The Unknown & Unheard Show 223!!! SXSW RECAP #2

Stream & Download The U & U Show 223 Right Here, Right Now! Matt & Kim - Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare – Grand (2009) - 2^nd album, debut out in 2006, Self-titled. - just added to the Pitchfork Music Fest, which is one of the more relevant festivals you’ll find - keyboard & drums that sound like much more than that… sum of the parts - Big indie rock sounds without a doubt… the sound of the vocals scream it. - This track thunders along and build very enjoyably - Played SXSW Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Dodos - Going Under - No Color (2011) - 3rd album - debut album appeared on almost every indie music Best of ’08 lists - their talent for creating impressive compositions is clearly evident. - This entire album is heavily focused on upbeat chugging drums. - Only $5.99 on amazon! Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Yellow Ostrich - Whale - The Mistress (2011)

- Debut full length

- Sounds a bit like the Beatles and the White Stripes and even at times Menomena.

- Played SXSW

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Cults - You Know What I Mean (2011) Official Site : HypeMachine

Geographer - Heaven Waits - Animal Shapes EP (2010)

- latest release

- There aren't many out there but this is another band that puts off a sound very reminiscent of Yeasayer and Bravestation.

- Played SXSW

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The Mountain Goats – Damn These Vampires – All Eternals Deck (2011)

- Forthcoming full length

- Their last, The Life of the World to Come, was out in October 2009.

- Led by John Darnielle and his unmistakable passionate and powerful vocals.

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Grouplove – Get Giddy – Grouplove EP (2010)

- Debut EP

- Modest Mouse and Polyphonic Spree had a baby band… not really, but that’s what this sounds like.

- SXSW performer.

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Generationals – You Say It Too - Actor-Caster (2011)

- Forthcoming album.

- Louisianan Indie pop

- Great 2010 SXSW DayTrotter Session

- Playing SXSW again this year.

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Guided By Voices - I Am a Scientist - Bee Thousand (1994)

- 7^th album

- 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

- Playing Pitchfork Music Fest

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J Mascis - Where Are You- Several Shades of Why (2011)

- Forthcoming solo album.

- Dinosaur Jr. leader.

- Eddie Vedder-esque vocals.

- Played SXSW and was kind of a pleasant surprise.

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Withered Hand - Religious Songs - Good News (2011)

- Debut full length, but has two previously released EPs

- Neil Young-heavy sound.

- His best song and unfortunately very profane. The FCC would not appreciate it if I didn’t edit… or maybe they would because it would result in them getting more cash for no good reason!

- Favorite new (to me) band! - Played SXSW

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Middle Brother – Blue Eyes – Middle Brother (2011)

- Forthcoming debut from this folk super group.

- Due out in March

- Features members of Deer Tick, Delta Spirit and Dawes.

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LCD Soundsystem - Dance Yrself Clean - This Is Happening (2010)

- 3rd Album

- James Murphy led outfit

- Band known for successfully tapping into many different genres: dance, rock, indie, disco

- 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

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Family Portrait - Other Side - Family Portrait (2011)

- Lead single off forthcoming full length.

- Crazy homemade video to another track of theirs with a wide assortment of flamethrowers.

- Makes me think of the Who a bit here.

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Alexander - Awake My Body - Alexander (2011)

- Solo project from the vocalist of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.

- Sounds very similar to the Edward Sharpe music.

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No Age - Glitter - Everything in Between (2010)

- 3^rd album - This is a band I’m late to the party for.

- Dream punk is how I’ve read them described… spacier, fuzzier punk music.

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The Unknown & Unheard Show 204!

