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UTG LIST: 5 Artists To Watch In 2013

January 28th, 2013

James Shotwell

One of our biggest goals in 2013 is to bring you even more new and cutting edge artists than ever before. Be it music, film, comedy, or something else altogether that absolutely floor us, we are dedicated to helping usher in the next wave of talent that will soon overtake the industry.

Just over a year ago we brought you our first ’5 Artists To Watch’ feature (found here), and in the months that have passed since we have watched those same artists become some of the most recognized names in the alternative community. With this year’s list we …

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Tags: 2013, 5 artists to watch, bad rabbits, best new artist, best new bands, boston, CONDITIONS, Dangerkids, five artists to watch, full length, list, ohio, sign these bands, Squid The Whale, tiny moving parts, top 5, unsigned, We Can Roll

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UTG LIST: 5 Emcees You Need To Know

June 6th, 2012

James Shotwell

At the beginning of 2012 UTG released a list of five artists we felt needed to be watched in the months to come. Of these artists, all five have gone on to land record deals, gain more exposure, and slowly but surely take their place as the future of the alternative music scene. While we’re happy to see artists we believe in succeed, we realized not long ago that we were complete assholes for overlooking the world of hiphop altogether in our original list. So, in hopes of making amends and keeping you informed as to who you will be …

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Tags: 5 artists you need to know, artist to watch, best new artist, best new hiphop, best rapper, best rapper alive, club paradise, countdown, discover new hip hop, Dreamon, Drew32, freshman, hip-hop (genre), jimmy hustle, jitta on the track, music discovery, ourstage, Spenzo, the future of hip hop, top 5, top 5 young emcees, top emcee, unsigned, utg list

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UTG LIST: 5 Bands To Watch In 2012

January 12th, 2012

James Shotwell

The new year is here with hope of new albums and bands that will change the face of music for the better. The problem is, modern technology has allowed for anyone with the slightest hint of an idea for a song to record, upload, and annoy masses with their “music.” This has caused an overload of sound, blocking many from being able to actually discover talent with true skill and lasting ability, but UTG is out to make a change.

After reviewing releases and demos sent our way over the past few months, and just before we took staffers to …

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Tags: 2011, 2012, 5 artists to watch, 5 bands to watch, acoustic, American Opera, bands to watch in 2012, best new artist, best new bands 2012, hot new bands, i can see mountains, Mallory Knox, michigan, mixtapes, music video, new music, new york, ohio, Pentimento, pop punk (genre), rock (genre), stream, unsigned, utg list

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UTG ALBUM STREAM: Nigel Silverthorn – The Tip Of The Tongue. The Teeth. The Lips.

August 9th, 2011

James Shotwell

Release today, Nigel Silverthorn’s The Tip Of The Tongue. The Teeth. The Lips. is the kind if record you both want to share with the world and keep completely to itself. It reaches a level of accessibility few can, but with such provocative honesty that you’d rather keep it to yourself, safe and sound. Silverthorn not only confides in the listener in a way that makes you feel like the only person on the planet, but does so through an eclectic collection of finely tuned pop sensibilities and downright dirty indie rock swagger completely his own.

We’ve been waiting months …

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Tags: 2011, album stream, best new artist, indie rock, new music, nigel silverthorn, pop (genre), the tip of the tongue the teeth the lips, unsigned

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TRV$DJAM – Fix Your Face Vol. 2: Coachella 09

June 2nd, 2009

James Shotwell

picture-3 Artist: TRV$DJAM
Album: Fix Your Face Vol. 2
Genre: DJ
Label: NONE

Travis Barker and DJ AM have spent the better part of this year and the tail end of 08 carving their new musical project TRV$DJAM into the music world. It’s an interesting concept involving DJ AM spinning records while Barker does what he’s known for – playing drums better than anyone else alive today. Their first mixtape had some hit and miss moments as most first releases do, but the brand new [and free] second volume, taken from the group’s performance at Coachella 2009, shows the dynamic become …

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Tags: best new artist, coachella 2009, fix your face vol. 2, TRAVISDJAM, TRV$ DJAM review, TRV$DJAM review

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NeverShoutNever – The Summer EP

May 25th, 2009

James Shotwell

cover2 Artist: NeverShoutNever
Album: The Summer EP
Genre: Acoustic/Pop
Label: None

Christofer Drew has returned [finally] with a full band EP that’s sure to make girls squeal and guys moan. By moan, I’m not talking excitedly, but that dull roar of “this girl is going to make me listen to this forever” kind of moan. Drew’s The Summer EP is a radiant display of pop so sweet your dentist will drop dead.

To be honest, the lead track and single, “Happy” has never, ever appealed to me. Drew has written quite a few cute/quirky tracks about his abundant happiness over someone …

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Tags: acoustic, album review, best new artist, christofer drew, never shout never, nevershoutnever, pop (genre), summer, summer ep review, the summer, the summer ep review

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Syrens – Syrens

May 21st, 2009

James Shotwell

cover1 Artist: Syrens
Album: Syrens
Genre: Grindcore/Hardcore with Heart
Label: Cavity

It seems with the summer coming we tend to get flooded with commercial rap and pop punk records. I’ve not been complaining about this one bit as 2009 has had a lot of solid records to offer, but I have noticed a true lack of remarkable heavy music on the scene. However, that all changed the day I met Syrens and their brand new self titled release.

Starting as if they were making the soundtrack to the barrel of a smoking gun during wartime, “Flesh and Honey,” showcases the band’s …

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Tags: best new artist, cavity, grindcore, hardcore (genre), hardcore with heart, syrens

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Fun. Announce Album Details

May 19th, 2009

James Shotwell

117 from the press release:

Nettwerk Music Group is proud to announce the release of AIM AND IGNITE, the
highly anticipated debut from fun., out August 25th. AIM AND IGNITE was produced by Redd Kross’ Steven McDonald and is a stunning array of diverse inspirations from three extraordinary musicians-former front man of The Format Nate Ruess, ex-Anathallo multi-instrumentalist Andrew Dost and Steel Train’s Jack Antonoff. When combined, they create an irresistible album that rethinks classic 70s pop, where ornate arrangements and inspired orchestrations meet present-day rock ‘n’ roll. The band recently joined Manchester Orchestra for a 34-date North American tour …

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Tags: aim and ignite, album details, album preview, best new artist, fun, new band, the format, tour dates

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New Eye Alaska!

May 19th, 2009

James Shotwell

2342150420_33c5a3b5af Eye Alaska’s digital single for “Walk Like A Gentleman” is now available on iTunes. Also, check out the album art and track listing from their upcoming album Genesis Underground, releasing July 7th, on their MySpace page.

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Tags: baby making music, best new artist, eye alaska, Fearless Records, genesis underground, itunes, walk like a gentleman, \

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Lights VIDEO BLOG

May 18th, 2009

James Shotwell

l_12be1ce1f3af45a0ae412f59ad7c0e24 Lights has once again posted a video blog for her fans. In this we learn that she’s not only beautiful and talented, but quirky and cute as well! Grant and James, please put your tongues back in your mouths.

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Tags: 32, best new artist, canadian music, february air, lights, love lights, most anticipated of 2009, video blog

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Lights Video Blog

April 26th, 2009

James Shotwell

l_12be1ce1f3af45a0ae412f59ad7c0e24 Lights has posted an interesting new video blog which can be seen below. She will be on Warped tour this summer and if you miss her set, you fail at life. Sorry, I don’t make the rules, that’s just life.