The U & U Show 390 | New Sufjan!

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Sufjan Stevens : Carrie and Lowell : Carrie and Lowell (2015)

-          I believe it's officially his forthcoming 6th album, but he's also but out numerous other compilations and releases from side projects.

-          One of the most talented musicians that I've been able to enjoy every step of the way.

-          This first teaser sounds like a hope-elevating return to his early stripped back folk days.

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Iron and Wine : Everyone's Summer of '95 : Archive Series Volume No. 1 (2015)

-          First in a series of albums comprised of unreleased music.

-          This song is a great reminder of the incredible rough, raw folk Sam Beam did early on.

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The U & U 331 | King Krule, Willis & Weirdness

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Les Savy Fav : Adoptduction : Go Forth (2001)

-       3^rd album.

-       Debut album 3/5 was out 1997.

-       Led by comedian, artist, author and crazy person Tim Harrington.

-       Art, punk rock that is reminiscent of the Pixies at times.

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King Krule : Has This Hit : Six Feet Beneath the Moon (2013)

-       Full length debut. 1 EP out.

-       Aka Archy Marshal… formerly Zoo Kid

-       18 year old British singer/songwriter.

-       Unique vocals highlight the musically restrained tracks.

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The U & U Show 320!

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Heart-Ships : Heart of a Wrestler (2010)    

-       Early single that builds into one of the most powerful new-to-me tracks in a very long time.

-       Debut EP, EP1 was out this year.

-       Reminiscent of Modest Mouse and Frog Eyes.

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Weaves : Hulahoop (2013)

-          Debut demo single.

-          Swaggering off-kilter heavy power.

-          Formerly members of the band RatTail.

-          Download this for free from their BandCamp.

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

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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

MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : @LanghorneSlim 

Sic Alps : Glyphs : Sic Alps (2012)

-          5th album. Out Sept 11.

-          4^th album out back in January

-          San Fran garage/noise pop band led by Mike Donovan.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

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

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @MichaelRault 

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.

Ty Segall Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Buffalo Killers : Hey Girl : Dig. Sow. Love. Grow. (2012)

-          4th album

-          Cincinnati band… psyched out 70's blues rock.

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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.

Official Site : Sonny Smith Official Site : HypeMachine

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.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Denver : The Way It Is : Denver (2012)

-          Debut album.

-          Portland group consisting of members of Blitzen Trapper.

-          Dusty country rock.

Official Site : HypeMachine : @DenverTheBand

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 fiancé who helped him through his addiction.

Facebook : Amazon : HypeMachine : @ComDotBand 

Joe Gideon & The Shark : True Nature : Harum Scarum (2012)

-          2^nd album

-          Brother and sister duo from London.

-          Big Lou Reed vibe on the vocals. Doors & Nick Cave, too.

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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.

BandCamp : HypeMachine

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.

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Warm Speakers : The World Around You : Mezcal Noon EP (2011)

-          debut album.

-          Gritty, lo-fi 80's pop.

BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine : @WarmSpeakers

LCD Soundsystem – All My Friends – Sound of Silver (2005)

-          2^nd 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!

