Horse Feathers – Fit Against the Country – Cynic’s New Year (2012)
- 4th album.
- If you like this band check out Rosemont Family Reunion
- Blown away by live performance… a unique experience only rivaled by Iron & Wine
- The songs are played so softly the crowd is almost silent focused on the music.
- SXSW 2012
Ezra Furman - American Soil - The Year of No Returning (2012)
- Debut solo album.
- 3 album albums with The Harpoons and numerous Best of the U & U selections!
- One of the most talented and refreshing artists going.
- Playing SXSW 2012
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Field Music – (Keep Thinking About) A New Thing – Plumb (2012)
- 1st single from forthcoming 4th album.
- Measure is their 3rd album and best so far.
- Filled out their sound tremendously
Howlin Rain – Dark Side - The Russian Wilds (2012)
- 3rd album
- 2nd album, Magnificent Fiend, was out in 2008.
- Another Jagjaguwar band.
- Most energy of any live show I’ve ever seen.
Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds - The History of French Cuisine - Philosophy & Underwear (2011)
- latest release from a former member of the Cramps and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.
- Has an 70's psychedelic sound reminiscent of Frank Zappa.
- SXSW 2012
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Little Scream - Red Hunting Jacket - The Golden Record (2011)
- Debut album
- Eclectic, tempo-swinging, folk rock track.
- SXSW 2012
Lanie Lane – What Do I Do? – To The Horses (2011)
- Debut full length.
- One of only a couple singles out from this Third Man Records artist
- Rootsy rock highlighted with punches of Jack White’s signature guitar sounds.
- SXSW 2012
First Aid Kit - King of the World (feat. Connor Oberst) - The Lion's Roar (2011)
- 2nd full length.
- Swedish folk outfit.
- They also have one EP out and a DayTrotter session well worth your time.
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Tennis - It All Feels the Same - Young and Old (2012)
- 2nd single out off their 2nd Album
- Debut LP was out this past January. Debut EP was out in July of 2010.
- Pop husband and wife duo.
- Bought a sailboat and sailed around the east coast for eight months and now are sharing their experiences in song form for you.
- Played SXSW and playing SXSW 2012
Le Blorr - Boy You Need Jesus - Bim Bom EP
- Debut EP
- Bastard Lovechild of Rock n Roll
- Hard rocking psych band from Florida.
- Best new to the U & U band this week!
- SXSW 2012
Band of Skulls - The Devil Takes Care of His Own - Sweet Sour (2012)
- 2nd album
- UK alt-rock band that makes me think of JEFF the Brotherhood.
- SXSW 2012
Moonface - Teary Eyes and Bloody Lips - With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery (2012)
- Forthcoming 2nd album. First with Siinai as backing band
- First full length was out last year, Organ Music.
- Debut EP was out last year and was one 20+ minute track.
- Wolf Parade's and Sunset Rubdown's Spencer Krug's solo project.
Shearwater – Immaculate - Animal Joy (2012)
- 7th album
- 6th album, Golden Archipelago was out in Feb of 2010
- they pack so much intensity in their songs. No one sounds quite like them.
- Austin band with ties to Okkervil River
- Almost a voice you’d expect at the opera
- Palo Santo is their best album.
- SXSW 2012
You Won't - Three Car Garage - Skeptic Goodbye (2011)
- Debut album
- M. Ward and T. Rex feel to this track.
- SXSW 2012
Mark Lanegan Band - Phantasmagoria Blues - Blues Funeral (2012)
- Forthcoming effort from Mark Lanegan.
- Man of many projects and styles… most of them dark.
- Initially the leader of Seattle grunge band Screaming Trees.
- Former member of QOTSA
- Collaborations with: Greg Dulli in the Gutter Twins; Mark Lanegan & Isobel Campbell; Soulsavers.
I Am Oak - Gold and Porcelain - Snowstar Records Compilation (2009)
- Contribution to their label's compilation.
- 2 EPs and 2 full lengths out as well.
- SXSW 2012
J Roddy Walston and the Business – Used to Did - J Roddy Walston and the Business (2010)
- Debut album
- Baltimore band
- Rock and roll feel to some of the tracks
- Makes me think of Dr. Dog here.
- SXSW 2012
The Henry Clay People – Something in The Water – For Cheap or For Free (2008)
- 2nd album… debut out in 2006
- Some part of this band makes me thing the presidents of the USA. That is a very good thing!
- Big energetic anthem rock
- SXSW 2012
Japandroids – Young Hearts Spark Fire – Post-Nothing (2009)
- Debut, critical praise is pouring down on this album.
- raucous post punk rock
- huge energy and distortion. You’ll want to see this song live and as loud as possible.
- SXSW 2012
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