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If Amy Lee of Evanescence and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails were fused together in some Sci-Fi accidental Star Trek like transporter incident, the result would be the birth of Klaryssa Korok, the heart and soul of Chamber of Echoes. Chamber of Echoes sound embodies industrial and gothic influence. Go to: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

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. \n\nListen 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 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

Led by the evocative Amélie Laflamme, the music of Montreal-based The Blue Seeds released their 2009 debut LP with an ensemble of beautiful, yet gothic-like lyrics sung by Amélie with a wide musical range of guitar melodies. Amélie's angelic and somber voice can be compared to Mazzy Star, Jewel, and Niko Case. http://greatunknownspresents.com\n

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.

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

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

This weeks spotlight is not new to this show nor is he new to the club scene. DJ Dru West has played several venues over his 15-year career. To listen, go to: http://greatunknownspresents.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

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

Check out this weeks artist spotlight with music from a gifted contemporary pop artist, Lindsay Aline from San Francisco, CA. She is so talented, her voice will absolutely amaze you. Radio show, Episode 54: http://bit.ly/LAline Featured Interview http://bit.ly/bsiQEG This full length album is a track filled showcase of Aline's tremendous vocal talent and her ability as a seasoned pianist. The flagship of the Illusion CD is by far, "Reach". The modern style melodies absolutely compliments Aline's powerful and emotionally charged voice which is no less than phenominal. The story of the song is an abstract tale about the struggle that comes with finding the love of her life and maintaining that spark that drew them together.

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

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

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 \n \n- 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!!

Inspired by artists like Sarah McLaughlin and Vanessa Carlton, ShayE and the Dreamers is a band worth listening to. \n\nListen 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 \n\nRead 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\n\nYou 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\n\nFor more information go to: \nhttp://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92130704392&v=app_2373072738&ref=ts#!/topic.php?uid=92130704392&topic=37279 \n

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. \n\nListen 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\n\nRead an exclusive interview with Ryan and Joe at: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/07/interview-with-in-cinema-cinematic.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

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

Listen to this weeks featured alternative rock artist of the week. If you like Radiohead or Secondhand Serenade, you'll love, Nobody Gets Killed.\n\nFrom 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: \nhttp://podOmatic.com/r/JBHF5 \n\nRead 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\n

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. \n\nIf 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. \n\nListen now: http://podOmatic.com/r/upk387o\n\nAlso, read my exclusive interview with The Analog Affair. Find out everything about the band, only right here on Great Unknowns Music Expose\nhttp://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/06/interview-with-analog-affair-music.html\n