Great Unknowns Presents

This week, we have a great collection of spectacular independent artists including a fan request for “My Life” by Dancelife Metro, an exclusive release of the song, “Party on the Moon” by Donny B. Lord, a brand new track, “Space Love” by Kidd Nuutron, and “Wasteland” by Natalie Major. From Katie Cole, you may recognize her new single, “Gravity” from the Movado television commercial. Other music in this episode include, “A Better End” by Jason Poe, and finally Dala with the song, “Anywhere Under the Moon”. 

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ANNOUNCEMENT! 

The countdown to the 2012 All Indie Music Awards is currently underway! For details on date, time, and how to be apart of it, go to: www.AIMUSICAWARDS.com

*All music in this episode was provided by the artist and/or management using Music Xray, Ariel PR, and musicSUBMIT. 

Gabe Lopez is a Pop Rock / Dance artist from Los Angeles, CA. He's not just a singer, but he's an excellent writer and producer. Gabe has worked with several indie and well known and artists and he had a rare opportunity to write a few songs exclusively for James Brown. Unfortunately, Brown died and the song may never get released, but hopefully it will.

Working behind the scenes in the television and music industry, Gabe Lopez has been able to pursue a long life passion and that's to release his own music. In 2008, Gabe release his first album entitled, "This is About You", but his true talent is revealed in his album just released today called, Shine Like the Sun. 

Shine Like the Sun, not only sounds better engineered, it reflects Gabe's maturity as a developed artist.  Songs like "Boomerang" with it's club flare, he also gives his listeners a variety, including my personal favorite, "Into the Sun" for the orchestra ensemble quality, which show he's risen above sounding like other artists and honed in on his own identity. The song that really impressed me was, "No Hate". Just like the title, the song reflects the frustration related to Proposition 8 and how it generated so much hate against the LGBT community. Gabe Lopez was asked to write a song that represented their peaceful movement against a law that promoted hate disguised as "family values".  Not only is it an entertaining song, it shows that he is also a gifted writer.  

Listen to special live CD release interview with Gabe Lopez on The Great Unknowns Presents. Hear exclusive music only heard on this show. 

Songs on the show include: "Boomerang", "No Hate", "Masquerade", and "Saboteur". 

Find more of Gabe Lopez: 

Official Website

Reverbnation

Facebook

MySpace

Twitter

*All Music in this episode was provided by Gabe Lopez

Mikey Jayy of The Great Unknowns Presents heads to Basal, Switzerland to interview rock band, Deer Park Avenue. 

Featured on KOVR Good Day Sacramento and several radio stations, Deer Park Avenue has a sound that fits somewhere in between Green Day, Collective Soul, and Paramore. Unlike a lot of indie bands that tend to sound like everyone else and feel repetitive, Deer Park Avenue’s edgy pop rock sound keeps it light and fun, and they stay away from the category of drab or dull.

Read the full CD review here on All Indie Magazine

*All music in this episode was provided by Deer Park Avenue

Music in this episode: "Darkness Hides Me", Over Again", "Hey Maria", and "Millionaire". 

Last week Mikey Jayy spun in front of a live audience at an exclusive for a special one night event. This week, he's back in the studio doing his usual thing on the air.

This week's episode is a little different and completely new, because the music played on this weeks show was done from the request of the artist. Mikey Jayy opened up requests and accepted submissions via Twitter and Facebook. The number of submissions was staggering to say the least and after much consideration, we selected music from a multitude of artists from all over the world from Spain, Brazil, and Australia. So, kick back and turn it up and enjoy this weeks episode of The Great Unknowns Presents.

Make sure you check the entire list of all previous interviews and special LIVE episodes at All Indie Magazine (click here for the entire list)

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If you ever want your favorite artists heard on this show, call in your request to  (206) 388-1935

Music in this episode include :

"Boomerang" by Gabe Lopez

"Definition of a Lady" by Beu Sisters

"Good Times" by Latch Key Kid

"Menino Doce (House Remix)" Gabi Almeida

"Shine" by Damien Mancell

"Message" by The Side Pockets

*All music in this episode was submitted by the artist directly or by artist management using Music Xray or musicSUBMIT

Mikey Jayy mixes it up and takes it to the club scene in the streets of Orlando, FL, bringing you some new artists with some familiar faces from The Great Unknowns Presents like Kid Nuutron, Darnell Wright, and Elle Vee. 

If you like the club scene, but you're not too crazy about underground house music and you like mainstream pop, but you're tired of hearing the same artists day after day, you need to try something new and download this episode.

