At the beginning of 2012 UTG released a list of five artists we felt needed to be watched in the months to come. Of these artists, all five have gone on to land record deals, gain more exposure, and slowly but surely take their place as the future of the alternative music scene. While we’re […]
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UTG LIST: 5 Emcees You Need To Know
June 6th, 2012 
James Shotwell 
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MUSIC VIDEO: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Victory Lap
April 10th, 2012 Grant Trimboli 2012 XXL Freshman Class star Macklemore has released his new music video for “Victory Lap,” which comes off of the XXL mixtape (hosted by DJ Whoo Kid, Diddy & T.I.), and features Ryan Lewis. Watch Macklemore take a step back in time to chronicle all the accomplishments over the years. It is truly a fun […]
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Rise Records Announces Freshman Class Of ‘12 Tour
April 9th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Rise Records have put together a roster of their latest signees for what is now named the Freshman Class Of ‘12 Tour and Under The Gun has all the details here. This special run will feature The Air I Breathe, My Ticket Home, Hands Like Houses, and Palisades so be sure to grab your tickets […]
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Freshman 15 Release ‘Here’s To Feeling Good’ Details
January 12th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Freshman 15 have revealed that they will be putting out their upcoming album, Here’s To Feeling Good, on March 13 via Standby Records. It seems like the group is going to back to a more pop rock sound like their first release, Throw Up Your Hands For One Night Stands. View the album artwork in […]
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Freshman 15 Announces Anywhere But Here Tour
January 3rd, 2012 Grant Trimboli Freshman 15 have been out of the touring scene for quite a while and are returning, in 2012, with the Anywhere But Here Tour. This US run finds direct support coming from both Junior Doctor and A Criminal Risk, so you know it will be a great time. Check out the official tour poster and […]
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November 1st, 2010 James Shotwell Ocean Is Theory have signed with Razor & Tie Records. Check out a music video from the band, after the jump!
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October 24th, 2010 James Shotwell Tooth And Nail Records have signed Hyland. Expect details on their debut release soon.
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May 12th, 2009 James Shotwell Alesana, those ferocious kings of breakdowns from Fearless Records has their new [and one of my personal favorties for the year] video for, “Seduction” up for voting on MTVU. Please follow the link below and help them get added to the rotation! CLICK HERE IF YOU LOVE UTG/