The Unknown and Unheard Show 248!

Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent (AKA Shovels and Rope) - Gasoline - Shovels and Rope (2011)

-          Collaboration of two South Carolina musicians.

-          Cary Ann Hearst just released her 2nd full length this year, but is best known for the great song 'Hell's Bells'

-          Upbeat rootsy, country rock.

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Blue Giant – Blue Giant - DayTrotter Session (2011)

-          Debut full length

-          One of my all-time favorite songs. Granted it's a long list, but this song always makes me happy.

-          This is a side project from members of Viva Voce.

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Young Circles - Changing - Jungle Habits (2011)

-          Debut full length. Also 1 EP out.

-          Extremely interesting blend of styles. Freak folk, harder alt-rock, electronic and beat driven.

-          I think they are at their best on heavier, more aggressive tracks like this.

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Mother Falcon - Fireflies - Alhambra (2011)

-          Debut full length. Also a Debut EP in 2010.

-          Austin band led by Nick Gregg and consists of a varying number of members from 10-20+

-          Incredibly layered orchestral songs.

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Megafaun - Everything - Megafaun (2011)

-          Forthcoming 4th album

-          Rolling gospel feel to this the album closer.

-          Members of this act were in DeYarmond Edison with members of Bon Iver.

-          Played SXSW

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A. A. Bondy – The Heart Is Willing - Believers (2011)

-          3rd album.

-          solo debut was American Hearts and out in 2007.

-          Former Verbena band member

-          tons of praise for this effort so far

-          Daytrotter session is excellent.

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Strange Markings - While Domini Sleeps - Lightly Asleep EP (2011)

-          Debut EP

-          LA band that brings forth a pretty entertaining casual and loose style of rock.

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Pela - Anytown Graffiti - Anytown Graffiti (2007)

-          Only full length release. 2 EPs as well.

-          This band consisted of people who now make up We Are Augustines.

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We Are Augustines - Juarez - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (2011)

-          Debut full length.

-          Consists of two remaining members of the band Pela, Billy McCarthy & Eric Sanderson.

-          Pela disbanded after McCarthy’s brother committed suicide.

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The Pack A.D. - Seasick - Unpersons (2011)

-          3rd album

-          Big White Stripes and Kills vibes here.

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Grouplove – Cruel And Beautiful World - Never Trust a Happy Song (2011)

-          Debut full length.

-          Self titled debut EP was out last year and blew me away.

-          Modest Mouse and Polyphonic Spree had a baby band… not really, but that’s what this sounds like.

-          Big power pop.

-          SXSW performer.

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Hello Echo - Birdbeat - Birdbeat (2011)

-          2nd album. Debut out in 2010.

-          pretty straight forward pop rock. Hard not to turn it on and enjoy it.

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Man Man – Knuckle Down – Life Fantastic (2011)

-          Forthcoming 4^th album

-          Manic and energetic big band sound.

-          I always think they bring the sound and style that Franz Nicolai (formerly of the Hold Steady) is aiming for on his solo work, but never achieves.

-          They were great at SXSW!

-          Leader of Man Man is also in the collaborative project called Mister Heavenly with folks from Modest Mouse and the Unicorns.

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St. Vincent - Cheerleader - Strange Mercy (2011)

-          2nd full length. Debut was out in 2009, Actor.

-          Was a member of Sufjan Steven's backing band along with My Brightest Diamond, arguably two of the biggest breakout female artists of the past couple years.

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Cowboy and Indian – Troubled Tracks - Cowboy and Indian (2011)

-          Debut full length. One EP out as well, ‘Pony.’

-          They can bring an upbeat folk rock sound with male and female lead vocals, but here they showcase a much more restrained folk duet.

-          Austin, TX band.

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Wilco – Misunderstood – Being There (1996)

-          2nd album of 8 albums.

-          The Whole Love is their 8th and out Sept 27th

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The Unknown & Unheard Show 184!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 184 Right Here, Right Now! (MediaFire) The Tallest Man On Earth - Graceland (2010) - Neil Simon cover - 2nd album is just out. - Extremely unique voice - 2008 self-titled debut was very well received. - The first act I will see at the P4K-fest Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter Perfume Genius - Mr. Peterson - Learning (2010) - debut album. - Easy and catchy piano track. - This week's band that is blowing up out of the blue. They are everywhere! MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Wolf Parade – Cloud Shadow on the Mountain – Expo 86 (2010) - 3rd album - Their 2nd was a huge 2008 hit. The same can be sair about their debut in 2005 - Dan Boeckner and Spencer Krug each take their cracks at song writing and lead singing and each are coming of hugely successful releases from their side projects. - Boeckner (Handsome Furs) and Krug (Sunset Rubdown) Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine We Are Country Mice - A Good Old Fashioned Barn Raising - We Are Country Mice (2010) - Debut album - Big ominous rock sound with vocals that can only remind one of Les Claypool of Primus. MySpace : HypeMachine Puerto Rico Flowers - Let's Make Friends – PRF 4 EP (2010) - Debut EP - Another heavier rock sound with a bold voice. Label's MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Blue Giant – The Void Above the Sky - Blue Giant (2010) - Debut full length - This is a side project from members of Viva Voce. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Viva Voce – Believer - Get Yr Blood Sucked Out (2006) - 4th album… 5th was out last year, Rose City - Portland, OR husband and wife duo - spacey catchy psychedelic rock. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Sonny & the Sunsets – Too Young to Burn – Tomorrow Is Alright (2009) - Debut album… getting a proper release finally. Was previously out only on vinyl and digitally. - Raven Sings The Blues is one of my favorite blogs when I want something raw, garage, psychedelic, bluesy or any combination of those in the form of a band no one knows about - Sonny Smith is the leader and has release more work under his given name. Official Site : Sonny Smith Official Site : HypeMachine Ezra Furman & The Harpoons – Halloween Snow – Banging Down the Doors (2007) - Debut album - One of the most fun records to listen to in the past couple years. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter Sessions J Roddy Walston and the Business – Don’t Break the Needle - J Roddy Walston and the Business (2010) - 2nd album - Baltimore band - Rock and roll feel to some of the tracks - Makes me think of Dr. Dog here. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Henry Clay People – Your Famous Friends - Somewhere on The Golden Coast (2010) - forthcoming 3rd album. - Big energetic anthem rock Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine These United States – The Great River - What Lasts (2010) - Forthcoming 4th album in 4 yrs - Their debut was one that I immediately latched onto, but it took a re-release to drive up the following this band deserves. - Jesse Elliot, lead singer, writes some fantastic lyrics to go along with the layered Americana progressions. - This is about the most poppy they've ever sounded. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine MMOSS - Woolgathering - i (2010) - Debut full length - Available for 'You Name the Price' on their official site. - Be careful when Googling… this band is not the Minnesota Metabolic and Obesity Surgical Specialists… I don’t think. Official Site : MySpace : HypeMachine Open Hand - Cool & Pilgrim - Honey (2010) - 3rd full length… first with a decent amount of buzz behind it. - Very limited releases prior to this. - Trying to give you a sample of the wide range they're bringing… and they have pretty short songs. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Stone Foxes - Stomp - Bears & Bulls (2010) - Country folk rock act. - This track is a big time stomper reminiscent of Led Zeppelin’s Bron-Y-Aur Stomp. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Maximum Balloon - Tiger (Feat Aku) - Maximum Balloon (2010) - Solo debut from TV on the Radio's David Sitek. - Features many big name guest vocalists. MySpace : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 183!!!

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Arcade Fire – Ready To Start – The Suburbs (2010) - 3rd album - Go French Canada! Official Site : MySpace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Black Lips – Before You Judge Me - Adult Swim Singles Project (2010) - 5 albums out - Velvet underground/Guided By Voices - Known for their wild live shows Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Suckers - 2 Eyes 2 C - Wild Smile (2010) - Forthcoming full length debut - big pounding, distorted anthem with a couple huge builds - loads of hype around this short 4 song release… deservedly so! - Love this Song! MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Les Savy Fav – Patty Lee - Let's Stay Friends (2007) - debut album - one of the truly unique bands going. - Latest album, Let’s Stay Friends is flawless. - Lead Singer Tim Harrington is the best frontman I’ve ever seen live. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Maps & Atlases - If This Is - Perch Patchwork (2010) - Debut full length, but have a handful of EPs out. - Chicago experimental folk outfit. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Locks - The Sergeant's Daughter - Suicides Don't Commit Themselves (2010) - This is a band that makes me think the band WHY? - They have a unique, almost monotone, delivery a bass heavy beat throughout this track. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Mark Lanegan & Isobel Campbell – Fight Fire With Fire – Sunday At Devil Dirt (2008) - album full of incredibly contrasting vocal duets that come off so well - Lanegan’s hoarse moans fit perfectly with Campbell’s sweet comforting voice Isobel Campbell MySpace : Mark Lanegan MySpace: Amazon : HypeMachine Beck w Annie Clark of St. Vincent - Never Tear Us Apart (INXS) - Record Club (2010) - Very cool project Beck is doing. - Invites various musician friends in to his studio and they cover a classic album. Official Site : MySpace : Beck’s Record Club Megafaun - Volunteers - Heretofore (2010) - 2nd album - members of this act were in DeYarmond Edison with members of Bon Iver. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Tunng - It Breaks - …And Then We Saw Land (2010) - 4th album - Experimental Folk band from the UK. - Their sound is getting dubbed as ‘folktronica’ because of their interesting blend of two very different styles. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Blue Giant - Blue Sunshine - Blue Giant (2010) - Debut full length - This is a side project from members of Viva Voce. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine David Vandervelde - Checkin' Out My Baby - Checkin' Out My Baby/ Fancy Friends Single (2010) - From his forthcoming 3rd album. - ‘The Moonstation House Band’ is his best to date. - Huge T. Rex sound. - Just did a collaborative album with Bobby Bare Jr called ‘American Bread’ Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine J Roddy Walston and the Business – Brave Man's Death - J Roddy Walston and the Business (2010) - 2nd album - Baltimore band - Rock and roll feel to some of the tracks - Makes me think of Dr. Dog here. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Ryan Adams & the Cardinals – The Shadowlands – Love is Hell (2003) - Last pre-cardinals work - book of poetry - new albums coming… The Cardinals III/IV and Love Is Hell 3 Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine