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Friday, October 17, 2014

The U & U Show 378 | CMJ 2014 Preview Show #2



Museum Of Love : In Infancy : Museum Of Love (2014)
-       Debut LP
-       Project led by Pat Mahoney, former drummer of LCD Soundsystem.
-       Sounds like a lot of LCD + a little of the band Elbow.


Heart-Ships : We Were Quick To Bang The Drum : Foil (2014)             
-       First single of debut LP.
-       Debut EP, EP1 was a highlight of 2013.
-       Reminiscent of Modest Mouse and Frog Eyes.

Friday, May 3, 2013

The U & U Show 317! New Favorite Live Band




Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. : Nothing But Our Love (DayTrotter Session) (2010)
-          Original is on their debut full length, It’s A Corporate World.
-          Their 2010 debut EP garnered them a lot of good reviews.
-          They have just overtaken the Hold Steady and Titus Andronicus as my favorite live band. This is the live recording that is the closest to their smile-inducing energy.



Cold Specks : Steady : I Predict A Graceful Expulsion (2012)
-          Full length debut
-          Powerful rough female vocalist.
-          An awesome video for the track 'Holland' can be found HERE.


Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The U & U Show 315!




Pond : Giant Tortoise : Hobo Rocket (2013)
-          5th full length album. First of 2 announced 2013 albums.
-          Features members of Tame Impala.
-          By far the greatest lead singer I saw at SXSW. Young, tiny, wild aussie.



The National : Demons : Trouble Will Find Me (2013)
-          6th album
-          One of two lead singles out now.
-          Has the vibe of their last full length album, 2010's High Violet.

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, January 17, 2013

The U & U Show 303!




Wooden Wand : No Bed For Beatle Wand/Days This Long : Blood Oaths of the New Blues (2013)
-          James Jackson Toth project's forthcoming album.
-          This song will be on my best of 2013, and I know I'm saying that in January.
-          Last release was 2011's Wooden Wand and the Briarwood Virgins.
-          Also released music as WAND after his band left him.
-          SXSW 2012



Todd Snider : West Nashville Grand Ballroom Gown : Agnostic Hymns and Stoner Fables (2012)
-          9th album
-          He’s truly a great song writer.
-          His 8th, The Devil You Know, garnered him tons of praise.
-          todd snider and the Nervous Wrecks
-          first album, Songs for the Daily Planet’ came out in 1994
-          SXSW 2012



Raymond Byron & the White Freighter : Some Kind Of Fool : Little Death Shaker (2012)
-          Debut full length from this new project from Ray Raposa, of the Castenets.
-          Out on Asthmatic Kitty Records… Sufjan's label.
-          Rootsy, easy folk.
-          RIYL The Tallest Man on Earth



DUNE RATS! : Lie and the Liar : Sexy Beach EP (2011)
-          Debut EP of 2
-          Sloppy garage, REM-leaning act starting to carve out a name for themselves in a similar way as FIDLAR.
-          Tied for best act of CMJ 2012 with the Grizzled Mighty



Fletcher C. Johnson : Happy Birthday : Salutations (2012)
-          2nd album.
-          One album out in 2010.



Donnie & Joe Emerson : My Heart : Dreamin' Wild (1979)
-          17 & 19 year old brothers who had their catalog rereleased in 2012.
-          I feel a little sad I've not found this song til now.



Devendra Banhart : Für Hildegard von Bingen : Mala (2013)
-          8th studio album
-          Full Name: Devendra (Hindu god of rain and thunder) Obi (Star Wars inspired) Banhart
-          He has perfected and pioneered the genre called ‘freak folk’



Turf War : Where I Belong : Years of Living Dangerously (2011)
-          Debut album
-          2nd full length has been recorded in NYC
-          Produced by Ian St. Pe’ of the Black Lips.
-          Atlanta band.
-          CMJ 2012



The Grizzled Mighty : Stuck In My Head : Thick Hand Grip (2013)
-          Latest release.
-          Debut s/t full length out in 2012.
-          Huge Seasick Steve and pre-Dangermouse Black Keys sound. Mean blues rock.
-          Tied for best act of CMJ 2012 with Dune Rats



Local Natives : Heavy Feet : Hummingbird (2012)
-          First single off forthcoming album.
-          debut album was 2010's L'Aventure.
-          Check out their DayTrotter Session Here!



