The first step to enjoying UME is educating yourself the proper way to pronounce their name. That would be as follows: ooo-may.
Beyond that, the proof is in the product. According to their site, Laura Larson’s calming vocals, placed over the band’s thundering guitars, explosive percussion and dynamic beats create a combination of fuzzy shoegaze, raw guitar rock and irresistible pop rolled into one fiery package. Often compared to Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metric and Sonic Youth, this band is causing a stir nation wide. In fact, “Captive,” the first single of Phantons, their yet to be released sophomore LP, recently debuted at #14 on the specialty radio charts, before making its way to the #2 spot.
You can download “Captive” here, courtesy of NYLON Magazine. Then catch them Friday August 5th on the Stageasaurus Rex Stage from 2:10 p.m. to 2:40 pm. For more information, check in with Kanrocksas here.
Feel free to check of this video of UME rocking Fontana’s in NYC in 2009.
