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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

Vogue In The Movement is a catchy Pop Indie Rock band from Bakersfield, CA. They released their first EP in 2008 and they ve generated nearly 2 million hits in little over one year. Their music may be a little trendy and commerical, but their fun. If you like Fall Out Boy or Green Day, you will dig VITM.

This weeks spotlight is a band from Halgate, Ohio. They re not just your typical alternative rock band. They have a message and that message is hope. Tune in today and listen to my newest episode with the band. Also, read my featured interview with NotForgotten. To listen to this episode, go to: http://greatunknownspresents.com

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

The latest edition of this show just aired. Listen to a 4-track preview from this awesome Christian Rock band from Harrisonburg, Virgina. You'll be shocked that this is a Christian rock band, because their style isn't what you would expect. Go to http://greatunknownspresents.com For my exclusive interview with the band, go to: http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com

In this episode, you will hear music from his latest release called, "Journey Thru the Concrete Jungle". This mix was created as a musical journey that was inspired by his move from the San Francisco club scene to his dream scene of New York City.

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!

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

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.

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

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

Jennings was chosen for the artist spotlight of the week for her beautiful voice and amazing musical talent. Jennings is a gifted signer, song writer, pianist, and one of the many hiden talents from the unsigned and independent industry that deserves to be in the mainstream spotlight. So, I hope you take the time to listen to this 5-track preview.

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 at http://greatunknownspresents.com

Nine years in the making and help from All American Rejects and Third Eye Blind, this two brother duo launches a compeling tale about life and love in their much anticipated CD release of, An American Stranger. Hear a special 5-track preview with special guest and lead singer, Ari Ingber on http://greatunknownspresent.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

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

Really nice interview with Nikki.

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