Showing posts with label Bravestation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bravestation. Show all posts

Thursday, May 16, 2013

The U & U Show 319!




Mikal Cronin : I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) : Aquarium Drunkard Lagniappe Sessions (2013)
-          Proclaimers' Cover
-          2nd album, MCII, just came out. S/t solo debut out in 2011.
-          Also in a surf-punk band called the Moonhearts & Ty Segall's backing band, just like Ty's in Mikal's band.



Wise Blood : Universe Is Blessed : id (2013)
-          Debut full length.
-          Debut EP, These Wings, was out in 2011.
-          Impressive blend of r&b/rap/singing vocals, drums, and samples.


Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The U & U Show 318!




Mikal Cronin : Piano Mantra : MCII (2013)
-          S/t solo debut out in 2011.
-          Album is produced by fellow west coaster, Ty Segall.
-          Also in a surf-punk band called the Moonhearts & Ty Segall's backing band, just like Ty's in Mikal's band.



Sunset Rubdown : Us Ones In Between : Shut Up I Am Dreaming… (2006)
-          2nd, of 4, albums.
-          Their 4th, 2009's Dragonslayer, was easily one of the best that year.
-          One of Spencer Krug’s many bands.
-          His Latest project, Moonface, had my favorite album of 2012. Heartbreaking Bravery.
-          New solo piano Moonface album in the fall of 2013.
-          Check out one of the most powerfully touching videos for this song HERE.


Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Unknown & Unheard Show 281!



Japandroids : Evil's Sway : Celebration Rock (2012)
-          2nd album.
-          raucous anthem-filled post punk rock
-          huge energy and distortion. You’ll want to see this song live and as loud as possible.
-          SXSW 2012



The Black Box Revelation : High On A Wire : My Perception (2012)
-          Debut full length
-          One 2011 EP out as well.
-          Belgian duo bringing heavy guitar blues rock. Think Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Black Keys.



Lord Buffalo : Cold Bones : Lord Buffalo EP (2012)
-          Debut EP
-          Austin, TX band.
-          Experimental folk rock.
-          Sounds like a folk infused blend of Timber Timbre & Wilderness.



Cold Specks : Winter Solstice : I Predict A Graceful Expulsion (2012)
-          Forthcoming full length debut
-          Powerful rough female vocalist.
-          RIYL The Head and the Heart
-          An awesome video for the track 'Holland' can be found HERE.



Advance Base : David Allen : A Shut Ins Prayer (2012)
-          Owen Ashworth, formerly of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone.
-          Debut under this alias.



Hunx And His Punx : Let Me In : Hairdresser Blues (2012)
-          3rd album
-          Debut album out in 2011.
-          Vintage garage and surf rockers



Diamond Rugs : Hightail : Diamond Rugs (2012)
-          Debut release from garage/folk supergroup featuring Deer Tick's John McCaualey, Ian Saint Pe of the Black Lips and Hardy Morris from Dead Confederate.
-          Their name is a play on the phase ‘I’m on drugs.’
-          This is a track that you either love or hate… either way it will be stuck in your head.
-          SXSW 2012



Guided By Voices : Class Clown Spots a UFO : Class Clown Spots a UFO (2012)
-          2nd GBV album of 2012.
-          First album with the recently reunited 'classic lineup' since 1996 was out early this year.
-          I have been kicking myself for a week now that I've realized I've missed a rare chance to see this band live!
-          The prolific Robert Pollard's primary outfit.



Chappo : Petrified Sand : Plastique Universe II: Pisces Princess (2011)
-          2nd EP
-          Debut full length was out May 15th
-          Download this EP for free on their BandCamp AND get a track off their new LP by checking their Official Site!



Parlovr - You Only Want It 'Cause You're Lonely : Kook Soul (2012)
-          2nd album
-          Debut out in 2008… re-released in 2010.
-          Wolf Parade/Suckers anthem feel.



Tu Fawning : Anchor : A Monument (2012)
-          2nd full length album
-          Portland, OR band.



Bravestation : Tides of the Summit : Giants & Dreamers (2012)
-          Debut full length!
-          Also have a 2010 debut EP.
-          It’s about time Yeasayer fans have another band addressing their needs.



Spiritualized : Mary : Sweet Heart Sweet Light (2012)
-          7th album since 1992!
-          first since 2008.
-          Big time success in the UK.



Richard Hawley : Leave Your Body Behind You : Standing At The Sky's Edge (2012)
-          8th album
-          Hugely successful in the UK
-          Brings a sound reminiscent of Mark Lanegan



Maps & Atlases : Vampires : Beware and Be Grateful (2012)
-          1st single from forthcoming full length.
-          Chicago experimental folk outfit.
-          Played SXSW 2011 and playing 2012



Blithe Field : Mistakes : Art Week 2012 Unlimited Free Milkshakes Compilation (2012)
-          Contribution to the label's sampler.
-          19 year old from Ohio.
-          Ambient/electronic/looping/sample-heavy arrangements.


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The Unknown & Unheard Show 271! SXSW Preview Show 5 of 6!


Tim Fite – We Are All Teenagers – Ain’t Ain’t Ain’t (2012)
-          3rd full length.
-          Truly unique blender of styles.                
-          Has numerous self released albums on his official site.



