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Sarah Bethe Nelson : Paying : Fast-Moving Clouds (2015)

- First single from her debut LP.

- Slow-burning early-90's ballad in the vein of November Rain or Mazzy Star

- Formerly the leader of Prairiedog.

- Burger Records' departure from their usual style of artist.

- SXSW 2015

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The U & U Show 358 | New Jack White & So Much More

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Jack White : Lazaretto : Lazaretto (2014)

- 2nd solo album out June 9

- Bringing more of the older, more aggressive style White Stripes' fans were used to.

- Hi solo debut, 2012's Blunberbuss was a much slower, folkier album.

Curtis Harding : Cast Away : Keep On Shining 7” (2014)

- B-side from first single for his debut full length, Soul Power.

- Incredibly promising soul singer that’s readying one of the albums I’m most excited for.

- Played with Cee-Lo and, currently, with members of the Black Lips in a band called Night Sun (also readying a debut EP)

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The U & U Show 357 | A Fun-Sized Edition as I Play in SF

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Benjamin Booker : Violent Shiver (2014)

- Debut single for forthcoming debut LP

- Sounds like it’s even just demo quality, but the potential for something good is definitely there.

- Best of SXSW 2014

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Dune Rats : Funny Guy (2014)

- Latest single. 3 EPs out as well.

- 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

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U & U Show 356 | Lots of Dreams & Jack White's Return

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Jack White : High Ball Stepper : Lazaretto (2014)

- 2nd solo album out June 9

- Bringing more of the older, more aggressive style White Stripes' fans were used to.

- Hi solo debut, 2012's Blunberbuss was a much slower, folkier album.

Weaves : Closer : Weaves EP (2014)

- Forthcoming debut EP.

- Each song they release is better than the last.

- Toronto band led by Jasmyn Burke, formerly of Rat Tail.

- Best of SXSW 2014

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The U & U Show 355 | 14 New Albums Worth Your While

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Future Islands : A Song for Our Grandfathers : Singles (2014)

- 4th full length. Out March 25.

- Upbeat beach pop with more power here than ever before.

- Baltimore band.

- Best of SXSW 2014

The War On Drugs : Under the Pressure : Lost In The Dream (2014)

- Latest single from their forthcoming 3^rd full length.

- Kurt Vile’s former outfit is still providing long time Vile fans sounds more in the vein of his older, soaring, drone- heavy work.

U & U Show 354 | SXSW Recap 2014

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Hüsker Dü : Celebrated Summer : New Day Rising (1985)

- 3rd album.

- Pioneering band punk rock band that, along with the Replacements, led the hugely influential Minnesota rock scene.

- Bob Mould is touring solo now and was one of the best of SXSW 2014

- Introduced at SXSW with: 'If you like a band now, you have this man to thank.'

The Hold Steady : Killer Parties : Almost Killed Me (2004)

- Debut LP

- 6^th full length, Teeth Dreams, is out March 25. First since 2010.

- One of the greatest live bands I’ve ever seen.

- Best of SXSW 2014

The U & U Show 342 | Last Batch Before The Recaps

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Sufjan Stevens : Sister Winter : Songs For Christmas (2001-2006)

- Possibly my #1 favorite Christmas song ever.

- This gives him an even 10 Christmas albums full of classics and originals.

- I don't listen to any other holiday music anymore.

The War On Drugs : Red Eyes : Lost In The Dream (2014)

- Latest single from their forthcoming 3^rd full length.

- Kurt Vile’s former outfit is still providing long time Vile fans sounds more in the vein of his older, soaring, drone- heavy work.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.