The Unknown & Unheard Show 281!

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Japandroids : Evil's Sway : Celebration Rock (2012)

-          2nd album.

-          raucous anthem-filled post punk rock

-          huge energy and distortion. You’ll want to see this song live and as loud as possible.

-          SXSW 2012

Official Site : Myspace : HypeMachine

The Black Box Revelation : High On A Wire : My Perception (2012)

-          Debut full length

-          One 2011 EP out as well.

-          Belgian duo bringing heavy guitar blues rock. Think Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Black Keys.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Lord Buffalo : Cold Bones : Lord Buffalo EP (2012)

-          Debut EP

-          Austin, TX band.

-          Experimental folk rock.

-          Sounds like a folk infused blend of Timber Timbre & Wilderness.

BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine

Cold Specks : Winter Solstice : I Predict A Graceful Expulsion (2012)

-          Forthcoming full length debut

-          Powerful rough female vocalist.

-          RIYL The Head and the Heart

-          An awesome video for the track 'Holland' can be found HERE.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @ColdSpecks

Advance Base : David Allen : A Shut Ins Prayer (2012)

-          Owen Ashworth, formerly of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone.

-          Debut under this alias.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @AdvanceBase

Hunx And His Punx : Let Me In : Hairdresser Blues (2012)

-          3rd album

-          Debut album out in 2011.

-          Vintage garage and surf rockers

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @HunxAndHisPunx

Diamond Rugs : Hightail : Diamond Rugs (2012)

-          Debut release from garage/folk supergroup featuring Deer Tick's John McCaualey, Ian Saint Pe of the Black Lips and Hardy Morris from Dead Confederate.

-          Their name is a play on the phase ‘I’m on drugs.’

-          This is a track that you either love or hate… either way it will be stuck in your head.

-          SXSW 2012

Facebook : HypeMachine : @DiamondRugs

Guided By Voices : Class Clown Spots a UFO : Class Clown Spots a UFO (2012)

-          2nd GBV album of 2012.

-          First album with the recently reunited 'classic lineup' since 1996 was out early this year.

-          I have been kicking myself for a week now that I've realized I've missed a rare chance to see this band live!

-          The prolific Robert Pollard's primary outfit.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Chappo : Petrified Sand : Plastique Universe II: Pisces Princess (2011)

-          2nd EP

-          Debut full length was out May 15th

-          Download this EP for free on their BandCamp AND get a track off their new LP by checking their Official Site!

Official Site : BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine : @CHAPPOMusic

Parlovr - You Only Want It 'Cause You're Lonely : Kook Soul (2012)

-          2nd album

-          Debut out in 2008… re-released in 2010.

-          Wolf Parade/Suckers anthem feel.

BandCamp : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : @Parlovr

Tu Fawning : Anchor : A Monument (2012)

-          2nd full length album

-          Portland, OR band.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @TuFawning

Bravestation : Tides of the Summit : Giants & Dreamers (2012)

-          Debut full length!

-          Also have a 2010 debut EP.

-          It’s about time Yeasayer fans have another band addressing their needs.

MySpace : HypeMachine : @ShearwaterBand

Spiritualized : Mary : Sweet Heart Sweet Light (2012)

-          7th album since 1992!

-          first since 2008.

-          Big time success in the UK.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine : @Spiritualized

Richard Hawley : Leave Your Body Behind You : Standing At The Sky's Edge (2012)

-          8th album

-          Hugely successful in the UK

-          Brings a sound reminiscent of Mark Lanegan

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Maps & Atlases : Vampires : Beware and Be Grateful (2012)

-          1st single from forthcoming full length.

-          Chicago experimental folk outfit.

-          Played SXSW 2011 and playing 2012

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : @MapsnAtlases

Blithe Field : Mistakes : Art Week 2012 Unlimited Free Milkshakes Compilation (2012)

-          Contribution to the label's sampler.

-          19 year old from Ohio.

-          Ambient/electronic/looping/sample-heavy arrangements.

Compilation : BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 256!

The Loom - Song For The Winter Sun - At Last Light (2008))

-          2nd album.

-          6 piece Brooklyn band.

-          Layered folk that is reminiscent of Iron & Wine and Horse Feathers.

-          Adeptly weaves together male and female lead vocals.

BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine

Alabama Shakes - Hold On - Alabama Shakes EP (2011)

-          Debut EP

-          Garnered a lot of hype at this year's SXSW

BandCamp : HypeMachine

Parlovr - Chucka Chucka - Dine Alone Sampler Summer (2011)

-          Forthcoming 2^nd album

-          Debut out in 2008… re-released this year.

-          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

Bear and Moose - Bear and Moose - Bear and Moose (2011)

-          Debut double album.

-          Guitar and drums duo.

-          RIYL: The Heartless Bastards

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Tom Waits – Pay Me – Bad As Me (2011)

-          17th album and 1st since 2004. Album teaser video

-          One of the most prolific, innovative and talented songwriters ever.

-          First new music since 2006’s triple album release.

-          Also an actor.

-          Give me his first three albums and a desert island.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

J Mascis - I've Been Thinking - Circle Single (2011)

-          B-side from the 7” single for the song Circle from their latest solo album, Several Shades of Why.

-          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

Withered Hand - It's A Wonderful Lie – It’s A Wonderful Lie Single (2009)

-          Debut full length was Good News, but two previously released EPs also.

-          Neil Young-heavy sound.

-          Played SXSW

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Tennis - Origins - Young and Old (2012)

-          2nd Album

-          Debut LP was out this past January.  Debut EP was out in July of 2010.

-          Pop husband and wife duo.

-          Bought a sailboat and sailed around the east coast for eight months and now are sharing their experiences in song form for you.

-          Played SXSW

MySpace : HypeMachine

Said the Whale - New Brighton – New Brighton EP (2011)

-          9^th EP released to warm the waters for their 3^rd full length due out in early 2012.

-          2nd album, was Islands Disappear.

-          About as good of an example of Indie pop as you can find.

-          A friend turned me on to this band via the video for this song. Watch it!

-          Played SXSW.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

13ghosts - Wicked Drink – Garland of Bottle Flies (2011)

-          6th album, 3 EPs as well.

-          Raucous barroom-style rock.

-          RIYL: Lucero, Ike Reilly.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Handsome Furs – Handsome Furs Hate This Place - Plague Park (2007)

-          Debut album

-          3^rd album, Sound Kapital was out this year.

-          Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner and his wife.

-          I was late to the party here, but glad I didn’t miss it!

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Imaad Wasif - Go Insane (The Doors) - Beat LA: A Benefit for Haiti (2011)

-          Compilation of covers in support of Haiti.

-          Imaad Wasif was formerly a guitarist for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and has made some great alt-rock music since.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Crystal Stilts - Dark Eyes - Radiant Door EP (2011)

-          Latest of 3 EPs. Also 2 full lengths.

-          This shows the catchier side of this usually heavy-psych rock band.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Neil Young – Home On the Range – Where the Buffalo Roam OST (1980)

-          Theme from one of the early, less highly regarded films based on Hunter S. Thompson’s work.

-          The soundtrack featured a lot of great music anchored by the Neil Young score.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Wounded Lion - Roman Values - IVXLCDM (2011)

-          2^nd album.

-          Garage band from LA.

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The Antlers – VCR (The xx cover) - (Together) EP (2011)

-          Latest EP.

-          4th album, Burst Apart, was out in early 2011

-          Big pop sound… remind me of The Arcade Fire’s acoustic tracks

-          If you like this at all, just go get their 3rd album 'Hospice' it's still the best to date.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine