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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 Amy Lee of Evanescence, you will fall in love with Klayrssa of Chamber of Echoes. Enjoy a 4-track preview with a special guest appearence http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-05T07_04_39-08_00 Chamber of Echoes is an industrial band that embodies the essence of a powerful singer with a gothic dose of musical melodies which make this music artist a force to be reckoned with. If Amy Lee of Evanescence and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails were fused together in an accidental transporter incident, the result would be the birth of Klaryssa Korok, the heart and soul of Chamber of Echoes. Read my exclusive interview with Klayrssa at: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/02/unbound-and-set-free-interview-with.html Thank you for making The Great Unknowns Presents grow to 42,577 subscribers! Invite everyone to this group and make it grow even larger and surpass my goal of 129,000 subscribers to make this the number one podcast in America!

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

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

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

If you like Ne Yo Drake, Jay-Z, and Kanye West, then you have to listen to the featured artist of the week with Devon Michael. The best part about Devon Michael is his originality. You get more than one speed of music from this album. It travels from great driving music, to the dance floor, to the street, and to the bedroom. It is impossible to get bored with this album, because there's is no one constant. It makes the listener wonder what the next song will bring. If you enjoy R&B and Hip Hop, you get the best of both worlds and it's impossible to just listen to once, in fact, you get hooked. Listen to my full interview and CD review here at All Indie Magazine: http://www.allindiemagazine.net/2011/01/interivew-with-devon-michael-theres.html and The Great Unknowns Presents: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2011-01-28T09_05_52-08_00 The Great Unknowns Presents NEWS: FREE CONCERT THIS SUNDAY ---------------------------- Coming this Sunday, January 30th is another Great Unknowns Showcase featuring: The Alternates [BREN] Tangent Transmission Nobody Gets Killed (CD release party!) Location: The Mezz, 501 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013, (213) 489-1783 Doors open at 7pm Show starts at 8pm NO COVER! GRAMMY'S WEEK - with a special appearance by KATIE COLE! ------------------------------ On Friday, Feb 11th, we have a big announcement regarding The Great Unknowns Presents at the biggest networking event of the year during Grammy's week, so if you are a musician, a music industry professional, or apart of the media, or just a lover of music you are invited to attend: AND, YES! Newest Pop rock sensation Katie Cole is going to be performing LIVE on stage It's only $10 if you pre-order and $20 at the door: http://events.linkedin.com/LOS-ANGELES-Biggest-Networking-Power/pub/456875 HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE!

Nikki Forova is a Pop singer/songwriter that compares to the likes of Vanessa Carlton, Tori Amos, and Michelle Branch. In October of 2010, Nikki entered and won the MTV Duets contest out of thousands of entries. After a private visit from a representative of MTV, Nikki was flown out to New York for a rare opportunity engagement to perform the song, "A Thousand Miles" with Vanessa Carlton herself and was aired on the MTV television show, "MTV Duets". To listen to my live audio interview and music preview, go to http://www.allindiemagazine.net/2011/03/interview-with-nikki-forova-skylines-in.html If you have a smartphone, download this episode with this link: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-04T11_21_51-08_00 News update: On Sunday, March 27 is another Indie LIVE Showcase hosted by yours truely. Come out to The Mezz inside Hotel Alexandria in downtown LA from 7pm to 10pm and see full band performances by: Johanna Chase and Nobody Gets Killed Also Acoustic performances from 7 to 8pm with: [BREN] Huck Walton and Isaac Sturtevant & Co Ages 18+ and NO COVER! Watch the official commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mjeUGHkqvQ

Every week, I boast that this artist is the next big thing. This weeks artist rings as close to the truth as I can possibly get. Not only does her music score high enough to be rated in the top 10 on the music charts, it sounds like it. Introducing Audrianna Cole. She has had an incredible journey and her story still continues. Join me in this exclusive audio interview with the lovely and incredible, Audrianna Cole. Listen to my exclusive interview with Audrianna Cole and read my review on: http://www.allindiemagazine.net/2011/02/interview-with-audrianna-cole-tragic.html If you're on your smart phone, click this compatible link and click the download link to listen: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2011-02-11T10_39_49-08_00

Let's enter the world of Volary. Volary is an amazing Australian born singer/songwriter that currently resides in San Francisco, CA. As a recent victum of breast cancer, Volary fought through adversity and is winning the war. Listen to this woman's incredible story and hear some incredible music from her brand new album, "Out of Shadows". Read my review and listen to my exclusive interview on All Indie Magazine at: http://www.allindiemagazine.net/2011/02/exclusive-interview-with-volary-will.htm If you are viewing this on your smart phone and you want to download on your MAC or PC or on your mobile device, download it here: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/enclosure/2011-02-18T11_40_07-08_00.mp3 News Update and Press Release: "Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Radio Hall of Fame inductee, Albert James "Alan" Freed will be honored with the title of, "Alan Freed Award". This special recognition will be presented to the winner of the Artist of the Year award at the 2012 All Indie Music Awards that will take place in February of 2012 at an undisclosed location in Los Angeles. The host and creator of The Great Unknowns Presents and All Indie Magazine, Mikey Jayy, will pay a special tribute to the legend that will kick off the live event in honor of his accomplishments during the 1950's. Freed will be honored not only as a radio disc-jockey and promoter of Rhythm and Blues, but as the "father of Rock and Roll". Alan Freed was the pioneer of independent music and helped pave the way for future music artists. Freed helped bridge the gap between African-American music and mainstream music, which was predominately all white artists. The 2012 All Indie Music Awards will be a two-and-a-half hour show dedicated to music genres in multiple categories represented around the world to give recognition with a prestige music award. This new award show will host a red carpet event and a variety of live acts by award

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

Today on episode 79, The Great Unknowns Presents is interviewing one of the most respected and most recognized names in professional music. Introducing, Lea Reis. She is not only a music producer and musical engineer, she is also a very talented singer and songwriter. Lea makes a special trip to the studio to talk about her new EP and about some of the famous artists she's worked with. As a special treat, we get a special glimpse of her new album, "In my World". Lea Res is an ol'skool R&B and soul artist that brings back that sound that is familiar to artists like Brandy, TLC, Monica, and somewhat compares to other artists like Keyshia Cole and Ashanti Listen to a 30-minute audio interview with Lea Reis and a special 4-track music feature from Lea Reis's brand new EP entitled "In my World". Listen to the full interview with Lea Reis here: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com Read a mini-bio of Lea Reis on Great Unknowns Music Exposé http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/09/lea-reis-bringing-back-little-soul.html

In 2009, Mary Jennings had a story book year, with her second 5-track EP release of her album "Storybook" along with her expansion EP with two additional songs to add to her creative library of music which came out during the last part of 2009. Read the rest of this interview at http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

The sister duo, Niambi and Ayanna of Az One is the spotlight artist of the week. This month, Az One released their newest EP entitled,Christmas with Az One. Listen to a special 4-track preview with special guest of Az One right here on http://greatunknownspresents.com Also, the interview with Az One at http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

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Rena Wren is a small town girl from Hot Springs, Arkansas with a big city voice that compares closely with big names like Taylor Swift, Jewel, Aimee Man, and Norah Jones. Listen to a special 4-track preview with a special guest appearence. Listen to Rena Wren and more great artists at http://greatunknownspresents.com

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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

Check out this kick-ass metalcore duo from the OC, California. Female front-man, Belle Roko has the voice of an angel, combined with crushing guitar, beats, and growls from Eski will have you head banging for more: Listen to this 4-track preview with special guest: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-26T07_01_41-08_00 Also, read this weeks featured interview with Eski of the metalcore duo, Morphine Killer http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/02/painful-truth-of-morphine-killer.html

Debutants is one of pop rock s newest discoveries that is working their way up from nothing to one of the best unheard talents since Green Day emerged. With the help of grammy-nominated Platnium record producer, Matt Goldman, they are poised to do just that. Need I say more? Listen to my newest episode and find out why they are the next big thing: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-05T07_01_47-08_00 Read the raw and honest truth. An in-depth interview with power pop rock sensation: Debutaunts http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/03/why-cant-we-have-fun-interview-with.html

I had a LONG conversation with Donny B Lord and it took a long time to put this interview together, so please read my in-depth interview with a pop legend in the making. Donny came to me and asked if he could be on my show, so this was a great honor and privilege to have him on my show. Mentored by Jackie Jackson and strongly influenced by Michael Jackson since he was a young boy, this artist is poised to make his mainstream debut this year. Listen to a special music preview from a legend in the making, Donny B Lord: Streaming live at: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-29T07_00_32-08_00 or Download here: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/enclosure/2010-01-29T07_00_32-08_00.mp3 Read my exclusive in-depth interview right here at: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/01/birth-of-new-legend-interview-with-dbl.html