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Stream & Download The U & U Show 172 Right Here, Right Now! (MediaFire) Steve Poltz – Brief History of My Life – Traveling (2008) - Singer/songwriter - Just released Dreamhouse, his 9th album - This is a song I haven’t seen officially on any album, but one of my favorites for this time of the year as baseball starts. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Dead Weather – Die By The Drop – Sea of Cowards (2010) - 2nd album - Jack White project with the female half of The Kills, Alison Mosshart, a Raconteur and a Queen of the Stone Age - White is playing the drums apparently even though the guitar in this track wreaks of his styling Official Site Band of Horses – Compliments – Infinite Arms (2010) - Forthcoming 3rd album - First album in a couple years Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Hold Steady – Rock Problems – Heaven Is Whenever (2010) - Forthcoming 5th full length. - First since 2008’s Stay Positive. - This is one of the best bands we are lucky enough to enjoy in their prime. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Wounded Lion - Carol Cloud - Wounded Lion (2010) - Forthcoming self-titled debut out April 27th - Grungy garage rock with vocals that make me think of Dinosaur Jr. MySpace : HypeMachine Dr. Dog – Shame, Shame – Shame, Shame (2010) - Forthcoming 5th album - Finally a new album is on its way from this super talented Philly band. - 2nd single out. Official Site : Myspace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Mynabirds - What We Gained in the Fire - What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood (2010) - Forthcoming full length debut - if this doesn’t fit perfectly with the brand new She & Him track, nothing does. - 60's folk pop vocals. - Download this song for free on their site! Official Site : MySpace : HypeMachine Tunng - Don't Look Down or Back - …And Then We Saw Land (2010) - 4th album - Experimental Folk band from the UK. - Their sound is getting dubbed as ‘folktronica’ because of their interesting blend of two very different styles. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Portugal, The Man – When The World Ends - American Ghetto (2010) - 5th album… they all seem to sneak out quietly. - This band has had a huge sound from the start. - They are always putting out changing and innovative tracks and this album seems to show a change on a bigger scale. - ‘Church Mouth’ is my favorite album. - RIYL The Raconteurs/Jack White/Brendan Benson Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Mark Sultan - I Get Nothin From My Girl - $ (2010) - latest vinyl single release. - AKA The BBQ Show Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Ty Segall - Ceasar - Ceasar (Single) (2010) - single out in March - 2 full lengths out currently MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Sonny & the Sunsets – Too YOung to Burn – Tomorrow Is Alright (2009) - Debut 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. Official Site : Sonny Smith Official Site : Stream on HypeMachine The Strange Boys – Friday In Paris - Be Brave (2010) - Forthcoming 2nd album out February 23 - This is definitely a more filled out Strange Boys track. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Jonsi - Tornado - Go (2010) - Solo debut from the lead singer of Sigur Ros - Sigur Ros brings more of a lush orchestral approach, where this is brings in a bit more pop. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 152!!!

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King Khan & the BBQ Show – Crystal Ball– Invisible Girl (2009) - 3^rd album - Out November 3^rd - They are both in the Almighty Defenders with the Black Lips

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Local Natives – Shape Shifter - Gorilla Manor (2009) - debut album - Check out their DayTrotter Session Here!

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Avi Buffalo – What’s In It For? – What’s In It For? 7” (2009) - Debut Release on Sub Pop - They have a handful of tracks already for sale on their site. - Band of Horses was suppose to have an album come out this year… maybe they changed their name to Avi Buffalo? - Shins’ sounds as well.

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Rock Plaza Central - Hot Blind Earth - …At the Moment of Our Most Needing Or If Only They Could Turn Around, They Would Know They Weren’t Alone (2009) - 2^nd album from the Chris Eaton led rotating group of musicians - Another track that packs a boatload of intensity. - Strained feel to the song that you get from The Builders and the Butchers and even the Mountain Goats… comparable vocals as well.

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Karen O and the Kids – Heads Up – Where the Wild Things Are OST (2009) - Karen O composed soundtrack - The Kids include a couple other Yeah Yeah Yeahs, a couple Racounteurs and Bradford Cox of Atlas Sound and Deerhoof

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Ezra Furman & The Harpoons – The Worm In The Apple – Inside the Human Body (2008) - 2^nd album - Upbeat, enthusiastic Dylanesque folk - playing the Volrath in Indy Nov. 20^th

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Sonny & the Sunsets – Lovin’ On an Older Gal – Tomorrow Is Alright (2009) - Debut 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.

Official Site : Sonny Smith Official Site : Stream on HypeMachine

Timber Timbre – Like a Mountain – Medicinals (2007) - Debut. Self-titled 2^nd out earlier this year - 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

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Molina & Johnson – Wooden Heart – Molina and Johnson (2009) -Magnolia Electric Co's leader + Centro-matic's. - Two of the best folk/alt-country singer/songwriters team up.

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Soulsavers – Some Misunderstanding - Broken (2009) - Single in support of 2^nd Soulsavers album, ‘Revival’ - Mark Lanegan’s latest album since his insanely good album of duets with Isobel Campbell - This is a track not on the album. It is written by Lanegan, vocals by William Oldham. - 'You Will Miss Me When I Burn’ is on the album and is written by Oldham with vocals by Lanegan.

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Heavy Trash – (Sometimes You Got To Be) Gentle - Midnight Soul Serenade (2009) - forthcoming 3rd album from the Jon Spencer & Matt Verta Ray collaboration. - Jerry Lee Lewis rock & roll - Chuck berry/rockabilly/rocking blues Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine