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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. \n\nPersonally, I was disappointed they didn't win the BOTB event. Talent scouts were more interested in FOREWALLS than any other performer. \n\nListen 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\n\nRead my exclusive interview with the band:\nhttp://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/04/introducing-rocks-best-new-and-unheard.html\n\nThanks for checking out this weeks episode. \n \nFollow The Great Unknowns Presents at http://twitter.com/great_unknowns

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

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.

Black Shades is the newest Electronica / Grindcore / Experimental Rock band to come out of London, England. They do not have a complete album in release as of yet, but their talent suggests the maturity of a more experienced band worth following. \n \nListen right here: http://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-12T01_06_45-08_00 \n \nRead my exclusive interview with the band: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/03/blades-shades-interview-geek-trio-band.html \n \nDon't miss a single episode. Add this show to your iPod: http://bit.ly/cExp9S \n

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

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

From his native country of France, Robert Lauri joins me in the studio to talk about his latest music releases from the CD s entitled, The Other Side of Robert Lauri, United Souls, C est Lui, J y Crois Encore, and of course you will hear music from his latest releases. Listen to the complete audio interview at http://greatunknownspresents.com

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

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

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 \n\nhttp://thegreatunknowns.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-05T07_04_39-08_00 \n\nChamber 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. \n\nRead my exclusive interview with Klayrssa at: \nhttp://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/02/unbound-and-set-free-interview-with.html \n\nThank you for making The Great Unknowns Presents grow to 42,577 subscribers! \nInvite 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!

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

From New York City, The Radiant is the perfect example that anyone can make great music from little to no resources, only a MAC to create most of their incredible music. If you like Keane, Coldplay, or The Fray, you will love The Radiant. To listen go to: http://greatunknownspresents.com