Group items tagged

Tangent Transmission is not the typical Los Angeles rock band. In fact, they give a whole new definition to the meaning of rock. Perhaps it should be called tangent rock, because they do not intersect with any other sound except with their own, taking audiences to new heights by giving them an experience they have ever heard before. Listen to an exclusive full length 4-track music preview from their soon-to-be-released debut EP right here: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-07-09T08_12_27-07_00 Read an exclusive one-on-one interview with lead singer, pianist, and guitarist Sam Sobo: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/07/tangent-transmission-redefining-rock.html

If you're not big on the whole scream filled metalcore scene, but you're a rocker, you'll love this weeks spotlight. BRËN's style of music fits nicely within the musical realm of Alternative Rock, Progressive Rock, and Modern Rock. Compare to the likes of Alice in Chains, Shine Down, ill Nino, even Finger Eleven, and Papa Roach Listen right here at: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-02T06_00_49-07_00 Read my exclusive interview with BRËN. Read here at: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/04/worth-weight-epic-journey-of-bren.html Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/great_unknowns

The Locals are an alternative rock / indie trio from Chicago, IL. Delivering exceptional sound created by Lead-singer and Guitarist, Yvonne Doll, Bassist, Christy Nunes, and Kirk Snedeker on drums. With captivating retro guitar rhythms, drum melodies with a modern spin and combined with Yvonne's powerful and smokey voice, this compelling combination makes this band certainly unique. Reminiscing with a sound similar to the 90's rock with artists like The Divinyls, Garabage, or even No Doubt, The Locals poses their own quality that is definitely their own. Listen to a special 4-track preview with a special guest appearance with Yvonne Doll. http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-07-02T07_00_57-07_00 Read my featured interview with Yvonne Doll http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/07/interview-with-locals-putting-little.html

If you like Minus the Bear, you have to hear this episode, because you will fall in love with Alta Mira. With the help of the intense vocals from Joe D. Michon-Huneau and a mixture of progressive meets alternative rock, Alta Mira's sound is the epitome of today's indie rock scene with their edgy yet haunting sound that punches through the garbled masses of rehashed music. Enjoy a special 4-track preview from their self-titled LP, only right here, because no one else is as innovative enough to bring you new music like I do: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-30T07_00_44-07_00 Read my featured interview with lead singer, Joe D. Michon-Huneau: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/04/must-hear-indie-music-interview-with.html

Listen to this weeks featured alternative rock artist of the week. If you like Radiohead or Secondhand Serenade, you'll love, Nobody Gets Killed. From the first 30 seconds, you will be hooked and will want to listen to every song front to back. This awesome band from Anahiem, CA is less than a year old, but created beautiful music like they've been doing it for years, check out this 4-track preview: http://podOmatic.com/r/JBHF5 Read my exclusive interview with Mo and Michael of the band right here: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/06/nobody-gets-killed-when-you-listen-to.html

Listen to runner up band from Mt. SAC's 1st Annual Battle of the Bands. They surpassed 14 other bands to finish in the 2nd spot. This says a lot about how good a band that has only been together for five months. Personally, I was disappointed they didn't win the BOTB event. Talent scouts were more interested in FOREWALLS than any other performer. Listen to an exclusive 4-track preview with a special guest appearence with the band, right here: http://thegreatunknowns.podOmatic.com/entry/2010-04-23T08_17_14-07_00 Read my exclusive interview with the band: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/04/introducing-rocks-best-new-and-unheard.html Thanks for checking out this weeks episode. Follow The Great Unknowns Presents at http://twitter.com/great_unknowns

In the Cinema brings an artful sound never heard before. Not to mention, their unique music style is nearly impossible to compare with other artists. This sort of quality is what most artists strive to achieve. Many artists accomplish this task, but they do not produce the kind of quality music that people enjoy over and over. Where other artists have failed, the brother duo, Ryan and Joe Hughes have succeeded by doing what others only dream of. Ryan and Joe have taken the traditional art of folk music, combined it with modern rock and tied it with an electronica sensibility to create, In the Cinema. Listen to music from their 2010 debut album, For the Struggle with a special appearance by the band, here at: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-07-16T08_34_02-07_00 Read an exclusive interview with Ryan and Joe at: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/07/interview-with-in-cinema-cinematic.html

With the cost of producing a full length CD being so costly, alt rock band from Anahiem, CA "Nobody Gets Killed" is asking fans and people who love indie artists to help "make it happen". Nobody Gets Killed are pianist, guitarist, and lead vocalist, Mo Nabulsi alongside bassist and drummer, Michael Overton. This duo from Anahiem, California almost never existed until one day they performed together during a jam session and discovered a shared unique musical chemistry. To contribute and get some cool stuff, go to: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/nobodygetskilled Check out their music at http://reverbnation.com/nobodygetskilled

If you like the East Coast Independent music scene, these guys will absolutely blow you away. I'm not even kidding. Remove all distractions and put your headphones on or download it to your iPod or mp3 player and enjoy 20 minutes of the best music you've heard in awhile. Listen to a full audio interview with Auyon and a special 4-track music feature from Darlingside's brand new release entitled "EP 1". http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-27T08_52_12-07_00 Interview with Auyon of Darlingside: "Turning Classical into pure East Coast Alt Rock" http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/08/interview-with-darlingside-turning.html See other featured artists like this at http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com

2009 was a busy year for the indie-rock band from Albany, NY. Ten Year Vamp was not only busy for the calender filled scores of concert appearences, but they released their first hard-pounding with no disappointment full length album entitled, Don t Act Like You Know Me, a follow up to their 2006 six-track EP, Under the Mask. Read the full story at http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

The first episode of 2010 goes to a well deserved Industrial rock artist. Self-produced, singer, songwriter, and composer Mike Trapp of CrimsonFaced earned this weeks spotlight for his kick-ass industrial and experimental type of music. He brings back a little of Nine in Nails with a twist of insane expression. Enjoy this 4-track preview.

Sung by the Icelandic rock band Mammut, the song, Svefnsykt reached the 1st spot at radio station X Dominos 97.7 a month before the album release. Nominated for the BEST ALBUM and THE VOICE OF THE YEAR (leadsinger Kata) at the 2009 Icelandic Music Awards. See more videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/GreatUnknowns

Power Pop Rock band, The Status released a new EP entitled, "Lets be Honest", their sophomore album to the 2008 hit, "So this is Progress". The EP is filled with the same light hearted catchy tunes that uplift and gratify the soul with songs of love, heartache, and taking chances. "This EP is merely a preview of what is to come," Ben Grant said. Listen at http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com Read my exclusive interview at http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

This weeks artist spotlight is a cutting edge modern psychedelic rock band from New York. Originally two different bands, they merged to create a Beach Boys meets, Jesus and Mary Chain, and The Ramones all wrapped into one. Listen at http://greatunknownspresents.com Read the interview at http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

Introducing, Black Circles. This alt rock band-trio is reminiscent of famous bands like Foo Fighters, Blink 182, and Queens of the Stone Age, but they give their own unique spin to music. Lead singer, Dan Josman of the Black Circles makes a special guest appearance on the show for an exclusive in-depth audio interview to talk about his band and his new CD only on The Great Unknowns Presents. http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com Listen to a full audio interview with Dan including a special 4-track music feature from Black Circles debut self-titled EP, including their hit single, "Little Girl". Other songs on this episode include, "Final Straw", "Hey, you" and "S.O.L.". Read a pre-launch CD review and a transcript of our interview at: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/09/interview-with-dan-josman-of-black.html

DOWNLOAD MP3 HERE Fifty 50 Music Kulichang

This weeks featured artist is The Analog Affair. With 40 tracks and four EP's within a span of 2 years, Evan Baker and Cody Moser have produced some of most creative and most beautiful library of ambient styles of music that ties electronica, dark gothic, eletro-pop, contemporary, trance, and indie rock together. Each vocal song is charged with emotional lyrics with some smooth electro instrumentals. If you like Death Cab for Cutie or Cloud Cult, then you'll absolutely love this 4-track + plus bonus track preview from their newest EP's entitled Electronic Pop and Be Easy. Listen now: http://podOmatic.com/r/upk387o Also, read my exclusive interview with The Analog Affair. Find out everything about the band, only right here on Great Unknowns Music Expose http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/06/interview-with-analog-affair-music.html

Do you like the sounds of Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, and Harry Connick Jr, you will love the sultry sounds of Andrew Ryan. Andrew Ryan's sophomore EP Waiting for Paris is a pleasant change from his debut EP, Summer & Fall. The new album show's a more matured and more developed artist, taking listeners from rock to pop jazz. Read the exclusive interview at: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

This weeks artist spotlight is a alternative rock band. They were chosen for their well balanced tone that makes for an enjoyable journey of sound and melody. They aren t too hard and not too soft, just in the right place to keep you listening. The recently released CD entitled �When the Lights Go Down�. Listen at http://greatunknownspresents.com