The Unknown & Unheard Show 122!!!

Stream & Download The Unknown & Unheard Show 122 Right Here, Right Now! Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band– Nikorette – Outer South (2009) - 2rd album under his given name. Out May 5th - Best known for his work as ‘Bright Eyes’ - Headlined the Omaha music scene’s rise to respectability Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Creedence Clearwater Revival – Commotion – Green River (1969) - 3rd album, just re-released their biggest albums for their 40th anny - John Fogarty had to struggle to write a poor song, but his late 60’s work is unmatched in quality Official Site : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Death Cab For Cutie – Little Bribes – The Open Door EP (2009) - latest release… follows up ‘Narrow Stairs’ - Made up of ‘leftovers’ from their last full length, but I’m liking the feel and sound of this better than a lot of what was found there. - One of the most prominent Indie-to-major label bands. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Magnolia Electric Company – Werewolves of London (Warren Zevon) – It’s Hard To Love A Man (2005) - 3 full lengths and 1 massive compilation out since 2005 - Jason Molina is the genius behind this guitar and mic - His other equally enjoyable project is Songs:Ohia - Played the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre last year and left me feeling like Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy Left me feeling… like I just saw an incredible talent that shows no need/desire to be flashy. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Casiotone for the Painfully Alone - Optimist vs. The Silent Alarm (When The Saints Go Marching In) – Vs. Children (2009) - 2nd release of the year, first was ‘Advance Base Battery Life’ - This is the musical moniker for Owen Ashworth Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine : Daytrotter Session The Decemberists – The Rake’s Song – The Hazards of Love (2009) - Brand new album - 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 - This track (and album) has some of the biggest, fattest riffs that they’ve ever put out. - Playing the Murat on August 8th!!! Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Ramblin’ Jack Elliott – Soul of a Man – A Stranger Here(2009) - Born in 1931 and recording since the 50’s - Blues, soul, country, folk… pretty much take your pick, he’s covered it all - Reminds me of Johnny Cash’s ‘American’ album series Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine The Black Keys – Act Nice and Gentle (The Kinks) – Rubber Factory (2004) - 3rd full length - Stripped down rambling version of a song from an artist you would hardly think to associate with The Black Keys - More of the traditional blues that, when they go for it, they pull of so well Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Totimoshi – To The Fire – Ladron (2007) - 2nd album, debut out in 1999 - Out of Oakland and though they lean towards metal at times this is a broodingly dark song that fits perfectly with The Black Keys and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott tracks Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – A Minor Place – I See A Darkness (1999) - 2nd under this alias of William Oldham - played The Vogue last Saturday. - I felt I had to go, he is considered by many to be one of the best at what he does - It’s like going to a sporting event to see someone like Jordan, Tiger or Peyton. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine : DayTrotter Session Woods – Rain On – Songs of Shame (2009) - 4th release - Alternative rock/indie rock/ indie folk - High high praise coming from the critics Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Akron/Family – River – Set ‘em Wild, Set ‘em Free (2009) - forthdoming release from this experienced experimental folk outfit. - Think a far less electronic version of Animal Collective. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Richard Swift – Lady Luck – The Atlantic Ocean (2009) - 4th full length - Hops from genre to genre - This track has some serious vintage sounds, Motown in particular, and was released on a primer EP that was filled with similar feels. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Matt & Kim - Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare – Grand (2009) - 2nd album, debut out in 2006, Self-titled. - just added to the Pitchfork Music Fest, which is one of the more relevant festivals you’ll find - keyboard & drums that sound like much more than that… sum of the parts - Big indie rock sounds without a doubt… the sound of the vocals scream it. - This track thunders along and build very enjoyably Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Company Of Thieves – Oscar Wilde – Ordinary Riches (2009) - debut album from this Chicago band. - Pop leanings with a powerful emotion-full vocalist, Genevieve Schatz. - This track features her along with some very catchy rock(ish) guitar - Does not sound like a debut album… almost too much polish for its own good. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine