Ultraviolet Hippopotamus carves themselves a niche sound of its own with sometimes silly, often genuinely heartfelt lyrics coupled with compelling composition and explosive instrumentation.  The music created by this five piece band from Grand Rapids, Michigan is progressively diverse, often switching between genres throughout the course of a show, sometimes even through the duration of a song.  Their live shows have become an avenue for the band to build upon the core of their songs, exploring new ground, creating tension and taking risks for those moments of pure musical ecstacy, giving fans an original experience within every show.

UV Hippo's highly acclaimed third album, Square Pegs Round Holes, was awarded Homegrown Music Networks "2011 Album of the Year".  It also won WYCE's "2011 Rock Album of the Year."  It has spent several consecutive months in the Top 25 of Jambands.com US National Radio Chart since its release in April.  The album has been steadily selling and receiving airplay across the US as well as in countries across the globe such as Italy, Brazil, France, Switzerland and Germany. Praise for the album continues to spread throughout the jamband community.