The U & U Show 313!

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Marnie Stern : The Chronicles Of Marnia : The Chronicles of Marnia (2013)

-          4th album. Out in March 2013

-          Her previous album was a 2010 Best of the U & U.

-          A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks.

-          The band I'm most excited to see play SXSW 2013 of the announced acts so far.

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Pickwick : Window Sill : Can’t Talk Medicine (2013)

-          Debut full length

-          This has catapulted itself to the forefront of the best album of ’13 discussion.

-          Tied for my favorite show at SXSW 2013.

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Songs:Ohia : John Henry Split My Heart : The Magnolia Electric Co. (2003)

-          9th and final Songs:Ohia release before he launched his next band Magnolia Electric Co.

-          Leader Jason Molina died at 39 this past Saturday night (3/17/13) in Indianapolis. He was battling alcoholism for years and it finally was too much.

-          It’s an odd feeling to describe, but he was without question one of my all-time favorites and the person I’ve been the biggest fan of to die.

-          I feel fortunate to have seen him perform.

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Pickwick : Well, Well : Can’t Talk Medicine (2013)

-          Debut full length

-          This has catapulted itself to the forefront of the best album of ’13 discussion.

-          Tied for my favorite show at SXSW 2013.

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Suuns : Mirror Mirror : Images Du Futur (2013)

-          2nd album

-          Just released video for this one, 2020.

-          Tied for my favorite show of SXSW 2013.

-          Pronounced like ‘soons.’

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Devendra Banhart : Golden Girls : Mala (2013)

-       8^th studio album

-       Full Name: Devendra (Hindu god of rain and thunder) Obi (Star Wars inspired) Banhart

-       His solo electric SXSW 2013 set was breathtaking. Charming, funny, delicate, restrained beauty.

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Diamond Rings : Mellow Doubt (Teenage Fanclub Cover) : You & Me b/w Mellow Doubt (single) (2011)

-       B-side of a single off his debut album, Special Affections.

-       2^nd album was 2012’s Free Dimensional and much more beat driven and dance.

-       Powerful solo acoustic performance at SXSW 2013.

Hiss Golden Messenger : Red Rose Nantahala (Live) (2012)

-          Unreleased track recorded at a festival in late 2012.

-          Provided a perfect solo acoustic set on the back patio on a sunny afternoon at SXSW 2013

-          His album Poor Moon is a highlight of 2012.

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Marnie Stern : Nothing Is Easy : The Chronicles of Marnia (2013)

-          4th album. Out in March 2013

-          Her previous album was a 2010 Best of the U & U.

-          A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks.

-          The band I'm most excited to see play SXSW 2013 of the announced acts so far.

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Phosphorescent : Ride On, Right On : Muchacho (2013)

-          6th album

-          Singer/songwriter alias for Matthew Houck.

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Thao Nguyen & the Get Down Stay Down : We Don't Call : We The Common (2013)

-       4th album. Also one collab album with Mirah called Thao & Mirah.

-       if you are unfamiliar with Thao you need to correctly that quickly

-       If she ever were to propose to me, I would say yes.

-       SXSW 2013

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You Won’t : Three Car Garage : Skeptic Goodbye (2012)

-          Debut album.

-          Liked them at CMJ. LOVED them at SXSW.

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Nick Cave : Wild Lovely Eyes : Push Away the Sky (2013)

-          15th studio album

-          Most recent was 2008’s ‘Dig, Lazarus! Dig!!!’ and then his two Grinderman albums.

-          Like a few artists out there, like Lou Reed and Tom Waits, he has a huge cult following and a unique/distinct sound.

-          SXSW 2013

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Cloud Cult : You’re the Only Thing In Your Way : Love (2013)

-       10th album

-       Led by environmentalist Craig Minowa

-       'Advice from the Happy Hippopotamus' was their 6th and best album.

-       I reference this band a lot when talking about newer bands taking on this style because these guys are so good at it!

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Youth Lagoon : Pelican Man : Wondrous Bughouse (2013)

-          2^nd full length

-          Lusher, wilder, trippier follow up to their understated debut.

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Turf War : Ain’t Living Long Like This (Waylon Jennings cover) : Turf War Plays the Hits (2013)

-          EP of covers

-          Favorite band of SXSW 2012

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Dune Rats : Red Light, Green Light (2013)

-          Latest single.

-          2 EPs and 2 Singles out so far.

-          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

-          SXSW 2013

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Youth Lagoon : Mute : Wondrous Bughouse (2013)

-          2nd album.

-          Trevor Powers recorded the debut at 20 yrs old

-          Beachy (at times), spacey indie pop.

-          SXSW 2013

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Suuns : 2020 : Images Du Futur (2013)

-          2nd album

-          Just released video for this one, 2020.

-          Experiment, engrossing prog rock band from Montreal.

-          SXSW 2013

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The UFO Club : July : The UFO Club (2012)

-          Debut LP from collaboration between The Black Angels and Night Beats.

-          Great dark psych rock… not a surprise considering the band's family tree.

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Savages : Husbands : Flying To Berlin/Husbands (single) (2012)

-          Debut single.

-          One of the most buzzed about bands at CMJ 2012.

-          All female post-punk rock from the UK

-          SXSW 2013

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Lady Lamb the Beekeeper : Penny Licks : Mammoth Swoon (2010)

-          4^th of 5 minor releases.

-          Just released her tremendous studio debut in Feb 2013.

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Diamond Rings : All Yr Songs : Special Affections (2010)

-          debut release. 2nd album was out in 2012.

-          Solo project from John O'Regan, the lead singer of the D'Urbervilles (they have a fantastic cover of Timber Timbre's 'Magic Arrow'!)

-          Reminds me a lot of the leading indie pop bands... Belle & Sebastian, Bishop Allen, Etc.

-          Don't watch the video for this song...

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The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! : Snowday : I Love You! I Love You! I Love You and I’m In Love With You! Have an Awesome Day! Have the Best Day of Your Life!! (2010)

-          Debut album

-          Self described as 'like a band meets gym class meets group therapy'

-          Quirky, eclectic. catchy, charming upbeat pop.

-          SXSW 2013

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Josh Ritter : New Lover : The Beast In Its Tracks (2013)

-          7th album

-          By far the happiest, most grateful for the moment they're in musician I've ever seen perfom.

-          One musician that's been going strong for the entirety of my adult life and a constant on the U & U though out.

-          SXSW 2013

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Pickwick : Blackout : Myths Vol. 3 (2011)

-          One of their earlier EPs.

-          Readying their full length this year.

-          Seattle band.

-          These guys will be one of the biggest bands to break out this year.

-          RIYL Cold War Kids

-          SXSW 2013

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My Jerusalem : Sweet Chariot : Gone For Good (2010)

-          debut full length. 2nd full length out in 2012.

-          Members of The Twilight Singers, Great Northern and Polyphonic Spree.

-          made a big impression at SXSW

-          This was their first single and was released like over a year ago! Time to revisit and remember why the anticipation was so massive for this record.

-          SXSW 2013

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You Won't : Who Knew : Skeptic Goodbye (2012)

-          Debut album

-          One of 2012's best albums.

-          SXSW 2013

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The Zombies : This Will Be Our Year : Odessey and Oracle (1968)

-          2^nd album of 5 total.

-          Very successful, though short-lived run in the late 60's

-          SXSW 2013

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The Memories : I’m Easy : Rainy Day Tape (2013)

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-          Very intriguing band just added to SXSW 2013.

-          Lo-fi glam/big beat  vintage rock.

-          Most of their songs clock in under 2 minutes

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Japandroids : Crazy/Forever : Post-Nothing (2009)

-          Debut full length.

-          2nd album, Celebration Rock was one of 2012's best.

-          raucous anthem-filled post punk rock.

-          huge energy and distortion. You’ll want to see this song live and as loud as possible.

-          SXSW 2013

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The Unknown & Unheard Show 212!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 212 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Bright Eyes – Shell Games - The Peoples' Key (2011) - Forthcoming full length and first 2007's Cassadaga - Been working on solo stuff as well as the Monsters of Folk. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Middle Brother – Me, Me, Me – Middle Brother (2011) - Forthcoming debut from this folk super group. - Due out in March - Features members of Deer Tick, Delta Spirit and Dawes. Official Site : HypeMachine Akron/Family - So It Goes - S/T II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT (2011) - forthcoming album - They have an enjoyably off-kilter, layered brand of folk, but this album is supposed to be a touch more electronic. - Sufjan Stevens might be their closest musical relative... that's good lineage if you ask me! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Roadside Graves - Jenny Jump - If Shacking Up Is All You Want To Do (2010) - 3rd album out Feb 23rd - Very well received album. - Remind me a good deal of Lucero and their bar room style of rock/southern rock. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Kurt Vile – Jesus Fever - Smoke Ring For My Halo (2011) - Forthcoming LP. - dreamy pop rock with vocals that bring up thoughts of Devendra Banhart - like Iron & Wine, cut his teeth with lo-fi recordings… this shows up more on ‘God is Saying…’ - Side project from The War on Drugs' lead guitarist. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Parlovr - Hell, Heaven – Hell/Heaven/Big/Love (2010) - Forthcoming 2nd album - Debut out in 2008… re-released this year. - Wolf Parade/Suckers anthem feel. - I didn’t even have to wait for the vocals to cast my vote of approval as this track had me smiling within seconds of hitting play. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Ty Segall - My Sunshine - Melted (2010) - Huge critical hit. - Third album in 2 years. - Big garage rock here. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Ryan Adams – Lovely and Blue – Cardinals III/IV (2010) - Brand new double album. - Recorded in 2006 but never released - He says it’s the best Cardinals album. The First 2 were quite good, but were followed by a couple crappy mainstream efforts. - This is one of my all-time favorite artists. I hope this is a return to form. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Drew Grow & The Pastors Wives - Company - Drew Grow & The Pastors Wives (2010) - Debut full length - cool, bass heavy riff throughout this track. - Reminds me of Grizzly Bear a ton. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Blood Warrior – Blood Letting – Blood Warrior (2010) - Haunting folk band. - This track almost feels like a slow march. - Band from the leader of O’Death, Greg Jamie MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine JEFF the Brotherhood - Bone Jam - Heavy Days (2010) - 3rd album - Jake & Jamin Orrall - Kraut punk rock. Harder, eclectic rock. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Magic Lantern - Dark Cicadas - Platoon (2010) - Debut full length, but released 2 EPs in 2008 - Heavy blues rock sound. - One of those bands that feels like it’s from a different decade. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine First Aid Kit - Hard Believer - The Big Black And The Blue (2010) - Debut full length. - Swedish folk outfit. - They also have one EP out and a DayTrotter session well worth your time. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter Bravestation – Clocks & Spears – 2010 EP (2010) - Debut EP - It’s about time Yeasayer fans have another band addressing their needs. MySpace : HypeMachine Diamond Rings - All Yr Songs - Special Affections (2010) - debut release - Solo project from John O'Regan, the lead singer of the D'Urbervilles (they have a fantastic cover of Timber Timbre's 'Magic Arrow'!) - Reminds me a lot of the leading indie pop bands... Belle & Sebastian, Bishop Allen, Etc. - Don't watch the video for this song... MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Now, Now – Neighbors (acoustic) - Neighbors (2010) - Debut EP - this is an acoustic version that I prefer to their heavier rock track. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine