The Unknown & Unheard Show 201! Boo!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 201 Right Here, Right Now! North American Hallowe’en Prevention Initiative – Do They Know It’s Hallowe’en? - Do They Know It’s Hallowe’en? (2005) - A huge charity collaborative satire of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ - Features tons of huge names: Arcade Fire, Wolf Parade, David Cross, Devendra Banhart, Feist, Les Savy Fav, Roky Erickson, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and a crapload more. Black Keys – When the Lights Go Out – Rubber Factory (2004) - 3rd album - one of the eeriest songs I’ve ever heard - latest sounds the most affected by outside/big label influence, but still good Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Swans - Jim - My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope To The Sky (2010) - 12th album. First since 1996! - Influential post/punk band back with a slightly better production quality, but still an edge. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon The Black Angels – Young Men Dead – Passover (2006) - First full length album - Formed in 2004 in Austin, TX - Interesting feel to it… similar to some of the Black Keys more eerie songs - Debut Self Titled EP was released in 2005. 2nd full length out in 2008 Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Arcade Fire – Neon Bible – Neon Bible (2007) - sophomore album - great song that fits the holiday… eerie feel - more accessible follow up to brilliant, but further out there debut - Go French Canada! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Timber Timbre – Magic Arrow – Timber Timbre (2009) - 2nd album, debut was out in 2007 ‘Medicinals’ - M. Ward + Bon Iver + Tom Waits’ ‘What’s He Building In There?’ - Eerily cool spooky tracks… slogan on Myspace is ‘Creep on creepin’ on.’ - Toronto duo Label Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Karen Elson - The Ghost Who Walks - The Ghost Who Walks (2010) - Debut from Jack White's wife. Produced by Jack White - On Jack White's Third Man Records. - Hooray for more Jack White! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Dead Man’s Bones –My Body's a Zombie For You – Dead Man’s Bones (2009) - First single from actors’, Ryan Gosling and Zack Shields, band featuring Silverlake Conservatory children’s choir. - Out October 6th - On ANTI one of the most eclectic labels going. - Best Halloween album ever? Yes. - Arcade Fire and Polyphonic Spree fans… dig in! MySpace : HypeMachine Tom Waits – Murder In the Red Barn - Bone Machine (1992) - scary, intense, primitive sounding album - one of my top songs for this time of year. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Cannibal’s Hymn - Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus (2004) - 13th studio album - Most recent was 2008’s ‘Dig, Lazarus! Dig!!!’ and his two Grinderman albums. - Like a few artists out there… lou reed and tom waits, he has a huge cult following and a unique/distinct sound Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Mr. Gnome – Slow Side – Heave Your Skeleton (2009) - 2nd album - Cleveland, OH band - 3rd album is on its way and was recorded in Josh Homme’s studio. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Black Sabbath – Hand of Doom – Paranoid (1970) - Their most successful album. Features Sporting Event favorites, Iron Man and Paranoid. - Though my history is a bit limited, this is a great track that I think was overshadowed by the other big hits of the record. - I’ve caught three of their live reunion shows and had a great time but never heard it. - I love the transitions between soft and loud sections, it really builds. Official Site : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 200!!!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 200 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Death Cab For Cutie – The New Year - Transatlanticism (2003) - Originally a side project of Ben Gibbard, but his first cassette release (You Can Play These Songs with Chords) was such a success he decided to expand the project. - Opening track on their 5th (of 6) studio album. - Take their name from the song of the same name by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, a brittish 60’s band. The song actually is featured in the Beatle’s film Magical Mystery Tour. - Prior to their 2004 signing with Atlantic records they were one of the best and most successful independent bands in the country. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Benoit Pioulard - A Coin on the Tongue - Lasted (2010) - 3rd full length - Electronic/shoegaze/folk singer/songwriter from Michigan - RIYL Matt Pond PA Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Marnie Stern – The Things You Notice – Marnie Stern (2010) - 3rd album - One of the most unique acts that I’m kicking myself for taking so long to discover. - A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Gayngs - Cry - Relayted (2010) - Debut from project featuring Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, members of Megafaun and Solid Gold - Mellow funky style of pop/soul Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The War on Drugs – The History of Plastic – Future Weather (2010) - Out October 26th - Kurt Vile’s main band. He is the guitarist here. - Lighter feel than some of my older favorites from them. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Swans - Reeling in the Liars - My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope To The Sky (2010) - 12th album. First since 1996! - Influential post/punk band back with a slightly better production quality, but still an edge. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon Neil Young – Rumblin' – Le Noise (2010) - CD/DVD out September 28th - Think Crazy Horse not CSNY. - Reuniting with Buffalo Springfield as well. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Paul Cary - Come Take Me Away - Ghost of a Man (2010) - Dirty southern blues. - RIYL Black Keys and Seasick Steve - DOWNLOAD THIS ALBUM FOR FREE HERE! MySpace : HypeMachine Pancake Breakfast - Little Bird – Pancake Breakfast (2010) - Debut album. - Newest band that’s a struggle to google. I never realized how many pancake breakfast fundraisers existed! - Portland, OR band. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Guided By Voices – I am a Scientist – Bee Thousand (1994) - Started by schoolteacher Robert Pollard in 1985 - Over 40 musicians played with the band before 1990 - Vampire on Titus was their first widely distributed album and sparked a cult following. - Signed to matador records… same label as spoon - Released Bee Thousand and saw mainstream success. - Split up in 2005 but just reunited for a tour. Playing Bloomington’s Bluebird Oct 29! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Alexander - Truth - (2010) - Solo project from the vocalist of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. - First single released. Sounds more like a demo it terms of production quality. Edward Sharpe Official Site : Edward Sharpe MySpace : HypeMachine Dr. Dog – Nobody Knows Who Your Are – Shame, Shame (Deluxe Reissue) (2010) - Forthcoming Deluxe reissue of 5th album - Super talented Philly band. Official Site : Myspace : Amazon : HypeMachine Eels – I Like Birds - Daisies of the Galaxy (2000) - 3rd album - just released a series of three over the last two years. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Iron & Wine and Calexico – 16, Maybe Less - In the Reins EP (2005) - Sam Beam: Singer/Songwriter from Florida - Graduated from Florida State Film School with a Masters and for a while was a professor of Cinematography at Miami International University. - Started recording in 2002 - 2002-2003: recorded mostly lo-fi acoustic music - 2004-Present: Higher quality recordings and incorporated more instruments and creativity. - All his music is great to hear on vinyl. - Just signed to a major label : ( Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 199!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 199 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Tim Kasher - Cold Love - The Game of Monogamy (2010) - Solo debut from the frontman of Cursive - Musically it sounds like a Thermals track. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Marnie Stern – Cinco de Mayo – Marnie Stern (2010) - 3rd album - One of the most unique acts that I’m kicking myself for taking so long to discover. - A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Yeah Yeah Yeah's – Maps – Fever to Tell (2003) - Debut full length from this stylistically unique garage rock band. - Karen O is the lead singer and has one of the best voices going in any genre if you ask me. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Ponytail – Beg Waves – Ice Cream Spiritual (2008) - 2nd album - Missed this band completely, but after seeing them live I am totally sold on them - The lead singer’s shrill unique way of singing makes her more of an instrument than a reciter of lyrics. - Biggest pleasant surprise of the weekend. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Parlovr - Pen to the Paper – Parlovr (2008) - Debut album - Pronounced ‘parlour’. - Originally out in 2008… re-released this year. - 2nd album is forthcoming. - Wolf Parade/Suckers anthem feel. - I didn’t even have to wait for the vocals to cast my vote of approval as this track had me smiling within seconds of hitting play. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Listening Party – All Those Animals – I Was Young (2010) - One of my favorite bands and they snuck an album out on me! - Incredibly catchy band from western Canada. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Voxhaul Broadcast - Rotten Apples - Rotten Apples (2007) - Debut full length. - This track has a driving anthem feel and is somewhat reminiscent of the Kings of Leon (minus the sell out side). Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Black Angels - Sunday Afternoon – Phosphene Dream (2010) - 3rd album from the ominous psych rockers. - Formed in 2004 in Austin, TX - Interesting feel to it… similar to some of the Black Keys more eerie songs - Debut Self Titled EP was released in 2005. 