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STREAM: KiD Cudi – “Going To The Ceremony”

Out of nowhere, KiD Cudi has dropped a new track called “Going To The Ceremony,” and it is streaming through the jump! Cudder brings us into one of his classic psychedelic musical adventures that spans no longer than three minutes and thirty-five seconds. Click through to experience the greatness and ever-changing emotion from one of […]

STREAM: Kid Cudi Ft. Too $hort – “Girls”

Who doesn’t love listening to new Kid Cudi material late at night? Cudder has released the studio version of “Girls,” featuring Too $hort, on iTunes and lives up to the anticipation. Pre-order Indicud right now through Universal Republic Records. It hits stores on April 23. If you missed Cudi performing his two new songs “Immortal” […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Kid Cudi – “King Wizard”

Cleveland’s own Kid Cudi has released the relaxed visuals for his new single “King Wizard” and can be viewed through the link. The self-directed video shows Cudi holding a cigarette, rapping at the camera, and dancing in the streets along to the upbeat track. He remains trapped in a picture frame the entire performance. This […]

STREAM: The Weeknd – “Enemy”

Canadian crooner Abel Tesfaye makes panties wet. They soak and get heavy, then they drop. It only takes his voice to accomplish the feat but in his new track, Tesfaye explains how he aims to make bodies shake without a word. “Enemy” will not be featured on The Weeknd’s Universal Republic debut, Trilogy, so this […]

Anberlin Audio Track-By-Track For ‘Vital’

Anberlin have put out the track-by-track commentary for their latest release, Vital. The band discuses the recording process, dealing with struggles, touring and much more in the audio segment. The album came out exactly one ago through Universal Republic. Listen to Anberlin’s track-by-track by simply heading past and let UTG know if you enjoyed their […]

Anberlin Stream ‘Vital’ In Its Entirety

Anberlin are giving their fan base a special treat by streaming their upcoming album, Vital, right now on KROQ! Click over here to take Vital for your first spins before it hits stores on October 16 through Universal Republic Records. If you are looking to check out Anberlin on tour please click through to view […]

STREAM: The Weeknd – “Wicked Games” (New Version)

After the UTG crew learned of R&B crooner The Weeknd‘s signing to Universal Republic, there was immediate news of a trilogy and we could not be any more excited for this release. Canada’s rising superstar has let loose a stream of his re-mastered and re-done version of his House Of Balloons track “Wicked Games” and […]

The Weeknd Signs With Universal Republic, Announces “Trilogy” Release

Canada’s The Weeknd has gone major. Even though his name is still fresh on the lips of most music fans, The Weeknd has dominated the blogosphere over the better part of the last two years. His crooning goes into sonic territory that is still largely unexplored by mainstream artists, and this deal could lead to […]

REVIEW: Owl City – The Midsummer Station

Artist: Owl City Album: The Midsummer Station Genre: Synth-pop Label: Universal Republic Alas, I must disagree with the morals espoused on one of this album’s tracks – it is patently not always a “good time,” and you do need to try, and try much harder than this. Disappointingly for an artist who so impressed with […]

RELEASE INFO: Anberlin – Vital

Winter Haven, Florida alternative rock quintet, Anberlin, will be releasing their sixth album, Vital, sometime in mid-October via Universal Republic Records. Vital will be Anberlin’s first record since their divisive 2010 album, Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place. As well, Anberlin have revealed to AbsolutePunk.net that Vital‘s first single, “Self Starter”, will drop […]

Owl City Announces 2012 World Tour

Owl City have announced details for their enormous world tour 2012 and UTG has the official schedule through the jump. Please view the entire listing of tour itinerary by simply clicking through and let UTG know if you plan on attending a date or two of this giant world tour. OC have confirmed that they […]

STREAM: Owl City Ft. Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time

Owl City might have just secured the official party song for summer in “Good Time” and UTG is all about this fun tune. This synth-pop jam features “Call Me Maybe” queen Carly Rae Jepsen and will come off of OC’s upcoming album, The Midsummer Station, due to hit stores on August 14 through Universal Republic. […]