The U & U Show 353 | SXSW 2014 Preview #6

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Cloud Nothings : I’m Not Part of Me : Here and Nowhere Else (2014)

-          4^th album’s first single

-          Higher production values that cleaned up and brought his vocals more into the forefront.

-          SXSW 2014

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Warm Soda : Renegade Mode : Young Restless Hearts (2014)

-       Just announced 3^rd LP.

-       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' 2012 Sx break up.

-       SXSW 2014

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The U & U Show 352 | SXSW Preview #5

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Weaves : Buttercup : Weaves (2014)

-          Forthcoming debut LP.

-          Each song they release is better than the last.

-          Toronto band led by Jasmyn Burke, formerly of Rat Tail.

-          SXSW 2014

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The Casket Girls : Day to Day : True Love Kills the Fairy Tale (2014)

-          2^nd full length. Debut was 2013’s Sleepwalking.

-          Gorgeously dark and fuzzy, slow-burning pop.

-          Project captained by Ryan Graveface of Black Moth Super Rainbow, Dreamend and Graveface Records. Features his standard eerie vibes.

-          SXSW 2014

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The U & U Show 351 | SXSW Preview Show #4

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Solids : Over the Sirens : Blame Confusion (2014)

-          Debut LP.

-          Three minor releases leading up to this release.

-          Montreal post-punk rock band.. Think Japandroids with less shouting.

-          SXSW 2014

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Future Islands : Seasons Waiting On You : Singles (2014)

-       4th full length. Out March 25.

-       Upbeat beach pop with more power here than ever before.

-       Baltimore band.

-       SXSW 2014

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U & U Show 350 | SXSW Preview Show #3 + Excited for Solids

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Solids : Haze Away : Blame Confusion (2014)

-          Debut LP.

-          Three minor releases leading up to this release.

-          Montreal post-punk rock band.. Think Japandroids with less shouting.

-          CMJ 2013

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Dead Professional : I’m Not the One (2014)

-       Latest single. One EP out as well.

-       Super catchy big beat rock.

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The U & U Show 349 | SXSW Preview Show #2

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Sun Kil Moon : Richard Ramirez Died Today Of Natural Causes : Benji (2014)

-          6^th LP

-          First Sun Kil Moon proper album since 2012’s superb LP, Among the Leaves.

-          Led by the most wonderfully sleepy vocals of Mark Kozelek.

-          SXSW 2014

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The Hold Steady : I Hope This Whole Thing Didn't Frighten You : Teeth Dreams (2014)

-          6^th full length, Teeth Dreams, is out March 25. First since 2010.

-          The Rags EP of covers was out ealier this year.

-          One of the greatest live bands I’ve ever seen.

-          SXSW 2014

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