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Showing posts with label Maps and Atlases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maps and Atlases. Show all posts
Monday, December 31, 2018
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
The U & U Show 530 | Father John & Some NY Debuts
Father John Misty : Just
Dumb Enough To Try
God's Favorite Customer (2018) | Official Site
Titus Andronicus : (I'm)
Like a Rolling Stone
A Productive Cough
(2018) | Official Site
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The U & U Show 302! Best of Leftovers 2012!
King Tuff : Bad Thing : King Tuff
(2012)
-
2nd
full length album
-
out
of the Vermont
-
psychadelic/powerpop/rock…
a little like T Rex vocals
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.
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.
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.’
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.
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)
-
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.
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
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.
Maps
& Atlases : Old Ash : Beware and Be Grateful (2012)
-
Latest full
length.
-
Chicago
experimental folk outfit.
-
Played SXSW
2011 and playing 2012
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.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Unknown & Unheard Show 281!
Japandroids : Evil's Sway : Celebration Rock (2012)
- 2nd album.
- raucous anthem-filled post punk rock
- huge energy and distortion. You’ll want to see this song live and as loud as possible.
- SXSW 2012
The Black Box Revelation : High On A Wire : My Perception (2012)
- Debut full length
- One 2011 EP out as well.
- Belgian duo bringing heavy guitar blues rock. Think Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Black Keys.
Lord Buffalo : Cold Bones : Lord Buffalo EP (2012)
- Debut EP
- Austin, TX band.
- Experimental folk rock.
- Sounds like a folk infused blend of Timber Timbre & Wilderness.
Cold Specks : Winter Solstice : I Predict A Graceful Expulsion (2012)
- Forthcoming full length debut
- Powerful rough female vocalist.
- RIYL The Head and the Heart
- An awesome video for the track 'Holland' can be found HERE.
Advance Base : David Allen : A Shut Ins Prayer (2012)
- Owen Ashworth, formerly of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone.
- Debut under this alias.
Hunx And His Punx : Let Me In : Hairdresser Blues (2012)
- 3rd album
- Debut album out in 2011.
- Vintage garage and surf rockers
Diamond Rugs : Hightail : 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
Guided By Voices : Class Clown Spots a UFO : Class Clown Spots a UFO (2012)
- 2nd GBV album of 2012.
- First album with the recently reunited 'classic lineup' since 1996 was out early this year.
- I have been kicking myself for a week now that I've realized I've missed a rare chance to see this band live!
- The prolific Robert Pollard's primary outfit.
Chappo : Petrified Sand : Plastique Universe II: Pisces Princess (2011)
- 2nd EP
- Debut full length was out May 15th
- Download this EP for free on their BandCamp AND get a track off their new LP by checking their Official Site!
Parlovr - You Only Want It 'Cause You're Lonely : Kook Soul (2012)
- 2nd album
- Debut out in 2008… re-released in 2010.
- Wolf Parade/Suckers anthem feel.
BandCamp : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : @Parlovr
Tu Fawning : Anchor : A Monument (2012)
- 2nd full length album
- Portland, OR band.
Bravestation : Tides of the Summit : Giants & Dreamers (2012)
- Debut full length!
- Also have a 2010 debut EP.
- It’s about time Yeasayer fans have another band addressing their needs.
Spiritualized : Mary : Sweet Heart Sweet Light (2012)
- 7th album since 1992!
- first since 2008.
- Big time success in the UK.
Richard Hawley : Leave Your Body Behind You : Standing At The Sky's Edge (2012)
- 8th album
- Hugely successful in the UK
- Brings a sound reminiscent of Mark Lanegan
Maps & Atlases : Vampires : Beware and Be Grateful (2012)
- 1st single from forthcoming full length.
- Chicago experimental folk outfit.
- Played SXSW 2011 and playing 2012
Blithe Field : Mistakes : Art Week 2012 Unlimited Free Milkshakes Compilation (2012)
- Contribution to the label's sampler.
- 19 year old from Ohio.
- Ambient/electronic/looping/sample-heavy arrangements.
Compilation : BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Unknown & Unheard Show 276!
M. Ward – Me And My Shadow – A Wasteland Companion (2012)
- 8th LP.
- Also done work Zooey Deschanel in She & Him and with Jim James and Conor Oberst in the Monsters of Folk.
- AKA Matthew Ward
- SXSW 2012
Suckers - Chinese Braille - 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.
Quiet Hooves - Too Hard - Stallin' (2012) & Saddle Up (2012)
- Double album featuring a rerelease of their 1st album plus their 2nd.
- Eclectic pop/rock. Reminds me a bit Man Man and Menomena.
- A bit wacky at times, but not coming off as tacky or trying to hard.
Ramona Falls - Sqworm - Prophet (2012)
- 2nd album.
- Led by Brent Knopf, formerly of Menomena.
- SXSW 2012
Moonface - I'm Not the Phoenix Yet - 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.
Timber Timbre – Bad Ritual - Creep on Creepin' On (2011)
- 2nd album, debut was out in 2007 ‘Medicinals’
- M. Ward + Bon Iver + Tom Waits’ ‘What’s He Building In There?’
- Eerily cool spooky tracks.
- Toronto duo
Label Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine
The Great American Canyon Band - Burn - Tumbleweed EP (2012)
- Debut EP
- Husband and wife duo from Chicago.
- Big building folk rock track.
Devin - White Leather - Romancing (2012)
- Debut full length.
- Formerly Devin Therriault.
- brash 70's style rock
Leatherbag - Poor Misguided Boy - Patience (2011)
- 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.
Diamond Rugs - Out On My Own - Diamond Rugs (2012)
- Debut release from garage/folk supergroup featuring Deer Tick's John McCaualey and Ian Saint Pe of the Black Lips (that’s the guy who produced the Turf War debut album).
- An appropriately titled first single from a band who says their name is a play on the phase ‘I’m on drugs.’
- SXSW 2012
Maps & Atlases – Old Ash - Beware and Be Grateful (2012)
- 1st single from forthcoming full length.
- Chicago experimental folk outfit.
- Played SXSW 2011 and playing 2012
Free Energy – Electric Fever - Love Sign (2012)
- 2nd full length
- Debut full length 'Stuck On Nothing' was a fun, hard not to like 70's pop rock treat.
- Formerly known as Hockey Night
- On James Murphy's (of LCD Soundsystem) DFA Records.
Anais Mitchell - Ships - Young Man In America (2012)
- 6th album.
- folk singer songwriter.
- Previous album, Hadestown, featured numerous appearances from Justin Vernon.
- Playing The Bishop in Bloomington April 17th.
Ben Kweller - Gossip - Go Fly a Kite (2012)
- 6th full length.
- Indie pop/rock singer songwriter that's been making extremely consistent, not overly ground breaking records since 2009.
Mr. Gnome – The Way - Softly Mad (2012)
- Latest single.
- 3rd album 'Madness In Miniature' was out last here and was recorded in Josh Homme’s studio.
- 2nd album ' Heave Your Skeleton' was really solid as well.
- Cleveland, OH band
Yellow Ostrich - I Got No Time For You - 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.
- SXSW 2012
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