Hear music by:

"Simple Thoughts" by Dancelife Metro 

"Drinks on the House" by Kid Nuutron WARNING: Extreme bass may cause damage to your speakers

"Light Show" by Elle Vee

"Freedom (WezClarke Remix)" by Del Gibbons featuring Miss Roberts

"Poppin Bottles" by Darnell Wright WARNING: Extreme bass may cause damage to your speakers

Tiesto "Don't Ditch" VS. Kidd Nuutron "TaKe You To Space"

"Almost Over" by J-Punch and the Moonshine

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*All music in this episode was provided by artist management through musicSUBMIT and Music Xray

Aiming to be like MTV2 and VH1 late night, this radio show is just as unpredictable, because the line up is based on your input. With numerous phone calls, Tweets, and email requests, hear what you get to be apart of and what kind of mix this show turns out to be.  

If you didn’t hear your song on this episode, stay tune in future episodes of The Great Unknowns Presents. Make sure your favorite independent artists is hear by calling (206) 338-1935 or Tweet the show at http://twitter.com/great_unknowns

Shout outs and random calls are always allowed! 

If you’re an artist and you want to make an interview appearance on this show, submit your request to Music Xray.

Music featured in this show: 

“Everlong” by Jennings

“Dial Tone” by Twin Towers

“A Prophecy” by Asking Alexandria 

“And, Yet” Susan Barth

“Out My Head” by Max and the Moon

“Last to Know” by Nobody Gets Killed 

“Pleasures” by Ten Year Vamp

*All music in this episode was submitted by the artist directly or by artist management using Music Xray, musicSUBMIT, and ArielPR.

Casino is a four-man Power-Pop / Rock band with Joey Berlangieri, Marc Gebrayel, Corey Biondi, and Michael 

Welcome to episode 112!

Introducing Elle Vee. Elle's an extremely talented 21-year-old singer/songwriter from Northridge, CA. Ranging from a cross genre style of Dance meets Electro meets R&B and Pop Rock, Elle Vee is definitely an artist to keep an eye on. 

Elle Vee didn't just come out of nowhere. Very skilled on the piano, Elle Vee is also a talented writer that began at the age of 11. Not only does Elle write songs for herself, she also writes for other recording artists.

So, who does this beautiful starlet sound like? There are so many qualities about Elle Vee's new music that compares her to several major artists and other fellow indie artists like Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, and indie sensation LIGHTS and Audrianna Cole. Some of Elle Vee's newest music includes, "I Like Girls", "Midnight Lover", "The Enemy", and "Translator" which are all songs that mainstream lacks. Like these tracks, all her music is well produced, composed, and performed, more importantly these songs should be trending modern pop culture because they are that good.  

With that said, Elle Vee is not just your typical dance and party only music artist, in fact she has a ballad feature that is hard to ignore. Songs that stand out are "Playing with Fire", "Lost in Lust", and one of course my personal favorites,"Don't Wait". Elle's poses a voice that has a soft and tender vulnerability to it that lures and captivates your senses.     

Read our full review and listen to the exclusive live audio interview with Mikey Jayy on All Indie Magazine

Find more of Elle Vee: 

Facebook

MySpace

As always, Mikey Jayy is back again on the air taking your calls, Tweets, emails and Facebook requests to bring you another spectacular line up in the 111th episode of The Great Unknowns Presents. 

Listen to music by Deerpark Avenue, Audrianna Cole, Michael Annotti, Casino, Elle Vee, In the Cinema, Emily Mcguire, The Indices, and Underwhelmed

If you ever want your favorite artists heard on this show, call in your request to 1 (206) 388-1935 or on Twitter. You can also contact Mikey Jayy on Everything Mikey Jayy

*All music in this episode was provided by the artists, artist management, and/or record labels. Music arrangements were booked on The Great Unknowns Presents through Music Xray, Ariel PR, and/or musicSUBMIT. Some music was directly requested by fans then arranged with the artists.

Mikey Jayy is back with another LIVE episode and this time, this is an all request show. Since the last live show, we’ve been getting calls from fans from all over the world requesting their favorite indie artists. With all the phone calls, Tweets, and emails, you all have been heard loud and clear, so we bring to you this special compilation of great music.

In this episode, you will hear music by Josiah Gentry, Black Circles, Nicholas Kattar, Jamie Kent & the Options, Peter Doran, Debutaunts, Spy for Hire, Loyal Hollywood, Frank Joshua, and Suzie Rose.

