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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The U & U Show 398 | #SXSW 2015 Preview 5 of 6



The Black Angels : Black Grease : Passover (2006)
-          First full length album
-          Formed in 2004 in Austin, TX
-          Interesting feel to it… similar to some of the Black Keys more eerie songs
-          Debut Self Titled EP was released in 2005. 2nd full length out in 2008
-          Austin-based band that has been a staple at SXSW.



Thee Oh Sees : Web : Mutilator Defeated At Last (2015)
-          1st single from  forthcoming LP
-          Prolific San Fran garage psych from John Dwyer.
-          Their last 2 LPs, Floating Coffin and Drop, were two of the best of the past 2 years.
-          One my most highly anticipated SXSW 2015 bands.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The U & U Show 334 | Bill Callahan is a Warm Blanket



Willis Earl Beal : Wavering Lines : Nobody Knows (2013)
-       2nd full length.
-       Debut was lo-fi, unflattering and didn't show off his insanely powerful voice.
-       Big time comparisons to Tom Waits.



Bill Callahan : The Sing : Dream River (2013)
-       5th solo album.
-       His 4th, Apocalypse, was one of the best albums of 2011.
-       Former leader of Smog.
-       His voice has so much warm, fatherly power. Fall and Winter don’t stand a chance.


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.


Thursday, July 5, 2012

The U & U Show 288! Then a hiatus to pack, move and get back after it!



Langhorne Slim & the Law : Song For Sid : 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.
-          Playing Radio Radio Saturday, July 21st



Sic Alps : Glyphs : Sic Alps (2012)
-          5th album. Out Sept 11.
-          4th album out back in January
-          San Fran garage/noise pop band led by Mike Donovan.



Michael Rault : I Want To Love You : EP (2012)
-          Forthcoming EP. Download this single for free on his Official Site!
-          2 albums out as well.
-          Sloppy energetic vintage rock



Ty Segall Band : Mary Ann : Slaughterhouse (2012)
-          Opening track from this, the 1st album under the moniker Ty Segall Band.
-          Features usual collaborator, Mikal Cronin.
-          San Fran 60’s psych/garage rock leader.
-          Just released a new collaborative album with the band White Fence called Hair.



Buffalo Killers : Hey Girl : Dig. Sow. Love. Grow. (2012)
-          4th album
-          Cincinnati band… psyched out 70's blues rock.



Sonny & the Sunsets : Year of the Cock : Longtime Companion (2012)
-          3rd album.
-          Raven Sings The Blues is one of my favorite blogs when I want something raw, garage, psychedelic, bluesy or any combination of those in the form of a band no one knows about
-          Sonny Smith is the leader and has release more work under his given name.
-          'Death Cream' is probably my favorite track still from them. It's off their debut album, Tomorrow Is Alright.



Fiona Apple : Anything We Want : The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do (2012)
-          Highly touted, first album in years.
-          Incredibly powerful vocal performance on this album.



Denver : The Way It Is : Denver (2012)
-          Debut album.
-          Portland group consisting of members of Blitzen Trapper.
-          Dusty country rock.



Communist Daughter : Speed Of Sound (EP Remix) : Lions & Lambs EP (2012)
-          Latest EP. Also one EP out in 2010.
-          Led by recovering alcoholic John Solomon and his fiancĂ© who helped him through his addiction.



Joe Gideon & The Shark : True Nature : Harum Scarum (2012)
-          2nd album
-          Brother and sister duo from London.
-          Big Lou Reed vibe on the vocals. Doors & Nick Cave, too.



Sam Flax : Backwards Fire : Age Waves (2012)
-          Debut full length. One EP out as well.
-          Catchy, fuzzy, eclectic psych rock.
-          For fans of Kurt Vile's heavier tracks.



Here We Go Magic : How Do I Know : A Different Ship (2012)
-          3rd album. Also one EP
-          Upbeat indie pop.
-          This one sounds like My Morning Jacket light.



Warm Speakers : The World Around You : Mezcal Noon EP (2011)
-          debut album.
-          Gritty, lo-fi 80's pop.



LCD Soundsystem – All My Friends – Sound of Silver (2005)
-          2nd album of 3 from the James Murphy led outfit.
-          Band known for successfully tapping into many different genres: dance, rock, indie, dicso.
-          They are responsible for what many critics consider some of the greatest songs of the past decade: All My Friends and Someone Great.
-          Recently playing their last shows in NYC. I caught the first one! Was amazing!