Unknown and Unheard: My Jerusalem

Suuns : 2020 : Images Du Futur (2013)

- 2nd album

- Just released video for this one, 2020.

- Experiment, engrossing prog rock band from Montreal.

- SXSW 2013

The UFO Club : July : The UFO Club (2012)

- Debut LP from collaboration between The Black Angels and Night Beats.

- Great dark psych rock… not a surprise considering the band's family tree.

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Savages : Husbands : Flying To Berlin/Husbands (single) (2012)

- Debut single.

- One of the most buzzed about bands at CMJ 2012.

- All female post-punk rock from the UK

- SXSW 2013

Lady Lamb the Beekeeper : Penny Licks : Mammoth Swoon (2010)

- 4^th of 5 minor releases.

- Just released her tremendous studio debut in Feb 2013.

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Diamond Rings : All Yr Songs : Special Affections (2010)

- debut release. 2nd album was out in 2012.

- 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.

- Don't watch the video for this song...

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The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! : Snowday : I Love You! I Love You! I Love You and I’m In Love With You! Have an Awesome Day! Have the Best Day of Your Life!! (2010)

- Debut album

- Self described as 'like a band meets gym class meets group therapy'

- Quirky, eclectic. catchy, charming upbeat pop.

- SXSW 2013

BandCamp

Josh Ritter : New Lover : The Beast In Its Tracks (2013)

- 7th album

- By far the happiest, most grateful for the moment they're in musician I've ever seen perfom.

- One musician that's been going strong for the entirety of my adult life and a constant on the U & U though out.

- SXSW 2013

Pickwick : Blackout : Myths Vol. 3 (2011)

- One of their earlier EPs.

- Readying their full length this year.

- Seattle band.

- These guys will be one of the biggest bands to break out this year.

- RIYL Cold War Kids

- SXSW 2013

My Jerusalem : Sweet Chariot : Gone For Good (2010)

- debut full length. 2nd full length out in 2012.

- 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.

- SXSW 2013

You Won't : Who Knew : Skeptic Goodbye (2012)

- Debut album

- One of 2012's best albums.

- SXSW 2013

The Zombies : This Will Be Our Year : Odessey and Oracle (1968)

- 2^nd album of 5 total.

- Very successful, though short-lived run in the late 60's

- SXSW 2013

The Memories : I’m Easy : Rainy Day Tape (2013)

- Very intriguing band just added to SXSW 2013.

- Lo-fi glam/big beat vintage rock.

- Most of their songs clock in under 2 minutes

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Japandroids : Crazy/Forever : Post-Nothing (2009)

- Debut full length.

- 2nd album, Celebration Rock was one of 2012's best.

- raucous anthem-filled post punk rock.

- huge energy and distortion. You’ll want to see this song live and as loud as possible.

- SXSW 2013

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

The U & U Show 296!

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Sufjan Stevens : Christmas Unicorn : Silver & Gold (2012)

- This is the final and highlight track of this 5 EP, 58 song, Christmas box set.

- This gives him an even 10 Christmas albums full of classics and originals.

- I don't listen to any other holiday music anymore.

Thao Nguyen & the Get Down Stay Down : Holy Roller : We The Common (2013)

- 4th album. Also one collab album with Mirah called Thao & Mirah.

- if you are unfamiliar with Thao you need to correctly that quickly

- If she ever wer to propose to me, I would say yes.

Asaf Avidan : We Forgot : Avidan In A Box (2012)

- Live acoustic album.

- 4 total LPs.

- Hugely popular Israeli rock/folk-rock artist.

- His vocals are reminiscent of Janis Joplin.

Bob Dylan : Tomorrow Is a Long Time : The Witmark Demos: 1962-1964 (2010)

- 47 track set of stripped back demos.

- Originally released as a live track on Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. II

- This track caught my attention at the end of the Walking Dead season 1 finale and I've been on a huge Dylan kick since.

The Amazing : Dragon : The Amazing (2009)

- Debut full length of 2.

- Swedish 60's-ish folk rock.

- Founded by two members of the band Dungen

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Big Harp : You Can't Save 'Em All : Chain Letters (2013)

- 2nd album

- Mixed by the indie-producer extrordanaire, Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, M. Ward, First Aid Kit)

- Great vocals somewhere between the National, Nick Cave Mark Kozelek and Rufus Wainwright.

Official Site : @BigHarp

My Jerusalem : Born In The Belly : Preachers (2012)

- 2nd full length.

- debut full length, Gone For Good, was out in 2010

- Members of The Twilight Singers, Great Northern and Polyphonic Spree.

Guided By Voices : She Lives In an Airport : The Bears For Lunch (2012)

- 3rd GBV album of 2012.

- The prolific Robert Pollard's primary outfit. Amazingly consistent icon of independent music.

- This one has a fat swaggering GBV riff driving thoughout.

Tyvek : Wayne County Roads : On Triple Beams (2012)

- 2nd album

- Debut out in 2011.

- Detroit punk band.

- Makes me think of Velvet Underground a bit.

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Moonface : Faraway Lightning : 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.

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Titus Andronicus : Tried To Quit Smoking : Local Business (2012)

- 3rd album.

- 2nd album The Monitor was my pick for best album of 2010 and one of my all time favorites.

- A Rolling Stone ‘Best new band of 2010’ even though their debut came out in 2008.

- SXSW 2012

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Friday, July 8, 2011

The Unknown & Unheard Show 237! (mp3)

Handsome Furs – Serve the People – Sound Kapital (2011)

- 3^rd album from Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner and his wife.

- Out June 28^th.

- I was late to the party here, but glad I didn’t miss it!

White Denim – Shake Shake Shake - Workout Holiday (2008)

- Debut album.

- 5^th album just came out. They are continually changing their sound and evolving.

- They did an Impromptu album of demos last summer: Download for free right now!

- Played SXSW

- Workout Holiday was their debut and still their best.

- Playing the Rock Lobster in Indy Wednesday, June 29th.

Hanni El Khatib - You Rascal – Will the Guns Come Out (2011)

- Debut album

- If you love the old Black Keys you will get into this guy for sure!

- Hard, dirty garage blue rock.

Black Lips – Spidey's Curse – Arabia Mountain (2011)

- 6^th album.

- One of the most fun bands to listen to and see live.

- Sloppy garage rock.

Julian Casablancas - Rave On - Rave On Buddy Holly (2011)

- Buddy Holly tribute album.

- solo debut from former Strokes front man.

- A very catchy, upbeat, danceable album.

Bill Callahan - One Fine Morning - Apocalypse (2011)

- 3rd album

- Folk singer/songwriter type

- The voice gets me here more than anything

- Former leader of Smog.

- This album is fantastic!

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and The Phantom Family Halo - Mindeater - The Mindeater (EP) (2011)

- One of folk’s most prolific artists returns with a new collaborative album

- There is a bit of distorted rock on this album, but this track exemplifies Bonnie’s folk skills.

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My Jerusalem – Valley of Casualties - 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.

Okkervil River – I Guess We Lost – Rider Single (2011)

- The b-side from their latest single from their latest LP is I Am Very Far.

- These guys are a former best of the U & U top spot holder thanks to their album ‘The Stage Names’

- Lyric-heavy deeply layered building folk rock.

1, 2, 3 - Little Cure - New Heaven (2011)

- Forthcoming debut.

- Latest hard-to-google band!

- Jangily and Fuzzy rock.

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Appetite - Fiery Ring – Scattered Smothered Covered (2011)

- 2nd album.

- Johnny Cash cover/rework.

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Tennis - Is It True? (Brenda Lee cover) - Is It True? Single (2011)

- Latest single.

- Debut LP was out this past January. Debut EP was out in July of 2010.

- 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.

- Played SXSW

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Moonface - The Way You Wish You Could Live In The Storm - Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped (2011)

- First full length. Debut EP was out last year and was one 20+ minute track.

- Wolf Parade's and Sunset Rubdown's Spencer Krug's solo project.

Official Site : HypeMachine

Priory – Kings of Troy – Priory

- Debut full length. One EP out as well.

- Portland, OR band.

- Indie pop/folk/electronic

- Great album art!

- Make me think of the Pixies a little.

Avi Buffalo – How Come – How Come Single (2011)

- Latest single

- S/t full length debut out in 2009

- They have a handful of tracks already for sale on their site.

- Shins’ sounds as well.

Admiral Fallow - Subbuteo - Boots Met My Face (2010)

- Scottish band that is very reminiscent of Frightened Rabbit and We Were Promised Jetpacks.

- Played SXSW