2nd full length out in 2008 Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Paul Cary - The Curse Of China Bull - Ghost of a Man (2010) - Dirty southern blues. - RIYL Black Keys and Seasick Steve - DOWNLOAD THIS ALBUM FOR FREE HERE! MySpace : HypeMachine Luke Doucet and the White Falcon - Some of You Folks - Steel City Trawler (2010) - Makes me think a lot of Ike Reilly just not quite as much polish and flair. - Huge mash up of styles, but primarily focused around southern barroom style rock. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The 88 - Center of the Sun - The 88 (2010) - 6th album - LA band that pulls from the British invasion and Bowie style glam rock. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Vincent Minor - Heavy Metal Lover - Vincent Minor (2010) - Debut album. - The majority of the album makes me think of Ben Folds. - The main reason this song made it on the shot might be my love for Nightswimming by REM. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Futurebirds - Johnny Utah - Hampton's Lullaby (2010) - Debut full length - Download it for free from their site! Official Site : MySpace : HypeMachine Azure Ray - Make Your Heart - Drawing Down the Moon (2010) - 4th album. Debut out in 2001 - Female dream pop/folk duo - They are both in the band Now It’s Overhead as well. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 198!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 198 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) The Hold Steady – Stevie Nix - Separation Sunday (2005) - 3rd full length. - First since 2008’s Stay Positive. - This is one of the best bands we are lucky enough to enjoy in their prime. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Deerhunter – Memory Boy – Halcyon Digest (2010) - 4th full length, out September 28th. - Hugely popular Indie rock band led by Bradford Cox Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Paul Cary - Iryna - Ghost of a Man (2010) - Dirty southern blues. - RIYL Black Keys and Seasick Steve - DOWNLOAD THIS ALBUM FOR FREE HERE! MySpace : HypeMachine Neil Young – Hitchhiker – Le Noise (2010) - CD/DVD out September 28th - Think Crazy Horse not CSNY. - Reuniting with Buffalo Springfield as well. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Grinderman – Bellringer Blues - Girnderman 2 (2010) - 2nd album from the harder rockin' side project from Nick Cave and some Bad Seeds. - Nick Cave is someone who grows on me more and more with every listen. - I hope the entire album sounds as sinister, aggressive and cool as this track. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Adam Haworth Stephens - Praises in Your Name – We Live on Cliffs (2010) - Solo debut out Sept 28th - Guitarist and lead singer of Two Gallants. - Tyson Vogel, the drummer from Two Gallants, also released a solo album. He goes by The Devotionals. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine White Denim - champ - last day of summer (2010) - Impromptu album of demos. - Download for free right now! - This album features a much more stripped back feel. Almost the entire album is acoustic. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Luke Doucet and the White Falcon - Hey Now - Steel City Trawler (2010) - Makes me think a lot of Ike Reilly just not quite as much polish and flair. - Huge mash up of styles, but primarily focused around southern barroom style rock. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Ike Reilly Assassination – When Irish Eyes are Burning – We Belong to the Staggering Evening (2007) - 4th album and his best. Has 6 total. - Reilly is one artist that I think would be a blast to see live. His songs already sound like they were recorded in a rowdy, smoky bar (kind of like Lucero). - He always has top notch lyrics. Witty and funny and fits perfectly with the broad range of usually upbeat styles he plays. - After first listen it has a few solid tracks, but not quite as consistent as his previous work. Too much polish! (that is one of the biggest hurdles for me when it comes to liking an album) Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Vincent Minor - Pin Drop Silence - Vincent Minor (2010) - Debut album. - The majority of the album makes me think of Ben Folds. - The main reason this song made it on the shot might be my love for Nightswimming by REM. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Azure Ray - On and On Again - Drawing Down the Moon (2010) - 4th album. Debut out in 2001 - Female dream pop/folk duo - They are both in the band Now It’s Overhead as well. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Sufjan Stevens - Futile Devices - The Age of Adz (2010) - Forthcoming full length. - He has previously mentioned that he’s lost faith in the idea of the album b/c of pre-release leaks of music stealing the thunder and significance of setting a release date for an album. - BUY TIX NOW for his just announced tour as well. - Less of a popular/radio friendly album and more of Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Your Youth - Small Sparks - Aloha (2010) - Debut EP - RIYL Surfer Blood or Japandroids Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine