The Unknown & Unheard Show 116!

Stream & Download The Unknown & Unheard Show 116 Right Here, Right Now! The Hold Steady – Atlantic City (Springsteen Cover) – War Child: Heroes (2009) - they sound like if they were around first, Springsteen’s version would be the cover - playing Bloomington at Jake’s - latest album is Stay Positive - I can say without hesitation this is one of the greatest bands of out time. Official Site: www.theholdsteady.net Myspace: www.myspace.com/theholdsteady Stream Song on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Bruce Springsteen – Johnny 99 – Nebraska (1982) - first solo acoustic album and is a compilation of demos… makes for a raw, pure music experience - There are two albums that stand far above the others in Springsteen’s catalog, Darkness on the Edge of Town and Nebraska. - State Trooper is another great song off this album. Official Site: www.brucespringsteen.net/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/brucespringsteen Stream Song on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon The Listening Party – Little Tender Hearts – Who Are We Missing? (2008) - this is their full length debut - they brought so much energy to their live show I fell in love with them instantly. - You don’t know the words but you can’t help but sing along Myspace: www.myspace.com/wwwmyspacecomlisteningparty Stream Song on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon The Acorn – Flood Pt. 1 – Glory Hope Mountain (2007) - 2nd full length - New album, Heron Act, came out in February ‘09 Official Site: http://theacorn.ca/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/theacorn Stream Song on HypeMachine Stream and Download The Acorn’s DayTrotter Session Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Gomez – Airstream Driver – New Tide (2009) - forthcoming album - this is the classic big Gomez sound… a song with a swagger, but with smooth catchy vocals. - They have three lead signers, this track features the most pop sounding of the three. Official Site: www.gomeztheband.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/gomez Stream Song on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Harlem Shakes – Strictly Game – Technicolor Health (2009) - debut full length is on its way this month - a lot of layers to this track, upbeat and hard not to enjoy… leans towards indie pop Official Site: www.harlemshakes.com Myspace: www.myspace.com/harlemshakes Stream Song on HypeMachine The Press – Master – Master (2009) - debut album (I think) - really not a lot out there about this band yet, but if this is the sound their album brings, there will be. - Big anthems, high energy and reminds me of The Listening Party a lot… and since not many bands do that… it’s a very good thing. Official Site: http://thepressthepress.com/ Myspace: http://myspace.com/thepress Stream Song on HypeMachine Stream and Download on RCRDLBL.COM Benjy Ferree – The Grips – Come Back To The Five And Dime, Bobby Dee Bobby Dee (2009) - 2nd album - very very cool concept album about Bobby Driscoll - He was the actor who played Peter Pan for the Disney movies in the 40’s and 50’s up until he hit puberty and had acne problems and was fired by Disney. After that he struggled to find work, turned to drugs and died broke and homeless in NYC at 31. - Ferree deftly showcases his unique and considerable songwriter talent around this tragic story.

Official Site: www.benjyferree.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/benjyferree Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Bishop Allen – Don’t Hide Away – Grrr… (2009) - 3rd full length - They always have steady, well constructed lyrics that seem to fit perfectly with the plodding bounciness of their music. - The hype monster is surrounding this band like never before because of this album Official Site: www.bishopallen.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/bishopallen Stream Song on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Jared Mees & The Grown Children – The Tallest Building In Hell – Caffeine, Alcohol, Sunshine Money (2008) - first album with this backing band - self-titled debut out in 2007 - this album, along with Benjy Ferree’s are the first two to even begin to challenge M. Ward’s domination of my itunes.

Official Site: www.jaredmees.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/jaredmees Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon

Ezra Furman & The Harpoons – Mysterious Power – DayTrotter Session (2009) - 2 albums out, Banging Down the Doors & Inside the Human Body. - Happy sounding, upbeat tracks regardless of the lyric’s subject matter. - He sounds a bit like Dylan, but still really maintains a personality that is unique - Even a little Buffalo Springfield sound to this song. Official Site: www.ezrafurman.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/ezrafurman Stream Song on HypeMachine Stream and Download Ezra’a DayTrotter Session Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Delta Spirit – Trash Can – Ode To Sunshine (2008) - debut album and it exploded last year. The Hype Monster sunk it’s claws in deep. - I admit to not being totally sold on these guys, but the quality of this track is undeniable. - If you get into the Cold War Kids you should like this band. Official Site: www.deltaspirit.net/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/deltaspirit Stream Song on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Black Lips – Take My Heart – 200 Million Thousand (2009) - 5th album… out February 24th - This is an album that may sound like some other bands but the sum of the parts results in something truly unique to the Black Lips. - Velvet underground/Guided By Voices - Known for their wild live shows Official Site: www.black-lips.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/theblacklips Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon

Crystal Antlers – Andrew – Tentacles (2009) - forthcoming full length debut - ‘A Thousand Eyes’ is a great track off their debut EP, out in 2008. - Harsh vintage sound, but that’s what they are going for and that’s what will draw you in. - They sound like a more serious version of King Khan, not that King Khan’s immense talents aren’t serious. Official Site Myspace: www.myspace.com/crystalantlers Stream Song on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Dan Auerbach – Heartbroken, In Despair – Keep It Hid (2009) - solo debut - done a bunch of producing since last Black Keys’ album - best guitar riff I’ve heard in a long time. Reminds me of some of the great ones Nugent is famous for. Official Site: www.nonesuch.com/artists/dan-auerbach Myspace: www.myspace.com/danauerbachmusic Stream Songs on HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 115!

Stream & Download The Unknown & Unheard Show 115 Right Here, Right Now! The Reigning Sound – Straight Shooter – Time Bomb High School (2009) - 2nd album, 3 out total - Got their start in Memphis, TN Official Site: www.intheredrecords.com/pages/ReigningSound.html Myspace: www.myspace.com/reigningsoundfans Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Heartless Bastards – Early In The Morning – The Mountain (2009) - 3rd full length - Powered by the big voice of lead singer Erika Wennerstrom and some big rock riffs - Just played Letterman - Out of Dayton Official Site: www.theheartlessbastards.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/heartlessbastards Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Vulture Whale – Tote It To Cleveland, AL – Vulture Whale (2007) - 2nd album - I think that this is their 2nd self titled album, not positive. Gets confusing when bands switch labels and don’t catch on til later in their career. - swamp/southern rock mixed with tom petty sounds on the vocals at times Official Site: http://www.vulturewhale.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/vulturewhale Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Darker My Love – Northern Soul – 2 (2008) - second album and one I regret missing for the most part - another LA rock band.. they seem to have a bit of a glam rock feel at times. - huge catchy guitar riffs, a trait they share with BRMC Official Site: http://www.darkermylovemusic.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/darkermylove Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Benjy Ferree – Fear – Come Back To The Five And Dime, Bobby Dee Bobby Dee (2009) - 2nd album - very very cool concept album about Bobby Driscoll - He was the actor who played Peter Pan for the Disney movies in the 40’s and 50’s up until he hit puberty and had acne problems and was fired by Disney. After that he struggled to find work, turned to drugs and died broke and homeless in NYC at 31. - Ferree deftly showcases his unique and considerable songwriter talent around this tragic story. Official Site: www.benjyferree.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/benjyferree Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon The Coasters – Down In Mexico – The Coasters (1958)/Death Proof OST (2007) - Closing track on their debut album - Featured in the very entertaining movie, Death Proof - Tarantino’s music selection is unrivaled in the world of film The Coasters on All Music Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Okkervil River – John Allyn Smith Sails – The Stage Names (2007) - 4th album of 5 - without a doubt their best and my pick in 2007 for best album if that’s worth anything. - They expanded great on the tired, standard indie rock sound - They are on Bloomington’s Record Label, Jagjaguwar. (loaded with great musicians!) Official Site: www.okkervilriver.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/okkervilriver Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Jared Mees & The Grown Children – Bees – Caffeine, Alcohol, Sunshine Money (2008) - first album with this backing band - self-titles debut out in 2007 Official Site: www.jaredmees.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/jaredmees Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon The New Pornographers – Hey, Snow White - Dark Was The Night (2009) - star studded forthcoming charity compilation for The Red Hot Organization (AIDS & HIV) - it seems weird to want to pick a compilation as one of the year’s best albums but the talent and quality of these tracks is undeniable. - Almost every artist on the 2-disc album is responsible for a great album on their own. - This is a cover of the Bright Eyes’ song. Conor Oberst is/was the leader of Bright Eyes. New Porno’s Official Site: www.thenewpornographers.com/ New Porno’s Myspace: www.myspace.com/thenewpornographers Dark Was The Night Myspace: www.myspace.com/darkwasthenight Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Black Lips – Starting Over– 200 Million Thousand (2009) - 5th album… out February 24th - This is an album that may sound like some other bands but the sum of the parts results in something truly unique to the Black Lips. - Velvet underground/Guided By Voices - Known for their wild live shows Official Site: www.black-lips.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/theblacklips Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon The Cramps – Human Fly - …Off The Bone (1983) - 3rd album and really their last in the prime of their creepy, ominous punk/psychobilly sounds. - Lead singer Erik Punkhiser, Lux Interior, recently died - This is another track that I was drawn to after seeing Death Proof - Fits with T. Rex and the other tracks on there Official Site: www.thecramps.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/cramping Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon Elton John, Ringo Starr & T Rex – Children of the Revolution – Born To Boogie OST (1991) - this is from the soundtrack to Marc Bolan’s film ‘Born To Boogie’ - it was a rock opera of sorts, loaded with some brilliant T. Rex tunes - Marc Bolan’s T. Rex are responsible for one of the greatest albums of all time, Electric Warrior. Myspace: www.myspace.com/trexofficial Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon David Bowie – Queen Bitch – Hunky Dory (1971) - 4th album - Folk and glam rock - He was at the height of his career here, helping out on so many other projects including the beginnings of Lou Reed’s solo career. Official Site: http://davidbowie.com/ Myspace: www.myspace.com/davidbowie Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon TV on the Radio – Heroes (Bowie) – Heroes: War Child (2009) - hey look, it’s another massively loaded charity compilation album - this one is all covers with this song and a Hold Steady cover of Springsteen’s Atlantic City TVOTR Official Site: www.tvontheradio.com/ War Child Site: http://www.warchild.org.uk/heroes Myspace: www.myspace.com/tvotr Stream Songs on HypeMachine Stream Samples and Buy on Amazon