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FLASHBACK: 7 Unforgettable AOL Undercover Sessions

April 26th, 2013

James Shotwell

Earlier today news broke over Twitter that Spinner and all of AOL Music would be shutting down. First impressions were that this would be a gradual change, but tweets sent from the Spinner account (which were later deleted) said that the plug was being pulled today. Spinner Editor Dan Reilly even tweeted, “Well, we all just got laid off. AOL Music is finished.”

We at UTG were as shocked as everyone else to learn of AOL Music’s downfall, and we quickly began reminiscing on their contributions to our scene over the years. Though they covered a wide variety of …

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Tags: 30 seconds to mars, afi, aol music, aol sessions, cover, cover songs, david bowie, Gin Blossoms, hit the lights, New Found Glory, performance, RIP, rise against, spinner, stream, video

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Hit The Lights Perform “Bodybag” With Colin Ross And Nick Thompson

December 20th, 2012

Grant Trimboli

Hit The Lights were filmed performing their song “Bodybag” with original vocalist Colin Ross as well as Nick Thompson in Boston last week.

The group made this special occasion happen at Glamour Kills’ A Very GK! Holiday Festival on December 14 in Boston, MA. The event featured bands like The Wonder Years, State Champs, This Time Next Year, Class Of ’92, The Dangerous Summer and many more.

UTG honestly does not know how long it has been since Colin has graced the stage with Hit The Lights but it was well worth the experience.

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Tags: Bodybag, colin ross, GK, gk holiday show, glamour kills, hit the lights, HTL, Nick Thompson, perform

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Hit The Lights’ Original Vocalist Colin Ross To Rejoin Band On Winter Tour Dates

November 7th, 2012

James Shotwell

Hit The Lights have been through their share of ups and downs over the years, including the loss of vocalist Colin Ross shortly after their debut This Is A Stickup… hit stores. Since that time, Ross has appeared with the band a few times when they were able to play near their hometown in Ohio, but he has largely been unheard of for the last few years. Now, according to band frontman Nick Thompson, fans unable to see the band’s original lineup will be given one last opportunity on the group’s upcoming winter tour with A Loss For Words. You …

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Tags: 2012, christmas, colin ross, hit the lights, Nick Thompson, original vocalist, tour, tour dates, winter tour

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Hit The Lights Frontman Opens Up About Thief Club Side-Project

October 31st, 2012

Grant Trimboli

Hit The Lights‘ frontman Nick Thompson has written a letter to fans explaining the nature of his new side-project, Thief Club. Thompson touches on wanting to put out music that inspires him, not answering to any labels, and the music business.

He recorded his songs for Thief Club with producer Rob Freeman and is planning on releasing EPs every couple of months. Check out the message from Nick Thompson below and please be sure to watch out for when A Loss For Words, Hit The Lights, State Champs and more invade your city. Routing can be found here…

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Tags: a loss for words, alfw, frontman, hit the lights, HTL, nick, Nick Thompson, opens up, side project, state champs, Thief Club

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The Summer Set Cover Hall & Oates’ “You Make My Dreams Come True”

October 26th, 2012

Grant Trimboli

The Summer Set performed a rendition of Hall & Oates’s hit song “You Make My Dreams Come True” for their fans in DeKalb, IL on October 20. This video was shot by one of the audience members and turned out great.

Check out this special treat for all of the TSS fans and be sure to catch The Summer Set supporting All Time Low on The Rockshow At The End Of The World Tour. This run also features The Downtown Fiction and Hit The Lights so pick up your tickets now via the group’s Facebook accounts.

If you want more …

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Tags: cover, Hall and Oates, hit the lights, HTL, song, TDF, The Downtown Fiction, the summer set, TSS, You Make My Dreams Come True

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MUSIC VIDEO: All Time Low – “For Baltimore”

October 18th, 2012

Grant Trimboli

All Time Low have released their animated music video for the song “For Baltimore”.

This song is off of the group’s latest album, Don’t Panic, which dropped on October 9 through Hopeless Records. ATL are currently supporting this release on The Rock Show At The End Of The World Tour, with support from The Summer Set, Hit The Lights, The Downtown Fiction and appearances by The Early November. View all of the dates here.

Check out the animated action of “For Baltimore” by heading through and enjoy!

