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WATCH: The Gaslight Anthem – “Get Hurt”

The Gaslight Anthem‘s new record Get Hurt is set for an August 19 release via Island Records. The fifth full-length by the band is their follow-up to 2012’s Handwritten. Last month, the first track from the LP “Rollin’ and Tumbin’” came to light followed by the title track. Now, a video for the title track […]

The Gaslight Anthem Debut Title Track Off Upcoming Album, ‘Get Hurt’

The promotional run leading up to the release of The Gaslight Anthem’s newest record, Get Hurt, is now well under way. A few weeks back, the New Jersey four-piece granted us a first glimpse of their latest effort in the form of “Rollin’ And Tumblin,” and earlier today, teamed up with Rolling Stone to debut […]

The Gaslight Anthem Announce ‘Get Hurt’

From the passionate punk of Sink Or Swim to the smooth and powerful songwriting of 2012’s Handwritten, The Gaslight Anthem have consistently proven to be one of the best bands in rock and roll. Later this summer, the New Jersey band will return with album number five, titled Get Hurt, and from the looks of […]

Vine Superstar Shawn Mendes Signs With Island Records

Today is a weird day for the world of music. After decades of critics and industry hotshots telling artists the key to success is hard work and years of practice, a fifteen year old kid from Canada has signed with one of the largest record labels in the world because his six-second Vine cover of […]

American Authors Robbed in San Francisco

American Authors was robbed yesterday in San Francisco, California. None of their instruments or equipment was stolen, but their laptops and clothing items were. The band has not set up any sort of crowd-funding campaign at this time, but if you would like to help the band out, you can purchase their EP here. If […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Mumford And Sons – “Whispers In The Dark”

Mumford And Sons have been pretty busy since the release of Babel back in September of 2012. Today they’ve released their latest music video from the album, using their hit single, “Whispers In The Dark”. The video was shot with the very talented Jim Canty, and features this unique “four-in-one” perspective that details a day in […]

Lower Than Atlantis Release Album Artwork

Lower Than Atlantis have unleashed the incredible artwork for their third full-length album, Changing Tune, due out on September 10 through Island Records. Take a moment to process exactly what is going on and be sure to comment with your thoughts. Click through the jump to view Lower Than Atlantis’ official cover artwork for Changing […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Florence + the Machine – Breaking Down

Florence + the Machine have released their music video for “Breaking Down” and can be seen through the link. The video was directed by Tabitha Denholm. “Breaking Down” gives us the feeling of an older shot video and we are thoroughly pleased with the way it came out. Head through the jump to watch this […]

History Lesson

MUSIC HISTORY CLASS: All Killer, No Filler

On this day in 2001, Canadian pop-punk outfit, Sum 41, officially blew up thanks to the release of their sophomore album, All Killer, No Filler. Filled to the brim with youthful anti-establishment rhetoric, catchy-as-AIDS choruses, and unabashed immaturity, All Killer, No Filler was a welcomed distraction from the monotony of the post-grunge onslaught. Riding high […]

History Lesson

MUSIC HISTORY CLASS: From Under the Cork Tree

On this day in 2005, emo pop-punk outfit, Fall Out Boy, released either their sophomore record or their third record (depending on your view of 2003’s Evening Out with Your Girlfriend), From Under the Cork Tree. The record was Fall Out Boy’s mainstream breakthrough, thanks to the massive hits “Sugar, We’re Going Down” and “Dance […]

Keane Announce North American Tour

Keane have recently announced that they will be venturing over to North American for a full tour and Under The Gun has the official details. The group will be touring in support of their forthcoming release, Strangeland, due to drop on May 7 through Island Records. Please be sure to pick up tickets for Keane […]

Lower Than Atlantis Sign To Island Records

Lower Than Atlantis have announced that they signed to Island Records! Congratulations to the entire band. You can view the statement from the group by simply looking below and let UTG know what you think of the signing. We wish nothing but the best for Lower Than Atlantis. “Just… WOW! There literally isn’t enough words […]