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Martin Frawley : Something About Me

Undone At 31 (2019)  |  BandCamp

 

Courtney Marie Andrews & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy : I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free (Nina Simone cover)

Our First 100 Days (2017)  |  BandCamp  |  SXSW 2019

The U & U Show 554 | \m/ L E S S A V Y F A V \m/

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Les Savy Fav : Pots & Pans

Let's Stay Friends (2007)  |  Official Site

 

Smog : Held

Knock Knock (1999)  |  Official Site

U & U Show 409 | Les Savy Fav Season

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Les Savy Fav : Dear Crutches : Root For Ruin (2010)

-          Latest and 5th album.

-          Debut album 3/5 was out 1997.

-          Led by comedian, artist, author and crazy person Tim Harrington.

-          Art, punk rock that is reminiscent of the Pixies at times.

-          One of the best live bands I've ever seen.

Official Site

Destroyer : Dream Lover : Poison Season (2015)

-          10th album.

-          Dan Bejar's main project.

-          Also makes up one third of the pop perfectionists the New Pornographers.

Official Site

The U & U 331 | King Krule, Willis & Weirdness

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Les Savy Fav : Adoptduction : Go Forth (2001)

-       3^rd album.

-       Debut album 3/5 was out 1997.

-       Led by comedian, artist, author and crazy person Tim Harrington.

-       Art, punk rock that is reminiscent of the Pixies at times.

Official Site

King Krule : Has This Hit : Six Feet Beneath the Moon (2013)

-       Full length debut. 1 EP out.

-       Aka Archy Marshal… formerly Zoo Kid

-       18 year old British singer/songwriter.

-       Unique vocals highlight the musically restrained tracks.

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The U & U Show 330 | Death Wish Mind. Brown Dog Eyes

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Willis Earl Beal : Wavering Lines : Nobody Knows (2013)

-          This is a live a cappella version of a track off the forthcoming 2^nd album.

-          Debut was lo-fi, unflattering and didn't show off his insanely powerful voice.

-          Big time comparisons to Tom Waits.

Official Site

King Khan and The Shrines : Darkness : Idle No More (2013)

-          Forthcoming 5th album, out in Sept.

-          First Shrines album since 2008

-          Long time collaborator with Marc Sultan (AKA the BBQ Show)

-          One of my all-time favorite artists. The Supreme Genius of King Khan and His Shrines is one of the greatest albums.

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Les Savy Fav : Scout’s Honor : 3/5 (1997)

-          Debut album.

-          Led by comedian, artist, author and crazy person Tim Harrington.

-          Art, punk rock that is reminiscent of the Pixies at times.

Official Site

Desaparecidos : Te Amo Camila Vallejo : Te Amo Camila Vallejo b/w Underground Man (2013)

-          Latest single from Conor Oberst’s recently reunited punk rock band.

-          Conor Oberst is best known for his band Bright Eyes.

Official Site

AroarA : #7 : In the Pines (2013)

-          Debut full length. Also an EP of the same name.

-          Side project of Broken Social Scene

Official Site

Ought : Habit : More Than Any Other Day EP (2013)

-          2^nd EP

-          Montreal post-punk rock band.

-          Cool spoken word track.

-          Name your own price for all their music on their bandcamp.

BandCamp

Los Porcos : Sunshine : Sunshine b/w Classical Feminine Woman (2013)

-          The latest single from some of the former members of WU LYF.

-          Former lead singer, Ellery James Roberts, is doing his own solo effort as well.

Official Site

Cloud Control : Scar : Dream Cave (2013)

-          2^nd album

-          Australian band that reminds me a lot of Youth Lagoon with less synth and more of a traditional indie rock sound.

Official Site

Marnie Stern : This Was It : Adult Swim Singles (2013)

-          New single for Adult Swim's music project.

-          4th album, Chronicles of Marnia was out in early 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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Pond : O Dharma : Hobo Rocket (2013)

-          5th full length album. First of 2 announced 2013 albums.

-          Features members of Tame Impala.

-          By far the greatest lead singer I saw at SXSW. Young, tiny, wild aussie.

Amazon : HypeMachine

White Denim : Pretty Green : Corsicana Lemonade (2013)

-          6^th album.

-          Wild, impulsive, energetic, sometimes jammy rock.

-          They’ve released some absolutely amazing albums.

-          This album is partially recorded with Jeff Tweedy.

-          They’re boasting that this album is their best album representations of their live shows.

Official Site

The Cairo Gang : Father of the Man : Tiny Rebels EP (2013)

-          Latest release.

-          Previously collaborated with Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy.

