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Release Info Leaks For Norma Jean’s Sixth Studio Album

June 13th, 2013 Adrian Garza

Norma Jean have kept quiet about their upcoming album for far too long. So much to the point that several online retailers (like this one or this one) have beaten the metalcore heavyweights to the punch on releasing details for their upcoming sixth album that is currently being titled as Wrongdoers.

This will be the band’s first release in just over 3 years, and just like with Meridional, the record is being released through Razor & Tie. NJ have already said earlier this week that they will be debuting the album’s name, cover, track listing, release date, …

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The Wild Feathers Release “Hard Wind” Music Video

June 13th, 2013 James Shotwell

Hot damn! This band is so good I want to drop down and begin praising the entertainment deities for blessing us with such a amazing group of talented musicians.

We first mentioned The Wild Feathers earlier this year when their video for “The Ceiling” found its way online ahead of SXSW 2013. Since then, the Nashville rock act have booked a slew of tours, announced an August 6 release for their debut album, and let all of us here at UTG hear said album in full. We plan on running a review closer to release date, but I’ll tell you …

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Kanye West Performs “New Slaves” (Acapella)

June 13th, 2013 James Shotwell

Kanye West continues to unveil unusual performances (and broadcasts) of his latest single this morning with video surfacing from a recent acapella rendition offered by West at Design Miami/ Basel.

No, that was not a joke or a metaphor. Kanye West took the stage last night at Design Miami/ Basel and performed “New Slaves” acapella for a room full of fans and onlookers. His delivery was perfectly timed and I dare say the emotion behind the track was stronger than ever before. You can view the performance at the end of this post.

Yeezus hits stores June 18. Our guess …

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Abandon All Ships Release “Less Than Love” Video

June 12th, 2013 James Shotwell

Synth-loving Canadian hardcore outfit Abandon All Ships have released the official music video for their latest Infamous single, “Less Than Love.”

The first video to be released from Abandon All Ships in 2013, “Less Than Love” perfectly encapsulates the band’s synth-driven heaviness and love of dueling vocals. The official video features the group performing in black and white, which is a nice touch on an admittedly tired-as-can-be concept. The song is one of the heavier offerings from Infamous, and should help quite a bit in garnering some extra praise for this often overlooked band. You can view the video …

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REVIEW: Into The Flood – Vices

June 12th, 2013 Adrian Garza

ARTIST: Into The Flood
ALBUM: Vices
Genre: Metalcore
Label: Century Media Records

When I hear news about a relatively young band with little to no national buzz surrounding them getting picked up by a label as big as Century Media Records, it leaves me wondering just what the hype is all about. Sometimes, there can be a stereotypical gimmick involved, and other times it’s something as plain and simple as the said big label preying on an unlucky group of fame-seeking musicians who made the wrong decision of signing to the wrong label. Fortunately, neither is the case with Into …

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Jonny Lang Streams “We Are The Same”

June 12th, 2013 James Shotwell

Hot on the heels of his new album announcement, rock and roll innovator Jonny Lang has released a stream of a new song entitled, “We Are The Same.”

The first song to surface off Fight For My Soul, not to mention his first proper single since 2006, “We Are The Same” finds Jonny Lang channeling elements of funk and 70s soul-pop into his unique brand of blues rock. When it kicks off, the track feels destined for dance floors and radios, but as it progresses the whole affair expands to a larger-than-life anthem about equality and striving for …

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Danny Brown Performs “Numbers On The Board” Freestyle

June 12th, 2013 James Shotwell

This is probably the most ridiculous video and rap you will experience all day. That said, it’s also fantastic and deserving of your time.

Eccentric Detroit native Danny Brown is currently overseas on tour. Recently, Brown stopped by Tim Westwood’s radio show for an interview and ended up performing a freestyle over Pusha T’s Kanye West produced “Numbers On The Board.” In typical fashion, Brown delivered a fiery set of bars that were equally offensive and ludicrous. It’s hard to tell when Danny Brown is trying to convey a message or spit bars for the sake of rapping, but whatever …

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G-Eazy Releases “Must Be Nice” Music Video

June 11th, 2013 James Shotwell

Following hot on the heels of his tour announcement with Lil Wayne, G-Eazy has released the official music video for “Must Be Nice.”

Pulling double duty as a new single and the title track for his most recent mixtape, “Must Be Nice” is the kind of chill hip hop jam you need on a hot summer day. The video features footage captured during G’s time at the Billboard Music Awards earlier this year, which in his signature style is presented entirely in black and white. You can view the video at the end of this post.

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Kanye West Previews ‘Yeezus’ In NYC, Has Justin Vernon & Chief Keef On Same Track

June 11th, 2013 James Shotwell

“I wanna explain something about the title Yeezus, simply put West was my slave name and Yeezus is my god name.” – Kanye West

Now that Mac Miller and J. Cole have had their album leak online in advance of their June 18 release date, all eyes are now on Kanye West’s Yeezus and all the mystery it holds. Though “New Slaves” has been broadcasted worldwide in the last month, no additional material has been made available for fans outside of live performances. There were rumors Kanye held a listening party at the end of April, but very few could …

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Kelsey Chaos Joins Pop Trio Those Girls

June 11th, 2013 James Shotwell

Former UTG featured up and comer Kelsey Chaos is furthering her takeover of pop music this morning by announcing the formation of a new all-girl pop trio known as Those Girls.

Featuring Kelsey and two fellow New York singers, Those Girls launched their official facebook shortly after midnight this morning (June 11). While their page remains relatively empty, there are two videos that fans can access to learn more about the group. We’ve included one, a snippet of a new single called “Dirty Money,” below.

Chaos has kept us on our toes for the last half decade and her latest …

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UTG PREMIERE: A Wolf. A Liar. – ‘Persevere’ EP

June 10th, 2013 James Shotwell

If there is a better way to start a new week than by discovering a new band to help motivate you for the days ahead then I have yet to find it. We receive dozens of unsigned submissions every week, and though we could never feature them all we do our very best to bring as many new bands to your eyes and ears as possible. Today we have a group that will make post-hardcore fans scream and sing with joy all summer long, and we could not be more excited to be a part of their efforts.

A Wolf. …

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MOVIE REVIEW: Rapture-Palooza

June 10th, 2013 James Shotwell

Film: Rapture-Palooza
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Craig Robinson
Directed by: Paul Middleditch

Let’s say that at some point in the near future the rapture happens and you find yourself amongst those left behind on Earth. A solid chunk of the world’s population disappeared in the blink of an eye and now you, along with anyone else you know who may still be roaming the planet, are left to journey on without any hope of salvation. Plagues occur, the antichrist is born, and no matter what you do, there is no way you can join those who chose the route of Christianity, …

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