Showing posts with label White Denim. Show all posts
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Monday, March 11, 2019

The U & U Show 560 | SXSW 2019 Preview 6 of 6





Sudakistan : Quiero Ser Tu Perro (I Wanna Be Your Dog)
Automaton b/w Quiero Ser Tu Perro 7" (2019)  |  BandCamp  |  SXSW 2019

 

Golden Dawn Arkestra : Wings of Ra
Children Of The Sun (2018)  |  BandCamp  |  SXSW 2019

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Monday, December 9, 2013

The U & U Show 342 | Last Batch Before The Recaps



Sufjan Stevens : Sister Winter : Songs For Christmas (2001-2006)
-          Possibly my #1 favorite Christmas song ever.
-          This gives him an even 10 Christmas albums full of classics and originals.
-          I don't listen to any other holiday music anymore.



The War On Drugs : Red Eyes : Lost In The Dream (2014)
-          Latest single from their forthcoming 3rd full length.
-          Kurt Vile’s former outfit is still providing long time Vile fans sounds more in the vein of his older, soaring, drone- heavy work.


Thursday, August 15, 2013

The U & U Show 330 | Death Wish Mind. Brown Dog Eyes



Willis Earl Beal : Wavering Lines : Nobody Knows (2013)
-          This is a live a cappella version of a track off the forthcoming 2nd album.
-          Debut was lo-fi, unflattering and didn't show off his insanely powerful voice.
-          Big time comparisons to Tom Waits.



King Khan and The Shrines : Darkness : Idle No More (2013)
-          Forthcoming 5th album, out in Sept.
-          First Shrines album since 2008
-          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.



Les Savy Fav : Scout’s Honor : 3/5 (1997)
-          Debut album.
-          Led by comedian, artist, author and crazy person Tim Harrington.
-          Art, punk rock that is reminiscent of the Pixies at times.



Desaparecidos : Te Amo Camila Vallejo : Te Amo Camila Vallejo b/w Underground Man (2013)
-          Latest single from Conor Oberst’s recently reunited punk rock band.
-          Conor Oberst is best known for his band Bright Eyes.



AroarA : #7 : In the Pines (2013)
-          Debut full length. Also an EP of the same name.
-          Side project of Broken Social Scene



Ought : Habit : More Than Any Other Day EP (2013)
-          2nd EP
-          Montreal post-punk rock band.
-          Cool spoken word track.
-          Name your own price for all their music on their bandcamp.



Los Porcos : Sunshine : Sunshine b/w Classical Feminine Woman (2013)
-          The latest single from some of the former members of WU LYF.
-          Former lead singer, Ellery James Roberts, is doing his own solo effort as well.



Cloud Control : Scar : Dream Cave (2013)
-          2nd album
-          Australian band that reminds me a lot of Youth Lagoon with less synth and more of a traditional indie rock sound.



Marnie Stern : This Was It : Adult Swim Singles (2013)
-          New single for Adult Swim's music project.
-          4th album, Chronicles of Marnia was out in early 2013.
-          Her previous album was a 2010 Best of the U & U.
-          A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks.
-          The band I'm most excited to see play SXSW 2013 of the announced acts so far.



Pond : O Dharma : Hobo Rocket (2013)
-          5th full length album. First of 2 announced 2013 albums.
-          Features members of Tame Impala.
-          By far the greatest lead singer I saw at SXSW. Young, tiny, wild aussie.



White Denim : Pretty Green : Corsicana Lemonade (2013)
-          6th album.
-          Wild, impulsive, energetic, sometimes jammy rock.
-          They’ve released some absolutely amazing albums.
-          This album is partially recorded with Jeff Tweedy.
-          They’re boasting that this album is their best album representations of their live shows.



The Cairo Gang : Father of the Man : Tiny Rebels EP (2013)
-          Latest release.
-          Previously collaborated with Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy.



John McCauley & Jonny Fritz : Willow Garden : Oxyana OST (2013)
-          Song contributed to the soundtrack of the documentary about a rural West Virgina town’s struggles with drugs.
-          John McCauley is best known as the front man of Deer Tick. Also in Middle Brother and Diamond Rugs.



Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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.



Withered Hand - Hard On - Good News (2011)
-          Debut full length, but has two previously released EPs
-          Neil Young-heavy sound.
-          Played SXSW



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.



Alabama Shakes - I Found You - Alabama Shakes EP (2011)
-          Debut EP
-          Garnered a lot of hype at this year's SXSW



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.



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.



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.



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



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.
-          5th 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.



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.



Bear & Moose - I'm Back - Bear/Moose (2011)
-          Debut double album.
-          Guitar and drums duo.
-          RIYL: The Heartless Bastards



Kurt Vile - Downbound Train - So Outta Reach EP (2011)
-          Latest release. 4th 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!



Turf War – Summertime Booze – Years of Living Dangerously (2011)
-          Debut album
-          Produced by Ian St. Pe’ of the Black Lips.
-          Atlanta band.



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.



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.



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.



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.