I don’t have to make a weak attempt at referencing the comic strip Garfield or the movie Office Space for you to understand that Mondays can be the worst. Most of us spend today returning to either school or work, which is something the majority of us would rather not be doing with our time, and it’s only the first time we’ll have to repeat this task in the coming days. Recognizing the potential horror that awaits any given Monday is something we all do, but UTG is here to help the week start a bit better for one lucky …
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CONTEST: Win A Signed Vinyl Copy Of Iron & Wine’s ‘Ghost On Ghost’
April 15th, 2013 
James Shotwell 
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Tags: contest, Ghost On Ghost, giveaway, iron and wine, signed, vinyl 
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Limp Bizkit signs to Cash Money Records
February 24th, 2012 Jacob Tender It appears Limp Bizkit has found yet another way to stay relavent by hopping on the Cash Money Records bandwagon. In a radio interview with Kiss FM, Young Money Entertainment Founder Lil Wayne confirmed the signing, hinting that R&B singer Ashanti might be the next name on the YMCMB roster. Fred Durst has responded by Twitter today confirming that this news is, in fact, truth.
Will this signing be for the benefit of both Young Money and Limp Bizkit? I suppose it’s a bit too early to tell. It appears that both Durst and Ashanti have been working in the …
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Misser Signs to Rise Records, Begins Recording
January 10th, 2012 Jacob Tender For those who are still unaware, Misser is the side project of Transit vocal/guitarist Tim Landers and This Time Next Year vocal/guitarist Brad Wiseman. The duo released an EP in 2011 called Problems. Problems. Problems. (on iTunes) which received positive reviews.
Today it was announced that the band was officially signed by Rise Records and has plans to release a full length album this year. Like Late in The Playoffs, Misser will be recording with Gary Cioffi at the Maximum Sound Studio in Boston, Mass. Like the fans of both Transit and This Time Next Year, Under …
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Anchor and Braille Recording New Record
December 21st, 2011 Jacob Tender Things are moving right along for Anberlin side-project, Anchor and Braille. Singer Stephen Christian conveyed via Twitter today that recording a new record was underway and that the project had been signed to a label. Recording will occur in Nashville, TN.
The new album will feature a few musicians playing different instruments. John Bucklew (States, Copeland) will appear playing drums and Micah Tawlks, with whom he co-wrote several A&B songs, on guitar. It appears that Aaron March (Copeland) is not involved in the production of this record.
As of now, the project’s new label is unknown, but will be announced …
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Rise Records Signs The Early November
November 28th, 2011 James Shotwell If you’re an Early November fan, your week just peaked.
Rise Records has announced the signing of The Early November. The group is currently The Living Room Studio in Hammonton, NJ, with a release tentatively slated for this Spring.
News of the signing comes only a few weeks after The Early November announced a series of what most believed to be reunion shows along the East Coast. When news of the shows went public, there was no hints of a signing or new album.
This story is going to be developing over the coming weeks and months. Stay tuned to …
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Lil Wayne’s PSA #2
November 21st, 2011 Jacob Tender Today, Lil Wayne again felt the need to to tell us what we need. Because he knows the future. His latest public service announcement highlights his labels latest signing which will surely be a topic for discussion for weeks to come.
I nearly laughed out loud when I watched this. Before I say anything more, watch the video for yourself inside.
Victory Records Welcomes The Royalty
November 18th, 2011 James Shotwell Victory Records broke their recent habit of signing skull-rattling heavy bands and announced today that indie pop rockers The Royalty have officially joined the roster.
The announcement came today via a video uploaded to the label’s official Youtube page. In it, Victory not only welcomes the band, but also showcases a bit of their near-shoegaze sound. You can view the video after the jump.
While news of a softer-genre band on Victory may come as a surprise to some, those familiar with the label’s history will note that signings like this tend to happen every 3-4 years. Just ask June, …
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CONTEST: Signed Wale “Ambition” Prize Pack
November 3rd, 2011 Grant Trimboli One of UTG’s favorite rappers, Wale release highly-anticipated album Ambition this week and, from what we’ve heard so far, it’s pretty damn good. This Maybach Music Group artist has the power to transform any song into a hit and destroy you with his verses. If you haven’t heard any of his previous work now is the time to catch up.
We are very pleased to be giving away a signed copy of Ambition, along with an “Ambition” wristband, and a t-shirt in our latest contest! Head past the jump for details!
Childish Gambino Signs, Reveals Album Cover
August 24th, 2011 James Shotwell After months of rumors, Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover) has officially signed with Glassnote Records. According to Glover, he finally settled on the label that is also home to Mumford & Sons because he wanted an “indie push” for this forthcoming album Camp.
In addition to this announcement, Gambino released the artwork for Camp, which you can view below. There’s still no release date for the record, but we’ve included a stream/download of the single “Break (AOTL)” to hold you over. Click below and enjoy.
Posted in News, Streams Tags: artwork, camp, childish gambino, cover, donald glover, full length, Glassnote Records, hip-hop (genre), signed, signing No Comments »Butch Walker signs with Dangerbird
June 15th, 2011 Tori Thomas Butch Walker has signed with Dangerbird Records.
Kreayshawn Signs With Columbia
June 9th, 2011 James Shotwell Have you heard Kreayshawn? If you have to ask yourself this question, the answer is a resounding “no.” We don’t mean offense by that, but anyone that’s witness Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci” video is likely to never forget her face (or voice). After garnering over 2 million Youtube plays with her single-white-female twist on hip hop, it was announced today that she is joining the Columbia Records family. Does she deserve the deal? Look below and decide for yourself:
Posted in News Tags: columbia, gucci gucci, Kreayshawn, million, signed, signing, sony No Comments »Farewell Flight have signed to Mono Vs. Stereo
May 13th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Matt Thiessen and Matt Hoopes have announced the signing of Farewell Flight to Mono Vs. Stereo. Watch the video below of the announcement and what they think of the album. Their album, Out For Blood, will be released on July 12.
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