Artist: G-Eazy Single: “Almost Famous” Genre: Hip-hop Label: None Only a few weeks have passed since G-Eazy delivered his last single, but earlier this week fans got another dose of new music when the California native delivered a video and mp3 titled “Almost Famous.” Featuring production that brings to mind the mood set on tracks […]
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SINGLE REVIEW: G-Eazy – “Almost Famous”
December 13th, 2013 
James Shotwell 
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SINGLE REVIEW: Of Mice & Men – “You’re Not Alone”
December 2nd, 2013 James Shotwell Artist: Of Mice & Men Track: “You’re Not Alone” Album: Restoring Force Label: Rise Records It is hard to believe over two years have passed since Of Mice & Men released The Flood. I cannot recall more than a handful of weeks in all that time the band wasn’t making headlines worldwide, and for that […]
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SINGLE REVIEW: Akissforjersey – “War”
November 27th, 2013 Drew Caruso Artist: Akissforjersey Song: “War” Album: New Bodies Label: In Vogue Records Have I heard this song before? I think I have. “War” begins nearly the exact same as “Oh Infamous City,” though that is not necessarily a bad thing, it’s just not a really great thing. The thing about Akissforjersey’s newest song is that while […]
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SINGLE REVIEW: Breathe Carolina – “Savages”
November 26th, 2013 Kriston McConnell Track: “Savages” Artist: Breathe Carolina Album: Savages Fans have anxiously been waiting for new music to come from the Denver-based electro pop outfit known as Breathe Carolina. Not because it’s been such a long time since the band last released music (Hell Is What You Make It was released in 2011), but because longtime vocalist/co-songwriter […]
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Required Listening: Katy B – “Crying For No Reason”
November 18th, 2013 James Shotwell Just a quick warning: If you do not possess the ability to appreciate a great pop power-ballad this post is not for you. Katy B has yet to become a staple on the US pop charts, but overseas she is already a critically-acclaimed UK dance-pop sensation. Her sophomore album is expected in early 2014 through […]
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SINGLE REVIEW: will.i.am Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, and French Montana – “Feeling Myself”
November 5th, 2013 James Shotwell Track: “Feeling Myself” Artist: will.i.am, Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana Album: TBA There was a time when no one could touch the talent of will.i.am, and if we’re being completely honest it was not that long ago. Black Eyed Peas were topping the charts with a new song every month or two, shows were […]
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Dammit: I Don’t Hate The New Justin Bieber Song And Neither Will You (I Think)
October 28th, 2013 James Shotwell It has been too long since we used the ‘dammit’ heading. Feels good to be back. You know how sometimes a song you never expected to enjoy grabs you by the collar, slaps you once or twice, and suddenly your eyes are open to the greatness being delivered through your ear canals? I just had […]
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UTG CRUSH: Rixton Want To “Make Out” With You
October 23rd, 2013 James Shotwell I love this column. Okay, so it’s not really a column per se, but after several months of these ‘Crush’ articles I have to believe you’ve put together that this corner of UTG is reserved for the latest pop discoveries. Forget about lyrical depth and well-meaning instrumentation for a few minutes and allow yourself to […]
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Hopsin Releases “Hop Is Back” Video, Disses Kanye West And Kendrick Lamar
October 22nd, 2013 James Shotwell One of the oldest and most successful tools for gaining exposure in the world of hip hop is lyrically taking shots at those people perceive to be the best in the game. In 2013 however, you have to bring a lot of heat yourself before anyone is even willing to hear what you create, let […]
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Required Listening: Forever Came Calling – ‘Endangered Innocent’
October 14th, 2013 James Shotwell It has been a minute since we heard anything new from Forever Came Calling, but this November they’ll debut new material by way of a split with Family Thief. Absolutepunk premiered a song off the vinyl release late last week, and for one reason or another we didn’t run it. We’re sorry, FCC, but hopefully […]
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SINGLE REVIEW: Sleepwave – “Rock and Roll is Dead and So Am I”
October 10th, 2013 Adrian Garza Artist: Sleepwave Song: “Rock And Roll Is Dead And So Am I” Album: TBA Sure, Spencer Chamberlain frequently reassured his Twitter followers that his days as a full time musician were far from over back when Underoath were coming down to their last weeks as a band, but after a while, it felt like the […]
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Katy Perry Debuts “Dark Horse” Featuring Juicy J
September 17th, 2013 James Shotwell Today is shaping up to be a great day for new music. Pusha and Kendrick started the day off right with “Nosetalgia,” and now Katy Perry comes through with Juicy J to deliver the second single off her forthcoming album Prism. “Dark Horse” is an entirely different creature than “Roar,” and that’s probably for the […]
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