Under the Influence of Giants (sometimes abbreviated
UTIOG) is a musical group from Los Angeles, California. They released their major label debut album in August 2006, which was a number one hit on the Top Heatseekers chart. Among their influences are the Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, the Bee Gees, Prince, WHAM!, Chicago and Todd Rundgren. UTIOG have performed on
Last Call with Carson Daly and
Jimmy Kimmel Live! as well as opening for acts such as Aerosmith, Darrell DMC, Crowded House, and The Sounds.