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Listen to the Voters choice for 2009! Over a full hour of great music! The listeners were heard and the votes for the best songs of 2009 are all in one episode. Enjoy over an hours worth of music from great unsigned and independent artists that deserve to be heard, only right here: http://tinyurl.com/bestofTGUP

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

Female artists from Los Angeles seem to be a dime-a-dozen. Many of them seem to blend together and sound-a-like, but out of the mundane there is, Jenna Bryson. If you enjoy music by Jewel, Sarah McLachlan, and Alanis Morisette, you will love Jenna Bryson. Listen to a special 4-track music feature from Jenna Bryson's soon-to-be-released self-titled EP at: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-20T06_31_34-07_00 Read my exclusive interview with Jenna Bryson, go to: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/08/interview-with-jenna-bryson-more-than.html You can check her out LIVE at the first ever GREAT UNKNOWNS PRESENTS INDIE SHOWCASE on September 30 at The Talking Stick in Venice For more information, go to: http://events.thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/

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

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

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

Inspired by artists like Sarah McLaughlin and Vanessa Carlton, ShayE and the Dreamers is a band worth listening to. Listen to a 4-track preview with a special guest appearance on this weeks show: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-07-30T07_01_06-07_00 Read my featured interview with the wonderfuly talented, Shaye Taylor of ShayE and the Dreamers http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/07/shaye-and-dreamers-interview-challenge.html You can see ShayE and the Dreamers perform at the very first "Indie Artist Showcase" presented by The Great Unknowns Presents LIVE on September 30 at The Talking Stick from 7-10 pm For more information go to: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92130704392&v=app_2373072738&ref=ts#!/topic.php?uid=92130704392&topic=37279

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Enjoy a little mix of Pop, Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, and Reggae Dancehall, then you'll love this episode. I am not just featuring one artist, but an ENTIRE record label "Platinum Trini Entertainment". Enjoy this special 7-track preview right here: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-06T07_01_09-07_00 Read my latest interview. This time with CEO/Founder of a record label, ABM: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/08/interview-with-abm-of-platinum-trini.html LATEST NEWS UPDATE!!! -Get ready for "The Great Unknowns Presents LIVE" coming August 30 from Noon to 1 P.M. PST every Monday only on the world famous Audio8ball.com - Come to the first ever, "The Great Unknowns Presents Indie Artist Showcase" at The Talking Stick in Venice, CA on Sept 30 from 7-10pm. Only $5!!

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

Listen to a special episode introducing Johanna Chase! This is different than any of my typical shows, because this is a music plus in-depth audio interview with one of music's best unknown female artists. Listen to a special 30-minute interview and 5-track music preview: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-13T09_37_13-07_00 Read her bio and review of Johanna Chase while you listen to my special in-depth audio interview with Johanna http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/08/musics-best-kept-secret-johanna-chase.html Johanna Chase will be performing at The Great Unknowns Presents Indie Showcase in Venice, CA on Sept 30. Watch 6 of the best artists perform live on one stage from 7-10pm For details go to: http://events.thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/ I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!

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

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

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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

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

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

Mika Cole is a natural talent. Her voice is very compelling, sweet, soft, and a voice that deserves mainstream recognition and attention. Her talent is not only restricted to her voice either. She is well diverse in art of piano, guitar, violin, flute, congas, and she writes her own music and lyrics. Mika's seductive voice resembles closely with the big voice of Toni Braxton and Christina Aguilera. To listen, go to http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-26T06_00_54-07_00 Read my exclusive interview with Mika on http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/03/life-rooted-in-music-interview-with.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

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

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 some great alt rock/pop folk music. If you enjoy Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, or Gavin DeGraw, you ll love this 4-track preview with special guest, Jamie Kent. Listen at: http://thegreatunknowns.podOmatic.com Read this weeks featured interview with Jamie Kent http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com