April 2nd, 2013 
Grant Trimboli Who doesn’t love listening to new Kid Cudi material late at night?
Cudder has released the studio version of “Girls,” featuring Too $hort, on iTunes and lives up to the anticipation. Pre-order Indicud right now through Universal Republic Records. It hits stores on April 23.
If you missed Cudi performing his two new songs “Immortal” and “Mad Solar” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! be sure to head past the link provided and get a glimpse of the heat to come.
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December 18th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Cleveland’s own Kid Cudi has released the relaxed visuals for his new single “King Wizard” and can be viewed through the link.
The self-directed video shows Cudi holding a cigarette, rapping at the camera, and dancing in the streets along to the upbeat track. He remains trapped in a picture frame the entire performance. This single is off of his forthcoming album, Indicud, which has plans of dropping in 2013 through Universal Republic. Be sure to let UTG know if you have plans of pre-ordering this effort when it hits the web!
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October 27th, 2012 Brian Lion Canadian crooner Abel Tesfaye makes panties wet. They soak and get heavy, then they drop. It only takes his voice to accomplish the feat but in his new track, Tesfaye explains how he aims to make bodies shake without a word.
“Enemy” will not be featured on The Weeknd’s Universal Republic debut, Trilogy, so this is just a treat from Tesfaye to get you in the mood. It works for us. Does it work for you? Listen to “Enemy” after the jump and let us know if you’re still shaking.
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October 23rd, 2012 Grant Trimboli Anberlin have put out the track-by-track commentary for their latest release, Vital. The band discuses the recording process, dealing with struggles, touring and much more in the audio segment.
The album came out exactly one ago through Universal Republic. Listen to Anberlin’s track-by-track by simply heading past and let UTG know if you enjoyed their new material off of Vital.
Posted in News Tags: anberlin, audio, Track-by-track, universal republic, Universal Republic Records, Vital No Comments » October 11th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Anberlin are giving their fan base a special treat by streaming their upcoming album, Vital, right now on KROQ! Click over here to take Vital for your first spins before it hits stores on October 16 through Universal Republic Records.
If you are looking to check out Anberlin on tour please click through to view the entire schedule. Which dates are coming through your city?
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September 14th, 2012 Grant Trimboli After the UTG crew learned of R&B crooner The Weeknd‘s signing to Universal Republic, there was immediate news of a trilogy and we could not be any more excited for this release.
Canada’s rising superstar has let loose a stream of his re-mastered and re-done version of his House Of Balloons track “Wicked Games” and can be heard here. This will serve as the official single. The trilogy of mixtapes are set for a release date of November 13 so be sure to buy this as soon as it hits the internet.
What do you think of The Weeknd’s …
Posted in News, Streams Tags: new, song, stream, the weeknd, the wicked, The Wicked (New Version), trilogy, universal republic, Universal Republic Records 2 Comments » September 12th, 2012 Justin Proper Canada’s The Weeknd has gone major.
Even though his name is still fresh on the lips of most music fans, The Weeknd has dominated the blogosphere over the better part of the last two years. His crooning goes into sonic territory that is still largely unexplored by mainstream artists, and this deal could lead to big things for a whole realm of great, soulful artists on the rise. His first release will be Trilogy, a compilation of his previous three mixtapes with new material included for longtime supporters. Fan favorite “Wicked Games” will be the lead single, and sources …
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August 23rd, 2012 Grace Duffy Artist: Owl City
Album: The Midsummer Station
Genre: Synth-pop
Label: Universal Republic
Alas, I must disagree with the morals espoused on one of this album’s tracks – it is patently not always a “good time,” and you do need to try, and try much harder than this. Disappointingly for an artist who so impressed with last year’s All Things Bright and Beautiful, Adam Young’s Owl City seems to have gotten stuck in the muck with The Midsummer Station. It’s a frustratingly flavourless and uninspired listen, mired in its attempts to straddle synth, pop, something dance-like, and often failing …
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July 23rd, 2012 Michael Meeze Winter Haven, Florida alternative rock quintet, Anberlin, will be releasing their sixth album, Vital, sometime in mid-October via Universal Republic Records. Vital will be Anberlin’s first record since their divisive 2010 album, Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place. As well, Anberlin have revealed to AbsolutePunk.net that Vital‘s first single, “Self Starter”, will drop on August 1.
In an interview with AbsolutePunk.net, Anberlin lead singer, Stephen Christian, proclaimed that he wants Vital to be “one with the fans.” Christian has hinted in the past that Vital will be Anberlin’s hardest-hitting record to date. Take the jump …
July 9th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Owl City have announced details for their enormous world tour 2012 and UTG has the official schedule through the jump. Please view the entire listing of tour itinerary by simply clicking through and let UTG know if you plan on attending a date or two of this giant world tour.
OC have confirmed that they will release the new album, The Midsummer Station, on August 21 via Sky Harbor Records/Universal Republic. Are you excited for the release to hit stores?
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June 20th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Owl City might have just secured the official party song for summer in “Good Time” and UTG is all about this fun tune.
This synth-pop jam features “Call Me Maybe” queen Carly Rae Jepsen and will come off of OC’s upcoming album, The Midsummer Station, due to hit stores on August 14 through Universal Republic. If you are not enjoying this summer song then we honestly think you might have some screws loose.
Stream Owl City’s new single “Good Time” by simply heading through the jump and make sure to tell us what you think about the new material …
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April 9th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Worcester, MA rockers Four Year Strong have released their live music video for “The Infected” and can be viewed through the jump.
This video was composed from group footage of FYS’ time performing at Soundwave 2012. Stephen Hope shot this entire clip so watch and enjoy!
Please head through the jump and be sure to pick up Four Year Strong’s latest album, In Some Way, Shape, Or Form, via Universal Republic Records.
