The Unknown & Unheard Show 218! (mp3)

Stream & Download The U & U Show 218 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Cave Singers – Falls – No Witch (2010) - 3rd album. 1st release with always out-doing itself, Jagjaguwar records. - The raspy vocals here are worth the price of admission. - Their previous work has had me dying to get my hands on this, long-talked about, 3rd album. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Akron/Family – Another Sky - S/T II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT (2011) - forthcoming album - They have an enjoyably off-kilter, layered brand of folk, but this album is supposed to be a touch more electronic. - Sufjan Stevens might be their closest musical relative... that's good lineage if you ask me! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Listening Party – Campanology – I Was Young (2010) - One of my favorite bands and they snuck an album out on me! - Incredibly catchy band from western Canada. - This band does not tour near enough! - One of the most energetic and inspiring live acts I've ever seen. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Maps & Atlases - The Charm - Perch Patchwork (2010) - Debut full length, but have a handful of EPs out. - Chicago experimental folk outfit. - Playing SXSW Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine King Tuff - Freak When I'm Dead - Was Dead (2008) - Debut album - out of the Vermont - psychadelic/powerpop/rock… a little like t rex vocals - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Middle Brother – Middle Brother – Middle Brother (2011) - Forthcoming debut from this folk super group. - Due out in March - Features members of Deer Tick, Delta Spirit and Dawes. - Playing SXSW Official Site : HypeMachine Lord Huron – We Went Wild – Into the Sun EP (2010) - 2nd EP - Rich, easy going tropical feel to this track. - Very reminiscent of Fleet Foxes. - Full length debut is supposed to be out this year. - Playing SXSW Official Site : MySpace : HypeMachine Kurt Vile – Ghost Town - Smoke Ring For My Halo (2011) - Forthcoming LP. - dreamy pop rock with vocals that bring up thoughts of Devendra Banhart - like Iron & Wine, cut his teeth with lo-fi recordings… this shows up more on ‘God is Saying…’ - Side project from The War on Drugs' lead guitarist. - Playing SXSW Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine King Charles - Love Lust - Love Lust (2009) - Debut album (I think) - Got big in the UK and now branching out further - Quirky style of singer/songwriter that immediately made me think of Devendra Banhart. - Playing SXSW. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Psychic Friend - Once a Servant (2011) - Debut single. - Piano pop track. - Led by former Imperial Teen member, Will Schwartz. - Tricky to Google… try it! HypeMachine The Head and the Heart - Down In the Valley - The Head and the Heart (2011) - Debut album. - Folk rock that amps up into something like Mumford & Sons who exploded last year. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Kevin Devine - Brother's Blood - Brother's Blood (2009) - 5th album - Playing SXSW - Dark and mellow to start then explodes with energy like a fiery Death Cab track might. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine BONUS HOCKEY! Megafaun - Solid Ground - Gather, Form & Fly (2009) - 2nd album - members of this act were in DeYarmond Edison with members of Bon Iver. - Playing SXSW Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Lia Ices (Featuring Justin Vernon) - Daphne - Grown Unknown (2011) - 3rd release - Pop and a little alt-country sound to her music. - Jagjaguwar artist. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Kurt Vile – Freeway - Constant Hitmaker (2008) - Debut album. - dreamy pop rock with vocals that bring up thoughts of Devendra Banhart - like Iron & Wine, cut his teeth with lo-fi recordings… this shows up more on ‘God is Saying…’ - Side project from The War on Drugs' lead guitarist. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Okkervil River – Unless Its Kicks – The Stage Names (2007) - Latest album from is out this year. L - Led by Will Sheff - Debut album out in 1998, Bedroom EP… Debut full length out in 1999, Stars Too Small To Use - Playing SXSW! Pretty pumped about this one! Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Menomena – Rotten Hell - Friend and Foe (2007) - 3rd album… 4th album, Mines, was out in 2010 - Lackthereof and Ramona Falls are side projects that have had releases since the last Menomena album - Ultra-creative song writing. No one comes close to the sound they make. Layers and layers of instruments and vocals. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine LCD Soundsystem – All My Friends – Sound of Silver (2005) - 2nd album of 3 from the James Murphy led outfit. - Band known for successfully tapping into many different genres: dance, rock, indie, dicso. - They are responsible for what many critics consider some of the greatest songs of the past decade: All My Friends and Someone Great. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 217! More SXSW! (Right Click to Download)

