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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.\n\nListen 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 \n\nRead my featured interview with Yvonne Doll http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/07/interview-with-locals-putting-little.html\n

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. \n\nListen 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\n\nRead an exclusive one-on-one interview with lead singer, pianist, and guitarist Sam Sobo: \nhttp://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/07/tangent-transmission-redefining-rock.html \n

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

Joel Simpson is this weeks spotlight not only for his ability to sing, but for his unique talent. He brings to music a combination of Folk, Rock, and Christian Rock into one without making the listener feel like he is preaching too heavily. Listen to this 5-track set at http://greatunknownspresents.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

If you like Minus the Bear, you have to hear this episode, because you will fall in love with Alta Mira. \n\nWith 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. \n\nEnjoy 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\n\n\nRead my featured interview with lead singer, Joe D. Michon-Huneau: \nhttp://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/04/must-hear-indie-music-interview-with.html\n\n

Ten Year Vamp is an awesome rock band from Albany, New York. But, don t take my word for it. Listen yourself in this 4-track preview. Also read my interview with Debbie Gabrione! http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

The artist spotlight this week is a hip hop artist from Pomona, CA. Tyronne Stokes aka Lyrically Twisted is known for his creative inspirational lyrics, smooth rhythms, and poetic style. The release of The Introduction Mixtape is today�s newest addition to the world of Hip Hop and his first record. Enjoy this 4-track preview with bonus track.

`Mammút is an Icelandic band and the featured artist of the week. While many listeners outside of Iceland may not understand a single lyric, make no mistake, they do speak the universal language of awesome rock music. They have a distinct Icelandic sound, but are similar to the Iceland band, The Sugarcubes and Bjork with an alternative rock kick.

Frankie Biggz is a talented music creator and record producer. He s produced some of the most prolific music of today s modern era. He s worked with big names such as Kenye West, Puff Daddy, Mariah Carey, Brittney Spears, Juanes, and many more. Currently, Biggz represents the newer talent including Laura Steel, IreneB, and Notforgotten.

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