The U & U Show 310! SXSW 2013 Preview #5!

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Dune Rats : Red Light, Green Light (2013)

-          Latest single.

-          2 EPs and 2 Singles out so far.

-          Sloppy garage, REM-leaning act starting to carve out a name for themselves in a similar way as FIDLAR.

-          Tied for best act of CMJ 2012 with the Grizzled Mighty

-          SXSW 2013

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Youth Lagoon : Mute : Wondrous Bughouse (2013)

-          2nd album.

-          Trevor Powers recorded the debut at 20 yrs old

-          Beachy (at times), spacey indie pop.

-          SXSW 2013

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Suuns : 2020 : Images Du Futur (2013)

-          2nd album

-          Just released video for this one, 2020.

-          Experiment, engrossing prog rock band from Montreal.

-          SXSW 2013

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

-          Debut album

-          One of 2012's best albums.

-          SXSW 2013

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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

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

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-          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

Official Site : Myspace : HypeMachine

The U & U's SXSW 2013 Preview Spotify Playlists

For all you prepping for your Austin adventure and those ready to live vicariously, I present a tiered rundown of most of the SXSW '13 bands you should have on your radar. There are 192 bands presented here and I didn't even include the notable rap and comedian performers, but I had to draw a line somewhere, right? We start with the bands I'm most hyped about, and then work our way down my scale of desire. Finishing with the bands that I've been bombarded about the most, but I just am not feeling for one reason or another. You may dig though! 

Tier #1 : I'll Kill Myself If I Don't See...



Tier #2 : No Excuses...



This one wasn't on Spotify, but needs mentioning: 



Tier #3 : Only The Most Legit Excuses...



Tier #4 : If At All Possible...



Tier #5 : It'd Be Nice...



Tier #6 : Happily Charge Your Phone To...



Tier #7 : I'm Supposed To Desire These, But...



I say time and time again that this is the greatest event in music and I only make that claim more passionately every year. There are plenty of familiar faces here, but I hope you found some new-to-you bands to add to your rotation. Thanks!

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Menomena : Plumage : Moms (2012)

-          5th full length

-          This is the best track on the album.

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

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Divine Fits : Baby Get Worse : A Thing Called the Divine Fits (2012)

-          The long awaited collaborative album from Spoon's Britt Daniel and Wolf Parade/Handsome Furs' Dan Boeckner.

-          This album is powered by the Boeckner led tracks but this cover is pretty hard to deny as the album's highlight.

-          Rowland S. Howard was the guitarist in the Boys Next Door, Nick Cave's first band, and Cave covered it brilliantly himself for them.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

A.C. Newman : Not Talking : Shut Down the Streets (2012)

-          Latest solo release from the New Pornographers' frontman.

-          The New Porno's released their fourth album, Together, in 2010.

-          One of the brightest, good-mood-evoking voices in the indie rock world.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Natural Child : Derek's Blues : Hard In Heaven (2012)

-          2nd full length.

-          Big fun and loose, vintage 1970's classic rock sound here. Think Lynyrd Skynyrd.

-          Debut, 1971, was on more than a few best of '11 lists.

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Tony Castles : One Tone Man : Sharon Stone EP (2012)

-          2nd EP. Out 10/23/12

-          Debut EP, No Service was out in 2010

-          Download for free at RCRDLBL!

-          Brooklyn band that I feel are going to be massively successful once they get some more music rolling out.

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Slam Donahue : C'mon C'mon : Hemlock Tea EP (2012)

-          Forthcoming 2nd EP

-          One of the catchier songs I've come across in quite a while

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Withered Hand : Heart Heart : Heart Heart EP (2012)

-          Latest EP of 3.

-          2011 debut full length, Good News, was one of my favorite releases of the year.

-          Neil Young-heavy sound.

-          His best song and unfortunately very profane. The FCC would not appreciate it if I didn’t edit… or maybe they would because it would result in them getting more cash for no good reason!

-          Favorite new (to me) band!

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Dusted : Property Lines : Total Dust (2012)

-          Debut full length

-          Collaborative band from a member of Holy Fuck and Final Fantasy.

-          Big Neil Young folk sound.

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Goodnight, Texas : Jesse Got Trapped In a Coal Mine : A Long Life of Living (2012)

-          Forthcoming debut album

-          Great slightly more country brand of folk.

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Raymond Byron & the White Freighter : You'll Never Surf Again : Little Death Shaker (2012)

-          Debut full length from this new project from Ray Raposa, of the Castenets.

-          Out on Asthmatic Kitty Records… Sufjan's label.

-          Rootsy, easy folk.

-          RIYL The Tallest Man on Earth

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Tame Impala : Elephant : Lonerism (2012)

-          2nd album

-          Australian classic psych outfit.

-          Members also responsible for the excellent band POND.

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The UFO Club : Chapel In My Mind : The UFO Club/Night Beats 10" (2012)

-          Split 10" with Night Beats

-          Also one 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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Psychic Ills : Take Me With You : Zoned b/w Take Me With You (2012)

-          Latest split single with Moon Duo.

-          3^rd full length, Hazed Dream was out in 2011, but numerous other EP and single releases.

-          Trippy garage psych rock.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

The xx : Chained : Coexist (2012)

-          2nd album. Debut was a massive indie hit.

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FIDLAR : Cheap Beer : FIDLAR (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

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Why? : Jonathon's Hope : Mumps, Etc. (2012)

-          4th album

-          An incredibly unique blend of Alt hip hop, spoken word and alt indie rock.

-          Some of their rock-heavy songs bring forth some of the most interesting combinations of sounds.

-          This is one of their best to date.

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