U & U Show 374 | Getting Hooked On OnlyReal

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OnlyReal : Pass the Pain : Pass the Pain 7" (2014)

-       2^nd single from forthcoming debut full length. Due out in 2015.

-       One of only several songs they've released.

-       Vocalist over a blend of super catchy classic indie rock and electronic music.

-       23 yr old Niall Galvin bedroom project.

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Ty Segall : Manipulator : Manipulator (2014)

-       7^th solo album. Double album.

-       The once obscure SF garage rock master is now one of the biggest faces of the rock music scene now.

-       Mix of the sounds he put forth on 3 different albums in 2013.

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The Unknown & Unheard Show 243!

 

Hollowbelly - Three Chords and the Truth - Punk, Northern and Blue (2010)

- Debut album. Also has a live album out.

- Think Seasick Steve… Rough, raw and heavy UK blues rock.

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Scattered Trees - Four Days Straight - Sympathy (2011)

- Debut album

- Power pop that reminds me of a slightly more focused/less jammy Stephen Malkmus.

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Yellow Ostrich -Hate Me Soon - The Mistress (2011)

- Bonus track from their debut full length which has just been re-released with these tracks.

- Sounds a bit like the Beatles and the White Stripes and even at times Menomena.

- Very talented vocalist. Uses looping to deeply layer his music.

- Played SXSW

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Bad Things – True Blood: Music from the HBO Series Vol. 3 (2011)

- Cover of the song used in the shows opening credits.

- One of the better soundtracks for a show or movie out there. Really fits the feel of this show with its dark, edgier, alternative tracks.

- You just feel cool listening to these guys.

- Brilliant lengthy live performers.

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Daniel Martin Moore - Think Again (2011)

- This song was just released for free download.

- It was recorded during the sessions for his 3rd album out in Jan of 2011, 'In the Cool of the Day.'

- Did a collaborative album with Ben Sollee last year that was quite nice.

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Iron and Wine and Calexico – Red Dust - In the Reins EP (2005)

- Sam Beam: Singer/Songwriter from Florida

- Graduated from Florida State Film School with a Masters and for a while was a professor of Cinematography at Miami International University.

- Started recording in 2002

- 2002-2003: recorded mostly lo-fi acoustic music

- 2004-Present: Higher quality recordings and incorporated more instruments and creativity.

- All his music is great to hear on vinyl.

- Just signed to a major label : (

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The Parson Red Heads - When You Love Somebody - Yearling (2011)

- 2^nd full length. Debut, King Giraffe, was out in 2007.

- Easy 70’s folk rock. There seemed to be a Fleetwood Mac comparison made in every review I’ve seen for this band.

- Check out their site for a free download of another track on this album

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Ezra Furman & The Harpoons – How Long, Diana? - Banging Down the Doors (2007)

- Debut album. 3rd is out earlier in 2011.

- One of the most talented and refreshing artists going.

- Played a great, energetic SXSW set.

- SEE THIS MAN FRIDAY, AUGUST 19^th in Indy for $5!

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Mister Heavenly - I Am A Hologram - Out of Love (2011)

- Full length debut.

- the latest in what's becoming a long line of big indie names collaborating.

- Features Nick Thorburn (Islands/The Unicorns), Ryan Kattner (Man Man), and Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse).

- This track is included on an incredible free Sub Pop Records sampler.

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The Routes - Do What's Right By You - Alligator (2011)

- 2^nd album

- 60’s Psych garage band that has blown up pretty big in Japan.

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Tiger Waves - In, Out, And Around - Only Good Bands Have Animal Names (2011)

- Debut album

- A band that got its start as the two main members corresponded from Austin, TX and Chicago, IL and emailed each other parts of songs and created their sound.

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Megafaun - State/Meant - Megafaun (2011)

- Forthcoming 4th album

- Members of this act were in DeYarmond Edison with members of Bon Iver.

- Played SXSW

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The War on Drugs – Brothers – Slave Ambient (2011)

- 2^nd full length. 3 EPs out also.

- This is a reworking of a previously released track.

- Kurt was formerly the lead guitarist for them.

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Mr. Gnome – Bit of Tongue - Madness In Miniature (2011)

- 3^rd album and was recorded in Josh Homme’s studio.

- 2^nd album ' Heave Your Skeleton' was really solid as well.

- Cleveland, OH band

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Team Me - Weathervanes and Chemicals - Team Me EP (2011)

- Debut EP warming the waters for their forthcoming full length debut.

- Norwegian indie pop that makes me think of the Antlers and the Kissaway Trail.

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Feist – How Come You Never Go There – Metals (2011)

- Forthcoming 5th album out October 4^th

- Leslie Feist. Tremendously successful solo artist who is also a member of the Canadian indie rock collective Broken Social Scene.

- Her 4^th album, ‘The Reminder’, blew up like crazy.

- Now as much of a radio-oriented track like ‘1, 2, 3, 4’ was. Much more of a build here.

