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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

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

Listen to the Voters choice for 2009! Over a full hour of great music! The listeners were heard and the votes for the best songs of 2009 are all in one episode. Enjoy over an hours worth of music from great unsigned and independent artists that deserve to be heard, only right here: http://tinyurl.com/bestofTGUP

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

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.

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

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

The Status released a new EP entitled, Lets be Honest, their sophomore album to the 2008 hit, So this is Progress. The EP is filled with the same light hearted catchy tunes that uplift and gratify the soul with songs of love, heartache, and taking chances. This EP is merely a preview of what is to come. Listen at http://greatunknownspresents.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. Listen 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 or 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

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

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

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

Es stellt sich vor, die Band von Andreas von Haselberg aus Berlin.

Es stellt sich vor, die Band von Andreas von Haselberg aus Berlin.

Es stellt sich vor, die Band von Andreas von Haselberg aus Berlin.

Website zum Thema Galaband und Liveband. Kleines Glossar.

Website zum Thema Galaband und Liveband. Kleines Glossar.

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

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

Listen to some great alt rock/pop folk music. If you enjoy Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, or Gavin DeGraw, you ll love this 4-track preview with special guest, Jamie Kent. \nListen at: http://thegreatunknowns.podOmatic.com \nRead this weeks featured interview with Jamie Kent http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.com