The Mynabirds - Generals - Generals (2012)
-          2nd album.
-          Full length debut was 2010's What We Lose In the Fire We Gain In the Flood.
-          if this doesn’t fit perfectly with the brand new She & Him track, nothing does.



Deer Tick – Walls – Tim EP (2012)
-          Latest EP
-          ‘Divine Providence’ was their latest and 4th album.
-          The leader of Deer Tick, John McCauley, has been working on the Middle Brother collaborative project recently and making some brilliant music there.
-          This is their first new recording in about 2 years as their 3rd album was recorded during the sessions for their 2nd.
-          The is the first single from the forthcoming album and has an easier feel that is more reminiscent of Middle Brother than the older Deer Tick stuff.



Ezra Furman - That's When It Hit Me - The Year of No Returning (2012)
-          Debut solo album.
-          3 album albums with The Harpoons and numerous Best of the U & U selections!
-          One of the most talented and refreshing artists going.
-          SXSW 2012



Turf War – Bad Moon Rising (CCR)
-          Debut album is 'Years of Living Dangerously.'
-          Produced by Ian St. Pe’ of the Black Lips.
-          Atlanta band.



Fidlar - No Waves - No Waves/No Ass 7" (2012)
-          Latest single. One EP out in 2011.
-          Rough garage rick with a bit of surf rock.
-          SXSW 2012



TEENS - Golden Years - TEENS (2012)
-          Big fuzzy garage sound like that of the Black Lips and Turf War.
-          This album is $3!!!
-          SXSW 2012



Night Beats - Ain't Dumbo - Night Beats (2011)
-          Garage and soul coming together nicely.
-          Bigger fuzz and fidelity than their previous efforts.
-          SXSW 2012



Suckers – Easy Chairs – Suckers EP (2009)
-          Debut EP
-          big pounding, distorted anthem with a couple huge builds
-          This lead into what became my 2nd favorite 2010 album, only behind Titus Andronicus
-          2nd full length just announced and on its way!
-          SXSW 2012



Slow Club - Two Cousins - Paradise (2011)
-          2nd album
-          Debut album was 2009's 'Yeah So.'
-          Guy/girl duo
-          Rolling folk rock sound.



Shearwater – Seventy-Four, Seventy-Five - Palo Santo (2007)
-          4th, and best, album.
-          Animal Joy is their newest and out in Feb 2012.
-          they pack so much intensity in their songs. No one sounds quite like them.
-          Austin band with ties to Okkervil River
-          Almost a voice you’d expect at the opera
-          SXSW 2012



Team Me - With My Hands Covering Both of My Eyes I Am Too Scared to Have a Look At You Now - To the Treetops (2012)
-          Debut full length.
-          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.



Geographer - Life of Crime - Myth (2012)
-          2nd album. Also one EP out.
-          There aren't many out there but this is another band that puts off a sound very reminiscent of Yeasayer and Bravestation.
-          Played SXSW 2011 and playing SXSW 2012



Bravestation – Signs of the Civilized – Signs of the Civilized (2012)
-          Debut full length!
-          Also have a 2010 debut EP.
-          It’s about time Yeasayer fans have another band addressing their needs.



White Rabbits – Temporary – Milk Famous (2012)
-          3rd album.
-          First two albums were big successes.
-          I think their music has gotten significantly better with every album.
-          SXSW 2012



Todd Snider – The Highland Street Incident – The Devil You Know (2006)
-          8th album
-          Tons of praise for this album but still a pretty underrated musician and creative songwriter
-          played with Buffett
-          todd snider and the Nervous Wrecks
-          first album, Songs for the Daily Planet’ came out in 1994
-          SXSW 2012



The Sheepdogs - I Don't Know - Learn & Burn (2010)
-          2nd album
-          big classic rock feel. Think Humble Pie.
-          'I Don't Know' is another great track.
-          SXSW 2011 & 2012.



The Strange Boys – This Girl’s Taught Me a Dance – The Strange Boys & Girls Club (2009)
-          debut full length
-          Latest was out last year and called 'Live Music.'
-          in the same vein as the Black Lips… lo-fi mash-up of 60’s/70’s rock, old r&b and punk.
-          SXSW 2012



Tennis - Marathon - Cape Dory (2011)
-          Debut LP was out January 2011.  Debut EP was out in July of 2010.
-          2nd album, Young & Old, just came out.
-          Pop husband and wife duo.
-          Bought a sailboat and sailed around the east coast for eight months and now are sharing their experiences in song form for you.
-          Played SXSW and playing SXSW 2012



Steve Poltz – A Brief History of My Life - Traveling (2008)
-          Quirky Singer Songwriter
-          Not sure if this song has been put on an album but it’s brilliant
-          Got his big break after he became friends with Jewel, and wrote her hit song ‘You Were Meant For Me’
-          released 6 albums… 2 were live
-          one album was called Answering Machine and had 60 shorts songs that could be answering machine messages
-          2 major releases were One Left Shoe and Chinese Vacation
-          He’s a favorite on the Bob and Tom Show
-          SXSW 2012