Wednesday, March 6, 2013

The U & U Show 310! SXSW 2013 Preview #5!




Dune Rats : Red Light, Green Light (2013)
-          Latest single.
-          2 EPs and 2 Singles out so far.
-          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
-          SXSW 2013



Youth Lagoon : Mute : Wondrous Bughouse (2013)
-          2nd album.
-          Trevor Powers recorded the debut at 20 yrs old
-          Beachy (at times), spacey indie pop.
-          SXSW 2013



Suuns : 2020 : Images Du Futur (2013)
-          2nd album
-          Just released video for this one, 2020.
-          Experiment, engrossing prog rock band from Montreal.
-          SXSW 2013



The UFO Club : July : The UFO Club (2012)
-          Debut LP from collaboration between The Black Angels and Night Beats.
-          Great dark psych rock… not a surprise considering the band's family tree.



Savages : Husbands : Flying To Berlin/Husbands (single) (2012)
-          Debut single.
-          One of the most buzzed about bands at CMJ 2012.
-          All female post-punk rock from the UK
-          SXSW 2013



Lady Lamb the Beekeeper : Penny Licks : Mammoth Swoon (2010)
-          4th of 5 minor releases.
-          Just released her tremendous studio debut in Feb 2013.



Diamond Rings : All Yr Songs : Special Affections (2010)
-          debut release. 2nd album was out in 2012.
-          Solo project from John O'Regan, the lead singer of the D'Urbervilles (they have a fantastic cover of Timber Timbre's 'Magic Arrow'!)
-          Reminds me a lot of the leading indie pop bands... Belle & Sebastian, Bishop Allen, Etc.
-          Don't watch the video for this song...



The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! : Snowday : I Love You! I Love You! I Love You and I’m In Love With You! Have an Awesome Day! Have the Best Day of Your Life!! (2010)
-          Debut album
-          Self described as 'like a band meets gym class meets group therapy'
-          Quirky, eclectic. catchy, charming upbeat pop.
-          SXSW 2013



Josh Ritter : New Lover : The Beast In Its Tracks (2013)
-          7th album
-          By far the happiest, most grateful for the moment they're in musician I've ever seen perfom.
-          One musician that's been going strong for the entirety of my adult life and a constant on the U & U though out.
-          SXSW 2013



Pickwick : Blackout : Myths Vol. 3 (2011)
-          One of their earlier EPs.
-          Readying their full length this year.
-          Seattle band.
-          These guys will be one of the biggest bands to break out this year.
-          RIYL Cold War Kids
-          SXSW 2013



My Jerusalem : Sweet Chariot : Gone For Good (2010)
-          debut full length. 2nd full length out in 2012.
-          Members of The Twilight Singers, Great Northern and Polyphonic Spree.
-          made a big impression at SXSW
-          This was their first single and was released like over a year ago! Time to revisit and remember why the anticipation was so massive for this record.
-          SXSW 2013



You Won't : Who Knew : Skeptic Goodbye (2012)
-          Debut album
-          One of 2012's best albums.
-          SXSW 2013



The Zombies : This Will Be Our Year : Odessey and Oracle (1968)
-          2nd album of 5 total.
-          Very successful, though short-lived run in the late 60's
-          SXSW 2013



The Memories : I’m Easy : Rainy Day Tape (2013)
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-          Very intriguing band just added to SXSW 2013.
-          Lo-fi glam/big beat  vintage rock.
-          Most of their songs clock in under 2 minutes



Japandroids : Crazy/Forever : Post-Nothing (2009)
-          Debut full length.
-          2nd album, Celebration Rock was one of 2012's best.
-          raucous anthem-filled post punk rock.
-          huge energy and distortion. You’ll want to see this song live and as loud as possible.
-          SXSW 2013



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