The Unknown & Unheard Show 233!!! (mp3)

Dawes - Little Bit of Everything - Nothing Is Wrong (2011)

-          2nd album out yesterday.

-          By far the best song I’ve heard from them. Reminds me of ‘My Sweet Carolina’ by Ryan Adams.

-          Led by Taylor Goldsmith, who is also 1/3 of the folk supergroup Middle Brother.

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Deer Tick – Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran Cover)

-          3^rd album

-          Rambling folk duet. A bit of Dylan coming through

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Black Lips – Go Out and Get It – 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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Mister Heavenly - Pineapple Girl - Out of Love (2011)

-          Debut single from forthcoming full length debut.

-          the latest in what's becoming a long line of big indie names collaborating.

-          Features Nick Thorburn (Islands/The Unicorns), Ryan Kattner (Man Man), and Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse).

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Country Mice - Morning Sun - Twister (2011)

-          Debut album

-          Folk rock outfit that formerly went by We Are Country Mice.

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White Denim – If You’re Changing - 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.

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My Morning Jacket – Victory Dance – Circuital (2011)

-          6^th album

-          Probably the most notable Louisville band going.

-          Led by and known for Jim James on lead vocals.

-          Playing the Lawn at White River this summer.

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Superhumanoids – Mikelah - Mikelah 7" (2011)

-          Latest 7" single.

-          Debut full length was out last year.

-          Features male and female lead vocals that make you think a little of the New Pornographers, just a little heavier music

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Iron & Wine – Freedom Hangs Like Heaven - Woman King EP (2005)

-          This EP was the last release before for his latest two LPs ‘Kiss Each Other Clean’ & 'The Sheppard's Dog' which were significantly more filled out than anything he’s done previously.

-          Sam Beam: Singer/Songwriter from Florida

-          Started recording in 2002

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Horse Feathers – Working Poor – House With No Home (2008)

-          2^nd album of 3.

-          If you like this band check out Rosemont Family Reunion

-          Blown away by live performance… a unique experience only rivaled by Iron & Wine

-          The songs are played so softly the crowd is almost silent focused on the music.

-          See them this Sunday at Radio Radio in Indianapolis.

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Smog - Chosen One - Julius Ceasar (1993)

-          Debut album from Bill Callahan's first band.

-          They were heavily embedded in the lo-fi movement in the early 90's

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Mars Classroom - New Theory - New Theory of Everything (2011)

-          Debut effort from yet another Robert Pollard side project.

-          Feels a lot like Guided By Voices, his recently reunited main act.

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WATERS - For the One - Out In the Light (2011)

-          Forthcoming debut album. Out 9/20.

-          New project led by Van Pierszalowski (previously of Port O'Brien).

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Le Corbeau - Black Belvedere - Moth On The Headlight (2011)

-          A collaboration between members of Sereena Maneesh and

A Place

to Bury Strangers.

-          Dark noir rock.

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The Unknown & Unheard Show 188!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 188 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Les Savy Fav – Sleepless in Silverlake – Root to Ruin (2010) - 5th album out September 14th - New York angular alt-rock band led by one of the most insane people on the planet, Tim Harrington - Possibly the best live band I’ve ever seen… primarily thanks to Harrington Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Menomena – Oh Pretty Boy, You’re Such a Big Boy - Mines (2010) - Forthcoming 4th album - We may now have a three-way for best album of the year… - 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 Bravestation – Clocks & Spears – 2010 EP (2010) - Debut EP - It’s about time Yeasayer fans have another band addressing their needs. MySpace : HypeMachine Light Pollution – Good Feelings – Apparitions (2010) - Debut from Chicago rock band - This track builds and sounds like an Arcade Fire anthem. - Playing Radio Radio August 2nd MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band – Hurrah – Where The Messengers Meet (2010) - 2nd album in two years, out August 4th - Jangily, off-kilter indie rock. - RIYL: Modest Mouse and Wolf Parade MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine These United States – Water & Wheat - What Lasts (2010) - Forthcoming 4th album in 4 yrs - Their debut was one that I immediately latched onto, but it took a re-release to drive up the following this band deserves. - Jesse Elliot, lead singer, writes some fantastic lyrics to go along with the layered Americana progressions. - This is about the most poppy they've ever sounded. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Superhumanoids – Persona – Urgency (2010) - Debut full length - Features male and female lead vocals that make you think a little of the New Pornographers, just a little heavier music. Official Site : MySpace : HypeMachine Wolf People – Tiny Circle – Steeple (2010) - 2nd full length but first proper (non-compilation) to be released in the US - UK band that signed to Jagjaguwar last year to finally get legitimate US distribution. - Pulled straight out of the late 60’s/70’s psych blues rock. - This one has a touch more of a Jethro Tull feel courtesy of the flute throughout. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Black Angels – Bad Vibrations – 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 Eels – Looking Up – Tomorrow Morning (2010) - 3rd album in a trilogy of albums. End Times and Hombre Lobo were the first two. - Big time retro feel to this bright Blues Brothers-esque track. - There is a really interesting look into Mark Everett’s past on a NOVA on PBS, ‘Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives’ Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Love Language – Heart To Tell – Libraries (2010) - 2nd album - Laid back folky rock - Touring with Local Natives Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Bees (The Band of Bees in the US) – Silver Line (2010) - First single off their forthcoming 4th album - This track is a little less upbeat than the majority of their previous ultra-catchy album ‘Octopus’ and is a little more Simon and Garfunkel Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine J. Tillman – Three Sisters – I Will Return (2010) - 7th album since 2004, out September 14th - Fleet Foxes drummer. - Stark and restrained acoustic ballad. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Deerhunter – Revival – Halcyon Digest (2010) - 4th full length, out September 28th. - Hugely popular Indie rock band led by Bradford Cox Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine