Showing posts with label Thao. Show all posts
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Thursday, July 11, 2013

The U & U Show 326! | These Twin City Kisses...



The Hold Steady : Stuck Between Stations : Boys and Girls In America (2006)
-          3rd album.
-          5th and latest full length was 2011's Heaven Is Whenever.
-          Lead singer Craig Finn released his solo debut in 2012.
-          This is one of the best bands we are lucky enough to enjoy in their prime.



Surf City : Kudos : Kudos (2010)
-          Debut Full length album
-          New Zealand band.
-          Fuzzy, psychedelic guitar pop.

Friday, March 22, 2013

The U & U SXSW 2013 Recap Show!




Songs:Ohia : John Henry Split My Heart : The Magnolia Electric Co. (2003)
-          9th and final Songs:Ohia release before he launched his next band Magnolia Electric Co.
-          Leader Jason Molina died at 39 this past Saturday night (3/17/13) in Indianapolis. He was battling alcoholism for years and it finally was too much.
-          It’s an odd feeling to describe, but he was without question one of my all-time favorites and the person I’ve been the biggest fan of to die.
-          I feel fortunate to have seen him perform.



Pickwick : Well, Well : Can’t Talk Medicine (2013)
-          Debut full length
-          This has catapulted itself to the forefront of the best album of ’13 discussion.
-          Tied for my favorite show at SXSW 2013.



Suuns : Mirror Mirror : Images Du Futur (2013)
-          2nd album
-          Just released video for this one, 2020.
-          Tied for my favorite show of SXSW 2013.
-          Pronounced like ‘soons.’



Devendra Banhart : Golden Girls : Mala (2013)
-       8th studio album
-       Full Name: Devendra (Hindu god of rain and thunder) Obi (Star Wars inspired) Banhart
-       His solo electric SXSW 2013 set was breathtaking. Charming, funny, delicate, restrained beauty.



Diamond Rings : Mellow Doubt (Teenage Fanclub Cover) : You & Me b/w Mellow Doubt (single) (2011)
-       B-side of a single off his debut album, Special Affections.
-       2nd album was 2012’s Free Dimensional and much more beat driven and dance.
-       Powerful solo acoustic performance at SXSW 2013.


Hiss Golden Messenger : Red Rose Nantahala (Live) (2012)
-          Unreleased track recorded at a festival in late 2012.
-          Provided a perfect solo acoustic set on the back patio on a sunny afternoon at SXSW 2013
-          His album Poor Moon is a highlight of 2012.



Marnie Stern : Nothing Is Easy : The Chronicles of Marnia (2013)
-          4th album. Out in March 2013
-          Her previous album was a 2010 Best of the U & U.
-          A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks.
-          The band I'm most excited to see play SXSW 2013 of the announced acts so far.



Phosphorescent : Ride On, Right On : Muchacho (2013)
-          6th album
-          Singer/songwriter alias for Matthew Houck.



Thao Nguyen & the Get Down Stay Down : We Don't Call : We The Common (2013)
-       4th album. Also one collab album with Mirah called Thao & Mirah.
-       if you are unfamiliar with Thao you need to correctly that quickly
-       If she ever were to propose to me, I would say yes.
-       SXSW 2013



You Won’t : Three Car Garage : Skeptic Goodbye (2012)
-          Debut album.
-          Liked them at CMJ. LOVED them at SXSW.



Nick Cave : Wild Lovely Eyes : Push Away the Sky (2013)
-          15th studio album
-          Most recent was 2008’s ‘Dig, Lazarus! Dig!!!’ and then his two Grinderman albums.
-          Like a few artists out there, like Lou Reed and Tom Waits, he has a huge cult following and a unique/distinct sound.
-          SXSW 2013



Cloud Cult : You’re the Only Thing In Your Way : Love (2013)
-       10th album
-       Led by environmentalist Craig Minowa
-       'Advice from the Happy Hippopotamus' was their 6th and best album.
-       I reference this band a lot when talking about newer bands taking on this style because these guys are so good at it!



Youth Lagoon : Pelican Man : Wondrous Bughouse (2013)
-          2nd full length
-          Lusher, wilder, trippier follow up to their understated debut.



