Celtic punk legends The Pogues revealed in a social network post early this morning that guitarist Phil Chevron has passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer. Writing to fans in an informal manner, members of The Pogues posted the following message online this morning accompanied by an image of Phil Chevron: “After a long […]
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REST IN PEACE: Phil Chevron (The Pogues)
October 8th, 2013 
James Shotwell 
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Rest In Peace: Tom Clancy (1947-2013)
October 2nd, 2013 James Shotwell We do not usually cover books on UTG, but when the world loses someone as prolific as Tom Clancy we feel something must be said. News is rolling in that world famous author Tom Clancy is dead at the age of 66. There’s been no word yet on the cause of death but his publisher […]
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Universal Begins Shutting Down Smiths/’Peanuts’ Mashup Tumblr
September 20th, 2013 James Shotwell God save micro-blogging. It’s Friday, and like you we really don’t want to be at work anymore. UTG is fun and all, but most of us work day jobs that put us in front of monitors full of numbers and reports we pretend to work on while secretly sneaking off to enjoy whatever nonsense the […]
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Woe, Is Me Announce Breakup
September 18th, 2013 Adrian Garza Even from the outside perspective, this breakup couldn’t have been more predictable after all of the drama that’s come from Woe, Is Me over the past couple of years. Although frontman Hance Allgood, does not say if that drama has directly led to the band’s decision to break up, he does share a lot in […]
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Design The Skyline Call It Quits
July 27th, 2013 James Shotwell Victory Records’ Design The Skyline have announced in a new letter to fans that they have decided to call it quits following four years together. Posting on Facebook following weeks of rumors due to their all-too-quiet public front, Design The Skyline let fans know the end was indeed near in a two paragraph message written […]
REST IN PEACE: Sharks
July 4th, 2013 James Shotwell Sorry to bring down your Fourth of July, but one of our favorite bands are calling it a day. Following a career that any upcoming punk band should aspire for, Sharks have announced they will be disbanding. Breaking the news to fans via open letter, Sharks apologized for the sudden news, but explained the decision […]
RIP: More Amor (2008 – 2013)
June 28th, 2013 Jacob Tender I stumbled upon the sweet harmonies materialized by Tom Oakes and Kyle Lobeck at some point in 2009. I was no doubt searching through the vastness that is unsigned artists on Purevolume.com when I landed on More Amor‘s page and fell in love. Songs like “Young Hollywood,” “Fold It Up,” and “Little Bit” on their self-titled record […]
RIP: James Gandolfini Dies of a Stroke
June 19th, 2013 Tyler Osborne It is with great sadness that we report American actor James Gandolfini died today of a fatal stroke in Italy [Deadline]. The 51-year-old actor died while attending the Taormina Film Festival in Sicily. James Gandolfini is best known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano, the mob boss of the hit HBO television series The Sopranos. […]
House Vs. Hurricane Break Up, Give Away Unreleased Song
June 11th, 2013 James Shotwell What a terrible way to start a day. After seven years together, Australia’s House Vs. Hurricane have decided to call it a day. Taking to their official Facebook shortly after 2AM (EST) this morning, the members of House Vs. Hurricane posted a letter to fans explaining that they have mutually decided to end the band […]
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Legendary New Jersey Venue Maxwell’s To Close In July
June 3rd, 2013 James Shotwell A true rock institution is set to close at the end of July, and the decision is not what anyone had planned. According to a new article on NJ.Com, the lease to Maxwell’s will be completed at the end of July. Todd Abramson, the club’s booking agent and co-owner, explained the tough decision to close […]
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The Game Releases Song For Fallen Nephew
May 25th, 2013 James Shotwell It has been a slow weekend thus far, and for The Game it’s a sad one as well. His nephew, Frogg, passed away recently and now the emcee has released a song in his honor. UTG received the mp3 this morning and we’re happy to provide it for you now. “Till We Meet Again (RIP […]
REST IN PEACE: Ray Manzarek (1939-2013)
May 20th, 2013 James Shotwell Ray Manzarek, who co-founded legendary rock group The Doors with Jim Morrison in 1965, has passed away at the age of 74. It’s hard to throw a paper airplane in the music business without hitting someone with a story about how The Doors impacted their life in one way or another, and there is zero […]