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The Unknown & Unheard Show 202!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 202 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Sufjan Stevens – The Dress Looks Nice On You– Seven Swans - 4th album out of 7/9 depending on how you count. - Infinitely talented and respected Multi-instrumentalist - Tracks contain a wide variety of instruments. Only a banjo to full orchestra. - He has ventured more into the electronic side of music with his latest EP and LP. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine il gato - On Feathers & Arrows (on Burnt Pine) - All These Slippery Things (2010) - 2nd album. - Led by Daimian Holiday Scott. - Enjoyably full sound with a wide range of instruments effectively incorporated. - Remind me a lot of the Avett Brothers. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The War on Drugs – Come To the City #14/Baby Missiles – Future Weather (2010) - Out October 26th - Kurt Vile’s main band. He is the guitarist here. - Lighter feel than some of my older favorites from them. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Kurt Vile – In My Time - In My Time EP (2010) - Forthcoming EP. - dreamy pop rock with vocals that bring up thoughts of Devendra Banhart - like Iron & Wine, cut his teeth with lo-fi recordings… this shows up more on ‘God is Saying…’ - Side project from The War on Drugs' lead guitarist. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine My Jerusalem – Bury It Low - Gone For Good (2010) - debut full length - Members of The Twilight Singers, Great Northern and Polyphonic Spree. - made a big impression at SXSW MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Twilight Singers - Martin Eden - Blackberry Belle (2003) - 2nd album - Features Greg Dulli who’s recently collaborated with Mark Lanegan as the Gutter Twins. - You can feel their influence there and in My Jerusalem. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Matt & Kim - Silver Tiles - Sidewalks (2010) - 3rd album, debut out in 2006, Self-titled. - just added to the Pitchfork Music Fest, which is one of the more relevant festivals you’ll find - keyboard & drums that sound like much more than that… sum of the parts - This album seems to focus on the keyboards/synth even more than before. Less of that full drive backbone of drum found on their last album. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Brute Chorus - Heaven - How the Caged Bird Sings (2010) - 2nd album. - Slightly raucous blues/folk UK band MySpace : HypeMachine Franz Nicolay – Have Mercy - Luck & Courage (2010) - Forthcoming 2nd full length - Former keyboardist of the Hold Steady Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Diamond Rings – Wait and See - Special Affections (2010) - debut release - Solo project from John O'Regan, the lead singer of the D'Urbervilles (they have a fantastic cover of Timber Timbre's 'Magic Arrow'!) - Reminds me a lot of the leading indie pop bands... Belle & Sebastian, Bishop Allen, Etc. - Weird as can be, but makes some of the catchiest songs. - Vocals remind me of The National’s lead singer Matt Berninger. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The D’Urbervilles – The Receiver – We Are the Hunters (2008) - 2nd full length - John O’Regan’s initial outfit. - Heavier rock sound here. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Marnie Stern – Nothing Left – Marnie Stern (2010) - 3rd album - One of the most unique acts that I’m kicking myself for taking so long to discover. - A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Mr. Gnome – Vampires – Heave Your Skeleton (2009) - 2nd album - Cleveland, OH band - 3rd album is on its way and was recorded in Josh Homme’s studio. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Gayngs – Gaudy Side of Town - Relayted (2010) - Debut from project featuring Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, members of Megafaun and Solid Gold - Mellow funky style of pop/soul Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 201! Boo!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 201 Right Here, Right Now! North American Hallowe’en Prevention Initiative – Do They Know It’s Hallowe’en? - Do They Know It’s Hallowe’en? (2005) - A huge charity collaborative satire of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ - Features tons of huge names: Arcade Fire, Wolf Parade, David Cross, Devendra Banhart, Feist, Les Savy Fav, Roky Erickson, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and a crapload more. Black Keys – When the Lights Go Out – Rubber Factory (2004) - 3rd album - one of the eeriest songs I’ve ever heard - latest sounds the most affected by outside/big label influence, but still good Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Swans - Jim - My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope To The Sky (2010) - 12th album. First since 1996! - Influential post/punk band back with a slightly better production quality, but still an edge. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon The Black Angels – Young Men Dead – 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 Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Arcade Fire – Neon Bible – Neon Bible (2007) - sophomore album - great song that fits the holiday… eerie feel - more accessible follow up to brilliant, but further out there debut - Go French Canada! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Timber Timbre – Magic Arrow – Timber Timbre (2009) - 2nd album, debut was out in 2007 ‘Medicinals’ - M. Ward + Bon Iver + Tom Waits’ ‘What’s He Building In There?’ - Eerily cool spooky tracks… slogan on Myspace is ‘Creep on creepin’ on.’ - Toronto duo Label Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Karen Elson - The Ghost Who Walks - The Ghost Who Walks (2010) - Debut from Jack White's wife. Produced by Jack White - On Jack White's Third Man Records. - Hooray for more Jack White! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Dead Man’s Bones –My Body's a Zombie For You – Dead Man’s Bones (2009) - First single from actors’, Ryan Gosling and Zack Shields, band featuring Silverlake Conservatory children’s choir. - Out October 6th - On ANTI one of the most eclectic labels going. - Best Halloween album ever? Yes. - Arcade Fire and Polyphonic Spree fans… dig in! MySpace : HypeMachine Tom Waits – Murder In the Red Barn - Bone Machine (1992) - scary, intense, primitive sounding album - one of my top songs for this time of year. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Cannibal’s Hymn - Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus (2004) - 13th studio album - Most recent was 2008’s ‘Dig, Lazarus! Dig!!!’ and his two Grinderman albums. - Like a few artists out there… lou reed and tom waits, he has a huge cult following and a unique/distinct sound Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Mr. Gnome – Slow Side – Heave Your Skeleton (2009) - 2nd album - Cleveland, OH band - 3rd album is on its way and was recorded in Josh Homme’s studio. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Black Sabbath – Hand of Doom – Paranoid (1970) - Their most successful album. Features Sporting Event favorites, Iron Man and Paranoid. - Though my history is a bit limited, this is a great track that I think was overshadowed by the other big hits of the record. - I’ve caught three of their live reunion shows and had a great time but never heard it. - I love the transitions between soft and loud sections, it really builds. Official Site : HypeMachine