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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The U & U Show 302! Best of Leftovers 2012!




King Tuff : Bad Thing : King Tuff (2012)
-          2nd full length album
-          out of the Vermont
-          psychadelic/powerpop/rock… a little like T Rex vocals



Fidlar : Got No Money : Don't Try EP (2012)
-          2nd EP. One EP out in 2011.
-          Rough garage rick with a bit of surf rock.
-          So glad to see these guys getting a bit of publicity.
-          FIDLAR = Fuck It Dog Life’s A Risk.
-          SXSW 2012



Yellow Ostrich : Marathon Runner : Strange Land (2012)
-          2nd full length.
-          Debut full length was 'The Mistress' and made the 2011 Best of the U & U.
-          Sounds a bit like the Beatles and the White Stripes and even at times Menomena.



Dusted : (Into the) Atmosphere : Total Dust (2012)
-          Debut full length
-          Collaborative band from a member of Holy Fuck and Final Fantasy.
-          Big Neil Young folk sound.



Diamond Rugs : Country Mile : Diamond Rugs (2012)
-          Debut release from garage/folk supergroup featuring Deer Tick's John McCaualey, Ian Saint Pe of the Black Lips and Hardy Morris from Dead Confederate.
-          Their name is a play on the phase ‘I’m on drugs.’



Cloud Nothings : No Future/No Past : Attack on Memory (2012)
-          2nd album.
-          Band led by 20 year old from Cleveland.
-          Brooding, building track that starts like a Pixies song then explodes into something like that found on a raucous Nirvana track, or some other early 90's grunge act.



The Tallest Man On Earth : 1904 : There's No Leaving Now (2012)
-          3rd album.
-          Swedish singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson
-          Powerful voice.
-          2008 self-titled debut was very well received.



Sun Kil Moon : The Moderately Talented Yet Attractive Young Woman Vs. The Exceptionally Talented Yet Not So Attractive Middle Aged Man : Among the Leaves (2012)
-          5th full length
-          Mark Kozelek's main band.
-          First album was comprised of all AC/DC reworkings. 2nd was all Modest Mouse. Both are great.



First Aid Kit : The Lion's Roar : The Lion's Roar (2012)
-          2nd full length.
-          Swedish folk outfit.
-          They also have one EP out and a DayTrotter session well worth your time.



Slam Donahue : C'mon C'mon : Hemlock Tea EP (2012)
-          2nd EP
-          One of the catchier songs I've come across in quite a while



Langhorne Slim & the Law : Fire : The Way We Move (2012)
-          First album with backing band The Law.
-          Great first single that you can get for free on his site.
-          Passionate and exciting live performer.



Maps & Atlases : Old Ash : Beware and Be Grateful (2012)
-          Latest full length.
-          Chicago experimental folk outfit.
-          Played SXSW 2011 and playing 2012



Twin Shadow : Beg For The Night : Confess (2012)
-          2nd album
-          There might not be a song I've listened to more since my move than this one
-          Band led by George Lewis Jr.
-          Part pop, part 80's synth rock, part dance and all wrapped up in Lewis' dynamic vocals.


Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The Unknown & Unheard Show 291!



Tame Impala : Be Above It : Lonerism (2012)
-          2nd album
-          Australian classic psych outfit.
-          Members also responsible for the excellent band POND.



The Mountain Goats : Harlem Roulette : Transcendental Youth (2012)
-          Latest full length. Previous was 2011's All Eternals Deck and was a Best of the U & U.
-          Their last, The Life of the World to Come, was out in October 2009.
-          Led by John Darnielle and his unmistakable passionate  and powerful vocals.



Wooden Wand : Southern Colorado Song : Blood Oaths of the New Blues (2013)
-          Latest single from this James Jackson Toth project's forthcoming album.
-          Out in early January
-          Last release was 2011's Wooden Wand and the Briarwood Virgins.
-          Also released music as WAND after his band left him.
-          SXSW 2012



Perfume Genius : Take Me Home : Put Your Back N 2 It (2012)
-          2nd album
-          Debut album, Learning, was a massive critical hit.
-          Another easy and catchy piano track.
-          Easily one of the top 5 most listened to albums of the year for me.



Menomena : Don’t Mess With Latexas : Moms (2012)
-          5th full length
-          This is the best track on the album.
-          One of the most innovative bands going. Even after Brent Knopf left to form Ramona Falls.



American Royalty : Matchstick : Matchstick EP (2012)
-          Latest EP
-          Playing CMJ
-          Big vocals backed up by upbeat indie pop/rock



Lace Curtains : Cleopatra : The Garden of Joy and the Well of Loneliness (2012)
-          Debut album
-          Big Velvet Underground sound.



Slam Donahue : How To Be Cool : Big House Nice Dreams (2012)
-          Debut EP
-          This is an older EP with a little fuzzier sound than the new single they've just put out



Twin Shadow : Forget : Forget (2010)
-          Debut album
-          Both of their albums have blown up huge!
-          Band led by George Lewis Jr.
-          Part pop, part 80's synth rock, part dance and all wrapped up in Lewis' dynamic vocals.



Zula : Technocrat Motorist Coping (2012)
-          Latest single
-          Brooklyn psych pop outfit.
-          Put on an excellent set opening up for Tony Castles.
-          Playing CMJ



Dusted : Cut Them Free : Total Dust (2012)
-          Debut full length
-          Collaborative band from a member of Holy Fuck and Final Fantasy.
-          Big Neil Young folk sound.



Lushes : Harsh : What Am I Doing (2012)
-          Debut single.
-          Brooklyn band that I loved seeing live opening for Wet Hair.



Lord Huron : Time To Run : Lonesome Dreams (2012)
-          Debut full length from a band that has made a significant mark already with only 2 EPs
-          Rich, easy going tropical feel to this track.
-          Very reminiscent of Fleet Foxes.



WRITER : Hot Days : Barefoot Art (2010)
-          Debut single
-          Brooklyn duo of brothers
-          Get this track for free HERE.



Ghetto Cross : Still (2012)
-          2nd single in 4 years.
-          Collaboration from the Black Lips' Cole Alexander and Deerhunter/Atlas Sound's Bradford Cox.
-          Dark psych garage sound.



Jason Molina : The Harvest Law : Autumn Bird Songs (2012)
-          Somewhat of a surprise release from one of my all time favorite musicians.
-          He's been in recovery for alcohol abuse for some time now.
-          This was his final recording project before his hiatus.
-          Responsible for Songs:Ohia and Magnolia Electric Company.