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“Whereas before Ume might have had to grow their fan base by wowing newcomers at a live show, they now have an impressive studio offering that can propel them to the next level. This EP will...
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“January may seem a bit early to declare the best record of 2009, but I am prepared to set caution aside and predict that this time next year UME will be topping best-of lists. The band’s new EP,...
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“The tastemaking elite may just be finding out, but those of us who saw them first always knew Ume had what it takes to go the distance” — Houston Press
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“Ume, a hard-driving power trio from Austin, TX, has managed to distill its brand of melodic, hooky rock through the filter of singer/guitarist Lauren Larson’s strong, but intimate vocals to fashion a...
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“On the Sunflower EP, apparently someone forgot to tell Ume not to make a rock record. I’m glad. I would have had to burn that someone’s house to the ground… Bless you, Ume. My ears thank you.” —...
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“Austin TX’s Ume newest EP, Sunshower is an impressive banger realized in a taunt 20 minutes. Ume is all about Lauren’s ability to make her voice go from virgin to whore in a matter of moments —...
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“One of my favorite music discoveries of 2008 was the Austin/Houston Texas-based trio Ume. In fact they made my ‘best of 08’ list. Today they release their new EP ‘Sunshower’ and it’s as splendid a...
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“They’ve found their feet on a nice middle ground—in Sunshower’s five short, exquisitely polished tracks, Ume delivers a dynamic rock aesthetic that doesn’t rest upon classic three-chord rock-n-roll...
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Review of Ume at Kanrocksas Festival
“In terms of the first annual Kanrocksas Music Festival,UME was that red bull. Taking stage early, these Austin, Texas firecrackers kicked open the door for what would be a great first day, with an...
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Cover Story on Austin American-Statesman
Ume was on the front page of the Austin American-Statesman as a band to watch! Check out online article and exclusive acoustic song at Austin 360.
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