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Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears : PTP

Backlash (2017)  |  Official Site  |  SXSW 2017

Nick Waterhouse : I Had Some Money (But I Spent It)

Never Twice (2016)  |  Official Site  |  SXSW 2017

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LVL UP : Hidden Driver

Return To Love (2016)  |  BandCamp  |  SXSW 2017

 

Tim Darcy : You Felt Comfort

Saturday Night (2017)  |  Official Site  |  SXSW 2017

 

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Spoon : Hot Thoughts

Hot Thoughts (2017)  |  Official Site  |  SXSW 2017

 

Middle Children : Fish

Earth Angel (2017)  |  Soundcloud

 

The U & U Show 480 | Best Of Potentials Already!

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Sam Patch : St. Sebastian

Yeah You, And I (2017)  |  BandCamp

 Allison Crutchfield : I Don't Ever Wanna Leave California
Tourist In This Town (2017)  |  BandCamp

U & U Show 479 | Best Of Leftovers & This Year's Firsts

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Gold Connections : New Religion

Gold Connections EP (2017)  |  BandCamp

Vagabon : Sharks

Persian Garden EP (2016)  |  BandCamp

The U & U Show 468 | 9 Years Of Shows

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Broken Social Scene Presents Kevin Drew : Backed Out On The…

Spirit If… (2007)  |  Official Site

 

Bright Eyes : Burn Rubber

Take It Easy, Love Nothing (2004)  |  Official Site

The U & U Show 450 | That's A Lot Of Shows!

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The National : Morning Dew

Courtney Barnett : New Speedway Boogie

Day Of The Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute) (2016)  |  Official Site

 

Sturgill Simpson : In Bloom (Nirvana cover)

A Sailor’s Guide To Earth (2016)  |  Official Site

The U & U Show 422 | Biggest Release Week of 2015!

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Kurt Vile : I'm an Outlaw

b'lieve i'm goin down... (2015)  |  Official Site

Youth Lagoon : No One Can Tell

Savage Hills Ballroom (2015)  |  Official Site

 

The U & U Show 413 | Get The Night Sweats

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Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats : S.O.B.

Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats (2015)  |  Official Site

 Leon Bridges : Flowers

Coming Home (2015)  |  Facebook

U & U Show 406 | Titus Returns and Has Me Excited

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Mikal Cronin : Turn Around : MCIII (2015)

-          3rd album.

-          One of the best songwriters going writing vintage beachy psych rock/pop.

-          Also in a surf-punk band called the Moonhearts & Ty Segall's backing band, just like Ty's in Mikal's band.

MySpace : facebook

The Tallest Man On Earth : Darkness of the Dream : Dark Bird Is Home (2015)

-          4th album.

-          Swedish singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson

-          Powerful voice and bringing in the fullness of a War On Drugs LP.

-          2008 self-titled debut was very well received.

Official Site

U & U Show 405 | Strong New Ezra Furman & Sheer Mag

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Ezra Furman : Lousy Connection : Perpetual Motion People (2015)

-          Forthcoming 2nd solo LP.

-          This one is a fun, slightly demented punky do-wop track.

-          Formerly recorded as Ezra Furman & the Harpoons.

-          Brother of KRILL's leader Jonah Furman.

-          Longtime show favorite.

Official Site

Sheer Mag : Fan the Flames : EP II (2015)

-          2nd EP available on BandCamp.

-          Latest single, Button Up, is their best song to date.

-          Awesome blend of punk and catchy vintage rock and roll.

-          One of the best bands at SXSW 2015.

BandCamp

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.

Facebook

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.

Soundcloud

U & U Show 374 | Getting Hooked On OnlyReal

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OnlyReal : Pass the Pain : Pass the Pain 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.

Soundcloud

Ty Segall : Manipulator : Manipulator (2014)

-       7^th solo album. Double album.

-       The once obscure SF garage rock master is now one of the biggest faces of the rock music scene now.

-       Mix of the sounds he put forth on 3 different albums in 2013.

Official Site

The U & U Show 370 | A Lot of Best Of Contenders

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Foxygen : How Can You Really : … And Star Power (2014)

-       3rd full length.

-       Their 2^nd, We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic, was my 2^nd favorite of 2014.

-       Funkier Rolling Stones feel.

BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine : @FoxygenTheBand

King Tuff : Biggest Hearts : The Pitchfork Review 7” Single Series Vol. 3 (2014)

-       Special vinyl release accompanying the 2^nd issue of The Pitchfork Review.

-       3rd full length album, Black Moon Spell, was just announced.

-       out of the Vermont

-       psychadelic/powerpop/rock… a little like T Rex vocals

-       His self-titled 2nd album was one of 2012's best albums.

Official Site

The Unknown & Unheard Show 255!

Tom Waits – Last Leaf – Bad As Me (2011)

-          17th album and 1st since 2004. Album teaser video

-          One of the most prolific, innovative and talented songwriters ever.

-          First new music since 2006’s triple album release.

-          Also an actor.

-          Give me his first three albums and a desert island.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Withered Hand - Hard On - Good News (2011)

-          Debut full length, but has two previously released EPs

-          Neil Young-heavy sound.

-          Played SXSW

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Decemberists – Foregone - Long Live the King EP (2011)

-          Latest EP featuring extras from The King Is Dead sessions.

-          Latest full length, The King Is Dead, was out in early 2011.

-          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

Alabama Shakes - I Found You - Alabama Shakes EP (2011)

-          Debut EP

-          Garnered a lot of hype at this year's SXSW

BandCamp : HypeMachine

The Strange Boys - Punk's Pajamas - Live Music (2011)

-          3rd full length.

-          debut full length was The Strange Boys & Girls Club out in 2009)

-          in the same vein as the Black Lips… lo-fi mash-up of 60’s/70’s rock, old r&b and punk.

MySpace : HypeMachine

Deer Tick - Chevy Express - Divine Providence (2011)

-          4th album

-          The leader of Deer Tick, John McCauley, has been working on the Middle Brother collaborative project recently and making some brilliant music there.

-          This is their first new recording in about 2 years as their 3rd album was recorded during the sessions for their 2nd.

-          The is the first single from the forthcoming album and has an easier feel that is more reminiscent of Middle Brother than the older Deer Tick stuff.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Loom - With Legs - Teeth (2011)

-          2nd album.

-          6 piece Brooklyn band.

-          Layered folk that is reminiscent of Iron & Wine and Horse Feathers.

-          Adeptly weaves together male and female lead vocals.

BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine

ARMS - Heat & Hot Water - Summer Skills (2011)

-          2nd album

-          Harlem Shakes' member Todd Goldstein.

-          The song Tiger Tamer from their debut album is a brilliant track

-          SXSW Performer

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

White Denim – No Real Reason -

Takes Place

In Your Work Space EP (2011)

-          Latest EP and possibly some of their most mellow work to date.

-          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.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Ryan Adams – I See Montsers (Live) – Love Is Hell (2003)

-          Originally released as two EPs.

-          This is my much preferred amped up electric version of this track that I thought I had lost forever!

-          Latest album, Ashes and Fire, is just out.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Bear & Moose - I'm Back - Bear/Moose (2011)

-          Debut double album.

-          Guitar and drums duo.

-          RIYL: The Heartless Bastards

facebook: Amazon : HypeMachine

Kurt Vile - Downbound Train - So Outta Reach EP (2011)

-          Latest release. 4^th LP was out earlier in 2011.

-          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.

-          Played SXSW, but had some of his equipment stolen before I saw him play and that limited him significantly. Hoping he makes up for it at the P4K Fest!

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Turf War – Summertime Booze – Years of Living Dangerously (2011)

-          Debut album

-          Produced by Ian St. Pe’ of the Black Lips.

-          Atlanta band.

facebook : HypeMachine

The King Khan Experience - Bob Log Stomp - The King Khan Experience (2011)

-          Latest solo album. Been a long time coming.

-          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.

-          This one is in all German I believe.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Futurebirds - Nearsayerfive (eddiethewheel cover) - Holiday Road Super Single (2011)

-          Forthcoming tour only single.

-          Debut full length was out in 2010 and called Hampton's Lullaby.

Official Site : MySpace : HypeMachine

Cloud Nothings - No Future/No Past - Attack on Memory (2011)

-          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.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Dirty Beaches - Lone Runner - Lone Runner/Stye Eye Single (2011)

-          Dark, slow burning psych rock.

-          RIYL: The Black Angels, Nick Cave,  Puerto Rico Flowers.

-          Leftover Halloween show track.

BandCamp: Amazon : HypeMachine