The Unknown & Unheard Show 202!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 202 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Sufjan Stevens – The Dress Looks Nice On You– Seven Swans - 4th album out of 7/9 depending on how you count. - Infinitely talented and respected Multi-instrumentalist - Tracks contain a wide variety of instruments. Only a banjo to full orchestra. - He has ventured more into the electronic side of music with his latest EP and LP. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine il gato - On Feathers & Arrows (on Burnt Pine) - All These Slippery Things (2010) - 2nd album. - Led by Daimian Holiday Scott. - Enjoyably full sound with a wide range of instruments effectively incorporated. - Remind me a lot of the Avett Brothers. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The War on Drugs – Come To the City #14/Baby Missiles – Future Weather (2010) - Out October 26th - Kurt Vile’s main band. He is the guitarist here. - Lighter feel than some of my older favorites from them. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Kurt Vile – In My Time - In My Time EP (2010) - Forthcoming EP. - 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 My Jerusalem – Bury It Low - Gone For Good (2010) - debut full length - Members of The Twilight Singers, Great Northern and Polyphonic Spree. - made a big impression at SXSW MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Twilight Singers - Martin Eden - Blackberry Belle (2003) - 2nd album - Features Greg Dulli who’s recently collaborated with Mark Lanegan as the Gutter Twins. - You can feel their influence there and in My Jerusalem. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Matt & Kim - Silver Tiles - Sidewalks (2010) - 3rd album, debut out in 2006, Self-titled. - just added to the Pitchfork Music Fest, which is one of the more relevant festivals you’ll find - keyboard & drums that sound like much more than that… sum of the parts - This album seems to focus on the keyboards/synth even more than before. Less of that full drive backbone of drum found on their last album. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Brute Chorus - Heaven - How the Caged Bird Sings (2010) - 2nd album. - Slightly raucous blues/folk UK band MySpace : HypeMachine Franz Nicolay – Have Mercy - Luck & Courage (2010) - Forthcoming 2nd full length - Former keyboardist of the Hold Steady Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Diamond Rings – Wait and See - 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. - Weird as can be, but makes some of the catchiest songs. - Vocals remind me of The National’s lead singer Matt Berninger. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The D’Urbervilles – The Receiver – We Are the Hunters (2008) - 2nd full length - John O’Regan’s initial outfit. - Heavier rock sound here. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Marnie Stern – Nothing Left – Marnie Stern (2010) - 3rd album - One of the most unique acts that I’m kicking myself for taking so long to discover. - A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Mr. Gnome – Vampires – Heave Your Skeleton (2009) - 2nd album - Cleveland, OH band - 3rd album is on its way and was recorded in Josh Homme’s studio. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Gayngs – Gaudy Side of Town - 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

The Unknown & Unheard Show 201! Boo!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 201 Right Here, Right Now! North American Hallowe’en Prevention Initiative – Do They Know It’s Hallowe’en? - Do They Know It’s Hallowe’en? (2005) - A huge charity collaborative satire of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ - Features tons of huge names: Arcade Fire, Wolf Parade, David Cross, Devendra Banhart, Feist, Les Savy Fav, Roky Erickson, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and a crapload more. Black Keys – When the Lights Go Out – Rubber Factory (2004) - 3rd album - one of the eeriest songs I’ve ever heard - latest sounds the most affected by outside/big label influence, but still good Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Swans - Jim - My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope To The Sky (2010) - 12th album. First since 1996! - Influential post/punk band back with a slightly better production quality, but still an edge. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon The Black Angels – Young Men Dead – Passover (2006) - First full length album - 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 Arcade Fire – Neon Bible – Neon Bible (2007) - sophomore album - great song that fits the holiday… eerie feel - more accessible follow up to brilliant, but further out there debut - Go French Canada! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Timber Timbre – Magic Arrow – Timber Timbre (2009) - 2nd album, debut was out in 2007 ‘Medicinals’ - M. Ward + Bon Iver + Tom Waits’ ‘What’s He Building In There?’ - Eerily cool spooky tracks… slogan on Myspace is ‘Creep on creepin’ on.’ - Toronto duo Label Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Karen Elson - The Ghost Who Walks - The Ghost Who Walks (2010) - Debut from Jack White's wife. Produced by Jack White - On Jack White's Third Man Records. - Hooray for more Jack White! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Dead Man’s Bones –My Body's a Zombie For You – Dead Man’s Bones (2009) - First single from actors’, Ryan Gosling and Zack Shields, band featuring Silverlake Conservatory children’s choir. - Out October 6th - On ANTI one of the most eclectic labels going. - Best Halloween album ever? Yes. - Arcade Fire and Polyphonic Spree fans… dig in! MySpace : HypeMachine Tom Waits – Murder In the Red Barn - Bone Machine (1992) - scary, intense, primitive sounding album - one of my top songs for this time of year. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Cannibal’s Hymn - Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus (2004) - 13th studio album - Most recent was 2008’s ‘Dig, Lazarus! Dig!!!’ and his two Grinderman albums. - Like a few artists out there… lou reed and tom waits, he has a huge cult following and a unique/distinct sound Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Mr. Gnome – Slow Side – Heave Your Skeleton (2009) - 2nd album - Cleveland, OH band - 3rd album is on its way and was recorded in Josh Homme’s studio. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Black Sabbath – Hand of Doom – Paranoid (1970) - Their most successful album. Features Sporting Event favorites, Iron Man and Paranoid. - Though my history is a bit limited, this is a great track that I think was overshadowed by the other big hits of the record. - I’ve caught three of their live reunion shows and had a great time but never heard it. - I love the transitions between soft and loud sections, it really builds. Official Site : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 200!!!