Showing posts with label Cloud Nothings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cloud Nothings. Show all posts

Thursday, February 26, 2015

The U & U Show 396 | #SXSW 2015 Preview 3 of 6



Cloud Nothings : I’m Not Part of Me : Here and Nowhere Else (2014)
-          4th album.
-          One of the best songs of 2014.
-          Higher production values that cleaned up and brought his vocals more into the forefront.
-          SXSW 2015



The Dodos : Fools : Visiter (2008)
-          2nd album.
-          Set to release their 6th this year.
-          This album appeared on almost every indie music Best of ’08 lists
-          SXSW 2015

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

The U & U Show 357 | A Fun-Sized Edition as I Play in SF



Benjamin Booker : Violent Shiver (2014)
-       Debut single for forthcoming debut LP
-       Sounds like it’s even just demo quality, but the potential for something good is definitely there.
-       Best of SXSW 2014



Dune Rats : Funny Guy (2014)
-       Latest single. 3 EPs out as well.
-       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

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

U & U Show 356 | Lots of Dreams & Jack White's Return



Jack White : High Ball Stepper : Lazaretto (2014)
-       2nd solo album out June 9
-       Bringing more of the older, more aggressive style White Stripes' fans were used to.
-       Hi solo debut, 2012's Blunberbuss was a much slower, folkier album.


 

Weaves : Closer : Weaves EP (2014)
-          Forthcoming debut EP.
-          Each song they release is better than the last.
-          Toronto band led by Jasmyn Burke, formerly of Rat Tail.
-          Best of SXSW 2014


Tuesday, March 18, 2014

U & U Show 354 | SXSW Recap 2014




Hüsker Dü : Celebrated Summer : New Day Rising (1985)
-          3rd album.
-          Pioneering band punk rock band that, along with the Replacements, led the hugely influential Minnesota rock scene.
-          Bob Mould is touring solo now and was one of the best of SXSW 2014
-          Introduced at SXSW with: 'If you like a band now, you have this man to thank.'



The Hold Steady : Killer Parties : Almost Killed Me (2004)
-          Debut LP
-          6th full length, Teeth Dreams, is out March 25. First since 2010.
-          One of the greatest live bands I’ve ever seen.
-          Best of SXSW 2014


Wednesday, March 5, 2014

The U & U Show 353 | SXSW 2014 Preview #6



Cloud Nothings : I’m Not Part of Me : Here and Nowhere Else (2014)
-          4th album’s first single
-          Higher production values that cleaned up and brought his vocals more into the forefront.
-          SXSW 2014



Warm Soda : Renegade Mode : Young Restless Hearts (2014)
-       Just announced 3rd LP.
-       Project started by Matthew Melton formerly of Bare Wires
-       Very similar vibe to Bare Wires
-       Slogan on BandCamp: 'JUST SAY NO to SXSW 2013' referencing Bare Wires' 2012 Sx break up.
-       SXSW 2014

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The U & U Show 302! Best of Leftovers 2012!




King Tuff : Bad Thing : King Tuff (2012)
-          2nd full length album
-          out of the Vermont
-          psychadelic/powerpop/rock… a little like T Rex vocals



Fidlar : Got No Money : Don't Try EP (2012)
-          2nd EP. One EP out in 2011.
-          Rough garage rick with a bit of surf rock.
-          So glad to see these guys getting a bit of publicity.
-          FIDLAR = Fuck It Dog Life’s A Risk.
-          SXSW 2012



Yellow Ostrich : Marathon Runner : Strange Land (2012)
-          2nd full length.
-          Debut full length was 'The Mistress' and made the 2011 Best of the U & U.
-          Sounds a bit like the Beatles and the White Stripes and even at times Menomena.



Dusted : (Into the) Atmosphere : Total Dust (2012)
-          Debut full length
-          Collaborative band from a member of Holy Fuck and Final Fantasy.
-          Big Neil Young folk sound.



Diamond Rugs : Country Mile : 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.’



Cloud Nothings : No Future/No Past : Attack on Memory (2012)
-          2nd album.
-          Band led by 20 year old from Cleveland.
-          Brooding, building track that starts like a Pixies song then explodes into something like that found on a raucous Nirvana track, or some other early 90's grunge act.



The Tallest Man On Earth : 1904 : There's No Leaving Now (2012)
-          3rd album.
-          Swedish singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson
-          Powerful voice.
-          2008 self-titled debut was very well received.



Sun Kil Moon : The Moderately Talented Yet Attractive Young Woman Vs. The Exceptionally Talented Yet Not So Attractive Middle Aged Man : Among the Leaves (2012)
-          5th full length
-          Mark Kozelek's main band.
-          First album was comprised of all AC/DC reworkings. 2nd was all Modest Mouse. Both are great.



First Aid Kit : The Lion's Roar : The Lion's Roar (2012)
-          2nd full length.
-          Swedish folk outfit.
-          They also have one EP out and a DayTrotter session well worth your time.



Slam Donahue : C'mon C'mon : Hemlock Tea EP (2012)
-          2nd EP
-          One of the catchier songs I've come across in quite a while



Langhorne Slim & the Law : Fire : The Way We Move (2012)
-          First album with backing band The Law.
-          Great first single that you can get for free on his site.
-          Passionate and exciting live performer.



Maps & Atlases : Old Ash : Beware and Be Grateful (2012)
-          Latest full length.
-          Chicago experimental folk outfit.
-          Played SXSW 2011 and playing 2012



Twin Shadow : Beg For The Night : Confess (2012)
-          2nd album
-          There might not be a song I've listened to more since my move than this one
-          Band led by George Lewis Jr.
-          Part pop, part 80's synth rock, part dance and all wrapped up in Lewis' dynamic vocals.


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

The Unknown & Unheard Show 268! SXSW Preview Show 2 of 6!



Titus Andronicus – A More Perfect Union – The Monitor (2010)
-          Civil War-themed 2nd album
-          Out march 9th
-          Named after the Shakespeare play
-          This is a enjoyably raucous anthem.



Bahamas - Lost In the Light - Barchords (2012)
-          2nd album from Bon Iver-esque artist.
-          SXSW 2012



Dr. Dog – Warrior Man - Be The Void (2012)
-          Forthcoming 6th album
-          Super talented Philly band.
-          Big T. Rex sound throughout this album. I love it!



Chuck Ragan - Wish On the Moon - Covering Ground (2011)
-          4th solo album
-          Best known for his band Hot Water Music.
-          SXSW 2012, Solo and with Hot Water Music.



Fidlar - Oh - DIYDUI EP (2011)
-          1st single from their forthcoming debut.
-          Rough garage rick with a bit of surf rock.
-          SXSW 2012



Diamond Rugs - Gimme A Beer - Diamond Rugs (2012)
-          Debut release from garage/folk supergroup featuring Deer Tick's John McCaualey and Ian Saint Pe of the Black Lips (that’s the guy who produced the Turf War debut album).
-          An appropriately titled first single from a band who says their name is a play on the phase ‘I’m on drugs.’
-          SXSW 2012



John McCauley - Dead Flowers (Rolling Stones cover) - Rollo & Grady Sessions (2012)
-          Performed for a Rollo and Grady Session and available for download.
-          Rollo and Grady is a blog that may be the one that best fits the styles I enjoy and try to promote.
-          Best known as the leader of Deer Tick, but also in Middle Brother and Diamond Rugs.
-          SXSW 2012



Tennis - My Better Self - Young and Old (2012)
-          2nd single out off their 2nd Album
-          Debut LP was out this past January.  Debut EP was out in July of 2010.
-          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



Efterklang - Alike - Magic Chairs (2010)
-          This is a single pulled from the latest tour documentary about this band.
-          Danish band
-          best album so far is Parades.
-          They recorded a stunning live version of that album and called it Performing Parades.



Geographer - Rushing In Rushing Out - Innocent Ghosts (2009)
-          latest release
-          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



Counting Crows - A Murder of One - August and Everything After (1993)
-          Debut album or 5.
-          This is maybe the band that flipped the music switch inside of me.
-          There are few songs I've listened to more than this one in my life.
-          SXSW 2012



Guadalupe Plata - Satanica - Guadalupe Plata (2011)
-          Debut full length.
-          Spanish band.
-          Incredibly enjoyable Black Keys/White Stripes feel here.
-          SXSW 2012



Mark Lanegan Band - Riot In My House - Blues Funeral (2012)
-          Forthcoming effort from Mark Lanegan.
-          Man of many projects and styles… most of them dark.
-          Initially the leader of Seattle grunge band Screaming Trees.
-          Former member of QOTSA
-          Collaborations with: Greg Dulli in the Gutter Twins; Mark Lanegan & Isobel Campbell; Soulsavers.



Cloud Nothings - No Future/No Past - Attack on Memory (2011)
-          Band led by 20 year old from Cleveland.
-          Brooding, building track that starts like a Pixies song then explodes into something like that found on a raucous Nirvana track, or some other early 90's grunge act.
-          SXSW 2012



The Darkness - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us (2012)
-          Forthcoming 3rd album. First since 2005
-          The highlight of the Super Bowl!



Golden Bear - Future Blues - Everest EP (2009)
-          Only EP, but has 3 full lengths out.
-          Austin band
-          SXSW 2012



Dead Black Hearts - Ambush! - The Southern Front (2011)
-          2nd EP. Also one full length.
-          SXSW 2012



The Drums – Down by the Water – The Drums (2010)
-          Debut full length.
-          Indie pop duo from NYC
-          SXSW 2012