Rough way to start the day, but the UTG crew woke up to news that some of our best friends in music were attacked yesterday and rushed to share the information with you. While traveling through Texas yesterday, Rise Records’ In Fear And Faith ran out of gas somewhere alone one of the Lone Star […]
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In Fear And Faith Attacked In Texas; Guitarist Ramin Niroomand Suffers Broken Nose
November 3rd, 2012 
James Shotwell 
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Lil Wayne Released From Hospital; Management Issues Statement
October 26th, 2012 Justin Proper Hip hop fans have been expressing support for YMCMB mastermind Lil Wayne ever since news broke late yesterday that the star had been admitted to a Texas hospital following “seizure-like” conditions. We did our best to bring you the facts, though they were few, and now we have an official update. Just moments ago, UTG […]
Lil Wayne Hospitalized In Texas With “Seizure-Like” Symptoms
October 26th, 2012 James Shotwell Lil Wayne made an unexpected stop in Texas while flying last night after suffering from seizure-like symptoms. Few details are available at this time, but TMZ first broke the story last night claiming Wayne was rushed to the hospital as the plane touched down. As of this morning no one from Wayne’s camp has offered […]
Cops Find Heroin, Loaded Guns, and Ten Pounds Of Marijuana On Nelly’s Bus; Rapper Escapes Arrest
October 11th, 2012 James Shotwell Damn Nelly, you’ve really started some shit this time. While touring through Texas last night, Nelly and his crew were detained while cops searched the Country Grammar star’s bus. During their operation, law enforcement officials recovered a thirty-six baggies of heroin, as well as a loaded gun and what is being reported as over ten […]
MUSIC VIDEO: Explosions in the Sky – “Postcard From 1952”
May 7th, 2012 Tyler Osborne Explosions in the Sky have released a new music video today for their song “Postcard from 1952,” which comes off of their album Take Care, Take Care, Take Care. The music video was shot and directed by Peter Simonite, a cinematographer on 2011’s Terrance Malick film The Tree of Life. The video is absolutely gorgeous, […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Larry G(ee)
April 25th, 2012 James Shotwell Earlier today, Texas native Larry G(ee) was announced as the latest artist to join this Summer’s Warped Tour. Boasting a sound that blends contemporary pop with the big band energy of years gone by, his future is brighter than ever and this Summer could be just what he needs to breakout. To celebrate his accomplishment, […]
REVIEW: Upon A Burning Body – Red. White. Green.
April 9th, 2012 James Shotwell Artist: Upon A Burning Body Album: Red. White. Green. Genre: Metalcore Label: Sumerian The farther we plunge into 2012, the clearer it becomes that the tides of the industry are again undergoing change. The metalcore and post hardcore sound that so heavily dominated the alternative scene over the last half decade has begun to sound […]
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UTG TV: Larry g(EE) – I Don’t Know (Live @SXSW 2012)
March 21st, 2012 James Shotwell We posted a lot of SXSW footage today, so how about one more? One of our favorite up and comers, Texas’ Larry g(EE), helped us celebrate the Tuesday kickoff of SXSW last week with a brilliant performance atop the Bling Pig bar. UTG TV was on hand to capture a couple of songs from the […]
UTG TV: Tyler Carter – Love Sex Riot (Live @SXSW 2012) (First Show Ever)
March 21st, 2012 James Shotwell Former Woe, Is Me frontman Tyler Carter made his live solo debut last week in Texas and UTG TV was on hand to capture the moment. Taking place at the Dirty Dog Bar in Austin, Texas amidst the insanity known as SXSW, Tyler Carter’s first set featured four new tracks, as well as a piano […]
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UTG TV: Fun. – All Alright (Acoustic) (Live @SXSW 2012)
March 20th, 2012 James Shotwell The UTG Live crew is still recovering from a week in Texas at SXSW, but emerged from their post-show hibernation long enough to grace us with a fantastic video feature. Captured on Wednesday, March 14 at the Waterloo Records’ 30th Anniversary day party (day 1), UTG TV is proud to present an HD recording of […]
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A$AP Mob Perform Alongside Bun B In Houston
February 27th, 2012 Grant Trimboli It was certainly a special night in Houston, Texas as the sold-out crowd watched the A$AP Mob put on a show they would never forget. Taking a small break from Drake’s successful Club Paradise Tour, the crew looked to give their fans a treat with numerous appearances at Warehouse Live. A$AP were filmed performing their […]
Upon A Burning Body Title Album “Red White Green,” Reveal Speciality Shot
January 31st, 2012 James Shotwell Upon A Burning Body have revealed their highly anticipated Sophomore release will be titled Red, White, Green. Hitting streets in March through Sumerian Records, Red, White, Green promises to be Upon A Burning Body’s most accomplished effort to date. No music or tracklisting has been released, but a glimpse of the artwork can be found […]