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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 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.

Sung by the Icelandic rock band Mammut, the song, Svefnsykt reached the 1st spot at radio station X Dominos 97.7 a month before the album release. Nominated for the BEST ALBUM and THE VOICE OF THE YEAR (leadsinger Kata) at the 2009 Icelandic Music Awards. See more videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/GreatUnknowns

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!

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

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

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. \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

Alternative rock duo, Nobody Gets Killed, is making waves in the indie music scene with a fresh sound often described as Coldplay meets Radiohead. "Combining intricate piano riffs and impassioned vocals of Mo with the incisive guitar licks and bold bass lines of Michael, they were able to find a beautifully distinctive sound."

Start off Halloween with some Industrial Goth by Jadeius the VnDead. Jadeius earned this weeks spotlight not only for his eccentric personality, but for his craft. This dark set is perfect for the occasion. 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