Noisey columnist, Kitty Pryde, has taken the stand in defense of her friend and current tour mate, Danny Brown, on account of “The Thing,” an incident that took place on stage at one of their shows in Minneapolis on Friday, April 26. Danny Brown reportedly had his pants pulled down by a woman in the crowd that then began to perform oral sex on him. Pryde argues that Detroit-based nasty lyricist, Danny Brown, basically had no options but to let this woman do her thing because if he had done something about it, even a gentle push away, he would’ve …
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EDITORIAL: Pryde and Prejudice. A Morals and Orals Quarrel
May 1st, 2013 
Brian Lion 
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Tags: blowjob, Danny Brown, editorial, kitty pryde, onstage sexual assault, response, video 
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Thursday Frontman Geoff Rickley Blogs ‘The Nine Circles of Vans Warped Tour’
April 22nd, 2013 James Shotwell Warped Tour is a unique experience for every individual at each and every date. Whether you’re a fan, band member, crew member, or person who managed to sneak in, your time at Warped is unquestionably different than everyone else who attends any given date. However, after you’ve attended or performed on the tour for a few years you begin to notice patterns, pitfalls, and other oddities. Sometimes those observations make their way to the public, and such is the case with this story.
Thursday frontman Geoff Rickley spent half of last Summer on Van’s Warped Tour performing acoustic. Though it …
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REVIEW: Fall Out Boy – Save Rock and Roll
April 17th, 2013 Jacob Tender Artist: Fall Out Boy
Album: Save Rock and Roll
Genre: Pop/Rock
Label: Island/Decaydance
“We’re definitely writing all the time, so we’re not going to try to squeeze every last drop out of the stone. That’s part of what’s been wrong with the rock industry: they keep fans waiting far too long, and bands go away and disappear off the face of the planet. That’s not the way it’s going to be for Fall Out Boy.” - Pete Wentz (2007)
Fall Out Boy. I’ve written more words about Fall Out Boy in the past 10 years than any other band. …
The New Psy Single Is Weirder Than Crying In Space (And We Have Proof!)
April 13th, 2013 James Shotwell You may or may not want to remember him, but there are few chances if you’re reading this that you’re unaware of Psy and his inescapable 2012 smash single, “Gangnam Style.” The song’s video became the first clip on YouTube to cross the billion views mark, and the press surrounding that accomplishment helped the song find incredible traction at top 40 radio, confirming the arrival of K-Pop in the United States. Whether or not Psy will ever find that kind of success again is anyone’s guess as he’s the first person to ever do what he did, but one thing …
EDITORIAL: Attempting To Understand Brad Paisley’s “Accidental Racist”
April 9th, 2013 James Shotwell If you have somehow been able to avoid the Twittersphere’s hottest music-related topic of the week, “Accidental Racist” is a new song from country superstar Brad Paisley that also features legendary hip hop artist LL Cool J. The song appears on Paisley’s recently released album and has come into the light since the record’s release for lyrics that many deem to be in poor taste. I usually do not write about country music, but every now and then a song or moment comes along that demands you put thought to text and this, my friends, is one of those songs.…
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EDITORIAL: The Kids From Yesterday – An Adieu to My Chemical Romance
March 28th, 2013 Grace Duffy “I hate the ending myself, but it started with an alright scene.”
In many ways, the most difficult thing to grasp about My Chemical Romance’s recent split announcement was the fact that the band had been together for twelve years. Twelve years feels like a lifetime at this age (literally half my life). In pop culture terms, it’s barely a drop in the ocean and yet so much has changed since that grimy five-piece first came together in New Jersey; a reactionary response to the 9/11 attacks and the impact it had on vocalist Gerard Way. It feels like more …
15 Years Later: UTG Reflects On *NSYNC
March 22nd, 2013 James Shotwell We’ve said it before and we’ll probably say it again before the month is out, but nostalgia is the trend to beat in 2013. From albums, to books, movies, and television, people are in love all over again with the things they used to love. This weekend, one of the biggest pop music releases of all time turns fifteen, and try as we might we just could just not bring ourselves to let the occasion pass without a mention.
If you recall, earlier this month we informed you that UTG would only be covering a select number of nostalgic moments …
Posted in Editorials, Features, News Tags: 'N Sync, (God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You, 1, 15 years, anniversary, boy bands, editorial, justin timberlake, memories, Nostalgia, nsync 2 Comments »
Henry Rollins Comments On Steubenville Rape Verdict
March 18th, 2013 James Shotwell One story that has captivated our staff and nation in recent months is the tale of a sixteen-year-old girl from Steubenville, Ohio who was raped by two high school football players last summer. Yesterday morning, an Ohio court found the two teens charged in the case, Trent Mays (17) and Ma’lik Richmond (16), guilty and sentenced them to at least one year in juvenile jail. They could be held until they are 21 years old. Mays was sentenced to an additional year for a charge related to distributing nude images of a minor. More details on that can be found …
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STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Erik Griffin
March 5th, 2013 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.
This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Erik Griffin’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.
Comedian and actor Erik Griffin has joined forces with SideOneDummy Records to release his debut comedy album, Technical Foul: Volume One on March 12, 2013, marking the first ever comedic signing for the renowned indie/punk rock record label. The album features …
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STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Steve Gillespie
February 19th, 2013 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.
This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Ari Shaffir’s standup career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.
This week in Stand Up Tuesdays, we take a little virtual trip up to Minneapolis to take in the debut CD from comedian Steve Gillespie, Stever Fever. Recorded at Acme Comedy Club and released via Rooftop Comedy, it’s the …
Posted in Columns, Comedy, Features, News, reviews, Stand-Up Tuesdays Tags: angie frissore, comedy, editorial, review, rooftop comedy, stand up, stand-up tuesdays, steve gillespie, stever fever No Comments »STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Ari Shaffir
February 12th, 2013 Angie Frissore Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.
This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Ari Shaffir’s standup career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.
On Tuesday, February 5, comedian and host of the popular podcast “The Skeptic Tank”, Ari Shaffir, became the latest in a growing line of comedians to self-release a special direct to fans. His first ever special, “Passive Aggressive”, …
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EDITORIAL: Justin Timberlake Shows Off His Marketing Genius In One 3.5 Hour Period
February 11th, 2013 James Shotwell Marketing is more important to the success of an artist or album now than ever before, and the sad truth is that the vast majority of industry people have no real clue what actually works when it comes to reaching music fans. Everyone has their tricks and routines, sure, but only a select few have ever been able to truly harness their full marketing potential. So for all of us who need a lesson, Thomas Nasiff and pop sensation Justin Timberlake are here to help.
Last night, Thomas crafted an article around Timberlake’s gigantic GRAMMY night marketing push, and we …
