The U & U's 115 Best Songs of 2015 | Part 3 (60-28)

60 : Destroyer : Dream Lover : Poison Season (2015)

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59 : Unknown Mortal Orchestra : Can't Keep Checking My Phone : Multi-Love (2015)

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The U & U's 115 Best Songs of 2015 | Part 1 (115-90)

115 : Tom Waits : Take One Last Look : Late Show with David Letterman (2015)

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114 : Adult Mom : Survival : Momentary Lapse of Happily (2015)

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The U & U Show 400 | #SXSW 2015 Recap

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Sufjan Stevens : Death With Dignity : Carrie and Lowell (2015)

-          I believe it's officially his forthcoming 6th album, but he's also but out numerous other compilations and releases from side projects.

-          One of the most talented musicians that I've been able to enjoy every step of the way.

-          This first teaser sounds like a hope-elevating return to his early stripped back folk days.

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Waxahatchee : blue pt. ii : Cerulean Salt (2013)

-          2nd full length. 3rd is on its way.

-          Project from Kate Crutchfield.

-          Debut was lo-fi and a rougher DIY style album.

-          Played a series of stripped back solo shows with only her twin sister, Allison of Swearin', on backup vocals at SXSW 2015.

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The U & U Show 398 | #SXSW 2015 Preview 5 of 6

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The Black Angels : Black Grease : Passover (2006)

-          First full length album

-          Formed in 2004 in Austin, TX

-          Interesting feel to it… similar to some of the Black Keys more eerie songs

-          Debut Self Titled EP was released in 2005. 2nd full length out in 2008

-          Austin-based band that has been a staple at SXSW.

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Thee Oh Sees : Web : Mutilator Defeated At Last (2015)

-          1st single from  forthcoming LP

-          Prolific San Fran garage psych from John Dwyer.

-          Their last 2 LPs, Floating Coffin and Drop, were two of the best of the past 2 years.

-          One my most highly anticipated SXSW 2015 bands.

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The U & U Show 392 | New Band Crush: Algiers

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Algiers : But She Was Not Flying (2015)

-          First single from forthcoming debut.

-          Only 2 singles out previously.

-          My newest, biggest and hardest band crush.

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Modest Mouse : Lampshades On Fire : Strangers to Ourselves (2015)

-          6th album and first in 8 years.

-          Led by Isaac Brock.

-          Just re-released their first two albums at the end of 2014.

-          One of the best bands of the 2000's

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The U & U's Best Songs of 2014 | Part 3 of 3 & Show 387

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25 | EMA : 3Jane : The Future’s Void (2014)

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24 | Mac DeMarco : Passing Out Pieces : Salad Days (2014)

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U & U Show 383 | DEJJ Is Here. Tobias Is Coming.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. : We Almost Lost Detroit : It's a Corporate World (2011)

-          Debut LP. Cover of Gil Scott Heron.

-          Just completed recording and I'd expect it in early 2015.

-          Dominated 2013 with their 2nd full length, The Speed of Things, and the Patterns EP.

-          Their 2010 debut EP garnered them a lot of good reviews.

-          One of the best live bands going right now.

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Tobias Jesso Jr. : Hollywood (2014)

-          First single from debut LP due out in Early 2015.

-          Produced by a Chet JR White of Girls and Patrick Carney of the Black Keys.

-          Only 2 other demos out via YouTube

-          RIYL Nilsson, early Perfume Genius, or early solo Christopher Owens.

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U & U Show 371 | A Fire Reviewed, A Crutchfield Debuted

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Allison Crutchfield : You : Lean In to It EP

-          Bedroom electronic pop solo effort.

-          Also the leader of pop punk band, Swearin’.

-          Twin sister of Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield.

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Tobias Jesso Jr. : Just A Dream (2013)

-       One of 2 demos out via YouTube

-       RIYL Nilsson, early Perfume Genius, or early solo Christopher Owens.

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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.

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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.

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