The Unknown & Unheard Show 236 (mp3)

 

Black Lips – Time – Arabia Mountain (2011)

-          6^th album.

-          One of the most fun bands to listen to and see live.

-          Sloppy garage rock.

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1, 2, 3 - Confetti - New Heaven (2011)

-          Forthcoming debut.

-          Latest hard-to-google band!

-          Jangily and Fuzzy rock.

MySpace : HypeMachine

 

Black Francis – Dead Man’s Curve – NonStopErotik (2010)

-          19^th solo album

-          Leader of the Pixies.

-          AKA, Frank Black, Frank Black & the Catholics and, his given name, Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV.

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Priory – Lady of Late – Priory

-          Debut full length. One EP out as well.

-          Portland, OR band.

-          Indie pop/folk/electronic

-          Great album art!

-          Make me think of the Pixies a little.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

 

Tony Castles – Juice – Juice 7” (2011)

-          They have a debut EP out.

-          Download for free at RCRDLBL!

-          Brooklyn band.

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Through the Sparks – Chisel and Pick - Almanac (MMX) Year of Beasts (2011)

-          3^rd album. 2 EPs as well.

-          Bouncy and a bit off key and off kilter. All traits that I love.

-          Think Modest Mouse/Menomena/Suckers.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

 

PJ Harvey – The Words That Marketh Murder – Let England Shake (2011)

-          8^th studio album.

-          One of this years most critically acclaimed albums.

-          Polly Jean Harvey

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

White Denim – Street Joy - D (2011)

-          5^th album. They are continually changing their sound and evolving.

-          They did an Impromptu album of demos last summer: Download for free right now!

-          Played SXSW

-          Workout Holiday was their debut and still their best.

-          Playing the Rock Lobster in Indy Wednesday, June 29th.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Bon Iver – I Can't Make You Love Me (Bonnie Rait Cover)– Calgary Single (From Bon Iver) (2011)

-          2^nd album.

-          Had one of the most critically acclaimed debuts in the past ten years.

-          Led by Justin Vernon, formerly of DeYarmond Edison.

-          powerful live performer.

-          Playing the Murat Theatre Monday July 25th

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

 

Ty Segall – I Am With You - Goodbye Bread (2011)

-          1^st full length on Drag City Records. 6^th solo overall.

-          Plays all the instruments on the album.

-          Just released a T. Rex themed EP of covers for Record Store Day. This release has completely sold me on Ty.

-          Huge critical hit.

-          Big garage rock here. Think old Black Keys.

-          Played one of the loudest, most rockin' sets at SXSW

MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

 

Viva Voce – A Viking Love Song - The Future WIll Destroy You (2011)

-          6th album… 5th was out last year, Rose City

-          Portland, OR husband and wife duo

-          spacey catchy psychedelic rock.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

 

Centro-Matic – Only In My Double Mind – Candidate Waltz (2011)

-          10^th album

-          Led by Will Johnson who has also released material under his given name, as South San Gabriel and a collaborative effort with Magnolia Elec. Co.’s Jason Molina

-          Rough alt-countty rock band.

-          Think Lucero but a bit darker.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

 

WU LYF – Heavy Pop – Go Tell Fire To the Mountain (2011)

-          Debut album.

-          ‘World Unite Lucifer Youth Foundation’ or ‘Love You Forever’

-          Sound like Explosions in the Sky with Lyrics.

-          Cinematic pulses and swells of powerful spacey guitars.

-          RIYL: Explosions in the Sky, Wilderness or Lord Dog Bird

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Puerto Rico Flowers – I Feel Good – PRF 7 EP (2011)

-          7th of 7 EPs

-          Heavy rock sound with a bold voice.

-          This band makes me think of late 80's and early 90's alternative rock bands.

Label's MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 235!

 

Bon Iver – Towers – Bon Iver (2011)

-          2^nd album.

-          Had one of the most critically acclaimed debuts in the past ten years.

-          Led by Justin Vernon, formerly of DeYarmond Edison.

-          powerful live performer.

-          Playing the Murat Theatre Monday July 25th

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Black Lips – Mad Dog – Arabia Mountain (2011)

-          6^th album.

-          One of the most fun bands to listen to and see live.

-          Sloppy garage rock.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – We Almost Lost Detroit (Gil Scott-Heron) - It's A Corporate World (2011)

-          debut full length.

-          Their 2010 debut EP garnered them a lot of good reviews.

-          Played the White Rabbit Cabaret and were fantastic!

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Ty Segall – Goodbye Bread - Goodbye Bread (2011)

-          1^st full length on Drag City Records. 6^th solo overall.

-          Plays all the instruments on the album.

-          Just released a T. Rex themed EP of covers for Record Store Day. This release has completely sold me on Ty.

-          Huge critical hit.

-          Big garage rock here. Think old Black Keys.

-          Played one of the loudest, most rockin' sets at SXSW

MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Sic Alps - Do You Want To Give $$? - Napa Asylum (2011)

-          4^th album out back in January

-          San Fran garage/noise pop band led by Mike Donovan.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

J Mascis - Alone - Several Shades of Why (2011)

-          Latest solo album.

-          Dinosaur Jr. leader.

-          Eddie Vedder-esque vocals.

-          Played SXSW and was a major surprise.

-          This is from the DayTrotter Session he just recorded.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter

Dark Mean – Finland - Dark Mean (2011)

-          This full length debut has been in the works since 2007!

-          Debut EP out in 2009. Download it from their official site now!

-          Sounds a bit like Frightened Rabbit here.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks – Gardenia - Real Emotional Trash (2008)

-          4th album. One of the best albums of the 2000's if you ask me.

-          Forthcoming 5th album with the Jicks is on its way.

-          Leader of Pavement, one of the pioneering bands of independent music.

-          Playing the Earth House in Indy in October.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Vetiver – Wonder Why - The Errant Charm (2011)

-          DC band… found them a couple years ago when These United States got me onto a few other DC bands

-          Seems to be a solid scene

-          Strokes, Coconut Records and Devendra Banhart fans gather around

Official Site : Myspace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Seapony - Dreaming - Go With Me (2011)

-          Debut full length.

-          West coast surf pop. A genre that has blown up over the past couple years and one I’m usually leery of, but here it seems quite enjoyable.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - FFunny Ffriends - Unknown Mortal Orchestra (2011)

-          Debut album

-          Distorted mellow poppy track. Easy to just bounce along to.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

 

The People’s Temple - Sons of Stone – The People’s Temple

-          Forthcoming debut full length. 3 EPs out.

-          Psychedelic garage band out of Michigan that sounds a bit like the Black Angels.

MySpace: HypeMachine

Slow Down, Molasses - Late Night Radio - Walk Into the Sea (2011)

-          2^nd album.

-          Harder rocking brand of folk from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Viva Voce – The Wondering Soul - The Future WIll Destroy You (2011)

-          6th album… 5th was out last year, Rose City

-          Portland, OR husband and wife duo

-          spacey catchy psychedelic rock.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

KhanWood Clarke - Dirtiest Girl (Demo) (2011)

-          Newest project from King Khan!

-          One of my all-time favorite musicians teaming up with a couple other folks for this traditional country band.

-          Think Johnnie Cash.

King Khan’s MySpace : HypeMachine

 

Puerto Rico Flowers – Burning Down Your House – PRF 7 EP (2011)

-          7th of 7 EPs

-          Heavy rock sound with a bold voice.

-          This band makes me think of late 80's and early 90's alternative rock bands.

Label's MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine