The Unknown & Unheard Show 120!

Stream and Download The Unknown & Unheard Show 120 Right Here, Right Now! The Hold Steady – Stuck Between Stations – Boys & Girls In America (2006) - 3rd album - ‘commercial breakout’ their real break out was the album preceding ‘Separation Sunday - Big ass kicking anthems that will get you moving. - Jakes this Saturday Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine The War on Drugs – Buenos Aires Beach – Wagonwheel Blues (2008) - debut album… insanely good and equally well received - opening for The Hold Steady this Saturday Night at Jake’s in Bloomington! Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine The Theater Fire – It’s a Secret – Matter and Light (2008) - debut album and another I kick myself for missing - this track screams The National… the best tracks from the National; ‘Start a War’ ‘Wasp Nest’ and ‘Fake Empire’ - There’s something that makes me really enjoy this album’s cover art. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine The National – Start A War – Boxer (2007) - break out album… (my pick for best of 2007) - one of the main headliners of the Pitchfork Music Fest in Chicago this July - They also had a hand in the production of the ‘Dark Was The Night’ compilation. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine : DayTrotter Session The Mountain Goats and Kaki King – Thank You Mario, But our Princess is in Another Castle – Black Pear Tree EP (2008) - short collaborative EP - play on the Super Mario Bros text - Playing the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre in Bloomington Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine : DayTrotter Session Radio Moscow – Broke Down – Brain Cycles (2009) - 2nd album, debut out last year - big psychedelic blues rock - Black Sabbath… Black Keys… mmmmm - In the middle of an extensive and far reaching European tour Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Jacuzzi Boys – I Fought A Crocodile – I Fought a Crocodile 7” - On myspace they describe themselves as Tropical/Death Metal - another band bringing the 70’s/Stooges garage sound. Myspace : Stream on HypeMachine Cymbals Eat Guitars – And The Hazy Sea – Why There Are Mountains (2009) - debut album - this has a lot of Pavement/Malkmus - wide range of tempos and transitions that is refreshing to hear Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine The Harlem Shakes – Niagara Falls – Technicolor Health – (2009) - debut full length out yesterday - a lot of layers to this track, upbeat and hard not to enjoy… leans towards indie pop Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine

Benjy Ferree – Tired of Being Good – Come Back To The Five And Dime Bobby Dee, Bobby Dee (2009) - 2nd album - Concept album inspired by Bobby Driscoll, the boy who played Peter Pan for Disney in the 40’s & 50’s - After hearing a couple old time pop songs (‘Fear’) I wasn’t expecting to hear a track like this one… sounds like it could be found on a raconteurs record. - He’s getting comparisons to Jack White, Freddie Mercury and Marc Bolan… pretty accurate and pretty good company! - This one has the feel of T. Rex and that is a mighty good thing. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Red Cortez – Laughing Streetcar – Hands To The Wall EP (2009) - debut EP… Kinda… this band use to be called The Weather Underground. - I dig this track more and more - The piano and building vocals drive it along. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine : DayTrotter Session White Buffalo – Damned – Hogtied Revisited (2009) - debut album kind of… self released ‘Hogtied Like a Rodeo’ but that one has been discontinued. - looks like a musician should. Big beard and long flowing hair Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine These United States – Study The Moon – Crimes (2009) - 2nd album - Nice slow track that reminds me a bit of the woozy nature in some Josh Ritter tracks - Playing Locals Only in Indy April 9th Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine : DayTrotter Session

The Unknown & Unheard Show 119!

Stream & Download The Unknown & Unheard Show 119 Right Here, Right Now! Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears – Bobby Booshay – Tell ‘Em What Your Name Is! (2009) - major label debut - foul-mouthed soul/R&B frontman… reminds you a bit of James Brown - 7 SXSW performances and has been raved about more than any other SXSW act I’ve seen so far this year. - opening for Robert Randolph and the family band at the Vogue Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine : DayTrotter Session Lucero – I Can Get Us Out of Here Tonight – Rebels, Rogues and Sworn Brothers (2006) - Most recent album - Ben Nichols, lead singer, has been working on solo stuff since this came out. - playing a very affordable show at Radio Radio in Indy Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine The Decemberists – The Wanting Comes in Waves/Repaid – The Hazards of Love (2009) - Brand new album out yesterday - 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 had… it’s enjoyable. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Benjy Ferree – Blown Out – Come Back To The Five And Dime Bobby Dee, Bobby Dee (2008) - 2nd album - Concept album inspired by Bobby Driscoll, the boy who played Peter Pan for Disney in the 40’s & 50’s - After hearing a couple old time pop songs (‘Fear’) I wasn’t expecting to hear a track like this one… sounds like it could be found on a raconteurs record. - He’s getting comparisons to Jack White, Freddie Mercury and Marc Bolan… pretty accurate and pretty good company! - This one has the feel of T. Rex and that is a mighty good thing. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine The Harlem Shakes – TFO – Technicolor Health – (2009) - debut full length out yesterday - a lot of layers to this track, upbeat and hard not to enjoy… leans towards indie pop Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Thao Nguyen & the Get Down Stay Downs – Bag of Hammers – We Brave Bee Stings and All (2008) - Great band name - An album that highlighted many best of 2008 lists Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Wild Light – Lawless River – Adult Nights (2009) - new band from members of The Arcade Fire - more pop feel to this when compared to Arcade Fire - their best song is not friends with the radio… ‘ California on my Mind Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Deleted Scenes – Turn To Sand – Birdseed Shirt (2009) - debut album - DC band - A lot of hype surrounding this album and their SXSW show Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine The Strange Boys – Heard You Wanna Beat Me Up – The Strange Boys & Girls Club (2009) - debut full length - in the same vein as the Black Lips… lo-fi mash-up of 60’s/70’s rock, old r&b and punk. Myspace : Stream on HypeMachine Titus Andronicus - Titus Andronicus – The Airing of Grievances (2008) - full length debut - named after the Shakespeare play - hugely popular band and album from last year - they have some straight forward punk tendencies but mix it up musically more than most punk bands that it really sets them apart. - Another lo-fi rough sound Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – Everything With You – The Pains of Being Pure at Heart (2009) - debut album and getting an insane amount of hype - 80’s sound… a trend that really seems to be pretty widespread lately Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Mumford and Sons – Little Lion Man – Debut EP (2009) - my favorite new band I’ve found this go around at SXSW - such a big, building sound for an acoustic song Myspace : Stream on HypeMachine Cursive – Caveman – Mama, I’m Swollen (2009) - 7th album… debut out in 1997 - made their 1st tv appearance a couple weeks ago on Letterman - Saddle Creek Records - Consistent output of quality and well reviewed & received albums. Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine Modern Skirts – New York Song – Catalogue of Generous Men (2005) - this band has a new album out, but this is a better effort… figured I’d opt for the quality considering it’s their debut on the show - Athens, GA band… one of the more impressive music scenes in the states Official Site : Myspace : Buy on Amazon : Stream on HypeMachine