If you ever want your favorite artists heard on this show, call in your request to

1 (206) 388-1935 or on Twitter. You can also contact Mikey Jayy at Everything Mikey Jayy

*All music in this episode was provided by the artists, artist management, and/or record labels. Music arrangements were booked on The Great Unknowns Presents through Music Xray, Ariel PR, and/or musicSUBMIT. Some music was directly requested by fans then arranged with the artists.

Heartstop is Jake Hawkes, Tristan Montgomery, and Joe Khoury. They are an alternative-power-pop-rock band from Los Angeles, CA. They are one of the more amazing undiscovered bands of our current era.

Their second EP, “Moments” grew from the simple boy band format, into an expansion of a broader sound that landed them in a genre among artists like Third Eye Blind, All American Rejects, Oasis, Dishwalla, Spin Doctors, The Bigger Lights, and The Status.

Read the full review at All Indie Magazine

Find more of Heartstop at: MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and their official website

Purchase music by Heartstop

*Interview conducted by Mikey Jayy. All music played in this episode was provided by Heartstop

Join Mikey Jayy on The Great Unknowns Presents in a special LIVE episode.

There is no interview in this episode, but there are plenty of shout outs from you, our listeners and great music by independent artists.

If you'd like your voice to be heard about this show, the host, or about any of the guests from the show, give us a call at (206) 338-1935. If you want a comment or Tweet read on this show, email info@allindiemagazine.net or send us a Tweet at great_unknowns

Music artists in this episode include: Heartstop, Max and the Moon, The Status, Suzie Rose, Darnell Wright, Ayana John, Vogue in the Movement, Alta Mira, and Aoede

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*All music played in this episode was provided by the artists and bands

 

Joy Valencia is a talented singer/songwriter originally from a Chicago, IL. Joy attended college in Boston, MA where she met her husband who is also her co-writer and co-producer. Currently, they live in Los Angeles were they released her self-title debut EP.

Maybe it is due to her Farfisa electric organ in the song, “Don’t Wak the Lion”, but Joy’s music is a unique mixture of psychedelic melodies of today tied in with retro 1960’s “Psychedelic Era” pop music. The late 60’s brought upon a music era unlike no other time in history. It was a period when music was at a brink of incredible change and it brought about a nation of “togetherness”. Music from artists like, Sweetwater, The Chocolate Watch Band, Fifty Foot Hose, The Mamas & The Papas, and of course The Beatles were most popular of the time. Some of Joy’s direct influences for her music are unmistakable with her inspiration by artists like The Zombies, The Beatles, The Association, Shirley Bassey, & Donovan.

In her songs, “If You Love Me”, there are other hints of contemporary Jazz. With the song, “It’s a Beautiful Day” there are distinct hints of Cabaret from the late 1920’s. No matter which era Joy tried to capture, it works and makes Joy Valencia one of the most intriguing music artists of the year and I look forward to more music by the talented artist.

Listen to a special one-on-one interview with Joy Valencia on The Great Unknowns Presents

Purchase music and find more of Joy Valencia on her official website:

Joy Valencia Music, Twitter, YouTube, & Facebook 

*The music artists in this episode was booked using Music Xray. All music and photos in this episode were provided by Joy Valencia.

Due to the success from the first The Great Unknowns Presents LIVE episode, we are back! Listen the 2nd LIVE edition with Mikey Jayy.

Today's playlist included songs by Tangent Transmission, Nobody Gets Killed, and Devon Michael but the rest of the music was be determined by the listeners.

The complete song list:

“World Wide” by AVI and Madd Doc

“LA Love Story” by Devon Michael

“Level 1 Girl feat. Tommi 5” by Darnell Wright

“Squeeze” by Tangent Transmission

“Surround” by Darlingside

“Shortwave” by Nobody Gets Killed

“Feedback” by Laura Steel

“Ice” by Lights

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**All music has been provided by the music artists, artist management, and/or record labels. No music in this broadcast is played without express written permission.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT CALLED IN!

Episode 106

Today, The Great Unknowns Presents will be streaming LIVE at Noon PST right here!

If you're a listener and want to make a request or you are a musician and you'd like your music to be heard on the air, send an email to info@allindiemagazine.net or contact Mikey Jayy on Twitter @great_unknowns or @MikeyJayLA

Complete song playlist from live episode:

“High Defintion” by A.Smith

“Touch & Go” by Stacy Clark

“Boom Shaka Nana” by Sinem Saniye

“Mrs. Right” by Last Day Off

“Buttons” by Huck Walton

“Shurg it Off” by Audrianna Cole

“Don’t Wake the Lion” by Joy Valencia

“Sky Writer” by Nikki Forova

“Be” by Gilli Moon

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Currently on their Reckless & Relentless worldwide tour, Asking Alexandria made a tour stop in Los  Angeles. I got a one-on-one interview with the band, so please listen in and check out music from Stand Up and Scream and Reckless and Relentless right here on The Great Unknowns Presents

Read the full CD review on All Indie Magazine

Originating from North Yorkshire, England, metal/synthcore band Asking Alexandria has previously released one full CD Stand Up and Scream, an EP, Life Gone Wild, and debuting April 5th is their latest full length LP, Reckless and Relentless.

When Asking Alexandria’s originally released their debut album, Stand Up and Scream in September of 2009, their hollowing screams, bellowing growls, crashing guitars, and electro-tech laced music just felt like it could not get any better, but their newest CD proved me wrong. In fact, they “killed” it.

Just as they started Stand Up and Scream, Reckless and Relentless begins with a building interlude that immediately draws the listener in, then comes “Dear Insanity” that nearly rips your face off with ripping cords played by Ben Bruce, Cameron Liddell, and Sam Bettley and machine-gun drum-kicking from James Cassells.

Music in this episode include, “A Prophecy”, “Alerion”, “The Final Episode”, and “Morte et Dabo”.

Find more of Asking Alexandria:

MySpace, Facebook, MerchNOW, Twitter

*Interview by Mikey Jayy. Music and interview provided by Asking Alexandria PR.

**photos by Lainey Taylor (top right) and Andrew Valenzuela (bottom)

Combining modern ambient and electro tones with a touch of retro synth-pop of the mid-80’s, comes Mark Alan of Alphanaut.

The best way to describe the listening experience of Alphanaut is like traveling through a space-time continuum with visualizations through music. Some may refer to this as psychedelic rock or even avant-garde synth, music that was popular among artists like Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Art of Noise, and Enigma. Creatively, Alphanaut is much more complex and combines some of each to create a whole new style.

Find more of Alphanaut:

Read the full review and listen to the interview on All Indie Magazine

Alphanaut's official website

Reverbnation

Facebook

Twitter

Purchase The Lunar Age and Out of Orbit on Amazon.com

*Mark Alan of Alphanaut was interviewed by Mikey Jayy. This episode was booked through Music Xray. All music was provided by Mark Alan of Alphanaut 

Introducing the very sexy and extremely talented pop singer/songwriter, Katie Owen of Chichester, England.

Initially, Katie Owen came to The Great Unknowns Presents with one of her music videos, “Wrong All Along”. Vocally, Katie compares to the likes of Christina Aquilera with a dash of Kylie Minogue, as she combines her big voice with an electronica flare.

Read the full CD review of "Comin on Strong" and "Black on Black" on All Indie Magazine

Find more of Katie Owen:

Official website

MySpace

Essendahlr

Twitter

Purchase Katie Owen's music at:

Comin on Strong and Black on Black on Amazon.com and iTunes

*Katie Owen was interviewed by Mikey Jayy. All music in this episode was provided by Katie Owen and booked through Music Xray

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Nikki Forova is a Pop singer/songwriter that compares to the likes of Vanessa Carlton, Imogen Heap, Tori Amos, and Regina Spektor.

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 MTV television show, "MTV Duets".

Her craftsmanship on the piano is more than just elegant. Songs like “Sky Writer” and “Revving Wings” grasp that inner feeling of intense emotion. The combination of Nikki’s powerful vocals serene musical melody, especially in “After Today” and “Little Green Piece of Life” capture such intense feelings of incredible beauty, that it feels like falling in love. That’s putting it lightly.

Music like this is very powerful and every song from the Revving Wings CD is worth owning.

Read my full review at All Indie Magazine

Music in this episode: "Green Piece of Life", "Skywriter", "Revving Wings", and "After Today"

Find more of Nikki Forova:

Nikki Forova official website

Reverbnation

Facebook

Twitter

MySpace

*Interview conducted by Mikey Jayy. All music in this episode was provided by Nikki Forova

Let’s enter the world of Volary. Volary is an amazing Australian born singer/songwriter that currently resides in San Francisco, CA.

Volary’s brand new album, “Out of Shadows” is a vast in-depth creation of art that does not concentrate on the dark side of the human condition, but also its beauty. The album is filled with the rhythms of the guitar, the viola, cello, and a few brass instruments like the clarinet, horns, sax and oboe. With the combination of the drums and Volary’s rich vocals makes this one of the most entertaining independent albums of the year.  

You can listen here or you may download the episode to your computer or smart phone here.

Music in the episode are: “Die A Little More”, “One Good Reason”, “The Lovers”, and “Black Bird Fly”

Find more of Volary on her official website, Facebook, MySpace, Reverbnation, and Twitter.

  *Interviewed by Mikey Jayy and episode was booked through Music Xray. All material and music was provided by Volary

Every week, I boast that this artist is the next big thing. This weeks artist rings as close to the truth as I can possibly get. Not only does her music score high enough to be rated in the top 10 on the music charts, it sounds like it. Introducing Audrianna Cole.

She has had an incredible journey and her story still continues. Join me in this exclusive audio interview with the lovely and incredible, Audrianna Cole.

Read my review and find out what famous people Audrianna Cole worked with to create this incredible debut album at All Indie Magazine.  

Music in this episode includes, "Misplaced", "Lovely, "Shrug it Off" and "Follow Me".

To find out more about Audrianna Cole, join her on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, WordPress, and Youtube.

Purchase her song, "Lovely"

*This interview was conducted by Mikey Jayy. All music and photos were provided by Audrianna Cole

Out of nowhere, comes this R&B / Dance singer & songwriter named Darnell Wright. Wrights brings some of today's best dance beats and club music meant for the club scene.

Don't judge his lyrics for lack of depth, but respect his music for what it was intended for...the club scene. As shallow as some song lyrics may appear, Wrights lyrics are very catchy and are not cheesy at all. In fact, his music is so catchy, you want to chant and sing every song long after it’s been played.

With the collaborations with Nala Gold and Miss P on tracks including, “For The USA & UK”, “Last Call”, “Level 1 Girl”, and “I.M.A.” makes for one of the most enjoyable current new R&B / Dance albums of the year.

Listen to this special one-on-one interview with Darnell Wright himself right here and read and listen to the full review at All Indie Magazine.

Find more of Darnell Wright:

His appearance on The Great Unknowns Presents, Reverbnation, Facebook, Music Xray, and MySpace.

*All music was provided by Darnell Wright and booked through Music Xray

If you like Ne Yo Drake, Jay-Z, and Kanye West, then you have to listen to the featured artist of the week with Devon Michael.

The best part about Devon Michael is his originality. You get more than one speed of music from this album. It travels from great driving music, to the dance floor, to the street, and to the bedroom. It is impossible to get bored with this album, because there's is no one constant. It makes the listener wonder what the next song will bring. If you enjoy R&B and Hip Hop, you get the best of both worlds and it's impossible to just listen to once, in fact, you get hooked.

Find out more about Devon Michael's on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

Get Devon Michael's music on iTunes and a special mixtape on Datpiff

Read the entire There's Something About Devon CD review at All Indie Magazine

Track list: "LA Love Story", "I Want Her", "A Letter to My Family", & "Can't Land a Plane"

*All music and photos were provided by the Devon Michael PR management team

Jennifer Grassman is an Alternative Pop singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas. Her sound is a unique blend of Tori Amos, Sara Bareilles, and Amy Lee with a twist of Goth and Doris Day. Did I just say, Doris Day and Goth in the same sentence? Yes, I did.

Read my full review at All Indie Magazine

Find out more about Jennifer Grassman:

Official Website

Appearance and review on: All Indie Magazine

 Facebook, MySpace, Twitter

Purchase Jennifer Grassman's albums: "Serpent Tales & Nightingales", "Keep Silent: A Collection of Ancient Carols", and "At the Back of the North Wind"

Get special deals on CD purchases her website

*Interview conducted by Mikey Jayy

**Photos by Laughlin Photography

***Track listing: "Pretty Girls", "The Haunting", "The Search, & Red"

Originally from Melborne, Austrialia, Pop Rock Artist Katie Cole is full of energy, not only in her music, but her stage presence lights up any room.

Now residing in Los Angeles to pursue her career in music, Katie found Producer, Howard Willing. Willing is well known for his engineering and production work with Counting Crows, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dog, Tupac, Macy Gray and Smashing Pumpkins and many other music artists. Willing is now working with Katie and he helped launch Katie’s debut EP called, Lost Inside a Moment last July. With her debut album, Katie has been captivating audiences on stage, on the web, on television, and heard on the radio airwaves across the world.

Lost Inside a Moment is chalk full of catchy rock songs, some with a sense of country flare like the title song, “Lost Inside a Moment”

Read the full review at All Indie Magazine

Find more of Katie Cole on: Facebook, MySpace Twitter, and her official website Katie Cole

Purchase: Lost Inside a Moment on iTunes

*This episode and music was provided by Katie Cole

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