Turf War : Ain’t Living Long Like This (Waylon Jennings cover) : Turf War Plays the Hits (2013)
-          EP of covers
-          Favorite band of SXSW 2012



Thursday, February 21, 2013

The U & U Show 308! SXSW 2013 Preview #3!




Nick Cave : Jubilee Street : Push Away The Sky (2013)
-          15th studio album
-          Most recent was 2008’s ‘Dig, Lazarus! Dig!!!’ and then his two Grinderman albums.
-          Like a few artists out there, like Lou Reed and Tom Waits, he has a huge cult following and a unique/distinct sound.
-          SXSW 2013



Psychic Ills : Might Take A While : One Track Mind (2013)
-          4th full length, Hazed Dream was out in 2011, but numerous other EP and single releases.
-          Trippy garage psych rock.



Dreamend : Magnesium Light : So I Ate Myself, Bite By Bite (2010)
-          5th album. 6th was a continuation of this album and was out in 2012.
-          A side project from a member of the off-the-charts-out-there psychedelic band Black Moth Super Rainbow.
-          Chicago band.
-          Lush, layered, experimental folk.
-          SXSW 2013



Vandaveer : Pretty Polly : Oh, Willie, Please (2013)
-          4th full length.
-          Lead single off new album of murder ballads.
-          DC based folk musician.



Cold War Kids : Miracle Mile : Dear Miss Lonely Hearts (2013)
-          4th full length
-          Debut full length album out in 2006
-          3 EPs prior to debut release.
-          Seem to be a love 'em or hate 'em band, that I love.
-          SXSW 2013



WU LYF : Cave Song : Go Tell Fire To the Mountain (2011)
-          Lone album. One of the best on 2011.
-          ‘World Unite Lucifer Youth Foundation’ or ‘Love You Forever’
-          Sound like Wilderness or Explosions in the Sky with lyrics.
-          Cinematic pulses and swells of powerful spacey guitars.
-          Just got found out they broke up in November 2012.
-          RIYL: Explosions in the Sky, Wilderness or Lord Dog Bird



Holy Esque : Tear (2012)
-          Single released for free via Soundcloud.
-          One EP out and they've hinted at another release at the end of March.
-          The fall somewhere between amped up Frightened Rabbit and WU LYF
-          Another one of the bands I am most excited to see at SXSW 2013.



Dragons Of Zynth : Anna Mae : Coronation Thieves (2007)
-          Debut album
-          Fronted by twins from Cleveland.
-          Album produced by TVOTR's David Sitek.
-          Also worked on Dave Sitek's project Maximum Balloon.
-          2nd album due out in 2013
-          One of the bands topping my must see list at SXSW 2013



Thao Nguyen & the Get Down Stay Down : Move : We The Common (2013)
-          4th album. Also one collab album with Mirah called Thao & Mirah.
-          if you are unfamiliar with Thao you need to correctly that quickly
-          If she ever were to propose to me, I would say yes.
-          SXSW 2013



Jake Bugg : Lightning Bolt : Jake Bugg (2012)
-          Debut full length. Also one EP.
-          Very talented 18yr old UK folk singer songwriter.
-          Huge Dylan sound at times.
-          SXSW 2013



Frank Turner : Peggy Sang The Blues : England Keep My Bones (2011)
-          4th album. 5th on it's way out in April of 2013.
-          UK folk/punk songwriter.
-          Originally in the post-punk band Million Young, now mainly does more acoustic folk leaning  music.
-          Reminds me a bit of the Counting Crows and the Hold Steady.
-          SXSW 2013



Drive-By Truckers : Ronnie & Neil : Southern Rock Opera (2001)
-          3rd album of 9.
-          First album with Jason Isbell
-          Masters of the southern garage/bar room rock.
-          Jason Isbell is playing SXSW 2013



Hollis Brown : Spoonful (Featuring John McCauley) : Nothing & The Famous No One (2012)
-          Track released prior to the release of their debut EP
-          Features John McCauley of Deer Tick, Middle Brother & Diamond Rugs.
-          Download the EP for free on their Official site.
-          Hollis Brown & John McCauley are both playing SXSW 2103



David Wax Museum : A Dog in the Fight : Knock Knock Get Up (2012)
-          4th album
-          Folk/americana rock duo.
-          SXSW 2013



Country Mice : Your Black Crow : Hour of the Wolf (2013)
-          2nd full length
-          Debut album was 2011's Twister
-          Folk rock outfit that formerly went by We Are Country Mice.