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Tags: all time low, atl, dont panic, for baltimore, hit the lights, hopeless, hopeless records, music video, The Downtown Fiction, the summer set, video

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All Time Low Announce Album Title, Release Date

August 9th, 2012

Matthew Dondiego

Maryland pop rockers All Time Low have announced some details for their brand new upcoming album. The new record will be titled Don’t Panic and is expected to be released on October 9 on Hopeless Records.

The band have been quite busy lately, recently announcing a full US tour and confirming an appearance at this year’s Soundwave Festival. Check out the tour dates for the band’s “The Rockshow At The End Of The World Tour”, featuring Hit The Lights, The Summer Set, and The Downtown Fiction, below for a show near you.

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Tags: album details, all time low, dont panic, hit the lights, hopeless records, new album, The Downtown Fiction, the summer set

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All Time Low, The Summer Set Fall Tour

August 5th, 2012

Michael Meeze

Pop-rock quartet, All Time Low, will be hitting the road this Fall on a headlining tour that will take the “Weightless” outfit across the United States. Joining All Time Low in support on “The Rockshow at the End of the World Tour” will be The Summer Set, The Downtown Fiction, and Hit the Lights. On a couple dates, The Early November will replace The Summer Set.

The tour will kick off on October 15 in Cleveland, Ohio and will conclude on Black Friday, November 23 in Baltimore, Maryland. Check out all the dates after the jump.…

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Tags: all time low, Dirty Work, Downtown fiction, early november, Fall 2012, hit the lights, hopeless records, HTL, interscope Records, Rockshow at the End of the World Tour, Summer set, The Downtown Fiction, the early november, The Rockshow at the End of the World Tour, the summer set, tour, weightless

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UTG PHOTOS: SET YOUR GOALS & CARTEL [4/6/12]

April 22nd, 2012

Kellie Gannon

Under The Gun sent Head of Photography, Kellie Gannon, to cover Set Your Goals on tour.

Peabody’s in Cleveland was the place to be Friday, April 6^th. Headlining a sold out venue was Set Your Goals, supported by Cartel and Hit The Lights. Hit The Lights had a huge release this year, “Invicta” that was met with rave reviews. HTL also played classic songs such as “Body Bag” that had the entire crowd moving. Cartel took the stage and lead vocalist Will Pugh made sure to sing his heart out as always, playing old and new songs alike, …

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Tags: cartel, cleveland, hit the lights, in stereo, invicta, kellie gannon, KelliePhotographie, live, peabodys, photos, review, set your goals, Will Pugh

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2012 Journeys Backyard BBQ Tour Announced

April 19th, 2012

Grant Trimboli

The 2012 Journeys Backyard BBQ Tour has finally been announced and it looks like All-American Rejects, Hit The Lights, Marianas Trench, Never Shout Never and Eve 6 will be performing on selected dates.

The run will start on May 26 in Dallas and end in Oklahoma City on June 20 so grab your tickets when they hit the net. Check out the full listing of venues and dates by simply clicking through and let UTG know if you plan on attending a show or two!

- 5 outdoor events (in mall parking lots):
1) Dallas – 5/26 sponsored by Vans …

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Tags: 2012, all american rejects, Announced, eve 6, hit the lights, Journey's, journey's backyard bbq, Journeys Backyard BBQ Tour, marianas trench, never shout never

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LIVE MUSIC VIDEO: Hit The Lights – Float Through Me

April 5th, 2012

Grant Trimboli

Hit The Lights have released their live music video for the track “Float Through Me,” which can be seen by simply clicking through the jump.

This video showcases the band’s raw energy on stage so check out their performance and comment with your thoughts. Our staff enjoyed it and we know you will too!

Please check out the band’s Razor & Tie debut, Invicta, by heading right here and pick it up. Listen and enjoy.

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Tags: Float Through Me, hit the lights, invicta, LIVE MUSIC VIDEO, razor & tie, razor & tie records, video

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Hit The Lights Announce Three One-off Performances

March 30th, 2012

James Shotwell

Ohio rockers Hit The Lights have revealed plans to play a series of one-off gigs in Florida later this year.

Following up on a tip we received from PropertyOfZack this morning, the three shows announced this week include appearances from The Maine and Sum 41. You can read all the dates, as well as links to event info, below:

4/18 Jacksonville (Tickets)
4/19 Pensacola (Tickets)
4/20 Gainesville (Tickets)

Hit The Lights released Incvicta, their third studio album, earlier this year. If you have yet to purchase a copy all your own, click here…

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Tags: 2012, hit the lights, invicta, sum 41, The Maine, tour dates

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