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mtvU Woodie Awards Winners

This past weekend the mtvu Woodie Awards were held and everyone showed up to support their favorite breakthrough artists / bands. Be sure to click through the link provided to see the entire winners list and tell UTG what you thought of the performances this year!

Woodie of the Year
WINNER: Machine Gun Kelly
» A$AP Rocky
» Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
» Fun.
» Grimes
» Kendrick Lamar
» Walk the Moon

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MUSIC VIDEO: Hellogoodbye – “Finding Something To Do”

Old-school Drive Thru Records cornerstones, Hellogoodbye have released their new music video for “Finding Something To Do” on MTV.

The video for  ”Finding Something To Do”, filmed in NYC this past fall, shows the band setting up and performing at a club. Their bouncy energy and continually positive attitude showcases just the type of band Hellogoodbye is.

“Finding Something To Do” is the opening track to Hellogoodbye’s 2010 release, Would It Kill You?. However, the album was re-released with several bonus tracks by Old Friends Records last December.. According to MTV Buzzworthy, they also have a new album …

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WATCH: Tegan And Sara: Live In Boston (Full Set)

MTV filmed Tegan and Sara‘s most recent Boston, Massachusetts headlining set. Included in the set were classics from their early discography, as well as a few cuts from their latest release, Heartthrob. The duo were recently labeled by the channel as one of 2013′s “Artists To Watch”, which is quite an honor considering the plethora of artists who have been given similar nods in the past.

Follow the jump for a stream of the show.

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Foo Fighters Are Still On A Break, But That Isn’t Stopping Dave Grohl From Plotting Their Next Album

He was vague, but vague is better than nothing.

MTV News managed to catch up with Dave Grohl in Park City, UT. In town for Sundance, Grohl has been busy the past few weeks promoting his Sound City documentary, putting on live concerts featuring some of his famous rock and roll compatriots who appeared in the film. Sounds like a sweet gig! But to hear Grohl tell it, he’s ready to get back to work with the Foos.

“But we have a plan, we know exactly what’s coming next,” said Grohl in regards to future Foo Fighters’ plans. “And I …

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WATCH: A$AP Rocky Performs “Long.Live.A$AP” Live

A$AP Rocky stopped by MTV yesterday to perform the title track to his upcoming major label debut, Long.Live.A$AP.

The performance was in celebration of MTV’s The Big and Best of 2012 special yesterday, providing a lot of buzz for the young rapper. The song, produced by Jim Jonsin and Rico Love, has a laid back feel to it, making it the perfect opening track for the album.

Check out the entire track listing for Long.Live.A$AP here. The album will be released on January 15. Pre-order the album on iTunes and watch the performance at MTV.com.

Go Radio

MUSIC VIDEO: Go Radio – “Go To Hell”

Go Radio have premiered their new music video for “Go To Hell” off their sophomore full-length album, Close The Distance.

The video features Go Radio frontman Jason Lancaster (ex-Mayday Parade) playing his piano on a float that parades through the streets. He’s singing “Go To Hell” to a girl who broke up with her deployed marine boyfriend via a letter for a guy who buys her fancy clothes.

Close The Distance was released back in September through Fearless Records. Pick up the album on iTunes here. Check out the video for “Go To Hell” at MTVU

Motion City Soundtrack

Motion City Soundtrack Release Rilo Kiley Cover

You heard right! Motion City Soundtrack have partnered up with MTV Buzzworthy to release their version of Rilo Kiley’s single “Pictures Of Success”. You can take a listen to the song by checking below the jump.

The band is currently on tour with Jukebox The Ghost and Now, Now in the US, and they will be on the road through the middle of November. Be sure to take a look at their Facebook page for a full list of dates to see if they will be hitting a city near you. If you have not seen them perform live before …

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Green Day Talk About Billie Joe’s Illness

Earlier last week Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong was hospitalized do to extreme illness.  Tre Cool and Mike Dirnt recently spoke with MTV regarding the singers condition.  You can check out the interview below. 

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Drop Everything & Watch Transit’s New Video

Boston’s Transit have come a long way in their careers and today they cross another milestone with their first MTV video premiere.

“Skipping Stone” is taken from Transit’s 2011 Rise Records release and coupled with visuals that tell the tale of young love falling apart. It’s as moving visually as the original work and in this case that is truly an accomplishment. Few bands touch on the beauty in the frailness of life and release relationships quite like Transit and this single serves as a great introduction for anyone unfamiliar. Click past the jump and enjoy “Skipping Stone” right this …

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Cartel to Begin Recording New Album

Pop-rockers, Cartel, are entering the studio on August 20 to begin recording their new album. The forthcoming album will be the Georgia quartet’s fourth, and first full-length since 2009′s Cycles. Last year Cartel released the quick-hitting, pop-gem , In Stereo EP.

The band tweeted,


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WATCH: MTV Interviews Laura Jean Grace

Ever since Against Me!’s Laura Jean Grace unveiled herself to the world, people have wanted to know more. Sure there was the Rolling Stone piece that introduced us to AM!’s new/old face, but a few pages in a bi-weekly publication can hardly hope to please everyone.

Starting today, MTV is making their recent conversation with Laura Jean Grace available for streaming online. See the vocalist, hear her thoughts, and dive even deeper into the mind of one of rock’s most passionate soldiers. Just click past the jump and enjoy.

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MOVIE TRAILER: The Perks Of Being A Wallflower (Emma Watson)

If you’re like me, you probably paid zero attention to last night’s MTV Movie Awards. If so, this post is for you.

During last night’s award show, MTV caught up with cast of the forthcoming adaptation of The Perks Of Being A Wallflower and unveiled the film’s first official trailer. You can view the clip after the jump.

If you’ve read the book (which our staff highly recommends), you’ll like notice a few key moments pop up in the clip, as well as a handful of lines that are likely forever embedded in your memory. Things look great so far …