U & U Show 405 | Strong New Ezra Furman & Sheer Mag

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Ezra Furman : Lousy Connection : Perpetual Motion People (2015)

-          Forthcoming 2nd solo LP.

-          This one is a fun, slightly demented punky do-wop track.

-          Formerly recorded as Ezra Furman & the Harpoons.

-          Brother of KRILL's leader Jonah Furman.

-          Longtime show favorite.

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Sheer Mag : Fan the Flames : EP II (2015)

-          2nd EP available on BandCamp.

-          Latest single, Button Up, is their best song to date.

-          Awesome blend of punk and catchy vintage rock and roll.

-          One of the best bands at SXSW 2015.

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The U & U Show 404 | New Justin Vernon & 5 Show Debuts

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Justin Vernon : Time Goes Inside Out… (2015)

-          Cover of Spoon's song 'Inside Out'

-          Promo single and video for the Eau Claire Music Festival.

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Sufjan Stevens : John My Beloved : 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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Damaged Bug : Jet In Jungle : Cold Hot Plumbs (2015)

-          2nd LP

-          Solo moniker for Thee Oh Sees frontman John Dwyer.

-          Debut album, Hubba Bubba, was out in 2014.

-          Less amped up and aggressive, synth-heavy psych rock weirdness.

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra : Can't Keep Checking My Phone : Multi-Love (2015)

-          Forthcoming 3rd LP.

-          Debut album, 2011's s/t, was a huge critical hit.

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Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel : Right Where You Ought To Be : Nico & Her Psychedelic Subconscious (2013)

-          Debut Album.

-          Led by Tomas Dolas, but features Wyatt Blair.

-          Burger Records

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Stealing Sheep : Murmur Earth : Record Store Day 7" (2015)

-          Latest Single. 2nd album, Not Real, is just out as well.

-          Liverpool psych folk band.

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Waxahatchee : Summer Of Love : Ivy Tripp (2015)

-          3rd full length.

-          Project from Kate Crutchfield. Twin sister of Swearin's Allison Crutchfield.

-          Her 2nd album, 2013's Cerulean Salt, was one of the year's best.

-          Debut was lo-fi and a rougher DIY style album.

-          Played a series of stripped back solo shows with only her twin sister, Allison of Swearin', on backup vocals at SXSW 2015.

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John Andrews & The Yawns : Pennsylvania : Bit By The Fang (2015)

-          Debut LP.

-          Dylan-esque big band, steady-rolling, Americana-tinged, jangly classic rock.

-          Andrews is also Quilt's drummer and Woods' keyboardist.

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Warm Soda : Cryin For A Love : Symbolic Dream (2015)

-          3rd Album.

-          Led by Matthew Melton who released his solo debut in 2014 and led Bare Wires previously.

-          Another highlight of the Burger Records SXSW 2015 showcase.

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Hagerty-Toth Band : 2D Girl : Qalgebra (2015)

-          Record Store Day 2015 release.

-          Collab of James Jackson Toth (Wooden Wand) Neil Hagerty (Royal Trux).

-          James Toth has been one of my favorite folk artists of the past 10 yrs.

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Howlin' Rain : Death Prayer in Heaven's Orchard : Howlin' Rain (2006)

-          Debut LP

-          Just put out their 4th album, Mansion Songs.

-          Led by Ethan Miller, formerly of Comets On Fire.

-          Big blues psych rock that gets a bit jammier than I tend to go for, but the vocals are pretty powerful and unique to Ethan Miller

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Wand : Melted Rope : Golem (2015)

-          2nd album.

-          LA-based loud, psych-heavy rock.

-          Buddies with Ty Segall.

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Les Big Byrd : Tinnitus Ætérnum : Back To Bagarmossen (2014)

-          Latest EP. One LP.

-          Stockholm psych rock.

-          Work with Anton Newcombe of Brian Jamestown Massacre.

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Suuns & Jerusalem In My Heart : Metal : Suuns & Jerusalem In My Heart (2015)

-          Collaborative LP.

-          Suuns have two albums out and were one of my top bands at Sx 2015

-          Both groups are from Montreal, which has a booming and eclectic music scene.

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Girl Band : Lawman : The Early Years EP (2015)

-          Forthcoming EP.

-          Explosive cover of UK Electronic act Blawan.

-          Debut EP, France 98, is available for free on their BandCamp.

-          Eractic punk rockers out of Ireland.

-          One of the more exciting and exhilarating punk rock bands I’ve heard in a long time.

-          Best Band of SXSW 2015!

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Khun Narin : Lam Phu Thai #1 : Khun Narin's Electric Phin Band (2014)

-          Debut LP.

-          Thailand instrumental psychedelic band.

-          On Innovative Leisure label.

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The U & U Show 403 | Record Store Day 2015 Preview

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Night Beds : Tide Teeth (2015)

-          2nd recent single that continues their now more electronic approach.

-          'Me, Liquor and God', was released in Dec '14.

-          Beautiful debut LP was 2013's Country Sleep. Also one EP.

-          One of the danciest tracks the band has released.

-          Led by Winston Yellen.

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Sufjan Stevens : Exploding Whale : Epic Fail 7" (2015)

-          Latest single released close enough to include it as a Record Store Day surprise.

-          Just released his 6th album, Carrie and Lowell.

-          It is widely regarded as his and the year's best so far.

-          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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The U & U Show 402 | So Many Big Names w/ New LPs

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Tame Impala : 'Cause I'm A Man : Currents (2015)

-          First single from forthcoming 3rd LP.

-          By far the most dance-y track to date. Sounds more like Daft Punk than their previous music.

-          Innerspeaker & Lonerism have been two of the best Beatles-leaning vintage psych rock albums of the past few years.

-          One of the leading forces of the Perth, AUS psych rock scene.

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Sufjan Stevens : The Only Thing : 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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The U & U Show 401 | SXSW Leftovers & New Goodness

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Faith Healer : Fools Rush In : Cosmic Troubles (2015)

-          Debut album.

-          Amid all of this year's big name new LP's this is a contender for my favorite.

-          Led by Jessica Jalbert, who has one solo album out as well, Brother Loyola.

-          Big time sound of Velvet Underground & Nico sound.

-          Edmonton pop/rock duo.

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The Velvet Undergorund : Femme Fatale : The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967)

-          Debut album from one of the most influential bands of all time.

-          Led by Lou Reed and John Cale.

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