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John McCauley & Jonny Fritz : Willow Garden : Oxyana OST (2013)

-          Song contributed to the soundtrack of the documentary about a rural West Virgina town’s struggles with drugs.

-          John McCauley is best known as the front man of Deer Tick. Also in Middle Brother and Diamond Rugs.

Deer Tick Official Site

The Best of the U & U 2010!!!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 210 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) 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. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio - High Violet (2010) - Latest full length album. First sine 2007 - They also had a hand in the production of the ‘Dark Was The Night’ compilation. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter Arcade Fire – Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) – The Suburbs (2010) - 3rd album - This yet another epic album from one of the leaders of independent music. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Suckers – Black Sheep - Wild Smile (2010) - Full length debut - big pounding, distorted anthem with a couple huge builds - loads of hype around this short 4 song release… deservedly so! - Love this Song! Myspace : Amazon : HypeMachine Les Savy Fav – Clear Spirits – Root for Ruin (2010) - 5th album out September 14th - New York angular alt-rock band led by one of the most insane people on the planet, Tim Harrington - Possibly the best live band I’ve ever seen… primarily thanks to Harrington Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Marnie Stern – Cinco de Mayo – Marnie Stern (2010) - 3rd album - One of the most unique acts that I’m kicking myself for taking so long to discover. - A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Hold Steady – Weekenders – Heaven Is Whenever (2010) - 5th full length. - First since 2008’s Stay Positive. - This is one of the best bands we are lucky enough to enjoy in their prime. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Grinderman – Palaces of Montezuma- Girnderman 2 (2010) - Forthcoming 2nd album from the harder rockin' side project from Nick Cave and some Bad Seeds. - Nick Cave is someone who grows on me more and more with every listen. - I hope the entire album sounds as sinister, aggressive and cool as this track. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Tennis - Marathon – Cape Dory EP (2010) - Forthcoming Debut EP out July 27th - 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. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Sleigh Bells - Ring Ring – Treats (2010) - Debut full length - one of the biggest ‘breakouts’/benefactors of CMJ. - Beta Band sound here, but really dive into the electronics on the other tracks I’ve heard. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Menomena – TAOS - Mines (2010) - 4th album - Lackthereof and Ramona Falls are side projects that have had releases since the last Menomena album - Ultra-creative song writing. No one comes close to the sound they make. Layers and layers of instruments and vocals. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine LCD Soundsystem - I Can Change - This Is Happening (2010) - 3rd Album - James Murphy led outfit - Band known for successfully tapping into many different genres: dance, rock, indie, disco. - This one feels like Bowie/Prince/Queen - They are responsible for what many critics consider some of the greatest songs of the past decade: All My Friends, New York I Love You and Someone Great Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Tallest Man On Earth – Like the Wheel - Sometimes The Blues Is Just A Passing Bird EP (2010) - Latest release. 2nd album is just out as well. - This EP is taking off huge behind the featured track ‘Like The Wheel’ which was a bonus track on his last album. - Swedish singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson - Powerful voice. - 2008 self-titled debut was very well received. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter

The Unknown & Unheard Show 208! 4 Years of Shows!!!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 208 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Rock Plaza Central - Oh I Can - …At the Moment of Our Most Needing Or If Only They Could Turn Around, They Would Know They Weren’t Alone (2009) - 2nd album from the Chris Eaton led rotating group of musicians - Another track that packs a boatload of intensity. - Strained feel to the song that you get from The Builders and the Butchers and even the Mountain Goats… comparable vocals as well. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Arcade Fire – Headlights Look Like Diamonds - Arcade Fire EP (2003) - Debut EP - Also features the initial version of their song 'No Cars Go' - The have now become one of the biggest Indie-to-Mainstream converts. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Boys Next Door - Shivers - Door, Door (1979) - Debut album from Nick Cave's first band. - Changed their name to The Birthday Party. Wiki Site : HypeMachine Titus Andronicus – Fear and Loathing In Mahwah, NJ - The Airing of Grievances (2008) - Opening track on debut - 2nd album The Monitor is still topping my best of the year list - Named after the Shakespeare play - This is a enjoyably raucous anthem. - A Rolling Stone ‘Best new band of 2010’ even though their debut came out in 2008. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Les Savy Fav – New Teen Anthem – 3/5 (1997) - debut album - one of the truly unique bands going. - Latest album, Let’s Stay Friends is flawless. - Lead Singer Tim Harrington is the best frontman I’ve ever seen live. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Black Keys - No Fun - The Big Come Up (vinyl only) (2002)/The Moan EP (2004) - Debut album, vinyl-only track. - Cover of the Iggy Pop & the Stooges song. - Just released their 6th, 'Brothers'. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Black Angels – The First Vietnamese War – The Black Angels EP (2005) - Debut EP - Formed in 2004 in Austin, TX - Interesting feel to it… similar to some of the Black Keys more eerie songs Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The National - Theory of the Crows - The National (2001) - Debut full length. - Their latest, and 5th, is entitled High Violet. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter David Dondero - I Love You More Than You Think - … The Pity Party (1999) - Opening track on debut studio album. - Reminds me a bit of Bright Eyes, Neil Young and Mike Doughty. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Tallest Man On Earth - Walk the Line - The Tallest Man On Earth (2006) - Debut EP. - Coming off a year in which he released two incredible efforts, 'The WIld Hunt' LP and 'Sometimes the Blues Is Just a Passing Bird' EP. - Swedish singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson - Powerful voice. - 2008 self-titled debut was very well received. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter Sufjan Stevens – We Are What You Say – A Sun Came (2000) - Opening track on debut album. - Infinitely talented and respected Multi-instrumentalist - Tracks contain a wide variety of instruments. Only a banjo to full orchestra. - He has ventured more into the electronic side of music with his latest EP and LP. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine LCD Soundsystem - Losing My Edge - Channel 2 Compilation (2003)/LCD Soundsystem (2005) - Debut single - James Murphy led outfit - Band known for successfully tapping into many different genres: dance, rock, indie, disco. - Was offered a job as a writer for Seinfeld when the show was starting, but turned it down. - They are responsible for what many critics consider some of the greatest songs of the past decade: All My Friends, New York I Love You and Someone Great Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 192!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 192 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Grouplove – Gold Coast – Grouplove EP (2010) - Debut EP - Modest Mouse and Polyphonic Spree had a baby band… not really, but that’s what this sounds like. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Hold Steady – Sweet Part of the City – Heaven Is Whenever (2010) - 5th full length. - First since 2008’s Stay Positive. - This is one of the best bands we are lucky enough to enjoy in their prime. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan – Lately – Hawk (2010) - 3rd collaborative album. - Mark Lanegan is the haunting voiced former lead singer of punk rock outfit X - Their 2nd Sunday At Devil Dirt was outstanding. Isobel Campbell MySpace : Mark Lanegan MySpace: Amazon : HypeMachine These United States – Dug Him In the Dirt - What Lasts (2010) - Forthcoming 4th album in 4 yrs - Their debut was one that I immediately latched onto, but it took a re-release to drive up the following this band deserves. - Jesse Elliot, lead singer, writes some fantastic lyrics to go along with the layered Americana progressions. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine David Dondero – Wherever You Go - # Zero with a Bullet (2010) - 7th studio album. - Reminds me a bit of Neil Young and Mike Doughty! - This track is a bit more acoustic than the album’s title track. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Les Savy Fav – Dirty Knails – Root to Ruin (2010) - 5th album - New York angular alt-rock band led by one of the most insane people on the planet, Tim Harrington - Possibly the best live band I’ve ever seen… primarily thanks to Harrington Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Black Mountain – Wilderness Heart - Wilderness Heart (2010) - 3rd album from this group of Canadians - First single. - Amazing cover art… it immediately became my computer's wallpaper. - Jagjaguwar Band… Bloomington’s star loaded label. Official Site : Myspace : Amazon : HypeMachine Dead Confederate – Sugar – Sugar (2010) - 2nd full length - Alt rock band from Athens, GA Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Dead Luke – Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran Cover) – Digital Single via Raven Sings the Blues’ Music Blog (2010) - 2 sided single of covers - Heavy distortion and big time garage feel to this end of summer classic. - This is the exact type of band that keeps me coming back to Raven Sings the Blues. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Fitz & the Tantrums – Breakin’ the Chains of Love – Pickin’ Up the Pieces (2010) - Debut full length album - Retro/soul feel. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Love Lake - Curses – (2010) - Forthcoming debut album from a Minneapolis band that apparently doesn’t have an official site or Myspace. - Check out the Bees (aka Band of Bees) if you dig this one. HypeMachine Eels – I Like the Way This Is Going – Tomorrow Morning (2010) - 3rd album in a trilogy of albums. End Times and Hombre Lobo were the first two. - There is a really interesting look into Mark Everett’s past on a NOVA on PBS, ‘Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives’ Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Sufjan Stevens - All Delighted People - All Delighted People EP (2010) - Latest EP. An unexpected release to say the least. - He has previously mentioned that he’s lost faith in the idea of the album b/c of pre-release leaks of music stealing the thunder and significance of setting a release date for an album. - BUY TIX NOW for his just announced tour as well. - Less of a popular/radio friendly album and more of Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine