Showing posts with label Jack White. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jack White. Show all posts

Friday, June 27, 2014

U & U Show 366 | New HGM & Frightened Rabbit Solo LP



Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats : Look It Here (2013)
-          Only one of two songs official out so far from this soul rock side project.
-          His previous work was much more mellow folk.
-          Brilliant live performer with either of his bands.



Owl John : Red Hand : Owl John (2014)
-          Debut solo album from Frightened Rabbit’s lead singer, Scott Hutchison.
-          Sounds like Frightened Rabbit + Oasis

Friday, June 20, 2014

The U & U Show 365 | Dan Boeckner's Back... Again!



Operators : True (2014)
-          First single from Dan Boeckner’s (Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs & Divine Fits) latest project.
-          I just attended their ‘5th or 6th’ concert and it came off like a big blend of LCD Sounsystem and Handsome Furs.



Jack White : I Think I Found The Culprit : 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.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

U & U Show 364 | 7 Years of Shows!



Death Cab For Cutie : The New Year : Transatlanticism (2003)
-       5th album
-       Indie band that turned the corner in a major way into the mainstream since I’ve been doing the show.



The Hold Steady : Stevie Nix : Separation Sunday (2005)
-          2nd album
-          Just released their 6th album, Teeth Dreams.
-          One of the greatest live bands I’ve ever seen.
-          Couldn’t think of a better song for a milestone show.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

The U & U Show 358 | New Jack White & So Much More



Jack White : Lazaretto : 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.



Curtis Harding : Cast Away : Keep On Shining 7” (2014)
-          B-side from first single for his debut full length, Soul Power.
-          Incredibly promising soul singer that’s readying one of the albums I’m most excited for.
-          Played with Cee-Lo and, currently, with members of the Black Lips in a band called Night Sun (also readying a debut EP)

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, May 1, 2012

The Unknown & Unheard Show 279!



Jack White : Blunderbuss : Blunderbuss (2012)
Jack White : Freedom at 21 : Blunderbuss (2012)
-          Debut solo album
-          First release since he announced the end of the White Stripes.
-          Just did a pretty funny interview and entertaining performance of ‘Freedom at 21’ on Colbert.



The Black Angels : She's Not There (Zombies cover) : 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!



Ty Segall Band : Wave Goodbye : Slaughterhouse (2012)
-          First album under this title. Features usually collaborator, Mikal Cronin.
-          San Fran 60’s psych/garage rock leader.
-          Just released a new collaborative album with the band White Fence called Hair.



Diamond Rugs : Motherland : 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.
-          An appropriately titled first single from a band who says their name is a play on the phase ‘I’m on drugs.’
-          SXSW 2012



The Lumineers : Ho Hey : The Lumineers (2012)
-          Debut full length.
-          Playing Conan May 7th
-          Playing Radio Rado May 25th for $10!



Alcoholic Faith Mission : Alaska : Ask Me This (2012)
-          4th album. The ‘And the Running with Insanity’ EP is excellent as well.
-          Extremely eclectic band from Denmark, Sweden.
-          Played SXSW 2011



Suckers : Figure It Out : 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.



Ramona Falls : Divide by Zero : Prophet (2012)
-          Led by Brent Knopf, formerly of Menomena.
-          This was the track I was wanting to hear again most after their SXSW performance.
-          SXSW 2012



Felix : Oh Thee 73 : Oh Holy Molar (2012)
-          Forthcoming 2nd album.
-          'Where Is My Dragon?' is a really tremendous older track from their debut 2009 album ‘You Are the One I Pick.’



Sun Kil Moon : That Bird Has A Broken Wing : 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.



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



Moonface : Lay Your Cheek On Down : With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery (2012)
-          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.



Spiritualized : Headin' For The Top Now : Sweet Heart Sweet Light (2012)
-          7th album since 1992!
-          first since 2008.
-          Big time success in the UK.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The Unknown & Unheard Show 278!



Suckers : Lydia : 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.



Moonface : Quickfire, I Tried : With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery (2012)
-          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.



Ramona Falls : Brevony : Prophet (2012)
-          Led by Brent Knopf, formerly of Menomena.
-          This was the track I was wanting to hear again most after their SXSW performance.
-          SXSW 2012



The Black Angels : I'd Rather Be Lonely : 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!



Diamond Rugs : Call Girl Blues : 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.
-          An appropriately titled first single from a band who says their name is a play on the phase ‘I’m on drugs.’
-          SXSW 2012



Pujol : Reverse Vampire : Reverse Vampire 7" (2012)
-          Record Store Day exclusive 7" single
-          Daniel Pujol. Artist on Jack White's Third Man Records.
-          Rolling Stones vibes from this garage rocker.



Jack White : Missing Pieces : Blunderbuss (2012)
-          Debut solo album
-          First release since he announced the end of the White Stripes.



Father John Misty : I'm Writing a Novel : 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 album.
-          Big Jason Molina feeling to the slower tracks on this album.
-          SXSW 2012



Field Report : Taking Alcatraz : Field Report (2012)
-          Debut album.
-          Former DeYarmond Edison member… Wisconsin group that spawned Bon Iver and Megafaun.



Leatherbag : Living In the Dark : Ditto Time (2012)
-          Debut EP. 2 Full lengths as well.
-          Austin band
-          2nd band I saw at SXSW 2012 and one that I didn’t know at all going in. Ended up being a favorite.



Ty Segall & White Fence : Time : Hair (2012)
-          First collaborative album
-          San Fran 60’s psych/garage rock leader.



JEFF the Brotherhood : Mind Ride : Heavy Days (2010)
-          3rd album
-          Jake & Jamin Orrall
-          Released a Live 12” for Record Store Day
-          Kraut punk rock. Harder, eclectic rock.
-          Played SXSW and they lead singer & guitarist came out into the crowd, right in front of me and played a solo from his knees for me!



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



Devin : Forever Is Only a Moment : Romancing (2012)
-          Debut full length.
-          Formerly Devin Therriault.
-          brash 70's style rock



Youth Lagoon : Seventeen : The Year of Hibernation (2011)
-          Debut full length
-          Recorded by 20 yr old Trevor Powers
-          Beachy (at times), spacey indie pop.



Rosie Thomas : Where Were You? (feat. Sufjan Stevens) : Hit & Run Vol. 1 (2012)
-          Record Store Day exclusive release. Split 7" single with Sufjan Stevens.
-          This served as my introduction to Rosie Thomas. Exactly why Record Store Day is so glorious.