Thursday, February 7, 2013

The U & U Show 306! SXSW Preview Show #1!




Thao Nguyen & the Get Down Stay Down : We the Common (For Valerie Bolden) : We The Common (2013)
-          4th album. Also one collab album with Mirah called Thao & Mirah.
-          if you are unfamiliar with Thao you need to correctly that quickly
-          If she ever were to propose to me, I would say yes.
-          SXSW 2013



Mikal Cronin : Shout It Out : MCII (2013)
-          S/t solo debut out in 2011.
-          Album is produced by fellow west coaster, Ty Segall.
-          Also in a surf-punk band called the Moonhearts & Ty Segall's backing band, just like Ty's in Mikal's band.



The Black Angels : Don't Play With Guns : Indigo Meadow (2013)
-          4th album from the ominous psych rockers.
-          Formed in 2004 in Austin, TX
-          One of the greatest and loudest bands I've seen perform.



Night Beds : Even If We Try : Country Sleep (2013)
-          Debut album.
-          Very talented vocalist.
-          Sounds like a cross between Ryan Adams and the Cave Singers.
-          SXSW 2013



Jim James : State Of The Art (A.E.I.O.U) : Regions Of Light And Sound Of God (2013)
-          Solo debut from the My Morning Jacket frontman.
-          Part funk, part Phil Collins, all good.
-          One of music's greatest voices on display more than ever before.



Blaudzun : Flame On My Head : Heavy Flowers (2012)
-          3rd album
-          Very successful Dutch singer-songwriter.
-          Reminds me of a bit of Frightened Rabbit.
-          SXSW 2013



Frightened Rabbit : Holy : Pedestrian Verse (2013)
-          4th album and first on a major label.
-          Midnight Organ Fight is their best to date.
-          Scottish accent stands out, but there seems to be something more than that to his vocals and make them truly unique.
-          The construct some of the most beautifully powerful and layered indie rock songs I've ever heard.
-          SXSW 2013



Allah-Las : Catamaran : Catamaran/Long Journey 7" Single (2011)
-          Debut Single.
-          SXSW 2013.



Mac DeMarco : Ode To Viceroy : 2 (2012)
-          2nd album
-          An album I slept on and never was too sold on despite massive critical praise, then their live show won me over.
-          The live performance was looser, heavier and more upbeat.



Foxygen : Bowling Trophies : We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic (2013)
-          2nd full length.
-          Debut album that was just rereleased after Jagjaguwar signed them in 2011.
-          Funkier Rolling Stones feel.
-          SXSW 2013



DUNE RATS! : Wooo! : SEXY BEACH EP (2011)
-          Latest single. 2 2011 EPs.
-          Sloppy garage, REM-leaning act starting to carve out a name for themselves in a similar way as FIDLAR.
-          Tied the Grizzled Mighty for best band of CMJ 2012
-          Just released 2 new videos for 'Red Light Green Light' from a forthcoming release. Red Version | Green Version
-          SXSW 2013



Black Lips : Starting Over : 200 Million Thousand (2009)
-          5th album and one of the best tracks of '09.
-          Their 6th album, Arabia Mountain, was my pick for Best Album of 2011.
-          New album due out in late 2013/early2014.
-          One of the most fun bands to listen to and see live.
-          Gloriously sloppy, garage rock.
-          SXSW 2013



Shout Out Louds : Blue Ice : Optica (2013)
-          4th album
-          Swedish indie rock/pop band leaning more mellow and poppier here.



Unknown Mortal Orchestra : So Good At Being In Trouble : II (2013)
-          2nd full length, II, is out on Jagjaguwar.
-          Debut album, 2011's s/t, was a huge critical hit.
-          SXSW 2013



Local Natives : You & I : Hummingbird (2013)
-          First single off forthcoming album.
-          debut album was 2010's L'Aventure.
-          Check out their DayTrotter Session Here!



Nightlands : Time and Place : Oak Island (2013)
-          2nd full length
-          Act on Secretly Canadian, sister label of Jagjaguwar.