There's no better way to get to know a band than through their music. That's why Studio UGO brings you exclusive live performances you won't find anywhere else from some of today's most exciting artists.

Featured Artist

Tiye Phoenix is an exceptional rapper, singer and producer (Tiye is the 2006 winner of the Meet The Producers Championship) that bucks the current, sexually-charged, cookie-cutter template of the female MC. Recording as a soloist and with the likes of Mos Def, Last Emperor, Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek since the late 1990's, Tiye is also a member of the Polyrhythm Addicts, releasing their critically acclaimed album, Break Glass in 2007.

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John Robinson

John Robinson a.k.a. Lil Sci from Scienz of Life is a lyrical stalwart of the New York City underground hip-hop scene from the 1990's, never to get his just due as a soloist and as a member of his unheralded group. For 2008, the underground veteran is aiming to change that status. Watch John Robinson perform his own material live.
Date Added: April 28, 2008
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Mike Doughty 2

With the release of his latest album Golden Delicious, Mike Doughty the soloist, not former lead singer for Soul Coughing begun to take shape.
Date Added: Apr 11, 2008
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Shabaam Sahdeeq

Underground MC, Shabaam Sahdeeq, is not a new jack to the game. Known for his numerous guest appearances on many of your rappers songs over the years, watch Shabaam perform his own material live.
Date Added: Mar 27, 2008
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Sav Killz

Sav Killz is a Brooklyn MC with a fire in his heart and the skills to make it in the underground hip-hop scene. He came up working on honing his craft among the Wu-Tang Clan.
Date Added: Feb 22, 2008
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Ali Vegas

Ali Vegas has had his share of problems - a couple of bad record deals and beefs would leave a bad taste in anyone's mouth. But this underground MC has rebounded and is now dropping rhymes on his own label.
Date Added: Feb 4, 2008
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Kaki King

Kaki King's unique, percussive style is as compelling as it is unconventional. We got a taste of her musical mojo recently when she stopped by to record an exclusive performance for Studio UGO.
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30 Seconds to Mars

30 Seconds to Mars is the brainchild of actor Jared Leto. The guy who took a beating in Fight Club and an axe to the head in American Psycho delivers fully-realized rock in a grungy, inspired style.
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The Exit

The Exit defy classification - just when you think you have them pegged as indie, a dub or reggae influence shows up and sends the band in new and interesting directions.
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Seether

A band with a name like "Seether" doesn't sound like it'd be happy to do much in the way of acoustic performance, but don't judge a book by its cover - these cats can play.
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Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace deliver emotion, plain and simple, with honest lyrics that cut to the heart of relationships and loneliness. The music dances a delicate line between face-melting crunch and catchy melody.
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Shabaam Sahdeeq

Underground MC, Shabaam Sahdeeq, is not a new jack to the game. Known for his numerous guest appearances on many of your rappers songs over the years, watch Shabaam perform his own material live.
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Eisley

There's family harmony, and then there's Eisley, a band fronted by three sisters (also featuring a brother and a friend) who crank out ethereal rock with melodic sweetness to make your ears hum.
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The Crimea

Literate and melodic, The Crimea's music combines complex orchestration with pop/rock hooks that play on the primal parts of the listeners' brain. David McManus is an impassioned frontman - see for yourself.
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A Fine Frenzy

Alison Sudol is young, but the confidence she displays on her debut record One Cell in the Sea belies her new artist status. You've heard her on TV; now watch her perform live.
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30 Seconds to Mars

30 Seconds to Mars is the brainchild of actor Jared Leto. The guy who took a beating in Fight Club and an axe to the head in American Psycho delivers fully-realized rock in a grungy, inspired style.
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Upcoming Artists

Beans

May 26, 2008
Beans from Anti-Pop Consortium is back with his complex-style of rap.

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