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Showing posts with label Tallest Man on Earth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tallest Man on Earth. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
U & U Show 407 | Thee Oh Sees Remain Undefeated
Thee Oh Sees : Turned Out Light :
Mutilator Defeated At Last (2015)
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Forthcoming
LP.
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Prolific
San Fran garage psych from John Dwyer.
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Their
last 2 LPs, Floating Coffin and Drop, were two of the best of the past 2 years.
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One
of the best SXSW 2015 bands.
Mac DeMarco : The Way You'd Love Her : Another One (2015)
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Forthcoming 'mini album'
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His 3rd album, Salad
Days, was one of 2014's best.
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Lazy, wobbly, in and out
of tune indie pop.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
U & U Show 406 | Titus Returns and Has Me Excited
Mikal Cronin : Turn Around :
MCIII (2015)
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3rd album.
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One of the best songwriters going writing vintage
beachy psych rock/pop.
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Also in a surf-punk band called the Moonhearts &
Ty Segall's backing band, just like Ty's in Mikal's band.
The Tallest Man On Earth : Darkness
of the Dream : Dark Bird Is Home (2015)
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4th
album.
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Swedish
singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson
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Powerful
voice and bringing in the fullness of a War On Drugs LP.
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2008
self-titled debut was very well received.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
The U & U Show 403 | Record Store Day 2015 Preview
Night Beds : Tide Teeth (2015)
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2nd
recent single that continues their now more electronic approach.
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'Me,
Liquor and God', was released in Dec '14.
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Beautiful
debut LP was 2013's Country Sleep. Also one EP.
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One
of the danciest tracks the band has released.
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Led
by Winston Yellen.
Sufjan Stevens : Exploding Whale : Epic Fail 7" (2015)
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Latest single released
close enough to include it as a Record Store Day surprise.
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Just released his 6th
album, Carrie and Lowell.
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It is widely regarded as
his and the year's best so far.
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One of the most talented
musicians that I've been able to enjoy every step of the way.
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This first teaser sounds
like a hope-elevating return to his early stripped back folk days.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
The U & U Show 396 | #SXSW 2015 Preview 3 of 6
Cloud Nothings : I’m Not Part of Me :
Here and Nowhere Else (2014)
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4th
album.
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One
of the best songs of 2014.
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Higher
production values that cleaned up and brought his vocals more into the
forefront.
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SXSW
2015
The Dodos : Fools : Visiter (2008)
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2nd
album.
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Set
to release their 6th this year.
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This
album appeared on almost every indie music Best of ’08 lists
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SXSW
2015
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The U & U Show 302! Best of Leftovers 2012!
King Tuff : Bad Thing : King Tuff
(2012)
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2nd
full length album
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out
of the Vermont
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psychadelic/powerpop/rock…
a little like T Rex vocals
Fidlar : Got No Money : Don't Try EP
(2012)
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2nd
EP. One EP out in 2011.
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Rough
garage rick with a bit of surf rock.
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So
glad to see these guys getting a bit of publicity.
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FIDLAR
= Fuck It Dog Life’s A Risk.
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SXSW
2012
BandCamp : Amazon
: HypeMachine : @FidlarLA
Yellow Ostrich : Marathon Runner :
Strange Land (2012)
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2nd
full length.
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Debut
full length was 'The Mistress' and made the 2011 Best of the U & U.
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Sounds
a bit like the Beatles and the White Stripes and even at times Menomena.
Dusted : (Into the) Atmosphere :
Total Dust (2012)
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Debut
full length
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Collaborative
band from a member of Holy Fuck and Final Fantasy.
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Big
Neil Young folk sound.
Diamond Rugs : Country Mile : Diamond
Rugs (2012)
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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.
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Their
name is a play on the phase ‘I’m on drugs.’
Cloud Nothings : No Future/No Past :
Attack on Memory (2012)
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2nd
album.
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Band
led by 20 year old from Cleveland.
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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)
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3rd
album.
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Swedish
singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson
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Powerful
voice.
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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)
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5th
full length
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Mark
Kozelek's main band.
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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)
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2nd
full length.
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Swedish
folk outfit.
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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)
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2nd
EP
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One
of the catchier songs I've come across in quite a while
Langhorne Slim & the Law : Fire :
The Way We Move (2012)
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First
album with backing band The Law.
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Great
first single that you can get for free on his site.
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Passionate
and exciting live performer.
Maps
& Atlases : Old Ash : Beware and Be Grateful (2012)
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Latest full
length.
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Chicago
experimental folk outfit.
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Played SXSW
2011 and playing 2012
Twin Shadow : Beg For The Night :
Confess (2012)
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2nd
album
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There
might not be a song I've listened to more since my move than this one
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Band
led by George Lewis Jr.
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Part
pop, part 80's synth rock, part dance and all wrapped up in Lewis' dynamic
vocals.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
The U & U Show 287! Changes are a'comin'!
JEFF the Brotherhood : Leave Me Out : Hypnotic Knights (2012)
- Water warming EP fir their forthcoming full length Hypnotic Nights.
- Jake & Jamin Orrall
- Kraut punk rock. Harder, eclectic rock.
- This album has a significantly increased pop feel to it… Early Weezer specifically at times.
- Played SXSW and they lead singer & guitarist came out into the crowd, right in front of me and played a solo from his knees for me!
- Formerly of the band Be Your Own Pet.
- Playing Radio Radio in Indy June 25th.
MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine
Langhorne Slim & the Law : Found My Heart : 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.
- Playing Radio Radio Saturday, July 21st
The Gorgeous Hands : Swear to Me (That You'll Stay) : Swear to Me (That You'll Stay)/Generator 7" (2012)
- Debut single.
- Catchy pop rock that is a bit reminiscent of Benjy Ferree
- Austin band formerly the Magnificent Snails.
Buffalo Killers : Get It : Dig. Sow. Love. Grow. (2012)
- 4th album
- Cincinnati band… psyched out 70's blues rock.
Spiritualized : So Long You Pretty Thing : Sweet Heart Sweet Light (2012)
- 7th album since 1992!
- first since 2008.
- Big time success in the UK.
Sam Flax : Fire Doesn't Burn Itself : Age Waves (2012)
- Debut full length. One EP out as well.
- Catchy, fuzzy, eclectic psych rock.
BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine
Ty Segall Band : Death : Slaughterhouse (2012)
- Opening track from this, the 1st album under the moniker Ty Segall Band.
- Features usual collaborator, Mikal Cronin.
- San Fran 60’s psych/garage rock leader.
- Just released a new collaborative album with the band White Fence called Hair.
Blonds : Treasure Coast : The Bad Ones (2011)
- Debut EP
- Debut full length is on its way.
- Moody, pulsing rock with powerful, steady, Nico-like vocals.
- 2 incredible videos out. One is for this song, one is for their new single, Run.
Fiona Apple : Every Single Night : The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do (2012)
- Highly touted, first album in years.
The Tallest Man On Earth : Wind and Walls : 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
Sonny & the Sunsets : Pretend You Love Me : Longtime Companion (2012)
- 3rd album.
- Raven Sings The Blues is one of my favorite blogs when I want something raw, garage, psychedelic, bluesy or any combination of those in the form of a band no one knows about
- Sonny Smith is the leader and has release more work under his given name.
- 'Death Cream' is probably my favorite track still from them. It's off their debut album, Tomorrow Is Alright.
The Mojomatics : You Are The Reason For My Troubles : You Are the Reason for My Troubles (2012)
- 4th album
- Upbeat barroom-style country rock.
Yeasayer : Longevity : Fragrant World (2012)
- Brand new single released this past week.
- Their 2nd album, Odd Blood, came out in 2010.
- Best Band of Pitchfork Music Fest 2009 By Far!
- Immensely layered quintet
Fidlar : Whore (2012)
- Latest single. 2 EPs out as well.
- Rough garage rick with a bit of surf rock.
- So glad to see these guys getting a bit of publicity.
- FIDLAR = Fuck It Dude Life’s A Risk.
- SXSW 2012
BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine : @FidlarLA
JEFF the Brotherhood : Mind Ride : Heavy Days (2010)
- 3rd album
- Jake & Jamin Orrall
- Released a Live 12” for Record Store Day
- Kraut punk rock. Harder, eclectic rock.
- Played SXSW and they lead singer & guitarist came out into the crowd, right in front of me and played a solo from his knees for me!
MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine
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