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Cold War Kids – Royal Blue - Louder Than Ever (2011) - Forthcoming 3rd full length - Debut full length album out in 2006 - 3 EPs prior to debut's release - Newest full-length album is ‘Loyalty to Loyalty’ Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Matt & Kim - Ice Melts - Sidewalks (2010) - 3rd album, debut out in 2006, Self-titled. - just added to the Pitchfork Music Fest, which is one of the more relevant festivals you’ll find - keyboard & drums that sound like much more than that… sum of the parts - This album seems to focus on the keyboards/synth even more than before. Less of that full drive backbone of drum found on their last album. - This track is about the most mellow one I've heard. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Wooden Wand - Servant To the Blues - Death Seat (2010) - Latest album from this James Jackson Toth project. - Also released music as WAND after his band left him. - I played a lot of that last year. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Brute Chorus - Lazarus - How the Caged Bird Sings (2010) - 2nd album. debut album out last year. - Slightly raucous blues/folk UK band MySpace : HypeMachine Maps & Atlases - The Charm - Perch Patchwork (2010) - Debut full length, but have a handful of EPs out. - Chicago experimental folk outfit. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Bruce Springsteen - Racing In the Street ('78) - The Promise (2010) - A brand new double album of material recorded during the 'Darkness' sessions. - Darkness On the Edge of Town was his 3rd album - Best Springsteen album if you ask me. - Getting a big reissue this year - his last album is called ‘Working on a Dream’ and features the brilliant track ‘The Wrestler’ Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Horse Feathers – Bonnet of Briars - Drain You/Bonnet of Briars (Single) (2010) - Latest Release. Thistled Spring was their latest LP and 3rd overall. - Stripped back sound featuring all strings - Painfully sad at times - unmatched in it’s raw emotion… like the earliest Iron & Wine albums - This music makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Tennis - Take Me Somewhere - Baltimore (2011) - Debut LP. Debut EP was 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 : HypeMachine Kurt Vile – Earlly Dawnin - In My Time EP (2010) - Forthcoming EP. - dreamy pop rock with vocals that bring up thoughts of Devendra Banhart - like Iron & Wine, cut his teeth with lo-fi recordings… this shows up more on ‘God is Saying…’ - Side project from The War on Drugs' lead guitarist. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Syd Barrett – Octopus – An Introduction to Syd Barrett (2010) - Born in 1946 in Cambridge, England. Died this past July. - Founder of Pink Floyd, but a lot of people might not recognize his contributions. - Responsible for their first album (The Piper at the Gates of Dawn), but is only on a couple tracks on the second. - He became more and more erratic and disruptive to the band and drove them to the point where they had to move on without him. - This is probably his best known song from his solo career and shows some similarities to some Beatles. - Released two solo albums but still worked with Floyd… even with his replacement David Gilmour. - Gilmour Produced this album. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine David Dondero – Just a Baby In Your Momma's Eyes - # 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 PS I Love You - Meet Me At the Muster Station - Meet Me At the Muster Station (2010) - Full length debut - I think they are fans of the Rolling Stones MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Quinn Walker - Save Your Love For Me – Lion Land (2008) - Debut from the leader of the Suckers - The Suckers’ full length debut is not out yet, but their EP is one of the year’s best. - big pounding, distorted anthem with a couple huge builds MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 203!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 203 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) The Brute Chorus - Chateau - The Brute Chorus (2009) - Debut album. 2nd album out this year. - Slightly raucous blues/folk UK band MySpace : HypeMachine Cold War Kids – Louder Than Ever - Louder Than Ever (2010) - Forthcoming 3rd full length - Debut full length album out in 2006 - 3 EPs prior to debut's release - Newest full-length album is ‘Loyalty to Loyalty’ Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine My Jerusalem – Sweet Chariot - Gone For Good (2010) - debut full length - Members of The Twilight Singers, Great Northern and Polyphonic Spree. - made a big impression at SXSW - This was their first single and was released like over a year ago! Time to revisit and remember why the anticipation was so massive for this record. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Horse Feathers – Drain You (Nirvana Cover) - Drain You/Bonnet of Briars (Single) (2010) - Latest Release. Thistled Spring was their latest LP and 3rd overall. - Stripped back sound featuring all strings - Painfully sad at times - unmatched in it’s raw emotion… like the earliest Iron & Wine albums - This music makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Love as Laughter - Monique - Monique (2010) - Forthcoming 7th album - Catchy rolling style of southern rock. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Decemberists – Down By The River – The King Is Dead (2011) - Brand new forthcoming album!!! - Colin Meloy, leader, said he had initially envisioned this album as a musical. - distinct folk band that at times brings in some Jethro Tull sounds - Headlined the NPR music stage at SXSW. - It will be tough to top their last album The Hazards of Love. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Breathe Owl Breathe - Own Stunts - Magic Central (2010) - 4th album. - Haunting style of folk that reminds a little of Donovan. - Deft tempo and rhythm changes make this track extremely interesting and enjoyable. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine il gato - Blue Skies - Blue Skies DEMO (20??) - 2 LPs out currently. - Led by Daimian Holiday Scott. - Enjoyably full sound with a wide range of instruments effectively incorporated. - Remind me a lot of the Avett Brothers. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Tennis - Cape Dory - Baltimore (2010) - Debut LP. Debut EP was 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 : HypeMachine Matt & Kim - Northeast - Sidewalks (2010) - 3rd album, debut out in 2006, Self-titled. - just added to the Pitchfork Music Fest, which is one of the more relevant festivals you’ll find - keyboard & drums that sound like much more than that… sum of the parts - This album seems to focus on the keyboards/synth even more than before. Less of that full drive backbone of drum found on their last album. - This track is about the most mellow one I've heard. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Diamond Rings – Pre-Owned Heart - Special Affections (2010) - debut release - Solo project from John O'Regan, the lead singer of the D'Urbervilles (they have a fantastic cover of Timber Timbre's 'Magic Arrow'!) - Reminds me a lot of the leading indie pop bands... Belle & Sebastian, Bishop Allen, Etc. - Weird as can be, but makes some of the catchiest songs. - Vocals remind me of The National’s lead singer Matt Berninger AND Julian Casablancas (formerly of the Strokes). MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Esben and the Witch - Marching Song - 33 (2010) - Debut EP - Dark ominous sound. - Pretty creepy video for this song. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Sufjan Stevens – Seven Swans – Seven Swans (2004) - 4th album out of 7/9 depending on how you count. - This is my favorite Sufjan song and how he opened his last show. - 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

The Unknown & Unheard Show 202!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 202 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Sufjan Stevens – The Dress Looks Nice On You– Seven Swans - 4th album out of 7/9 depending on how you count. - 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 il gato - On Feathers & Arrows (on Burnt Pine) - All These Slippery Things (2010) - 2nd album. - Led by Daimian Holiday Scott. - Enjoyably full sound with a wide range of instruments effectively incorporated. - Remind me a lot of the Avett Brothers. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The War on Drugs – Come To the City #14/Baby Missiles – Future Weather (2010) - Out October 26th - Kurt Vile’s main band. He is the guitarist here. - Lighter feel than some of my older favorites from them. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Kurt Vile – In My Time - In My Time EP (2010) - Forthcoming EP. - dreamy pop rock with vocals that bring up thoughts of Devendra Banhart - like Iron & Wine, cut his teeth with lo-fi recordings… this shows up more on ‘God is Saying…’ - Side project from The War on Drugs' lead guitarist. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine My Jerusalem – Bury It Low - Gone For Good (2010) - debut full length - Members of The Twilight Singers, Great Northern and Polyphonic Spree. - made a big impression at SXSW MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Twilight Singers - Martin Eden - Blackberry Belle (2003) - 2nd album - Features Greg Dulli who’s recently collaborated with Mark Lanegan as the Gutter Twins. - You can feel their influence there and in My Jerusalem. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Matt & Kim - Silver Tiles - Sidewalks (2010) - 3rd album, debut out in 2006, Self-titled. - just added to the Pitchfork Music Fest, which is one of the more relevant festivals you’ll find - keyboard & drums that sound like much more than that… sum of the parts - This album seems to focus on the keyboards/synth even more than before. Less of that full drive backbone of drum found on their last album. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Brute Chorus - Heaven - How the Caged Bird Sings (2010) - 2nd album. - Slightly raucous blues/folk UK band MySpace : HypeMachine Franz Nicolay – Have Mercy - Luck & Courage (2010) - Forthcoming 2nd full length - Former keyboardist of the Hold Steady Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Diamond Rings – Wait and See - Special Affections (2010) - debut release - Solo project from John O'Regan, the lead singer of the D'Urbervilles (they have a fantastic cover of Timber Timbre's 'Magic Arrow'!) - Reminds me a lot of the leading indie pop bands... Belle & Sebastian, Bishop Allen, Etc. - Weird as can be, but makes some of the catchiest songs. - Vocals remind me of The National’s lead singer Matt Berninger. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The D’Urbervilles – The Receiver – We Are the Hunters (2008) - 2nd full length - John O’Regan’s initial outfit. - Heavier rock sound here. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Marnie Stern – Nothing Left – 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 Mr. Gnome – Vampires – Heave Your Skeleton (2009) - 2nd album - Cleveland, OH band - 3rd album is on its way and was recorded in Josh Homme’s studio. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Gayngs – Gaudy Side of Town - Relayted (2010) - Debut from project featuring Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, members of Megafaun and Solid Gold - Mellow funky style of pop/soul Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine