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Dark Brush Commentary Video

Dark Brush Commentary Video

In the second version of The Boondock Series, Jake Cinninger sits down in the control room of his Boondock Studio to talk all things “Dark Brush” from the new album ‘it’s not us.’ Available everywhere now: itsnotus.umphreys.com   Written by Jake Cinninger Performed by Umphrey’s McGee Video directed by C.J. Strehlow Audio recorded by Jim Leep Produced by Kevin Browning

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“Whistle Kids” Lyric Video w/ Commentary

“Whistle Kids” Lyric Video w/ Commentary

Lyric video for “Whistle Kids” featuring commentary about the track from the it’s not us album release party in Chicago on 1/14/18. Available everywhere now: itsnotus.umphreys.com Written by Brendan Bayliss Lyric video edited by Brian Walsh, live footage edited by C.J. Strehlow

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Schematic it’s not us

Schematic it’s not us

This past fall, as preparations for the release of it’s not us were underway, we came across the work of Michael Hamad (@MikeHamad). Michael is the creator of Setlist Schematics, a tumblr blog featuring his visual representations of live shows and studio albums. He has a PH.D in musicology and a masters in music theory, is a musician, journalist, and an avid music fan. (Translation: The guy knows his stuff.) Michael took on the task …

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Jake’s Boondock Studio in 360

Jake’s Boondock Studio in 360

Take a quick spin around Jake’s Boondock Studio.  facebook 360 “I hate facebook” 360

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umLive 50% OFF Today Only

umLive 50% OFF Today Only

Why yes, the entire UMLive catalog IS 50% OFF today only! GO!   http://www.umlive.net/  

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Record Store Day Black Friday

Record Store Day Black Friday

Caution: This record is SHARP! Umphrey’s McGee is pleased to unleash this 12″ custom die-cut record, designed exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday, featuring two brand new tracks from the forthcoming release of ‘it’s not us’ in January 2018. The first single, “The Silent Type”, is classic UM: it’s infections riff rock, the musical equivalent of the record’s unique shape, sawing through your turntable. Side B features “Looks”, an uptempo driving composition that is sure …

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Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday

It’s unfortunate that we used our best two album titles on our first two albums (definitively not our best music), the stunning debut ‘Greatest Hits Vol. III’ and our sophomoric follow up ‘Songs for Older Women.’ #tbt #throwbackthursday #mamu

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A closer look at the CD face

A closer look at the CD face

The typewriter served as the inspiration for many elements of the packaging for #itsnotus, and the hammers specifically were the motivation for the CD face design. There is a lot of eye candy in there for you that love the details. 👀 🍭 We wonder how much longer we’ll be making actual compact discs, but we think this just might be our favorite yet. Every Deluxe Version includes the CD or you can pre-order it …

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Stasik DJs on Sirius XM Jam On

Stasik DJs on Sirius XM Jam On

Tune in to hear moe.’s Chuck Garvey & our own Ryan Stasik spin tracks and chat all things Summer Camp Music Festival. Check out Jam On on Sirius XM all week long. 

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From The Air

From The Air

A compilation of aerial photography filmed over the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Chicago’s Northerly Island during Umphrey’s concert on September 23, 2017 by Steve Wang, set to “National Loser Anthem” from the album ZONKEY.

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Jake Cinninger: “Prayer Shack”

Jake Cinninger: “Prayer Shack”

Jaco takes the nylon strings for a ride while relaxing atop Lake Michigan. This previously unreleased video was recorded August 26th, 2011 via Kevin Browning’s Flip camera. Remember those?

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