Artist: Johan Rodrigues Album: Um EP Genre: Pop, Rock, New Wave For fans of: High Highs, Radio Dept., Real Estate As a music journalist, one of the greatest feelings there is, is being pleasantly surprised by an artist you’ve never listened to before. For many of us that have experienced the sounds of countless bands […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: A Primitive Evolution
April 19th, 2013 
Brian Leak “Life is too short to let negativity distract you.” A Primitive Evolution are a creative and dedicated three-piece alt rock outfit originating from Toronto, Ontario. Vocalist and guitarist, Brett Carruthers, took some time to speak with us recently about the history of the band, their newest full-length album, and a slew of upcoming plans, so […]
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PRODUCT REVIEW: RHA MA450i Noise Isolating Aluminum Earphones
April 19th, 2013 Brian Leak Much like the review we did on the Canon 300EG custom gadget bag, product reviews here on UTG are a rarity, but when it comes to something relevant to our needs and practical uses, we can obviously make an exception. We were recently presented with a pair of the sleek RHA MA450i Noise Isolating Aluminum […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Donovan Melero of Hail The Sun
April 17th, 2013 Brian Leak We’re pleased to present to you this exclusive interview with the talented Donovan Melero, drummer and vocalist (yes, you read that correctly) of the post hardcore powerhouse, Hail The Sun! Originating from the gorgeous college town of Chico, California, Hail The Sun have made quite the name for themselves since their inception just four years […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail
April 16th, 2013 Brian Leak When Senses Fail’s first effort dropped through Drive-Thru Records in 2002, apart from a few select other bands such as Underoath, Thursday, and DTR labelmates, Finch, it was a bit ahead of the screamo game and completely fresh in the ears of listeners. Now 11 years later, Senses Fail have reached their sixth effort (fifth […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Doug Prescott
April 13th, 2013 Brian Leak In relation to a lifetime, fifty years is an incredibly long time to dedicated yourself to any one thing. Having the drive, devotion, and even opportunities to put your heart and soul into what you love is a blessing, and Doug Prescott knows this firsthand. He’s a genuine musician with a true adoration of the […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Anne Flournoy (Creator of ‘The Louise Log’)
April 11th, 2013 Brian Leak We recently brought you news that the web series The Louise Log had been nominated for “Best Web Show” at the 2013 Shorty Awards and although Bravest Warriors took home the glass this past Monday at the ceremony, The Louise Log creator, Anne Flournoy, feels that she and her show had already won in their […]
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MUSIC VIDEO: A Primitive Evolution – “Lord Of Reason”
March 30th, 2013 Brian Leak Toronto, Canada’s alternative grunge rock trio, A Primitive Evolution, released The Prize back in September of last year but their second single, “Lord Of Reason,” didn’t get the visual treatment until this year, and judging by the impressive production value of the song’s video, it makes perfect sense as to why it took some time. […]
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REVIEW: Grown Up Avenger Stuff – ‘Sparkleton’
March 25th, 2013 Brian Leak Artist: Grown Up Avenger Stuff Album: Sparkleton Genre: Rock, Punk, Alternative For fans of: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Distillers, No Doubt Charlotte, North Carolina’s Grown Up Avenger Stuff is an alternative punk quartet whose sound is more focused and aware than the ostensively juvenile first impression of their sobriquet may imply. With influences ranging sporadically […]
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REVIEW: Circle Of Unexisted – ‘Crossroads’
March 22nd, 2013 Brian Leak Artist: Circle Of Unexisted Album: Crossroads Genre: Transgressive Rock, Industrial, Drone Metal For fans of: Acid Mothers Temple, Gnaw Their Tongues “Imagine the weird room with strange portals in different locations of some multiverse’s obscured worlds.” This statement is one used by Circle of Unexisted to explain their newest effort, Crossroads, and it seems to […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Cojones
March 19th, 2013 Brian Leak Today we bring you an exclusive interview with Cojones, all the way from Zagreb, Croatia! After recently reviewing the band’s newest effort, Bend To Transcend, we got the chance to speak with guitarist Nenad Mandic about how Cojones got their start, some details regarding their forthcoming tour, and what we can expect from the follow-up […]
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Record Store Day 2013 Release List Announced
February 28th, 2013 Tyler Osborne Vinyl purchasing is on the rise in the industry. However it never really died. Celebrated since 2007, Record Store Day is a day in April (2013 will celebrate on April 20) where fans celebrate their local record shops by purchasing records. While I am of the strict belief that every day is record store day, […]
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