The U & U Show 395 | #SXSW 2015 Preview 2 of 6

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OnlyReal : Can't Get Happy : Jerk At The End Of The Line (2015)

-          2nd single from his just announced debut LP.

-          No title for the album yet, but it is already one of my most anticipated albums of 2015.

-          Over the past couple years Niall Galvin has released some of the catchiest indie pop under his OnlyReal moniker.

-          SXSW 2015.

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Father John Misty : Heart Shaped Box (Nirvana Cover) (2015)

-          J Tillman's 2nd album under this alias, 'I Love You, Honeybear', was just out.

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

-          Big Jason Molina feeling to the slower tracks on this album.

-          SXSW 2015?

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The U & U Show 394 | #SXSW 2015 Preview 1 of 6

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Father John Misty : I Love You, Honeybear : I Love You, Honeybear (2015)

-          J Tillman's 2nd album under this alias.

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

-          Big Jason Molina feeling to the slower tracks on this album.

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Ben Kweller : Falling : Sha Sha (2002)

-          Debut album.

-          Indie pop/rock singer songwriter that's been making extremely consistent, not overly ground breaking records since the debut.

-          6th full length, Go Fly A Kite, was an unexpected treat in 2012.

-          SXSW 2015

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The U & U Show 391 | So Much New & Good

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Pond : Zond : Man, It Feels Like Space Again (2015)

-          Forthcoming 6^th album

-          Australian group that features members of Tame Impala’s touring band.

-          Led by Nicholas Allbrook, also of Allbrook/Avery, who released his solo debut in 2014.

-          One of the most entertaining lead singers.

-          Latest music and live shows have made me think of 70’s Pink Floyd.

-          This collective of Perth musicians is making some of the greatest psych rock currently.

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Ty Segall : Mr. Face : Mr. Face EP (2015)

-          Most recent EP.

-          Released one of the best albums of 2014 called Manipulator.

-          Still on of the best garage psych artists going.

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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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U & U Show 375 | New Favorite Album & Song

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Perfume Genius : Fool : Too Bright (2014)

-       3^rd full length

-       Best song of 2014 so far.

-       This track burst out away from the delicate, piano-only tracks that filled most of his first 2 LPs.

-       Project led by Mike Hadreas.

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OnlyReal : Cadillac Girl : Cadillac Girl 7" (2014)

-       2^nd single from forthcoming debut full length. Due out in 2015.

-       One of only several songs they've released.

-       Vocalist over a blend of super catchy classic indie rock and electronic music.

-       23 yr old Niall Galvin bedroom project.

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The U & U Show 349 | SXSW Preview Show #2

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Sun Kil Moon : Richard Ramirez Died Today Of Natural Causes : Benji (2014)

-          6^th LP

-          First Sun Kil Moon proper album since 2012’s superb LP, Among the Leaves.

-          Led by the most wonderfully sleepy vocals of Mark Kozelek.

-          SXSW 2014

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The Hold Steady : I Hope This Whole Thing Didn't Frighten You : Teeth Dreams (2014)

-          6^th full length, Teeth Dreams, is out March 25. First since 2010.

-          The Rags EP of covers was out ealier this year.

-          One of the greatest live bands I’ve ever seen.

-          SXSW 2014

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The U & U Show 325! Two of the 13's Best Songs

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Ellery James Roberts : Kerou's Lament (single) (2013)

-          Solo debut single from the former lead sing of the now defunct Wu Lyf.

-          Wu Lyf's lone album, Go Tell Fire to the Mountain, was one of 2011's best albums.

-          This is might be my favorite song of the year so far.

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Volcano Choir : Byegone : Repave (2013)

-          debut album was 2009's Unmap.

-          Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) project with Collections of Colonies of Bees.

-          Bon Iver’s owned the 2008 music world

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The U & U Show 324! The Year That Keeps Giving

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Wise Blood : Target : id (2013)

-          Debut full length.

-          Debut EP, These Wings, was out in 2011.

-          Impressive blend of r&b/rap/singing vocals, drums, and samples.

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Only Real : Blood Carpet : Only Real EP II (2013)

-          One of only several songs they've releaed.

-          Vocalist over a blend of classic indie rock and electronic music.

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The U & U Show 323! Okkervil River Returns

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Okkervil River : It Was My Season : The Silver Gymnasium (2013)

-          7^th album, first not on JagJaguwar. Jumped to ATO Records.

-          Led by Will Sheff

-          The Stage Names, was one of best albums to come out in the time I've been obsessing over music on this show.

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Wyatt Blair : Money, Honey… : BANANA CREAM DREAM (2013)

-          Debut album.

-          Loose fun upbeat garage rock along the lines of King Tuff.

-          Another undeniably solid release from Burger Records.

-          This song samples the guitar riff from a classic big beat rock song, that I can't place.

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The U & U Show 322! Best Lyrics of the Year?

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The National : Pink Rabbits : Trouble Will Find Me (2013)

-          6th album

-          One of two lead singles out now.

-          Has the vibe of their last full length album, 2010's High Violet.

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Majical Cloudz : I Do Sing For You : Impersonator (2013)

-          Debut full length.

-          Debut EP was 2012’s Turns Turns Turns.

-          Intense and completely engrossing band I caught as an opener for Youth Lagoon.

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