Stream & Download The U & U Show 217 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) The Forms - Fire To The Ground (ft. Matt Berninger) - Derealization (2011) - Forthcoming EP - 2 full length albums out already. - This song features the National's lead singer Matt Berninger. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Josh Ritter - Come and Find Me - Golden Age of Radio (2001) - 2nd album - has progressed into one of the best folk singer/songwriters out there. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Ezra Furman & The Harpoons – Hard Time in a Terrible Land - Mysterious Power (2011) - 3rd album - One of the most talented and refreshing artists going. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Myspace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter Grouplove – Colours – Grouplove EP (2010) - Debut EP - Modest Mouse and Polyphonic Spree had a baby band… not really, but that’s what this sounds like. - SXSW performer. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Akron/Family – Say What You Want To - S/T II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT (2011) - forthcoming album - They have an enjoyably off-kilter, layered brand of folk, but this album is supposed to be a touch more electronic. - Sufjan Stevens might be their closest musical relative... that's good lineage if you ask me! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine J Mascis - Is It Done - Several Shades of Why (2011) - Forthcoming solo album. - Dinosaur Jr. leader. - Eddie Vedder-esque vocals. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Eastern Conference Champions - Don't Think Twice, It's Alright - Don't Think Twice, It's Alright (Single) (2010) - Bob Dylan cover - Set to release their first full length in 4 years in April, ‘Speak-ahhh.’ - This song shows their lighter side, but they also amp up the rock significantly at times. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Floating Action - Dead Reckoning - 2 albums out plus 1 LP. - This is an original track done for weathervanmusic.org - Go to their site for free tunes! - Playing SXSW. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Holy Sons - The Feral Kid - Decline of the West (2006) - debut album - Spare and sinister sounding tracks - Playing SXSW. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Generationals – Greenleaf - Actor-Caster (2011) - Forthcoming album. - Louisianan Band - Indie pop - Great 2010 SXSW DayTrotter Session - Playing SXSW again this year. Official Site : MySpace : Bandcamp : HypeMachine : DayTrotter Session The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow - Barton Hollow (2010) - Debut full length - Range from catchy upbeat folk rock to spare simple more traditional folk duets. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Dreamend - My Old Brittle Bones - So I Ate Myself, Bite By Bite (2010) - 5th album, 6th out this year. - A side project from a member of the off-the-charts-out-there psychedelic band Black Moth Super Rainbow. - Chicago band. - Lush, layered shoegaze folk. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Indigo Tree - leavingtimebehind - Blanik (2010) - 2nd album - Heavy distorted guitars that make you think of the Japandroids. - Playing SXSW. Official Site : BandCamp : HypeMachine Fang Island - Life Coach - Fang Island (2010) - 2nd album - They describe their music as 'everyone high fiving everyone.' - Very high energy, frenetic pop/rock Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Geographer - Kites - Animal Shapes EP (2010) - latest release - There aren't many out there but this is another band that puts off a sound very reminiscent of Yeasayer and Bravestation. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine BONUS U & U!!! (No album art, deal with it!) The Features - The Temporary Blues - Some Kind Of Salvation (2009) - 2nd full length - Debut out in 2004. Released two other EP's in there - Kings of Leon fans can definitely find something here. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Diamond Rings - All Yr Songs - Special Affections (2010) - debut release - Solo project from John O'Regan, the lead singer of the D'Urbervilles (they have a fantastic cover of Timber Timbre's 'Magic Arrow'!) - Reminds me a lot of the leading indie pop bands... Belle & Sebastian, Bishop Allen, Etc. - Don't watch the video for this song... MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Franz Nicolay - This Is Not a Pipe - Luck & Courage (2010) - Forthcoming 2nd full length - Former keyboardist of the Hold Steady Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Family Portrait – Will You Be There? (Michael Jackson Cover) - mellow lo-fi 60’s surf feel to this one - Don’t mistake this for a tribute to that creepy weirdo, this cover is quality. - Crazy homemade video to this track with a wide assortment of flamethrowers Myspace : 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 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 JEFF the Brotherhood - The Tropics - Heavy Days (2010) - 3rd album - Jake & Jamin Orrall - Kraut punk rock. Harder, eclectic rock. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Ha Ha Tonka – Usual Suspects – Death of a Decade (2011) - 3rd album - RIYL AA Bondy and the Avett Brothers Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 216! Take that girls basketball! (Right click to download)

Stream & Download The U & U Show 216 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues - Helplessness Blues (2011) - Forthcoming 2nd full length. - No band was better in 2008 in which they released their debut EP & LP. - My number one album for the 2008 (same with Pitchfork and numerous other outlets). - Hugely diverse, lush, harmony-laden folk. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Okkervil River – Mermaid – Mermaid 7” Single (2011) - A single of 2 b-sides from the recording session for their forthcoming new LP ‘I Am Very Far’ - This is a former best of the U & U top spot holder thanks to their album ‘The Stage Names’ - Lyric-heavy deeply layered building folk rock. Bright Eyes – Firewall - The Peoples' Key (2011) - Forthcoming full length and first 2007's Cassadaga - Been working on solo stuff as well as the Monsters of Folk. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Kills - Satellite - Blood Pressures (2011) - Forthcoming album - latest album was out in 2008, ‘Midnight Boom’ - Detroit rock duo. - The female half, Allison Mosshart is in the Dead Weather with Jack White. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Dreamend - Magnesium Light - So I Ate Myself, Bite By Bite (2010) - 5th album, 6th out this year. - A side project from a member of the off-the-charts-out-there psychedelic band Black Moth Super Rainbow. - Chicago band. - Lush, layered shoegaze folk. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Darren Hanlon - All These Things - I Will Love You At All - (2010) - 5th album since 2002 - Sweet simple pop folk kinda like Avett Bros. - Australian singer/wongwriter. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Deer Tick – 20 Miles –The Black Dirt Sessions (2010) - 3rd album - Rambling folk duet. A bit of Dylan coming through - Playing SXSW and also a 2010 best of leftover track. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Cults - Go Outside - Cults 7" (2010?) - debut single - Download it for free right now! - More electronic than I usually go, but when I do I set the ‘catchiness bar’ extremely high. I thought this met the criteria. - Playing SXSW Official Site : HypeMachine Fujiya And Miyagi - Cat Got Your Tongue - Ventriloquizzing (2011) - 4th album. - 3 piece English band - Another band (song especially) that reminds me of T.Rex. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Cold War Kids – Hang Me Up to Dry – Robbers & Cowards (2006) - debut full length album from this California band - 3 eps prior to its release - New album is ‘Mine is Yours’ - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Iron & Wine – Your Fake Name Is Good Enough For Me – Kiss Each Other Clean (2011) - Forthcoming full length, Kiss Each Other Clean. - Just signed to a major label and I really wanted to dislike this album b/c of that reason, but I can't! - This is already a lock for the best of 2011 show. So many great songs! - 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. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Chris Bathgate - Restless - A Cork Tale Wake (2007) - 5 albums out, a 6th is on its way out this year. - From Ann Arbor, MI - Playing SXSW. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine David Dondero – A Pre-existing Condition - A Pre-existing Condition (2011) - 8th studio album. - Reminds me a bit of Neil Young and Mike Doughty! - was a big hit in 2010 with his album # Zero With a Bullet. - Playing SXSW Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Danny Malone & the Collar Bones – Wait On Me (2011) - Forthcoming 3rd album? I think. - Playing SXSW - Austin folk singer/songwriter… makes me think of Cloud Cult’s more delicate tracks. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Cold Cave - The Great Pan is Dead - Cherish the Light Years (2011) - Forthcoming 3rd album. - Noise pop done very well. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unehard Show 215! Take That Ice! (MP3)

Stream & Download The U & U Show 215 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Bright Eyes – Haile Selassie - The Peoples' Key (2011) - Forthcoming full length and first 2007's Cassadaga - Been working on solo stuff as well as the Monsters of Folk. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Builders and the Butchers – Lullaby - Dead Reckoning (2011) - 3rd album - Tense energy can be felt through out their music. - Great live band! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter Awesome New Republic (ANR) - It's Around You - Stay Kids (2010) - Debut full length - Huge driving pop anthem. - Playing SXSW Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine ARMS - Tiger Tamer - 50 Fine Lines (2006) - 2nd album from the Harlem Shakes' Todd Goldstein. - The song Tiger Tamer from their debut album is a brilliant track - SXSW Performer Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Bell Gardens - Through the Rain – Hang Ups Need Company (2010) - Debut EP - Big pop rock sound. - Beach Boys. - Playing SXSW Official Site Twilight Singers – Dynamite Steps – Dynamite Steps (2011) - forthcoming 3rd full length - Led by Greg Dulli. - Dulli has also collaborated with Mark Lanegan to release a couple albums as the Gutter Twins. - The build through out this song is worth the price of the album. - Whether it’s here or in the Gutter Twins, Dulli is capable of creating deep powerful moods and feelings. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Alcoholic Faith Mission - Painting Animals In Watercolors - 421 Wythe Avenue (2009) - 2nd album of three - Extremely eclectic band from Denmark, Sweden. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine AWOLNATION - Guilty Filthy Soul - Back From Earth EP (2010) - Debut EP - Big catchy modern rock. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine The Black - Cellblock - Tanglewood (2006) - Debut album - Catchy style of rock that makes me think of Dr. Dog and J Roddy Walston & the Business a bit. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon Auditorium - Sunday - Be Brave (2011) - Debut Full length - Great sound captured here. Makes you think of T. Rex, Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Asaf Avidan & The Mojos - Weak - The Reckoning (2008) - 2nd LP of 4 total. - Hugely popular Israeli rock/folk-rock artist. - His vocals are reminiscent of Janis Joplin. - Playing SXSW Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine The Bears Of Blue River - Betty Homemaker - The Killer Bee Scare (2010) - Debut album - Indiana band that’s in the middle of a long-distance relationship between Indy, Chicago and Erie, PA. - Rolling folk rock featuring male and female vocals. - Playing SXSW MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Admiral Fallow - Old Balloons - Boots Met My Face (2010) - Scottish band that is very reminiscent of Frightened Rabbit and We Were Promised Jetpacks. - Playing SXSW MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Yellow Ostrich - Campaign - The Mistress (2011) - Debut full length - Sounds a bit like the Beatles and the White Stripes and even at times Menomena. - Playing SXSW Official Site : BandCamp : HypeMachine