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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

The U & U Show 393 | Courtney Barnett Comes Back!

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Courtney Barnett : Pedestrian At Best : Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit (2015)

- First single from her forthcoming debut LP.

- Huge critical success with the re-release of her first two EPs, The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas.

- Readying her proper debut LP for release later this year.

- 25 year old from Australia.

- Playing CMJ 2014 and a highlight of 2013’s.

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Mikal Cronin : I Don't Mind : I Don't Mind / Blue Eyed Girl 7" (2014)

- Latest single.

- Just announced his forthcoming 3rd album, MCIII.

- 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.

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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 Show 390 | New Sufjan!

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Sufjan Stevens : Carrie and Lowell : 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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Iron and Wine : Everyone's Summer of '95 : Archive Series Volume No. 1 (2015)

- First in a series of albums comprised of unreleased music.

- This song is a great reminder of the incredible rough, raw folk Sam Beam did early on.

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U & U Show 386 | Christravaganza Hanuppalooza 2014

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The Immaculates : New York Is Mine For The Holidays : Vol II 7" (2012)

- One of only two 7" singles.

- One of the secret bands that played the 1st of Death By Audio's final 5 shows.

- Death By Audio was one of the more renowned small DIY music venues in NYC.

- It, along with 2 others on the same block, is shutting down because of VICE acquiring the space.

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Krill : Torturer : A Distant Fist Unclenching (2015)

- First track off a forthcoming 3rd album

- 2013’s Lucky Leaves was their 2nd full length.

- Debut album, Alam No Hris, was out in 2011

- Led by Ezra Furman's brother Jonah.

BandCamp

The U & U Show 378 | CMJ 2014 Preview Show #2

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Museum Of Love : In Infancy : Museum Of Love (2014)

- Debut LP

- Project led by Pat Mahoney, former drummer of LCD Soundsystem.

- Sounds like a lot of LCD + a little of the band Elbow.

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Heart-Ships : We Were Quick To Bang The Drum : Foil (2014)

- First single of debut LP.

- Debut EP, EP1 was a highlight of 2013.

- Reminiscent of Modest Mouse and Frog Eyes.

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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.

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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

The U & U Show 373 | More Foxygen & Perfume Genius

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Perfume Genius : Grid : 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.

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Spoon : The Rent I Pay : They Want My Soul (2014)

- 8^th album.

- First album since the band found success teaming up with Dan Boeckner in the Divine Fits.

- One of the most prominent and critically acclaimed indie bands of the past 20 years.

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U & U Show 372 | Yeasayer + Suckers = Seltzer Boys

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Benjamin Booker : Happy Homes : Benjamin Booker (2014)

- Forthcoming debut LP

- Sounds like it’s even just demo quality, but the potential for something good is definitely there.

- Best of SXSW 2014

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Lee Moses : Bad Girl (Blood Ties) : Time And Place (1971)

- Only full length album

- Originally released as a single in 1967.

- Great deep blues and soul.

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The U & U Show 301! Best Albums of 2012!

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Twerps : Don't Be Surprised : Twerps (2011)

- 2nd Album

- The 2011 album that would've been on my best of show then had I found it in time.

- A spacey brand of indie pop.

- CMJ 2012

BandCamp : @TwerpsTwerps

14 : The Mountain Goats : Harlem Roulette : Transcendental Youth (2012)

- Latest full length. Previous was 2011's All Eternals Deck and was a Best of the U & U.

- 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.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

13 : Menomena : Heavy Is As Heavy Does : Moms (2012)

- 5th full length

- One of the most innovative bands going. Even after Brent Knopf left to form Ramona Falls.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

12 : You Won't : Three Car Garage : Skeptic Goodbye (2012)

- Debut album

- M. Ward and T. Rex feel to this track.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

11 : Cold Specks : Steady : I Predict A Graceful Expulsion (2012)

- Forthcoming full length debut

- Powerful rough female vocalist.

- RIYL The Head and the Heart

- An awesome video for the track 'Holland' can be found HERE.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @ColdSpecks

10 : Suckers : Figure It Out : Candy Salad (2012)

- 2nd full length

- Eclectic rock that might could be RIYL Wolf Parade or Menomena. (I do)

- Debut EP and LP each received Best of the U & U honors.

- SXSW 2012.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

9 : Ty Segall & White Fence : I Am Not A Game : Hair (2012)

- First collaborative album

- San Fran 60’s psych/garage rock leader.

- One three 2012 Ty Segall albums

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

8 : JEFF the Brotherhood : Country Life : Hypnotic Nights (2012)

- 7th album

- Classic rock duo from Tennessee comprised of Jake & Jamin Orrall

- I'm somewhat reluctant to say a cover is one of my favorite songs of the year, but this song was such an unexpected treat when I listened to this album.

- The rock scene owes a lot of thanks to these guys and Japandroids.

MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

7 : Titus Andronicus : Still Life With Hot Deuce On Silver Platter : 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

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : @Titus_dronicus

6 : Matthew E. White : Steady Pace : Big Inner (2012)

- Debut album.

- Take the sound of Iron & Wine's last 2 albums and the Welcome Wagon and make it catchier, funkier and fuller and you get this incredible album.

- I saw him perform it once already and I can't recommend the show enough!.

- One of the best releases of the year.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

5 : Perfume Genius : Hood : Put Your Back N 2 It (2012)

- 2^nd album

- Debut album, Learning, was a massive critical hit.

- Another easy and catchy piano track.

- This week's band that is blowing up out of the blue. They are everywhere!

MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

T2 : Japandroids : Continuous Thunder : Celebration Rock (2012)

- 2nd album.

- raucous anthem-filled post punk rock

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

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Myspace : HypeMachine

T2 : Tame Impala : Feels Like We Only Go Backwards : Lonerism (2012)

- 2nd album

- Australian classic psych outfit.

- Members also responsible for the excellent band POND.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

T2 : Spiritualized : Mary : Sweet Heart Sweet Light (2012)

- 7th album since 1992!

- first since 2008.

- Big time success in the UK.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @Spiritualized

1 : Moonface : Yesterday's Fire : With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery (2012)

- Forthcoming 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.

Official Site : HypeMachine

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The U & U Show 297!

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Bare Wires : Impossible Things : Idle Dreams (2012)

- 4th and final album.

- T. Rex styled, fuzzy, rolling, raunchy 70’s rock.

- Broke up at SXSW 2012. I thankfully saw their final performance

facebook : HypeMachine

Warm Soda : Reaction (2012)

- One of the first tracks out from the project started by Matthew Melton formerly of Bare Wires

- Very similar vibe to Bare Wires

- Slogan on BandCamp: 'JUST SAY NO to SXSW 2013' referencing Bare Wires' break up.

BandCamp

Guards : Coming True : In Guards We Trust (2013)

- Debut full length

- Their BandCamp is loaded with previously released singles and EPs.

Official Site : BandCamp

Twerps : Who Are You : Twerps (2011)

- Debut Album

- A spacey brand of indie pop.

- CMJ 2012

BandCamp : @TwerpsTwerps

Line & Circle : Roman Ruins : Roman Ruins/Carelessness 7' (2012)

- Debut single.

- I want to time travel my way into an 80's coming of age movie and crank this song up while driving a convertible up the California coast. Very specific, but it'd be the perfect song.

- I seriously typed that before the actual video! I was close!

Official Site : @LineAndCircle