Thursday, February 20, 2014

The U & U Show 351 | SXSW Preview Show #4


  
Solids : Over the Sirens : Blame Confusion (2014)
-          Debut LP.
-          Three minor releases leading up to this release.
-          Montreal post-punk rock band.. Think Japandroids with less shouting.
-          SXSW 2014



Future Islands : Seasons Waiting On You : Singles (2014)
-       4th full length. Out March 25.
-       Upbeat beach pop with more power here than ever before.
-       Baltimore band.
-       SXSW 2014

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

U & U Show 350 | SXSW Preview Show #3 + Excited for Solids



Solids : Haze Away : Blame Confusion (2014)
-          Debut LP.
-          Three minor releases leading up to this release.
-          Montreal post-punk rock band.. Think Japandroids with less shouting.
-          CMJ 2013



Dead Professional : I’m Not the One (2014)
-       Latest single. One EP out as well.
-       Super catchy big beat rock.


Wednesday, February 5, 2014

The U & U Show 349 | SXSW Preview Show #2



Sun Kil Moon : Richard Ramirez Died Today Of Natural Causes : Benji (2014)
-          6th LP
-          First Sun Kil Moon proper album since 2012’s superb LP, Among the Leaves.
-          Led by the most wonderfully sleepy vocals of Mark Kozelek.
-          SXSW 2014



The Hold Steady : I Hope This Whole Thing Didn't Frighten You : Teeth Dreams (2014)
-          6th full length, Teeth Dreams, is out March 25. First since 2010.
-          The Rags EP of covers was out ealier this year.
-          One of the greatest live bands I’ve ever seen.
-          SXSW 2014


Wednesday, January 29, 2014

U & U Show 348 | Hold Steady & SXSW Preview Show #1



The Hold Steady : I Gotta Get Drunk (Willie Nelson cover) : Rags EP (2014)
-          EP of covers paying tribute to
-          6th full length, Teeth Dreams, is out March 25. First since 2010.
-          One of the greatest live bands I’ve ever seen.



Kevin Drew : Back Out On The… : Spirit If… (2007)
-          Debut LP. 2nd, Darlings, is out soon.
-          One of the most talented solo artists in the big group of Canadians that comprise Broken Social Scene.
-          SXSW 2014

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

The U & U Show 347 | Winston's Back & Curtis Arrives



Night Beds : Head For the Hills (2014)
-          2nd album. 1st single.
-          Released one of the most gorgeous albums of 2013, Country Sleep.
-          Led by Winston Yellen.



Curtis Harding : Next Time (single) (2014)
-          Only the 2nd of two singles (and one was a VU cover)
-          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)