Phosphorescent : Song for Zula : Muchacho (2013)
-          6th album
-          Singer/songwriter alias for Matthew Houck.



Nightlands : So Far So Long : Oak Island (2013)
-          2nd full length
-          Act on Secretly Canadian, sister label of Jagjaguwar.



Tunde Adebimpe : Unknown Legend (Neil Young) 
-          Lead singer of TV on the Radio
-          Track he did for the Soundtrack for ‘Rachel Gets Married’
-          He has a new band just playing their first shows in NYC, Higgins Waterproof Black Magic Band.
-          Hear their first recording here!


Wednesday, October 17, 2012

The U & U Show 293! The Slightly Tardy CMJ Preview 2!



The Mountain Goats : Amy aka Spent Gladiator : 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.
-          CMJ 2012



Turf War : Cheers To the Years : Years of Living Dangerously (2011)
-          Debut album
-          Produced by Ian St. Pe’ of the Black Lips.
-          Atlanta band.
-          CMJ 2012



You Won't : Television : Skeptic Goodbye (2011)
-          Debut album
-          M. Ward and T. Rex feel to this track.
-          CMJ 2012



Team Spirit : Fuck The Beach : Team Spirit EP (2012)
-          Debut EP
-          Make me think of FIDLAR.
-          CMJ 2012



Slam Donahue : Bug In the Sun : Hemlock Tea EP (2012)
-          2nd EP. Both out in 2012
-          Their older EP has a little fuzzier sound than this one.
-          CMJ 2012



Twerps : Coast to Coast : Twerps (2011)
-          Debut Album
-          A spacey brand of indie pop.
-          CMJ 2012



The Grizzled Mighty : Sold : The Grizzled Mighty (2012)
-          Debut full length.
-          Huge Seasick Steve and Black Keys sound. Mean blues rock.
-          CMJ 2012



Talk Normal : Bad Date : Sunshine (2012)
-          2nd full length
-          Think the Kills or Blonds.
-          CMJ 2012



Le Blorr : Booty Makin' Baby Shakin' : Bim Bom EP (2010)
-          Debut EP
-          Bastard Lovechild of Rock n Roll
-          Hard rocking psych band from Florida.
-          Best new to the U & U band this week!
-          CMJ 2012



Way Yes : Important : Walkability (2012)
-          Debut full length.
-          If you like this band look up the Listening Party. Also reminiscent of mellower Yeasayer and Yellow Ostrich.
-          CMJ 2012



Mal Blum : San Cristobal : Every Time You Go Somewhere (2010)
-          3rd Album. 1 EP as well.
-          NY folk singer songwriter
-          CMJ 2012



Pree : Lemon Tree : Folly (2011)
-          Debut album
-          Very comparable to Mal Blum just with piano… RIYL Joanna Newsome
-          Former guitarist of Le Loup. Very eclectic, innovative indie rock outfit.
-          CMJ 2012



Setting Sun : Make You Feel : Fantasureal (2010)
-          4th album
-          Really fleshed out indie rock. Strings and horns used often.
-          CMJ 2012



NewVillager : Lighthouse : NewVillager (2011)
-          One of a couple singles they have out.
-          No full length out yet.
-          Eclectic dance pop that makes me think of Yeasayer quite a bit.
-          'Rich Doors' was their first single out and a great track as well.
-          CMJ 2012



DUNE RATS! : Fuck It (single) (2012)
-          Latest single. 2 2011 EPs. Best album art ever?
-          Sloppy garage, REM-leaning act starting to carve out a name for themselves in a similar way as FIDLAR.
-          CMJ 2012



Fidlar : AWWWKWAARRRDDD feat. Kate Nash (Single) (2012)
-          Latest single available for free here. 2 EPs out as well.
-          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