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 200 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Death Cab For Cutie – The New Year - Transatlanticism (2003) - Originally a side project of Ben Gibbard, but his first cassette release (You Can Play These Songs with Chords) was such a success he decided to expand the project. - Opening track on their 5th (of 6) studio album. - Take their name from the song of the same name by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, a brittish 60’s band. The song actually is featured in the Beatle’s film Magical Mystery Tour. - Prior to their 2004 signing with Atlantic records they were one of the best and most successful independent bands in the country. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Benoit Pioulard - A Coin on the Tongue - Lasted (2010) - 3rd full length - Electronic/shoegaze/folk singer/songwriter from Michigan - RIYL Matt Pond PA Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Marnie Stern – The Things You Notice – Marnie Stern (2010) - 3rd album - One of the most unique acts that I’m kicking myself for taking so long to discover. - A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks. MySpace : Amazon : 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 The War on Drugs – The History of Plastic – Future Weather (2010) - Out October 26th - Kurt Vile’s main band. He is the guitarist here. - Lighter feel than some of my older favorites from them. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Swans - Reeling in the Liars - My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope To The Sky (2010) - 12th album. First since 1996! - Influential post/punk band back with a slightly better production quality, but still an edge. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon Neil Young – Rumblin' – Le Noise (2010) - CD/DVD out September 28th - Think Crazy Horse not CSNY. - Reuniting with Buffalo Springfield as well. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Paul Cary - Come Take Me Away - Ghost of a Man (2010) - Dirty southern blues. - RIYL Black Keys and Seasick Steve - DOWNLOAD THIS ALBUM FOR FREE HERE! MySpace : HypeMachine Pancake Breakfast - Little Bird – Pancake Breakfast (2010) - Debut album. - Newest band that’s a struggle to google. I never realized how many pancake breakfast fundraisers existed! - Portland, OR band. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Guided By Voices – I am a Scientist – Bee Thousand (1994) - Started by schoolteacher Robert Pollard in 1985 - Over 40 musicians played with the band before 1990 - Vampire on Titus was their first widely distributed album and sparked a cult following. - Signed to matador records… same label as spoon - Released Bee Thousand and saw mainstream success. - Split up in 2005 but just reunited for a tour. Playing Bloomington’s Bluebird Oct 29! Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Alexander - Truth - (2010) - Solo project from the vocalist of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. - First single released. Sounds more like a demo it terms of production quality. Edward Sharpe Official Site : Edward Sharpe MySpace : HypeMachine Dr. Dog – Nobody Knows Who Your Are – Shame, Shame (Deluxe Reissue) (2010) - Forthcoming Deluxe reissue of 5th album - Super talented Philly band. Official Site : Myspace : Amazon : HypeMachine Eels – I Like Birds - Daisies of the Galaxy (2000) - 3rd album - just released a series of three over the last two years. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Iron & Wine and Calexico – 16, Maybe Less - In the Reins EP (2005) - 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. - Just signed to a major label : ( Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Unknown & Unheard Show 199!

Stream & Download The U & U Show 199 Right Here, Right Now! (Download) Tim Kasher - Cold Love - The Game of Monogamy (2010) - Solo debut from the frontman of Cursive - Musically it sounds like a Thermals track. Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine Marnie Stern – Cinco de Mayo – Marnie Stern (2010) - 3rd album - One of the most unique acts that I’m kicking myself for taking so long to discover. - A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Yeah Yeah Yeah's – Maps – Fever to Tell (2003) - Debut full length from this stylistically unique garage rock band. - Karen O is the lead singer and has one of the best voices going in any genre if you ask me. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Ponytail – Beg Waves – Ice Cream Spiritual (2008) - 2nd album - Missed this band completely, but after seeing them live I am totally sold on them - The lead singer’s shrill unique way of singing makes her more of an instrument than a reciter of lyrics. - Biggest pleasant surprise of the weekend. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Parlovr - Pen to the Paper – Parlovr (2008) - Debut album - Pronounced ‘parlour’. - Originally out in 2008… re-released this year. - 2nd album is forthcoming. - 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 Listening Party – All Those Animals – I Was Young (2010) - One of my favorite bands and they snuck an album out on me! - Incredibly catchy band from western Canada. MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Voxhaul Broadcast - Rotten Apples - Rotten Apples (2007) - Debut full length. - This track has a driving anthem feel and is somewhat reminiscent of the Kings of Leon (minus the sell out side). Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The Black Angels - Sunday Afternoon – 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 Paul Cary - The Curse Of China Bull - Ghost of a Man (2010) - Dirty southern blues. - RIYL Black Keys and Seasick Steve - DOWNLOAD THIS ALBUM FOR FREE HERE! MySpace : HypeMachine Luke Doucet and the White Falcon - Some of You Folks - Steel City Trawler (2010) - Makes me think a lot of Ike Reilly just not quite as much polish and flair. - Huge mash up of styles, but primarily focused around southern barroom style rock. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine The 88 - Center of the Sun - The 88 (2010) - 6th album - LA band that pulls from the British invasion and Bowie style glam rock. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Vincent Minor - Heavy Metal Lover - Vincent Minor (2010) - Debut album. - The majority of the album makes me think of Ben Folds. - The main reason this song made it on the shot might be my love for Nightswimming by REM. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine Futurebirds - Johnny Utah - Hampton's Lullaby (2010) - Debut full length - Download it for free from their site! Official Site : MySpace : HypeMachine Azure Ray - Make Your Heart - Drawing Down the Moon (2010) - 4th album. Debut out in 2001 - Female dream pop/folk duo - They are both in the band Now It’s Overhead as well. Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine