Unknown and Unheard

The Unknown & Unheard Show 270! SXSW Preview Show 4 of 6!

noreply@blogger.com (The Unknown and Unheard) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:42:23 PST

M. Ward – Primitive Girl – A Wasteland Companion (2012)

- 2^nd single out from this forthcoming LP.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Rademacher - Magic Words - Baby Hawk (Part II of III)

- 2^nd part of a set of 3 mini albums

- 3^rd just came out.

- SXSW 2012

BandCamp : HypeMachine

Tennis - Petition - Young and Old (2012)

- 2nd single out off their 2nd Album

- Debut LP was out this past January. Debut EP was out in July of 2010.

- Pop husband and wife duo.

- Bought a sailboat and sailed around the east coast for eight months and now are sharing their experiences in song form for you.

- Played SXSW and playing SXSW 2012

- Playing Radio Radio in Indy on Monday!

MySpace : HypeMachine

Ramona Falls - Spore - Prophet (2012)

- Led by Brent Knopf, formerly of Menomena.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Black Mountain – Mary Lou – Year Zero Original Soundtrack (2012)

- Forthcoming soundtrack for the post-apocalyptic surf movie, Year Zero!

- 3 albums from this group of Canadians

- Jagjaguwar Band… Bloomington’s star loaded label.

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Sleigh Bells – End of the Line - Reign of Terror (2012)

- 2nd album.

- HUGE hype engulfs everything this band does.

- One of the biggest breakouts of 2010.

- Debut full length was 'Treats' and featured one of the best tracks of 2010 'Rill Rill.'

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Band of Skulls - Lies - Sweet Sour (2012)

- 2^nd album

- UK alt-rock band that makes me think of JEFF the Brotherhood.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Jack White - Love Is Blindness - AHK-toong BAY-bi Covered

- Solo debut is forthcoming.

- U2 cover.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : HypeMachine

Little Scream - Cannons - The Golden Record (2011)

- Debut album

- Eclectic, tempo-swinging, folk rock track.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Maps & Atlases - Winter - Beware and Be Grateful (2012)

- 1st single from forthcoming full length.

- Chicago experimental folk outfit.

- Played SXSW 2011 and playing 2012

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Plants & Animals - Crisis! - The End of That (2012)

- 5th album

- Montreal band.

- La La Land, their 4th, was excellent catchy pop rock.

- Best song of the week!

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

River City Extension - Our New Intelligence - The Unmistakable Man (2010)

- New album on its way soon!

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Howlin Rain – Can't Satisfy Me Now - The Russian Wilds (2012)

- 3rd album

- 2^nd album, Magnificent Fiend, was out in 2008.

- Another Jagjaguwar band.

- Most energy of any live show I’ve ever seen.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

My Jerusalem – Sweet Chariot - Gone For Good (2010)

- debut full length

- Members of The Twilight Singers, Great Northern and Polyphonic Spree.

- made a big impression at SXSW 2011

- This was their first single and was released like over a year ago! Time to revisit and remember why the anticipation was so massive for this record.

- SXSW 2012

MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Le Blorr - A Baby Is Born - Bim Bom EP

- Debut EP

- Bastard Lovechild of Rock n Roll

- Hard rocking psych band from Florida.

- Best new to the U & U band this week!

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

PAPA - Ain't It So - A Good Woman Is Hard To Find EP (2011)

- Led by the drummer for the band Girls.

- Upbeat, a touch beachy and sun-drenched pop and a perfect fit for the end of summer.

- SXSW 2012

MySpace : HypeMachine

Neon Indian - Fallout - Era Extrana (2011)

- Hugely hyped and praised latest album.

- Brooding synth with a last dance at prom scene from a John Hughes film.

- I really like it for as cheesy and out of place I feel it should be.

- Kind of the same vibe as some of Justin Vernon's work. The quality of the end product transcends all else.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Everyday Is Record Store Day!

noreply@blogger.com (The Unknown and Unheard) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:40:39 PST

I turned my Presidents Day into Record Store Day! Check out my haul...

1) Favorite Album of 2011 : Black Lips : Arabia Mountain

2) One of my 2010 favorites : Sunset Rubdown : Dragonslayer

This isn't on 'Dragonslayer, but you should know it!

3) One of the all-time greatest albums : T. Rex : Electic Warrior

The Unknown & Unheard Show 269! SXSW Preview 3 of 6!

noreply@blogger.com (The Unknown and Unheard) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:04:24 PST

Horse Feathers – Fit Against the Country – Cynic’s New Year (2012)

- 4^th album.

- If you like this band check out Rosemont Family Reunion

- Blown away by live performance… a unique experience only rivaled by Iron & Wine

- The songs are played so softly the crowd is almost silent focused on the music.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Ezra Furman - American Soil - The Year of No Returning (2012)

- Debut solo album.

- 3 album albums with The Harpoons and numerous Best of the U & U selections!

- One of the most talented and refreshing artists going.

- Playing SXSW 2012

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter

Field Music – (Keep Thinking About) A New Thing – Plumb (2012)

- 1^st single from forthcoming 4th album.

- Measure is their 3^rd album and best so far.

- Filled out their sound tremendously

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Howlin Rain – Dark Side - The Russian Wilds (2012)

- 3rd album

- 2^nd album, Magnificent Fiend, was out in 2008.

- Another Jagjaguwar band.

- Most energy of any live show I’ve ever seen.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds - The History of French Cuisine - Philosophy & Underwear (2011)

- latest release from a former member of the Cramps and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.

- Has an 70's psychedelic sound reminiscent of Frank Zappa.

- SXSW 2012

MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

Little Scream - Red Hunting Jacket - The Golden Record (2011)

- Debut album

- Eclectic, tempo-swinging, folk rock track.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Lanie Lane – What Do I Do? – To The Horses (2011)

- Debut full length.

- One of only a couple singles out from this Third Man Records artist

- Rootsy rock highlighted with punches of Jack White’s signature guitar sounds.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

First Aid Kit - King of the World (feat. Connor Oberst) - The Lion's Roar (2011)

- 2nd full length.

- Swedish folk outfit.

- They also have one EP out and a DayTrotter session well worth your time.

MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter

Tennis - It All Feels the Same - Young and Old (2012)

- 2nd single out off their 2nd Album

- Debut LP was out this past January. Debut EP was out in July of 2010.

- Pop husband and wife duo.

- Bought a sailboat and sailed around the east coast for eight months and now are sharing their experiences in song form for you.

- Played SXSW and playing SXSW 2012

MySpace : HypeMachine

Le Blorr - Boy You Need Jesus - Bim Bom EP

- Debut EP

- Bastard Lovechild of Rock n Roll

- Hard rocking psych band from Florida.

- Best new to the U & U band this week!

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Band of Skulls - The Devil Takes Care of His Own - Sweet Sour (2012)

- 2^nd album

- UK alt-rock band that makes me think of JEFF the Brotherhood.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Moonface - Teary Eyes and Bloody Lips - With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery (2012)

- Forthcoming 2nd album. First with Siinai as backing band

- First full length was out last year, Organ Music.

- Debut EP was out last year and was one 20+ minute track.

- Wolf Parade's and Sunset Rubdown's Spencer Krug's solo project.

Official Site : HypeMachine

Shearwater – Immaculate - Animal Joy (2012)

- 7th album

- 6th album, Golden Archipelago was out in Feb of 2010

- they pack so much intensity in their songs. No one sounds quite like them.

- Austin band with ties to Okkervil River

- Almost a voice you’d expect at the opera

- Palo Santo is their best album.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

You Won't - Three Car Garage - Skeptic Goodbye (2011)

- Debut album

- M. Ward and T. Rex feel to this track.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Mark Lanegan Band - Phantasmagoria Blues - Blues Funeral (2012)

- Forthcoming effort from Mark Lanegan.

- Man of many projects and styles… most of them dark.

- Initially the leader of Seattle grunge band Screaming Trees.

- Former member of QOTSA

- Collaborations with: Greg Dulli in the Gutter Twins; Mark Lanegan & Isobel Campbell; Soulsavers.

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

I Am Oak - Gold and Porcelain - Snowstar Records Compilation (2009)

- Contribution to their label's compilation.

- 2 EPs and 2 full lengths out as well.

- SXSW 2012

BandCamp : Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

J Roddy Walston and the Business – Used to Did - J Roddy Walston and the Business (2010)

- Debut album

- Baltimore band

- Rock and roll feel to some of the tracks

- Makes me think of Dr. Dog here.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine

The Henry Clay People – Something in The Water – For Cheap or For Free (2008)

- 2^nd album… debut out in 2006

- Some part of this band makes me thing the presidents of the USA. That is a very good thing!

- Big energetic anthem rock

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine

Japandroids – Young Hearts Spark Fire – Post-Nothing (2009)

- Debut, critical praise is pouring down on this album.

- raucous post punk rock

- huge energy and distortion. You’ll want to see this song live and as loud as possible.

- SXSW 2012

Official Site : Myspace : HypeMachine