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COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT: Death to Vinyl Flippers

February 7th, 2013 Tyler Osborne

Welcome to the Complaint Department, a column dedicated to calling out trends in the entertainment industry that bother us.

Have something to complain about? Tweet at us, or email utgjames@gmail.com (Subject: COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT) with whatever is on your nerves and we may feature it in a future article!

Times are tough in the world. Everyone seems to be short on cash, and many are trying to find a way to make a quick buck. For some, scalping tickets to sporting events, concerts, and the like has always been a pretty easy science to master. The concept is simple:

  1. Buy

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[New Feature] Real Talk With Pop Evil’s Chachi Riot: “Is Rock And Roll Dead?”

October 22nd, 2012 James Shotwell

Keeping with our ongoing efforts to further expand into as many areas of music as possible, UTG is hoping to engage in real discussions with mainstream rock fans in our latest column, Real Talk. Hosted through weekly video blogs by Pop Evil drummer Chachi Riot, Real Talk is a recurring feature about the state of rock and roll today as expressed by someone living the industry life 24/7. Each week, Chachi and UTG will present a new topic of debate, and we’re hoping our readers will chime in with their thoughts. You can view the first entry below:

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David Geffen States “I’d Kill Myself” Before Entering Today’s Music Industry

July 24th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

Geffen Records’ own David Geffen made it very clear recently that he would rather off himself than be in today’s music business. That is a pretty harsh statement.

Read what Geffen had to say in this article below and comment with your thoughts on his strong opinion.

On the Music Industry Now
Asked his thoughts about the opportunities and challenges of entering the music business as a producer or executive today, he deadpanned: “I’d kill myself.” And it’s no easier to break in as an artist now, he notes, attributing the difficulties to the absence of Top 40 radio and …

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US Music Sales rise for first time since 2004

July 7th, 2011 James Shotwell

The music industry is not dead yet! According to a new report from tracking company Nielsen SoundScan, music sales in the US have actually improved in in the first half of 2011, rising 4 percent to 221.5 million units, from 213.6 million a year ago.

The figure includes compact discs and digital albums. Nielsen also counts 10 tracks sold individually as one album.

This still fails in comparison to where the industry was a decade ago, but at least things are looking up! Keep buying music. Every sale helps.

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Greg Puciato speaks on illegal downloading

April 11th, 2011 Grant Trimboli

The Dillinger Escape Plan frontman Greg Puciato has voiced his opinion on the subject of online file-sharing. He explains his viewpoints on how it is effecting on the music industry and the artists themselves over on Blabbermouth. Read the lengthy blog by clicking right here.

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Interview with Cone of Sum 41

March 15th, 2011 James Shotwell

Click here to read an interview with Sum 41 bassist, Cone, where he talks about touring, the music industry, and the new album.

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The Swellers music industry blog

February 12th, 2011 Grant Trimboli

Contributing his thoughts on the way of the music industry, Jono Diener (Drummer) of The Swellers discusses how technology is changing the way bands operate. Click past to read if it’s for the better or worse.

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