The Unknown & Unheard Show 274!!!

Leatherbag - We're Broke - Patience (2011)

-          Debut EP. 2 Full lengths as well.

-          Austin band

-          2^nd band I saw at SXSW 2012 and one that I didn’t know at all going in. Ended up being a favorite.

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Father John Misty - Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings - Fear Fun (2012)

-          J Tillman's debut album under this alias.

-          Former member of the Fleet Foxes who hasn’t really put out any solo work that's impressed me until this song.

-          His SXSW 2012 performance was also less than phenomenal unfortunately.

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Pond -    When It Explodes - Beard Wives Denim (2012)

-          Debut Full length

-          Made of members of Tame Impala.

-          By far the greatest lead singer I saw at SXSW. Young, tiny, wild aussie.

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Burnt Ones - Meet the Golden Ones - Meet the Golden Ones 7" Single (2012)

-          Latest single. One album out as well.

-          San Francisco band.

-          'Spirit in the Sky' vibe to this vintage sounding garage rocker.

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Little Barrie - New Diamond Love - King of the Waves (2010)

-          3rd album

-          English band

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Lucero - Who You Waiting On? - Women & Work (2012)

-          New album due out in March!

-          Ben Nichols, lead singer, has been working on solo stuff since this came out.

-          Best bar rock band going!

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Howlin Rain – Beneath Wild Wings - The Russian Wilds (2012)

-          3rd album

-          2^nd album, Magnificent Fiend, was out in 2008.

-          Another Jagjaguwar band.

-          Most energy of any live show I’ve ever seen.

-          SXSW 2012

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Poor Moon - People In Her Mind - Illusion EP (2012)

-          Debut EP

-          Features two members of the Fleet Foxes and has the sound of the first 2 Fleet Foxes EPs.

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Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou - Spin Me A Rhyme - Quality First, Last & Forever!

-          2nd albums

-          Folk husband and wife duo.

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Little Scream - Your Radio - The Golden Record (2011)

-          Debut album

-          Eclectic, tempo-swinging, folk rock track.

-          SXSW 2012

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Choir of Young Believers - Patricia's Thirst - Rhine Gold (2012)

-          2nd full length

-          Electronic folk pop that makes me think of Geographer or Yeasayer.

-          Were excellent at SXSW 2012

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Daniel Rossen - Silent Song - Silent Hour/Golden Mile EP (2012)

-          Debut EP

-          Solo project from Grizzly Bear member.

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The Ettes - Teeth - Wicked Will (2011)

-          4th full length album.

-          Played SXSW 2012

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Moonface - Headed For the Door - With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery (2012)

-          Forthcoming 2nd album. First with Siinai as backing band

-          First full length was out last year, Organ Music.

-          Debut EP was out last year and was one 20+ minute track.

-          Wolf Parade's and Sunset Rubdown's Spencer Krug's solo project.

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Ty Segall & White Fence – I Am Not A Game – Hair (2012)

-          First collaborative album

-          San Fran 60’s psych/garage rock leader.

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Screaming Females - Wild - Castle Talk (2010)

-          4th album. 5th is forthcoming.

-          Touring with Titus Andronicus.

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The Unknown & Unheard Show 141!!!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 141 Right Here, Right Now! Free Energy – Dark Trance – Free Energy (2009) - Forthcoming debut full length. - formerly known as Hockey Night - Produced by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. - I want this album NOW! - After only 3 tracks this has risen to the top of my 2009 favorites. I hope it delivers. - This track especially reminds me of OK Go’s initial sounds. Myspace : Stream on HypeMachine These United States - I Want You to Keep Everything - Everything Touches Everything (2009) - 3rd album in 3 yrs - Their debut was one that I immediately latched onto, but it took a re-release to drive up the following this band deserves. - Jesse Elliot, lead singer, writes some fantastic lyrics to go along with the layered Americana progressions. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Chuck Ragan – Rotterdam – Gold Country (2009) - 3rd solo album - Former lead singer of Hot Water Music - Powerful voice with a southern folk rock sound - Out Sept. 1st Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Family Portrait – Will You Be There? (Michael Jackson Cover) - mellow lo-fi 60’s surf feel to this one - Don’t mistake this for a tribute to that creepy weirdo, this cover is quality. - Crazy homemade video to this track with a wide assortment of flamethrowers Myspace : Stream on HypeMachine Ramona Falls – Always Right – Intuit (2009) - forthcoming solo debut from Brent Knopf of Menomena - Out August 18th - 2nd member to put forth a solo effort Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine The xx – Crystallized – XX (2009) - debut album - huge explosion of hype and praise about this band in the past week. - RIYL: Old good Snow Patrol, not new crappy Snow Patrol - Disgruntled tip of me hat to NPR for being on this band a couple months ago. Myspace : Stream on HypeMachine The Heavy – How You Like Me Now? – The House That Dirt Built (2009) - 2nd album out sept. 21st - Funky, soulful UK band with a massive sound. Official Site : Myspace : Buy On Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Soulsavers – Unbalanced Pieces – Broken (2009) - 2nd Soulsavers album - Mark Lanegan’s latest album since his insanely good album of duets with Isobel Campbell - His voice is hauntingly soulful Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Sea Wolf – Wicked Blood – White Water, White Bloom (2009) - 2nd album - LA band with the sound of a less intense and emotional Arcade Fire - Sold a bit of their music for commercials Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Brendan Benson – Eyes on the Horizon – My Old, Familiar Friend (2009) - forthcoming album, first since Raconteurs work - out 8-18-09 - for those not near and dear to his previous solo work you should be able to at least clearly hear his contribution to the Raconteurs’ sound. Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Choir Of Young Believers – Action/Reaction – This Is For the Whites in Your Eyes (2008) - debut full length - POWER Pop… borders on too sugary, but doesn’t cross the line in my opinion. Label's Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Generationals – Nobody Could Change Your Mind– Con Law (2009) - debut album - Louisianan Band - Indie pop - Great SXSW DayTrotter Session Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Bandcamp : Stream on HypeMachine : DayTrotter Session Vandaveer – Turpentine – Divide & Conquer (2009) - 2nd album from this DC singer songwriter, Mark Charles Heidinger - He also has played bass for U & U favorite, These United States. - His voice is the standout element, but his rich compositions are a close second. - This track (and a few other tracks) feature some back-up female vocals that compliment the music nicely Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine