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

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Cloud Nothings : I’m Not Part of Me : Here and Nowhere Else (2014)

-          4^th album.

-          One of the best songs of 2014.

-          Higher production values that cleaned up and brought his vocals more into the forefront.

-          SXSW 2015

Official Site

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

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

The U & U Show 393 | Courtney Barnett Comes Back!

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Courtney Barnett : Pedestrian At Best : Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit (2015)

-          First single from her forthcoming debut LP.

-          Huge critical success with the re-release of her first two EPs, The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas.

-          Readying her proper debut LP for release later this year.

-          25 year old from Australia.

-          Playing CMJ 2014 and a highlight of 2013’s.

Official Site

Mikal Cronin : I Don't Mind : I Don't Mind / Blue Eyed Girl 7" (2014)

-          Latest single.

-          Just announced his forthcoming 3rd album, MCIII.

-          One of the best songwriters going writing vintage beachy psych rock/pop.

-          Also in a surf-punk band called the Moonhearts & Ty Segall's backing band, just like Ty's in Mikal's band.

MySpace : facebook

U & U Show 386 | Christravaganza Hanuppalooza 2014

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The Immaculates : New York Is Mine For The Holidays : Vol II 7" (2012)

-          One of only two 7" singles.

-          One of the secret bands that played the 1st of Death By Audio's final 5 shows.

-          Death By Audio was one of the more renowned small DIY music venues in NYC.

-          It, along with 2 others on the same block, is shutting down because of VICE acquiring the space.

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Krill : Torturer : A Distant Fist Unclenching (2015)

-          First track off a forthcoming 3rd album

-          2013’s Lucky Leaves was their 2nd full length.

-          Debut album, Alam No Hris, was out in 2011

-          Led by Ezra Furman's brother Jonah.

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

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King Tuff : Bad Thing : King Tuff (2012)

-          2nd full length album

-          out of the Vermont

-          psychadelic/powerpop/rock… a little like T Rex vocals

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

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

BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine : @FidlarLA

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.

Official Site : BandCamp : HypeMachine

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.

BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine

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.’

Facebook : HypeMachine : @DiamondRugs

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.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

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.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter

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)

-          5^th full length

-          Mark Kozelek's main band.

-          First album was comprised of all AC/DC reworkings. 2^nd was all Modest Mouse. Both are great.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

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.

MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter  

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

BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine

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.

MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : @LanghorneSlim 

Maps & Atlases : Old Ash : Beware and Be Grateful (2012)

-          Latest full length.

-          Chicago experimental folk outfit.

-          Played SXSW 2011 and playing 2012

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : @MapsnAtlases

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.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

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Langhorne Slim & the Law : The Way We Move : 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.

MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : @LanghorneSlim 

Cold Specks : Holland : I Predict A Graceful Expulsion (2012)

-          Forthcoming full length debut

-          Powerful rough female vocalist.

-          RIYL The Head and the Heart

-          An awesome video for this track can be found HERE.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @ColdSpecks

Josh Ritter : Galahad (2012)

-          Free song available for download off his Official Site.

-          One of my favorite folk singer songwriters.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @JoshRitter

The Black Angels : Watch Out Boy : Watch Out Boy b/w I'd Rather Be Lonely 7' (2012)

-          Record Store Day exclusive 7" single

-          One of the greatest performers at SXSW 2011 & 2012

-          Forthcoming album sometime this year

-          First full length album, Passover, came out in 2006

-          Formed in 2004 in Austin, TX

-          Playing Cincinnati Thu, August 9th!

Official Site : MySpace : Buy on Amazon : HypeMachine : @_TheBlackAngels

Advance Base : Summer Music : A Shut Ins Prayer (2012)

-          Owen Ashworth, formerly of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone.

-          Debut under this alias.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @AdvanceBase

Hunx And His Punx : Lovers Lane : Too Young To Be In Love (2011)

-          Debut album.

-          Vintage garage and surf rockers

-          Turning to 50's and 60's doo-wop here.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @HunxAndHisPunx

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 Dude Life’s A Risk.

-          SXSW 2012

BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine : @FidlarLA

Diamond Rugs : Blue Mountains : 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

Facebook : HypeMachine : @DiamondRugs

Bobby Bare, Jr. : Bullet Through My Teeth (Fast) : Unreleased and Free (2011)

-          Brand new album out yesterday!

-          Nashville folk rock artist, son of country music legend Bobby Bare.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine  : @BobbyBareJr

Scott H. Biram - Time Flies : Something's Wrong/Lost Forever (2009)

-          6th full length of 7.

-          Texas one man band styled artist. I think I’m on a kick.

-          RIYL Seasick Steve,

Official Site :  Amazon : HypeMachine : @ScottHBiram

Suckers : Roses : Candy Salad (2012)

-          2nd full length

-          Eclectic rock that might could be RIYL Wolf Parade or Menomena. (I do)

-          Debut EP and LP each received Best of the U & U honors.

-          SXSW 2012.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @Sssuckersss

Spiritualized : I Am What I Am : Sweet Heart Sweet Light (2012)

-          7th album since 1992!

-          first since 2008.

-          Big time success in the UK.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @Spiritualized

Alcoholic Faith Mission : Throw Us To The Wolves : Ask Me This (2012)

-          4^th album. The ‘And the Running with Insanity’ EP is excellent as well.

-          Extremely eclectic band from Denmark, Sweden.

-          Played SXSW 2011

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @_AFM_

Maps & Atlases : Remote and Dark Years : Beware and Be Grateful (2012)

-          1st single from forthcoming full length.

-          Chicago experimental folk outfit.

-          Played SXSW 2011 and playing 2012

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : @MapsnAtlases

Workout : I Wanna Die With You : Workout (2012)

-          Debut full length.

-          Huge Queen sound.

BandCamp : HypeMachine

Shearwater : Immaculate : Animal Joy (2012)

-          7th album

-          6th album, Golden Archipelago was out in Feb of 2010

-          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

-          Palo Santo is their best album.

-          This is the most frantic track I’ve ever heard by them.

-          Opening for St. Vincent tomorrow! 5/10/12.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : @ShearwaterBand

Blithe Field : In the Moonlight : Warm Blood (2012)

-          3rd full length

-          19 year old from Ohio.

-          Ambient/electronic/looping/sample-heavy arrangements.

BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine