comedian Eugene Mirman has announced plans to bring his traveling comedy festival back to the city of Boston from May 1 to May 4 and UTG has all the details. Announced earlier today, the latest installment of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival will feature four days of comedy, highlighted by nightly events featuring a wide […]
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Pile Stream “Special Snowflakes”
January 28th, 2014 Dan Bogosian Pile is a band I have long been fond of. Though they have long been on Exploding in Sound Records, the label only really took off after last year’s positive Pitchfork review of Speedy Ortiz’s Major Arcana, though it should be noted that Ovlov’s am. was another highlight of 2013. That said, Pile may just […]
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