The U & U Show 392 | New Band Crush: Algiers

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Algiers : But She Was Not Flying (2015)

-          First single from forthcoming debut.

-          Only 2 singles out previously.

-          My newest, biggest and hardest band crush.

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Modest Mouse : Lampshades On Fire : Strangers to Ourselves (2015)

-          6th album and first in 8 years.

-          Led by Isaac Brock.

-          Just re-released their first two albums at the end of 2014.

-          One of the best bands of the 2000's

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The U & U Show 391 | So Much New & Good

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Pond : Zond : Man, It Feels Like Space Again (2015)

-          Forthcoming 6^th album

-          Australian group that features members of Tame Impala’s touring band.

-          Led by Nicholas Allbrook, also of Allbrook/Avery, who released his solo debut in 2014.

-          One of the most entertaining lead singers.

-          Latest music and live shows have made me think of 70’s Pink Floyd.

-          This collective of Perth musicians is making some of the greatest psych rock currently.

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Ty Segall : Mr. Face : Mr. Face EP (2015)

-          Most recent EP.

-          Released one of the best albums of 2014 called Manipulator.

-          Still on of the best garage psych artists going.

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The U & U Show 390 | New Sufjan!

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Sufjan Stevens : Carrie and Lowell : Carrie and Lowell (2015)

-          I believe it's officially his forthcoming 6th album, but he's also but out numerous other compilations and releases from side projects.

-          One of the most talented musicians that I've been able to enjoy every step of the way.

-          This first teaser sounds like a hope-elevating return to his early stripped back folk days.

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Iron and Wine : Everyone's Summer of '95 : Archive Series Volume No. 1 (2015)

-          First in a series of albums comprised of unreleased music.

-          This song is a great reminder of the incredible rough, raw folk Sam Beam did early on.

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The U & U Show 389 | Early Promise

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Panda Bear : Boys Latin : Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper (2015)

-          5th album.

-          Member of Animal Collective, one of the most highly acclaimed Indie bands.

-          Hypnotizing experimental, electronic psych pop.

-          Getting an obscene load of hype, but is sounding like it will be phenomenal.

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Pond : Sitting Up On Our Crane : Man, It Feels Like Space Again (2015)

-          Forthcoming 6^th album

-          Australian group that features members of Tame Impala’s touring band.

-          Led by Nicholas Allbrook, also of Allbrook/Avery, who released his solo debut in 2014.

-          One of the most entertaining lead singers.

-          Latest music and live shows have made me think of 70’s Pink Floyd.

-          This collective of Perth musicians is making some of the greatest psych rock currently.

Official Site